Can failure be my teacher?
Sam Walton, founder of SAM'S, tried and failed numerous times before finally opening a business that satisfied customers and propelled...
Jerry Clark
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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The Herd
I often use my West Texas metaphor of being cut from the herd. I refer to this metaphor as being isolated, discarded, or rejected from...
Jerry Clark
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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The Hook
I start my day by offering peace and kindness to others. In my neighborhood, I often engage in small acts such as waving to people during...
Jerry Clark
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Positive vs. Negative
Today I find it easier to point out the flaws and mistakes of others rather than looking for their accomplishments. Social media and...
Jerry Clark
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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The Delicate Dance
In a previous post, I revealed how discovery vs disclosure had an impact in the workplace. This post uses the same concept in...
Jerry Clark
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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Schedules
Ralph and Robin are going through the rituals of life like so many other couples. The ability to offer their children great things is...
Jerry Clark
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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No Regrets!
Have you ever considered living a life with no regrets? What an exciting quest this would be. I have lived many years and have...
Jerry Clark
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Blunders That Derail Communication
Let me tell you what I need from you before I tell you what I am going to tell you. This statement gives the listener a clear expectation...
Jerry Clark
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Right or wrong?
It is easy to catch others doing things wrong. It is almost cultural. Children can grow up hearing more negative comments than positive...
Jerry Clark
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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Indecision
Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity. ~Jim Rohn Indecision refers to a state of hesitation or uncertainty. It is a common...
Jerry Clark
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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The Power of Control or Love
Ralph and Robin were reminiscing over their past relationship experiences and discussing the progress they had made. Robin mentioned how...
Jerry Clark
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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Eggshells
I hear this comment too often, “I’m walking on eggshells.”
Jerry Clark
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Spirit of the Family
In my practice, I notice families are fractured by their many differing points of view. Some are more focused on themselves than the...
Jerry Clark
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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The Best Playbook
Knowing the contents of the Bible, God’s Word propels me into living a wonderful life. It is the best playbook I have ever studied and...
Jerry Clark
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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Projection
Have you ever noticed that, at times, people will make a comment to us that doesn’t fit at all? It is easy for someone to blame us for...
Jerry Clark
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Let's Play Offense
My friend Ralph was talking to his mentor George. Ralph always seemed to be recovering from his errors and mistakes, spending more time...
Jerry Clark
May 31, 20232 min read
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Don't Use Someone Else's Yardstick
When people say, "You need to do it this way, or you shouldn't have done that?" What we hear is that we don't measure up to their standards.
Jerry Clark
May 24, 20232 min read
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Playing in Dive Bars
So, the year was 2022, and it was January. My book, Blind Spots in Relationships, What I Don't Know I Don't Know About, Myself, was...
Jerry Clark
May 17, 20232 min read
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Relational Pain
My friends Ralph and Robin have been hurt and in pain for the last 2 to 4 years. They have very young and challenging children, and most...
Jerry Clark
May 10, 20232 min read
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Do Things Right
Robin and Ralph have been married for 15 years and notice they have gotten comfortable majoring on each other's minuses. It is easy to...
Jerry Clark
May 3, 20232 min read
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