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Creating Margin in Life

Jed Jurchenko | June 18, 2015 | 5 Comments

Tips For Creating Margin in Life

 

Margin is the empty space in books–the gap between the words and end of the page. Margins provide readers with the freedom to hold a book without covering up the words. For college students, margins are the perfect place for jotting down notes. Could you imagine what it would feel like to open a book, only to discover the margins missing? With words running from one end of the page to the other, books would feel crowded and look jumbled.

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Jed Jurchenko | June 11, 2015 | 8 Comments

How to Start an Argument – Jed Jurchenko

In college, I heard of a teacher who would pass out a bulletin entitled, How to Fail this Class. His hope was that students would read it, learn to identify common traps, and do the opposite. I hope that you will use this post in a similar manner. All of the items are commonsense. Yet, people continue to fall into these traps daily. I have been guilty of doing a few of them myself, and I bet you have too. If you have been around an excessive amount of disagreements this week, you can use this list to make sure you are not a part of the problem.

Here are five quick and easy ways to initiate an argument:

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How to Develop the Heroes Around You

Jed Jurchenko | June 4, 2015 | 3 Comments

How to Develop the Heroes Around You – Jed Jurchenko

 

Heroes rarely happen by accident. They have mentors, defining moments, and a purpose bigger than themselves at the core of who they are. Heroes train, grow, and mature over time. Most of all, heroes have help along the way. Luke Skywalker, the famed Jedi Knight, had Obi-Wan Kenobi as his guide. Daniel Larusso, the karate kid, went on to win his championship match with the tutelage and support of Mr. Miyagi. And Spiderman gained wisdom and drive from his Uncle Ben. Just like in the movies, real life heroes are fashioned over time. Parents have the incredible opportunity to build into the lives of their children. Husbands and wives can become each other’s biggest fans. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, coaches, and teachers are in a unique position to draw out the best in future generations.

Here are three strategies for growing the heroes around you:

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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