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Author Samuel Rodenhizer

Samuel Rodenhizer

Sam has spent most of his adult life teaching, writing, and speaking. Some has been formal, while some more casual. Though he’s now retired, he still loves to travel, learn new things, hone his woodworking skill, and pass on to others what he has learned.

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11th December 2024

If you lack these 10 communication skills, it’s holding you back in life

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14th November 2024

People who maintain strong bonds with their adult children exhibit these 12 behaviors

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31st October 2024

If you want to finish this year on a high note, it’s time to adopt these 10 new habits

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24th September 2024

11 Blunt Reasons Why “Good Vibes Only” Is Toxic Nonsense You Need To Ignore

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20th September 2024

The word “Hero” is being overused—save it for people with these 6 rare qualities

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26th August 2024

People who are truly respectful do ALL 6 of these things

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18th July 2024

If you want a happy life, don’t fall into these 16 traps

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17th July 2024

If you want to be happy as you age, learn these 21 life lessons now

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10th July 2024

How To Think Before You Speak: The T-H-A-N-K-S Method

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5th November 2019

6 Ways To Know When To Follow And When To Give Up On Your Dreams

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3rd October 2019

6 Steps To Overcoming The Obstacles In Your Life

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2nd September 2019

How To Teach People How To Treat You

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10th April 2019

9 No Nonsense Ways To Be Kind To Yourself

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18th December 2018

11 Critical Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Shut Out Your Negative Feelings

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6th December 2018

How To Think Before You Speak: 6 Steps You MUST Take

13th November 2018

21 Things Everyone Should Know About Life

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2nd October 2018

20 Traps Most People Fall Into In Their Lives

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29th August 2018

6 Core Ways To Show Respect For Others In Your Life (+ Why It’s Important)

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21st August 2018

6 Characteristics Of A True Hero

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4th September 2017

How To Combat An Overblown Sense Of Entitlement

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27th June 2017

The 7 Cardinal Sins Of Self-Improvement

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15th February 2017

The Sunk Cost Fallacy And How To Overcome It

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20th January 2017

Life Isn’t Fair – Get Over It Or Get Frustrated. It’s Your Choice.