There is a tradition in many countries, including Australia and the UK, of taking a year off between either high school and college or the conclusion of college and the start of a career. This year is known as a gap year; it is a year typically spent traveling. Imagine...
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Spring Cleaning: Like Eating an Elephant
Former general and Army Chief of Staff Creighton Abrams once said, “When eating an elephant, take one bite at a time.” His words have become an idiom of sorts, explaining the principle behind tackling seemingly insurmountable projects. Abrams’ simple advice instructs us to keep plodding along, one step at a...
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Maintain a Positive Attitude, Keep an Eye on What’s Important
My Divine Concierge helps a lot of people get through very trying times in their lives. One week we might be helping a family navigate a delicate hoarding situation and the next week handling an assisted-living relocation. We have learned from experience how easy it is to adopt a negative...
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