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4/18/2016 2 Comments Planning & PizzaSelf management is taking control of your own actions in order to achieve your life's purpose. What I struggled with the most was direction. When I was in high school I had clear written down goals and achieved them by 24. Then what? I didn't really know what my purpose was and more importantly what it wasn't. After getting married it took me awhile to realize I couldn't set goals without input and buy in from my spouse, unless it was something secret. Who knows what is secret after a year of marriage but there could be something. In business, management is getting work done through others in an efficient manner. In life, it is the management of one's own actions. The accountability rests solely on you for you actions. And if you are hitched, your actions are purposefully working towards joint goals. This weekend we headed to the metropolis of Edmonton to pick out bathroom fixtures and try the 8th best pizza in the world (Edmonton was recently listed as one of the top pizza cities in the world!). While eating pizza we took out our pens and started scribbling on the paper table cloth at Packrat Louie. It's ok that I'm still in the planning stage of my life. It's an important place to be. Well executed projects, writing and organizations take the proper time to plan. I especially enjoy planning over pizza and vino. Wine Alert! Kokomo 2012 Pinot Noir is worth the extra coin. Light and smooth texture didn't overpower the lemon herb pizza. Perfect compliment. Weekend learnings: Take the time to think things through. I wandered about Best Plumbing for an hour just thinking taking it all in before I could even talk to a salesperson. When I was ready I had it all picked out and could hear the pros and cons of my choices and then make an educated decision. Anther tip: listen to the professionals. Their tips saved us a ton of money! This week's WOW goals!
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Donna McQuade
4/19/2016 06:30:20 am
An amazing lady I am so proud to know.
Elena
4/19/2016 06:31:39 am
Only because of the people I am surrounded by :) Thanks for all your good advice and being a listening ear Donna! Leave a Reply. |
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I grew up in Athabasca, AB and have spent the majority of my life in Northern Alberta or Montreal, PQ. My husband has been in Fort McMurray since the 70s and continues to love this town and all that it has to offer. We are avid outdoor enthusiasts, spending our summer weekends quadding and camping. As Opimian members we thoroughly enjoy wine pairings and tastings and are working on our wine collection. Ralph is a carpenter by trade and has framed more houses in Fort McMurray than I could count and knows the city inside and out. I work all throughout the region from the NWT to Janvier for the tribal council. My passion is doodling and photography which is featured throughout the website (various mediums), writing, Indigenous studies, and learning in general. Categories |
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