Tag Archives: personal growth

Conscience and the chain of healthy, reinforcing behaviors

Posted on January 11, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

Some words have very little meaning, and yet they are used way too much. Other words have giant importance and yet they are seldom used. Conscience is one such word that is used infrequently, and yet its power and dynamic … Continue reading →

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12 steps and God’s will.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

For over 5 years now, I have participated in a 12 step program. The manner of thinking described in these steps has transformed my life. One of the chief ideas behind this Code of Conduct is that a motive of … Continue reading →

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Stepping back to step forward

Posted on December 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

In my teaching of the martial arts to my students, I start with the importance of a strong foundation. And I never let up on the critical necessity of having a powerful stance. Without an effective base, no defense can … Continue reading →

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What to do, when your Senior is your Junior at work.

Posted on November 10, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

If you are blessed to live long enough and remain in the public workforce, it is likely that you will have to work for someone younger than you; at some point in your career.  According to a 2012 survey by … Continue reading →

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Be Relentless In Personal Excellence & Public Service!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader. This entry is intended to be both personal and inspirational. Personal, because it is about who I am by nature. And Inspirational, because the characteristic I am describing will help you also, and serve … Continue reading →

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Power to Change

Posted on October 23, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

The changes we want in life can seem so difficult and unreachable, when we view them at the base of the Mountain. At that point, we must remember that we do not leap over mountains but climb them one step … Continue reading →

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Your Forecast

Posted on September 14, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Many aspects of our life are like the weather. They can not be changed. They are what they are. Ok. I get it. You can not control the forecast outside. But you can control your internal climate. You can control … Continue reading →

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Faith struggles

Posted on August 3, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

A young friend once asked me: What are some of the things you still struggle with after you got closer to God? Are there things that you have to continue to ask God for help with? I felt like my … Continue reading →

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He still calls people to come to Him, walking on the water.

Posted on July 18, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

     I think a lot about the recorded event, where Jesus called Peter to come to Him walking on the water. Well of course, we who now know the story, have the onlooker’s sight advantage. We as observer’s seeing … Continue reading →

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Determination, The real thing!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

“Determination will not help you win from the sidelines. You must be willing to get in the game and be empowered in the real task. If you are not ready to try your best now – and with relentless pursuit … Continue reading →

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