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Author Archive | Rena Bonesio

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The Benefit of the Doubt

Do you sometimes doubt the good intentions of other people? Does it seem like sometimes people are out to get you? Do you think they are out to harm you? I’m not talking about paranoia here. I’m talking about simply interpreting the behaviors of other people. When someone does something that hurts our feelings, it’s […]

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Feedback

Sometimes we need to get feedback on how we are impacting other people. It may seem like it’s obvious to us how we are affecting other people. But it is not always obvious at all. In fact, if you are willing to seek the feedback, you may be surprised at what people have to say. […]

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Motivation: Pleasure vs. Pain

Did you know that pleasure motivates us better than pain does? Understanding this simple principle can help us a lot. When we have a good source of motivation, we can accomplish more. And there are so many ways we can find to use pleasure as a motivator instead of pain. Check it out.   Here’s […]

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Speaking as a Servant

Speaking is a form of service. Whether we are speaking to someone one on one or speaking to a group of thousands, we have the opportunity to serve. Whatever message we have to share, we will be more effective as a speaker when we are other-focused.. It’s the same weather you consider yourself a professional […]

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3 Keys to Overcome Obstacles

I am no stranger to obstacles. I have always had a vision impairment. In 2013 I lost almost all the central vision that I had. Suddenly, I couldn’t do some of the most basic things like using my cell phone.   With a lot of determination and some good training and support, I learned to do […]

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A White Cane for Everyone!

Who needs a long, white cane? As a blind person, my white cane serves two main functions. First, the white cane gives me important information about my surroundings, keeping me from running into things and stepping off curbs and stairs. Second, it alerts people to watch out for me because I may not see them. I’ve […]

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Meet Jane Impact

Mrs. Jane Impact shows us a mistake many people make in life. She focuses her whole life on raising her children. She’s all about being a mom. Don’t get me wrong, raising kids well is an important job. It’s a responsibility that has an incredibly deep and long lasting impact on those lives.   However, maintaining […]

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Meet Joe Impact

Mr. Joe Impact demonstrates a critical mistake people can make when seeking to make a difference in the world. Joe is very clear on the impact he wants to make with his life. He is all about freeing girls from sex trafficking in Cambodia. He has been very focused on this goal. In fact, he often buys […]

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Your Life’s Impact Matters

Do you ever wonder if your life is having the kind of impact you wanted to have? Are you affecting the people closest to you the way you want to? Are you influencing people in a way that you’re passionate about? I am really passionate about people being aware of how they are impacting other […]

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I Could ___ All Day Long

Do you have something you love doing so much you could do it all day long? OK, I’m not talking about relaxing on the beach or sightseeing in Paris. What do you enjoy doing that could benefit other people that you could do all day long? Personally, I love developing stuff: programs, seminars, assessments, ways […]

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