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A D AckermanSep 6, 20216 minYour Reputation is ShowingYou can develop your reputation intentionally or allow it to evolve in ways you may not like.
A D AckermanJul 19, 20215 minWe Will Heal Our Healthcare System from the Inside OutThat is my aspirational goal. Yes, as outrageous as it may seem, that is my goal. How, you may ask, am I planning to accomplish this...
A D AckermanJun 9, 20216 minWhat my kidney stone taught me about acceptance and resistanceI woke up suddenly, gasping in pain. It was as if my body had been invaded by an alien spirit who was intent on creating the worst pain...
A D AckermanApr 26, 20217 minBelongingHow do we learn about belonging? We know that no two of us are exactly alike, yet we look for "alike-ness" everywhere. We have a tendency...
A D AckermanApr 5, 20217 minWhat are you focusing on?If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you are aware that I feel that I have a special affinity to birds, both wild...
A D AckermanMar 20, 20215 minYes, Indeed, You Are StuckWhen you feel stuck, you see limited options. Getting unstuck requires asking yourself questions that can help you gain clarity.
A D AckermanFeb 18, 20215 minPhotography, Focus, and MindsetLook at the three photos above. What do you see? Which do you like best, least, and why? Can you tell that they were all taken within 10...
A D AckermanFeb 2, 20215 minThe Secret to Value CreationDo you know how to create value? Or are you thinking: "I don't make things, so I can't create objects of value"? Or maybe you work in a...
A D AckermanJan 18, 20214 minWhat the Vultures SayMany people believe that vultures are an ominous sign. But I seem to have a special relationship with them. They are a symbol of new...