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10 Aug 9 Life Lessons in 9 Days with My 82-Year-Old Grandpa

Posted at 10:57h in Blog Archive, Move to CONNECT, Move to DEVELOP OTHERS, Move to FUSION, Move to GROW, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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In May of 1998, I received a really awesome high school graduation gift from my grandpa, Clarence “Butch” Gates. He presented to me a one-week Canadian fly-in fishing trip, on a private lake in Armstrong, Ontario. We had to push our vacation off for a...

27 Jul The Best Way To Stay Fit When You’re Busy

Posted at 11:00h in Blog Archive, Move to FUSION, Move to LIVE WELL, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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Last week, we celebrated my mom's 60th birthday with a surprise party. Over 60 guests attended, and there were many who I hadn't seen since I was in high school about 20 years ago. Outside of "How’s your family? and "Where do you work?" I...

13 Jul “What If You Had To Pay $1 For Every Email?”

Posted at 10:46h in Blog Archive, Move to BECOME A TEAM, Move to CONNECT, Move to DEVELOP OTHERS by Derek Deprey

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During a routine day at work, my colleague Brian stopped by to say hello and talk about a few day-to-day items on his list. As we were wrapping up our discussion, I rudely checked my email. As he started to walk out, he paused and...

29 Jun Find Your Fit

Posted at 10:25h in Blog Archive, Move to DEVELOP OTHERS, Move to GROW, Move to LIVE WELL, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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We all know how important exercise is, so why don't we commit to it daily? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, only half of Americans meet the physical activity guidelines for cardio or aerobic activity. According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub...

15 Jun Personal Growth: What It Means And Why You Should Do It

Posted at 10:38h in Blog Archive, Move to DEVELOP OTHERS, Move to GROW, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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What Does It Really Mean to Grow? It was 11-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell, who once said, “Work to become, not to acquire.” True to his word, Russell “became more” as a basketball player before, during, and after the championships. He never...

08 Jun Stop Competing For Work-Life Balance, Start Thinking About Work-Life Fusion

Posted at 09:53h in Blog Archive, Move to FUSION, Move to GROW, Move to LIVE WELL, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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I regularly hear people say, “I need better work-life balance” or “I don’t know how to juggle my job and my family.” Are you one of these people? I am, but I’m working on it. According to Google, there are about 30,000,000 search results with varying...

01 Jun It Only Takes A Moment To Change Your Mindset

Posted at 10:23h in Blog Archive, Move to GROW, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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In 2001, I started my senior year at Wisconsin Lutheran College. At the same time, I was also blessed to be hired as a video-scouting intern for the Milwaukee Bucks, in the National Basketball Association (NBA). My first assignment was to purge all of the...

25 May Is Your Culture A Panacea Or Poison?

Posted at 05:00h in Blog Archive, Move to BECOME A TEAM, Move to CONNECT, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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In Wisconsin, we get really excited when spring arrives. We finally get to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the sun and the crisp fresh air. This year, my spring cleanup was unforgettable, as well as regrettable. I mulched, edged, trimmed, cut, and fertilized the...

18 May The Cup Of “Joe” That Gave Me Perspective

Posted at 09:34h in Blog Archive, Move to CONNECT, Move to GROW, Move to LIVE WELL, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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One busy fall afternoon, as I sat doing paperwork at the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC), I overheard a club member who was spending time directly outside of my office. He was engaging with other club members and our club employees. At one point, he even...

11 May Can You Be Your Best Without Being Obsessed?

Posted at 10:49h in Blog Archive, Move to BECOME A TEAM, Move to DEVELOP OTHERS, Move to GROW, SHIFT Book by Derek Deprey

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Have you ever been obsessed with something? I surely have been. In 6th grade, I was obsessed with eating one "Whatchamacallit" candy bar every single day. In 7th grade, I was obsessed with collecting as many Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson sports cards as financially possible....