Category Archives: Entrepreneurship & Business

Harnessing your inner Superhero

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Jane Fritz

I bet you never fantasize about being a superhero, at least not since you were a kid.  Kids can dream.  Well, after reading a friend’s Facebook post this morning about his childhood dreams of being a superhero, and especially the … Continue reading →

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Let’s start with self-kindness – be willing to be lazy

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Jane Fritz

When I mused about planning a year-long birthday project focused on kindness in my previous post, fellow blogger Crystal Byers, who writes the inspiring blog Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope, suggested that I could always start with self-kindness. … Continue reading →

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A unicorn in the woods, even angels, and not because of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Jane Fritz

I’ve always been a believer in unicorns, because … why not? They could exist! Wouldn’t that be something, to be the first person to actually see one of those magical, mystical animals?! And what about angels? I believe in them, … Continue reading →

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Can we get by without a strong, respected United Nations? Please say no!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Jane Fritz

The idea of nations coming together – uniting – to address common challenges and to collectively work to prevent other challenges from starting was a brand new concept 75 years ago. In fact, 75 years ago this week. The United … Continue reading →

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Canada’s most closely guarded secret: October is Women’s History Month

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Jane Fritz

OK, all of you readers who are Canadian women, raise your hand if you knew that October is Canada’s Women’s History Month, so almost over? I’m not raising my hand, or at least I wouldn’t have a few days ago. … Continue reading →

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Does power inevitably corrupt? Really?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jane Fritz

“It’s said that ‘power corrupts’, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. When they do act, they think of it as service, which has limits. The tyrant, … Continue reading →

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Yes You Can!

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jane Fritz

Everyone deserves someone in their life to tell them “Yes you can”. Even better if everyone could have many, many people telling them that they can and should reach for the stars. But one voice alone can make all the … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Thursday: spreading kindness

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Jane Fritz

Kindness seems to be in short supply these days in many parts of the world. We need all we can get, now more than ever in such stressful, uncertain times. Hopefully these kindness quotes will resonate with you. Pick one … Continue reading →

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