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My life so far: the wins, the bounces, and the lessons I learned the hard way.

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No Self-made Man am I
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No Self-made Man am I

By Tim McCarthy

February 28, 2019

The temptation for folks my age with some success is to explain that we are “self-made”.  We proudly build our story around “starting with nothing” then we bloviate about the...
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Lost In My Mind
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Lost In My Mind

By The Head And The Heart

December 31, 2018

Editor’s Comment:  Editor’s comment: This Christmas, I reviewed over 100 songs my daughter Caitlin has given me over time (she started creating Daddy Mixes when she was 14) and picked...
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Doing the Things We Hate To Do
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Doing the Things We Hate To Do

By Tim McCarthy

November 29, 2018

In 66 years I’ve learned that I can only do what I love to do if (and only if) I’m willing to also do the things least appealing to me. ...
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This Much I Know
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This Much I Know

By Tim McCarthy

June 28, 2018

Over the next few months, this blog will feature the very few things I’m sure about.  Below is my wire-frame.  Each month, I’ll get into a bit of background about...
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What Was It Like
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What Was It Like

By Joan As Police Woman

June 28, 2018

Editor’s comment:  I was driving my 34 year old daughter to the airport to go home to Chicago.  She downloaded this song to my I-Tunes and said, “this makes me...
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Secure in my Insecurities
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Secure in my Insecurities

By Tim McCarthy

April 30, 2018

Note: Today’s theme is inspired by my friend, Dr. Mardy Grothe (drmardy.com). His blog last week ended with a suggestion for us “to think about what role insecurity has played...
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Birthplace
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Birthplace

By Flock of Dimes

April 30, 2018

Editor’s comment:   This month’s favorite is courtesy (again) of my daughter, Caitlin.  It gives me (and her) chills. Favorite lyric:  " You are a suitcase I never unpacked; I am...
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More Expressions
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More Expressions

By Tim McCarthy

March 27, 2018

Last month I shared expressions that have guided me over time, then invited you all to share with me.  Some interesting responses follow. The “Bad”: “If it ain’t broke, don’t...
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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow
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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow

By Tim McCarthy

February 25, 2018

I’m a curious guy so I try to listen carefully for thoughts from others that might guide my actions.  I’ve always preferred learning from someone else’s pain rather than my...
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Egypt Road
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Egypt Road

By Migos

December 29, 2017

John Zingg and I played music together in college and were close friends during tumultuous times.  Since retiring a year ago, John works on his music with daily discipline.  His...
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Rush to Judgement
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Rush to Judgement

By Tim McCarthy

November 30, 2017

Let’s face it, we all rush to judgment at times. On the little, every day and momentary things – it is incessant. That perfume makes me gag.  That person’s too...
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A Christmas Song | Dave Matthews Band
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A Christmas Song | Dave Matthews Band

By Dave Matthews Band

November 30, 2017

Editor’s note:  In the spirit of Christmas, I’ll share this updated version of “Love, Love, Love”. Lyric:  Father up above, why in all this anger do you fill me up...
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Creativity Defined!
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Creativity Defined!

By Tim McCarthy

May 31, 2017

How’s that for a bold headline? I’m a searcher so I accept that my definition may change again but here we go. First, I’m a student of the creative arts...
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Engaged Philanthropy
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Engaged Philanthropy

By Tim McCarthy

April 28, 2017

I was stunned in 2006 when Professor Barney told our MBA class (Fisher School, Ohio State) that philanthropy was a substantial emerging industry.  How could giving be “an industry”?  Now...
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“Life Changers; Never Forever” by Tim McCarthy
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“Life Changers; Never Forever” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

November 29, 2016

Raising Canes of Ohio (our partnerships restaurant company) is approaching 1,000 employees. At that size, I find it cool that our son, Timmy, its founder still does many exit and...
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Inspirational Quotes

October 30, 2016

“You gotta get the hay out of the loft, down to where the horses can eat it”. -Terry McCarthy, teaching me many years ago how stories help prospects understand what...
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“IQ, EQ and… LQ?” by Tim McCarthy
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“IQ, EQ and… LQ?” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

October 2, 2016

I’ve never knowingly had my IQ tested but I’m pretty sure they did it in grade school because my teachers constantly told me that my grades were far below what...
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Newsletter – “Inputs and Outcomes” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

June 26, 2016

One of the guys I respect most, David Camiener, has taught me a lot since we met in a peer group (Vistage) in 1995. I’m still learning one of the...
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Never Stop
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Never Stop

By Jackson Browne

June 26, 2016

Editor’s note: I’ve always loved Browne’s guitar picking and his beautiful, moody voice. This one, far more obscure than those I’ve chosen before means a lot to me because it...
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Newsletter – “The Power of the Written Plan” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

April 27, 2016

We all have plans. But until a plan is written, it’s not real. I learn what I think by writing about it. Then, over time I can also see if...
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I Shall Be Released
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I Shall Be Released

By Bob Dylan

January 31, 2016

Editors note. This song by Bob Dylan was first released on The Band's first album Big Pink and has been covered by many since then. My love for it comes...
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