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The Spotlight isn't as bright as you may think Sep 29, 2026

One of the more liberating discoveries I’ve had in my life is that people probably aren't paying nearly as much attention to you as you think they are.

Psychologists Thomas Gilovich, Victoria Medvec,...

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Life Life with Lagniappe Sep 21, 2026

There is a restaurant in Spirit Lake called Lagniappe. The word means “a little something extra,” and is derived from French-Creole language of Louisiana.  The idea behind it is simple: give people wh...

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The Rythym of Renewal Sep 15, 2026

Rivers have a way of renewing themselves. Rain comes. Snow melts. Water rises and falls. Sediment moves. New channels emerge. What appears to be the same river is constantly changing. Maybe our lives ...

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Don't Find It, Build It Sep 08, 2026

We spend a lot of time trying to find things in life. The right job. The right career. Our passion. Our purpose. The opportunity that will finally allow us to use our talents.

But what if some things...

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The Paradox of Giving Sep 02, 2026

From an early age, we are taught to accumulate. Get an education. Build a career. Earn more money. Buy a home. Save for retirement. Achieve things. Somewhere along the way, we naturally begin keeping ...

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Resting the Spot Aug 25, 2026

There is a debate among fishermen that I've always found interesting.

Suppose you've found a great spot and the fish are biting. You've caught several, but eventually the action begins to slow. So yo...

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