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2025 was a big year in my life and business. For the first time in years I’d like to share a part of my review…

Barrett Brooks
07 January 2026 • 30 min read

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A reflection on lineage, leadership, and why presence has been the quiet thread through every meaningful decision in my life and work. January 2026 marks…

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You can’t control the sunrisebut rather sit quietlyand wait For it to emergesome days orangeand glowing Some days hiddenfrom our eyesbut present in our heart…

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You’ve read this kind of post: The 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8am Every Day. As you read,…

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There’s no question about it: mornings can be a magical start to the day, if only we treat them right….

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We have no problem burning ourselves out at work. Just Google “burnout at work” and you’ll see just how big…

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Anger is a natural human emotion. We experience something infuriating and then our heart rate increases, pressure in our arteries…

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Scott Harrison changed the way I think about the work of nonprofits. In 2012, Scott stood on stage at World…

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In the mountains of McCall, Idaho, I sit down on the hot seat to describe my personal and professional goals…