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What Makes You Feel Strong, Energized, and Purposeful?

by Josh Tremblay

Marcus Buckingham says in his book, Now Discover Your Strengths, that a strength is not necessarily something you’re good at, instead he suggests a strength is something that makes you feel strong, powerful, and energized.  Isn’t that a refreshing way to think about our strengths? Because aren’t there things in your life that you’re good at, but leave you feeling absolutely without power?
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The Upcoming Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race

by Josh Tremblay

Molokai and the Bright Blue Pacific Ocean

The Molokai to O’ahu Paddleboard race is considered by many to be the Tour De France of paddle boarding.
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Public Failure and Picking up The Pieces

July 12, 2010

Accepting Failure The greatest way to accept failure, or at least temporary defeat, is to publicly admit it.  That’s what I’m going to do here.

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5 Documentaries You Don’t Want to Miss

July 4, 2010

There’s nothing like watching a good documentary. A good documentary will get you thinking about your world differently. Here’s five films I recommend you add to your queque.  They all (with the exception of Paddle to Seattle) can be streamed directly through Netflix.

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3 Questions to Ask Before Quitting

July 1, 2010

“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” -Persian Proverb Every part of me wanted to quit.  So why was I still holding on?  Was it that I was afraid of failing?  Or was it something much deeper than that?

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5 Ways to Have More Energy this Week

June 21, 2010

During the past couple weeks I’ve been reflecting a lot on health and energy.  I hope you can take at least one of these strategies and apply it to your week in a way that makes a meaningful difference.

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A really special documentary being filmed on Maui

June 17, 2010

Know anyone in Montreal that is interested in stand up paddle boarding? Hit me up at Josh at PaddleForChange dot com.

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Take Helen Keller’s Word for it

June 2, 2010

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure. -Helen Keller

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Learning to ride the Starboard K-15

May 27, 2010

I’ve spent the last 24 hours getting used to a new board.  Drum roll please… it is my great pleasure to introduce you to the Starboard K-15.  Yes 15, as in fifteen feet.  Yes, it is a big boy, or girl (haven’t decided yet).  To be named later this week.  Here are a couple of [...]

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Why Behind the What Part II

May 25, 2010

My father doing what he loved, being on the ocean. So the more I do this, the more I question why I am afraid of what people think.

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