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Steering the Boat vs. Setting the Direction
Anyone can grab the wheel and steer a boat. It’s not hard to make small adjustments, follow a path that’s already laid out, or keep things steady when the waters are calm. But setting the direction? That takes a different kind of person. Setting the direction means...
Stop Trying to Prove Yourself; Start Improving Yourself
In a world where validation is just a click away and comparison is constant, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of proving yourself. Proving your worth. Proving your knowledge. Proving that you belong. But here’s the truth: when your energy is spent trying to prove...
The Lie We Tell Ourselves: “I Can’t Do That”
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I can’t do that,” before even trying? It’s one of the most dangerous phrases in the human vocabulary. It’s subtle. It sounds harmless. But it stops growth dead in its tracks. That sentence is the mental brick wall between who you...
Lead with Fire: The Power of Being Enthusiastic
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There’s something magnetic about an enthusiastic person. You can feel their energy before they even speak. They walk into the room with purpose, they listen with intent, and they act with...
The Power of Words, Choose Them Wisely
Words are free…. but they’re never without impact. We use them constantly. To send a text. To answer a question. To vent, to encourage, to explain, to connect. But most of us don’t realize the full weight they carry. A few days ago, I watched a dad with his young son...
The Power of Giving: A Ripple That Outlives You
There’s something special that happens when you give, not out of obligation, but out of love. It shifts something inside of you. Giving is more than handing over a few dollars or volunteering once a year. True giving is about presence, intention, and sometimes even...
The Power of Communication: Speak with Purpose, Listen with Heart
Communication is everything. It’s the thread that holds relationships, teams, and communities together. Without it, even the strongest foundations begin to crack. I’ve seen firsthand…through years in law enforcement, running businesses, and working with people from...
The Power of Attraction: Who’s in Your Circle?
You don’t attract what you want. You attract who you are. Take a moment to look around at the people closest to you, your inner circle. Are they lifting you up or pulling you down? Are they helping you grow or keeping you stuck? The truth is, the energy you give off...
The Power of Consistency: Small Wins Every Day
By Michael Pellegrino Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built day by day, decision by decision. It’s not about one giant leap, it’s about showing up consistently and stacking small wins. When I first started my business, I thought I needed a massive deal or viral...
Pure Optimism: What Are the Benefits of a Positive Mindset?
Photo by jcomp Michael Pellegrino's CRISIS = Opportunity: Finding Growth and Resilience in Challenging Times is a treatise on the power of a positive mindset for overcoming challenges. It is only when you visualize success that it becomes attainable to you. The world...
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