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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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Blackbird
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Blackbird

By Beatles

January 3, 2016

Editors Note: My still-dear friend, John Zingg, and I played and sang this song (and many others) for spending cash in college and so it has always had a special...
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Newsletter – “What Boulder Are You Rolling?” by Tim McCarthy
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Newsletter – “What Boulder Are You Rolling?” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

March 29, 2015

At a meditation retreat several years ago, my teacher reminded us of the legend of Sisyphus. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the King of Corinth who was punished for chronic...
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Ashtabula
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Ashtabula

By David Francey

February 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: Thinking about a song to begin 2015 with and my renewed commitment to my home town came to mind. So here it is, from Canadian Singer/Songwriter David Francey....
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Newsletter – “I and Love and You” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

January 4, 2015

This blog title is borrowed from an Avett Brothers song, which is also featured as the song of the month on our foundation website. Over time, I’ve been training myself...
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Amazing Music - “I and Love and You"
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Amazing Music - “I and Love and You"

By The Avett Brothers

January 4, 2015

Editor’s note: Yes, I know I overdo the Avetts but their words mean so much to me. This one, at least to me seems to be about growing up, breaking...
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Empty Abundance
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Empty Abundance

By Tim McCarthy

December 3, 2014

If you wish to participate in our "Buy One Give One" FREE offer, please reply to the MindfulGiving.org order confirmation email with a physical address and recipient name you would...
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Newsletter: The Final Words
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Newsletter: The Final Words

By Tim McCarthy

September 30, 2014

A note from the Author: Below, since we will finally publish on October 27th, is the final excerpt from my book, Empty Abundance; Finding Meaning through Mindful Giving. Appropriately for...
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An Excerpt of the Book “Empty Abundance” – (The Science Says . . .)
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An Excerpt of the Book “Empty Abundance” – (The Science Says . . .)

By Tim McCarthy

July 31, 2014

The “Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey” included thirty thousand interviews completed in two waves by researchers at the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University. Among other findings, the study...
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The Parting Glass
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The Parting Glass

By Ed Sheeran

July 31, 2014

Editor’s Note: My sister married an Irish lad, Sean Murphy, in 1970 and has lived most of her life since then in Dublin and Galway. Sean passed suddenly of a...
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Newsletter – “I Bid You Fondue” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

March 1, 2014

The malapropism used in the headline is courtesy of my brother, Terry, who uses hundreds of such phrases to keep himself entertained and throw his siblings and friends off their...
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