In a sales course, I learned to balance empathy with focus, or in other words, be a bunny and a shark. The bunny is the super sweet bearer of customer service, and the shark sinks its teeth into the wallet. Although the teachings taught me to close the sale and get the highest cut while… Read more »
I had been entertaining my friend’s daughter who had a brain tumor erupt and was labeled as a vegetable by the doctor at the children’s emergency hospital. But I knew she was lucid but couldn’t express herself due to paralysis. I knew this because I had taken a Community Rehabilitation class where I learned that… Read more »
On Easter Friday it somehow slipped my mind that it was Easter Friday. We had just seen a movie, when we suddenly pulled over, and I was asked to run and pick up a submarine sandwich. Quickly flying out of the car, I was lost at first, especially as I have very poor vision, and… Read more »
People always want to go somewhere to feel paradise, but it’s all right here! It’s always been here. It’s the biggest endorphin rush on the planet, making even a grocery store build-your-own sandwich taste like five-star gourmet eating. And anyone can do it. It’s called exercise. The greatest secret is that the more we exercise,… Read more »
On April 2nd, 2024, stage one, week two of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Process and Democratic Institutions (The Commission) began. The four days of hearings featured testimonies provided by national party chairs, current and former Members of Parliament, and leaders from the security and intelligence community. Some of the issues… Read more »
Eclipse, part one. Like many others in Ontario who live in or near the “path of totality” for the April 8 solar eclipse, we made plans to view the event. We live about 15 kilometres away from the northern limit of totality as it crosses eastern Ontario. Why not make the short drive to experience… Read more »
Start your weekend off with some great reads, because we’ve got them! This week, we feature a brand-new interview with a student who I think you’ll be hearing more from very soon. She’s big into music, has some pretty solid tips for new AU students, and looking to connect with some Calgary AU students. Why… Read more »
The short issue last week leads into a bigger one this week. I’m happy to start it off with the latest Minds We Meet, where we speak with an accounting student who has one of the best slogans for when you’re just getting up in the morning that I’ve ever heard. Also, did you know… Read more »
