Every once in a while life reminds you that dreams don’t have an expiration date. And right now one of mine involves an island, a group of strangers, and a million-dollar prize. For everyone rooting for me to make it onto Survivor, I wanted to give a quick update. Training is going well. Now before […]
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“Home is where the heart is.” Most of us have heard that saying our entire lives. But what does it actually mean? Is home the house you live in?The town you grew up in?The bed you sleep in every night? Or is it something much deeper? That question came up recently during a conversation I
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Sometimes the best way to sharpen your mind is to step away from the normal routine and challenge yourself in a completely different environment. That’s exactly what I did this week. I was fortunate enough to spend several days playing in the WSOP Circuit Event at Hard Rock Tulsa, competing in multiple tournaments and spending
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Sometimes the best stories in life don’t come from big plans or grand adventures. Sometimes they come from a simple night out. Michelle and I were sitting in a restaurant recently, enjoying a nice meal and a little time together. Nothing fancy — just a good evening, good food, and a chance to slow down
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For fans of the show, Survivor looks simple from the outside. A group of people are dropped on an island, alliances form, challenges are played, and eventually someone is crowned Sole Survivor. But the journey to even step foot on that beach is one of the most competitive casting processes in television. Every year somewhere
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Sometimes the best advice we hear in life doesn’t come from a politician, a debate stage, or the endless noise of social media. Sometimes it comes from something much simpler. Sometimes it comes from a song. Years ago a powerful message reminded us that real change doesn’t begin by pointing fingers at everyone else. The
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Taking Care of Yourself First Isn’t Selfish Taking care of yourself first has been the theme of the past couple of weeks — and I didn’t even realize it at first. Michelle tells me all the time that I put others above myself. She says I’m wired to give. I hold doors open. I help
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By Donnie Weddlewww.donnieweddle.com For most of my life, faith hasn’t been something I talked about much. It’s been something I lived. Quietly.Privately.Consistently. Not in speeches. In decisions. Faith Didn’t Start in Church for Me I grew up in a home where faith wasn’t just something you practiced on Sunday. It showed up on Monday. In
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Over the years, I’ve learned something about decisions: The hardest ones are usually the most important. Anyone can make easy choices. It’s what you do when the answer isn’t clear that defines you. I’ve been making those kinds of decisions my whole life. And I’ve kept a quiet rulebook in my head along the way.
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By Donnie Weddlewww.donnieweddle.com For most of my life, I’ve been wired for responsibility. Work first.Preparation first.People first.Plans first. That mindset has served me well. But somewhere along the way, I learned something just as important: Life can’t be all grind. If you don’t stop to enjoy it, you miss the whole point. Press Pause. Breathe.
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