Category Archives: People with GUTS

This category is dedicated to other special people that I have found to have GUTS.

Tribute to my father John W. Carter Sr.

 I wrote this article about my father this past year in July. I wrote it to my facebook friends as a tribute to my father JOHN W. Carter Senior. I recently realized that I had not put this article here … Continue reading

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Rough Around The Edges Preacher

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
I tell people that even though, I am a preacher that I am rough around the edges. Its true. Here’s how. I like a good fight…..  Weird you think. Well, I don’t think so. Everything worth…

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Lessons Learned from Selling: By, Dan Galante

Every once in a while, a young professional strikes me with their talent and promise. And so I follow their career to watch success develop. Dan Galante is one of these. A few years ago, I came in contact with … Continue reading

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Slam is a little rough around the edges.

    Much of my earlier speaking background was as a preacher. Another huge part of my background has been being a rough and tumble guy. And for sure these experiences will always be a part of me. They say … Continue reading

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A tough man who was good, And A good man who was tough!

Courage runs deep with me. It started with a wise father who lived that lesson himself. John W. Carter Sr. had GUTS. Real guts and he taught me.  So this is a personal story about where GUTS comes from. You … Continue reading

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A Healthy Outlook on Life

      My sister passed nine years ago but invaluable lessons she taught me never will. The power of Acceptance and healthy outlook of looking at life as a Patch-Work Quilt are two of these lessons. These principles have … Continue reading

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Sew Good Stitches

     We must know the value of our work, for it to be fulfilling. We must believe that our work is good and that what we stand for is being expressed through what we do. Having defining values that … Continue reading

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In tribute to my mother; Mary “Louise” Carter 1925-1983

My mother has been gone since I was 24 years old but she remains the single most important influence in my life. I was definitely a mama’s boy. My mother was crazy about me and I was crazy about my … Continue reading

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The Moment

    Dear Guts Is the Key Reader. A few years ago, I made a new friend online. Her name is Heather Gauthier. There is much I could say about her but the primary reason I have asked her to … Continue reading

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The Power of A Promise

    Dear GutsIsTheKey Reader, From time to time I enjoy having a guest author on GutsIsTheKey, when their content and character is extraordinary. Recently, a remarkable lady, Ha Tran and I have teamed up our efforts, to motivate each … Continue reading

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