Never Tell Me the Odds
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Never Tell Me the Odds

There are a lot of motivational quotes out there, but here’s one that doesn’t get enough love:

“Never tell me the odds.” —Han Solo

The man is saying it while he is flying into an astroid field. He admits he is in trouble, but uses the logic that his opponents would be crazy to follow him. He trusts his skills and jumps to hyper-speed. BALLER.

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What I Learned About Life from Hot Sauce
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What I Learned About Life from Hot Sauce

Last week into the beginning of this one I took an extended weekend away in New Orleans with some girlfriends. Those who know me both professionally and…well, I don’t want to say “unprofessionally,” but let’s go with “off the clock,” know that I am structured. Steadfast. Calculated. Those terms make a lot of sense as I am at my core a strategist.

I’ve even been likened to a cartoon hedgehog by artist Ally Burgerieres with the words WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK! on it…

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Paula
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Paula

Today, I am thinking about my grandmother. 

It’s probably because I am wearing the ring I chose of hers after her passing. It’s the first time I’ve worn it in six months since my hands were too swollen up until now. 

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