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#672 Making a Difference in the Life of Others

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True success is making a difference in the life of others.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in give of yourself, how you will be remembered, Podcasts, success.

#663 Preparing for the Inevitable

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No one likes to think about dying but the reality is that it will happen to all of us. The challenge is that we don’t know when. If you have loved ones, it’s important to put some arrangements in place in case it happens unexpectedly.…

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End of Life

This weekend I flew my family to Providence to say what may be our final good-bye to my hero, the man I love and respect most in the world, my father. At age 82, he has recently been diagnosed with the most severe form of Leukemia. His doctors are telling him that he has very little time left. What’s amazing is that he looks great and aside from a shortness of breath and getting tired more frequently, you wouldn’t know he is sick. It gave me a chance to listen to him and gain an understanding of his wishes: for our family, my mother, and his affairs.…

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Class

Erving
As a child one of my favorite athletes was Julius Erving [“Dr. J”]. Aside from being one of the best basketball players of all time, he carried himself much differently than most other athletes. Those around him were always amazed at how kind and humble he was. He gave of himself through his work with countless charities. What drew me to him as a child was the class he had both on and off the court. Having class is a true differentiator in any walk of life, as it requires a strong moral compass combined with the ability to consistently say and do the right thing.…