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Saying no with a purpose

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I have a hard time saying no. I used to associate saying no with people who were lazy or self-serving. As someone who thrives on connection, I love saying yes. In my experience, saying yes usually leads to the opportunity to connect with other people – be it at an event…

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One door closes

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They say that when one door closes, another one opens. Well, that has never felt more true. While I was sad to get let go from The News, I made the decision early on to flip my perspective and look at it as a blessing in disguise. Once I did,…

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A new chapter

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Just one week ago, I lost my job at The Buffalo News due to restructuring and cut backs. Given my tendency to “blog it out”, it shouldn’t surprise you that I’ve spent a large part of this past week writing. As I have been reflecting, I am finding silver linings…

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