The Importance of the Second Step Part 3
This is our final installment of The Importance of the Second Step. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 here! Follow Through One of my favorite mantras is “Follow up and Follow Through.” “Follow through” is...
View ArticleThe Language of Being Satisfied
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “enough.” This is really an important word to have in our vocabulary and to understand. It’s a word for the concept of acceptance, and acceptance is...
View ArticleEnough is a Gift
This is our second post in our series on “Enough”! Click here to read last week’s post. Enough as a Gift “Enough” can be a gift or it can be a curse. If you don’t embrace acceptance and embrace...
View ArticleSecurity in Enough
Hi folks! This continue my journey of exploring the word “enough” which I began two weeks ago. I hope you enjoy! Security in the Future It’s easy to have the expectation that life is going to be...
View ArticleAn Identity in Enough
Today we’re wrapping up this series of posts on “enough.” Check out the first three weeks’ posts here, here and here! An Identity in Enough I think this whole idea of “security in enough” really comes...
View ArticleOpportunity Cost in the Blueberry Patch
Today we’ll take on the topic of opportunity cost and knowing which people, opportunities and businesses are the right fit for you. The Opportunity Cost of Conflict At one point I was personally in the...
View ArticleThe Power of Pruning
Pruning for Productivity Doesn’t it always feel like life is so busy these days? Most of the time “busy” is a good thing for me. Recently I’ve had some amazing opportunities and been stretched in many...
View ArticleSurprise!
One of the things I’ve been pondering recently is the word “surprise.” It’s a common word, but I truly think it needs to be a part of your philosophy of life! Recently I learned three lessons around...
View ArticleThe Gift of Response
Responding with Grace Many years ago, I had a dear friend who moved to one of the more expensive cities in the U.S. She and her husband hit a rough patch and were struggling financially for some time....
View ArticleWhy We Overlook Details
As the owner of a cleaning business (among other things), I know that my employees have to have excellent attention to detail. When I’m training them, I like to challenge them with a “Selective...
View ArticleThe Strength of Obedience
When someone asks you to do something, how do you respond? Everyone falls somewhere on the spectrums between being strong-willed or weak-willed and being rebellious or obedient. In our culture, we tend...
View ArticleInsights from My Weekend as an Action Hero
I pull my blindfold off. I’m in an unfamiliar room. There’s a gun on a table near me, but it’s not loaded and there are no bullets. I know I need to get out of this building in the next 90 seconds. I...
View ArticleInsights from My Weekend as an Action Hero (Part 2)
This post is the second part of a two-part blog. Read part one here. Recently I shared some of the lessons I learned from the Academi Training I participated in with my EO group. It was literally an...
View ArticleWedding Venue Checklist
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View ArticleMeet The Durham Exchange Team
Whether it’s meeting with new clients to curate their dream wedding or back and forth email correspondence to create the perfect corporate event, The Durham Exchange would not be the well-oiled machine...
View ArticleGet the Most Out of Your Minimony
The pandemic may be wrapping up but we can’t ignore the effects that it has had on the economy, our waistlines (raise your hand if you experienced pandemic weight gain), and what social gatherings used...
View ArticleHow To Find Your Perfect Wedding Vendor
Wedding vendor at our amazing wedding venue The dress of your dreams has been found. What’s next? Most brides and grooms don’t know how much work goes into planning a perfect wedding, which can be...
View ArticleHow To Overcome Wedding Planning Anxiety
Weddings are a very special occasion in life, and understandably, people want them to be perfect. However, there are many things that can go wrong during the process of planning and executing one. It...
View ArticleFive Reasons You Should Get Married at The Historic Durham Exchange
The Durham Exchange is an industrial style venue with a rich history found in Durham, North Carolina. Couples will find that our venue offers the ideal combination of classic elegance and all the...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Event Planning Guide: Tips and Ideas for Beginners
You’ve found the perfect venue, now all you have to do is organize a great event! Event planning can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow our ultimate guide to learn...
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