The Power of Choosing Discipline Over Instant Gratification discipline personl development Jul 31, 2026

Success is often portrayed as the result of talent, luck, or favorable circumstances. While those things can certainly play a role, I believe success is built on something much more reliable: discipli...

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The Power of Habits: Small Actions That Shape Your Life habits personl development Jul 22, 2026

Success rarely comes from one big decision. More often, it's built by the small choices you make every single day.

Your habits are more powerful than you may realize. They shape your routines, influe...

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Moana and a Tuesday Time Tactic - Coffee with Alain July 14, 2026 movies personl development Jul 14, 2026

Coffee with Alain briefly discussing the new movie "Moana" and then talking about a Tuesday Time Tactic for productivity and clarity.

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Embrace the Fire Within: Unleash Your Inner Dragon personl development Jul 13, 2026

Dragons have fascinated people for centuries. They appear in myths, legends, books, movies, and television shows around the world. Sometimes they're terrifying creatures to be defeated. Other times th...

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Determination: Getting Back Up One More Time Than Life Knocks You Down personl development Jul 10, 2026

"Determination is getting back up one more time than life knocks you down."
— Alain Burrese

Over the past couple of weeks, I've shared some of the lessons I've been learning during my recovery from k...

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Never Give Up: Progress Isn't Always a Straight Line personl development Jul 03, 2026

Recovery has a way of teaching lessons that apply far beyond physical healing.

Since my knee replacement surgery, I've experienced days when I thought I was finally turning the corner. The knee felt ...

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Discipline Is Choosing What Matters Most discipline personl development Jun 26, 2026

"Discipline is choosing what matters most over what feels easiest."
— Alain Burrese

I've been thinking a lot about discipline lately.

Since my knee replacement surgery, discipline has become part of...

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