Category Archives: Adventure

Intention, choosing your path, decision-making, determination, persistence, ceaselessness

Everyone Wants to Be a Frog Man/Frog Woman on Friday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Andy Stumpf, retired member of the US Navy SEAL Team 3, shares with great leaders his compelling insights on the importance of perseverance in difficult times and never giving up. Everyone wants to be a Frogman on Friday. One of … Continue reading →

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On The Joy of Dreams

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Mike Reuter

An unknown author wrote: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” Beautifully complementing those words, Oprah Winfrey said: “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Dreams are the … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Dream

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Mike Reuter

It was a late Saturday evening when a dear friend, Bill Bartzak, shared a video with me. It was The Impossible Dream. He wrote: “This is beautiful and reminds me of what we do and why we love doing it.” … Continue reading →

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On Getting a Bigger Frying Pan – the Power of Expectations

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In a recent Minute with Maxwell blog, John Maxwell speaks to great leaders of the importance of creating a bigger world of expectations in their professional and personal life. He brings this thought to life in the story of an … Continue reading →

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On Dreams

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Great leaders are great dreamers. They realize that dreams are realities in waiting, the seeds that they will nurture, grow and eventually harvest. They take form quietly as they go about their daily interactions – seeing life as it is, … Continue reading →

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On Magical Beginnings and Endings

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Mike Reuter

”What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet” wrote Anne Frank. Thousands of new beginnings and endings are yet to come in the lives of great leaders. They will … Continue reading →

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The Choices You Make, Make You

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” wrote Albert Einstein. Great leaders know that their life is the reflection and consequence of the choices they make each day on their … Continue reading →

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A Life Built on Challenge

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is inevitable that the lives of great leaders are filled with great challenges. Albert Camus speaks to great leaders of those moments: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” These … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Finds Dreams – The Rapture of Curiosity

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Curiosity is the kindling fire of the ceaseless pursuit of dreams. Albert Einstein wrote: ”The important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when contemplating the mysteries … Continue reading →

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What You Think Is Who You Are

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Mike Reuter

John Maxwell, in his book, No Limits, writes about “Thinking Capacity – Your Ability to Think Effectively.” He tells the story of his father, who in his early life during the Depression, worked for three wealthy people in their town. … Continue reading →

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