Giving vs. Receiving

Service. What does the word “service” mean? Yes, it can be sued to describe a positive or negative experience in a restaurant or store; that’s one example.

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Somebody called me a Motivational Speaker…

Somebody called me a motivational speaker the other day. Frankly, I couldn’t have been more insulted. Sure, I kind of motivate people…

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Sharing to help others

One thing that gives me satisfaction from what I’ve been through is being able to share insights to help others who find themselves in similar situations; such as shark attack victim and navy diver Paul de Gelder who lost a leg to a bull shark last week in Sydney Harbour.

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Your Move…

I had a guy take me to task last week with the following: “If we all create our own reality like you say we do, why is it that I have to get caught up in this recession/ depression?

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Adventures in Personal Leadership Series – Orlando FL Event

Warren’s story is a gripping tale of profound courage, strength of spirit and sheer tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds.

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Personal Leadership

I mentioned Seth Godin’s new book Tribes a few weeks back and want to urge you again to get hold of and read this book.

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For those who don’t like to read

Here’s a great video of one of my favorite authors Michael Pollan (“The Omnivore’s Dilemma“, “In Defense of Food“) speaking at the Gooogleplex.

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How you see is what you get…

I think we’re finally starting to get it. God, I hope so. If we don’t start waking up now with all that’s going on we’re really in trouble.

inspiration, learning, perspective, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 8, 2015educate yourself, moving forwards, recessionComment

The Certainty of Uncertainty

It doesn’t matter whether we’re in a recession or not. Only one thing is certain. The game has changed.

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“The Second Step” now available for download from Amazon!

Wow, I was beginning to think we’d never see the day, but it’s finally here. Winner of EIGHT international awards, “The Second Step” is now available for download through Amazon Unbox.

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Warren, On the Hour – Part 2

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Warren on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos – Part 1

Lot’s of you saw the interview I did with George when it went to air…

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Gimps On Ice

Margo and I had a stellar weekend before last at the inaugral “Gimps on Ice” climbing festival in Ouray, Colorado.

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Yes We Can

A guy called Michael Rupert turned me on to this very simple yet very powerful train on thought that I now apply to any situation I don’t understand or need to understand more fully. “Show me how the money works. Who’s making it; where it’s going”.

learning, perspective, inspiration, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 2, 2015Show me how the money works, Michael Rupert, change, connectionComment

Show all The Omnivore’s Dillema

Wow, this sustainability thing is really starting to get legs… (sorry, couldn’t resist that :)

learning, inspiration, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 1, 2015Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma Comments