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A thought (or two) on MLK Day

January 17, 2011 by bbluford 2 Comments

I’ll be 39 this year. And although I am always hard on myself, thinking I should be further along in my life- more established professionally, more secure financially, among other things- the truth is I’ve done okay for myself. And it’s okay for me to say that. (More on that in a later post).

But on this Monday, a day many of us appreciate only because it’s a day off, I did a little research. Shamefully, I admit that I know a lot less about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. than I should. A whole lot less. So, after watching ESPN’s Town Hall Meeting Special on Martin Luther King and the Black Athlete, I started doing a little research. Turns out, Dr. King was 39 when he died. The same age I am now. Read more of this post

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Kindle Evangelist

January 17, 2011 by bbluford Leave a comment

I hate to waste time. Despise it. Waiting in line somewhere, anywhere. Driving (I mean riding) in the car. Riding the bike in the gym. Whenever there is a moment to learn something, I like to take advantage of it. I used to carry two or three books with me everywhere I went. I am always reading at least a couple- one self-help book, one business book, and usually a teaching manual or step-by-step reference book of some sort. Obviously carrying these books around was a pain.

Until I bought The Kindle. Read more of this post

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Burning the Ships

January 15, 2011 by bbluford Leave a comment

In his acclaimed best seller, Think and Grow Rich, Napolean Hill tells a very motivating story. So it goes, a great warrior was leading his troops against a much more powerful foe. His army was significantly outnumbered by the opposing force, but avoiding confrontation was not an option. He and his team set sail toward enemy territory and with every mile, he could feel the confidence of his army waning. As they arrived, this lead warrior made a brave decision. Read more of this post

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Benefits of Team Sports in the Workplace

January 12, 2011 by bbluford 3 Comments

People always say that playing on teams will help you in life. My coaches told me that. My parents reinforced it. But now I believe it. I’ve always felt like it’s helped me in numerous ways. It’s helped me to work with others in a collaborative manner. It’s helped build in me a drive to contribute to the overall goal, trying my best to make a big impact while observing the contributions of others. And it’s helped me learn how to overcome obstacles and continue to tread forward, recognizing that these bumps along the road are not only inevitable, but necessary for growth.