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A Perspective from the Past by Jim Stovall
The media and the Internet bombard us with dire predictions countless times each day. It sometimes seems everyone we encounter is preaching gloom and doom, so every once in a while, it’s good to bring a little sanity into our lives by introducing perspective from the past. In 1955, our parents or grandparents would have heard the following statements from the media or people they encountered. Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a lette

Jim Stovall
Jun 1


Diligent Preparation by Krystal Zellmer
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln What an incredible quote from Abraham Lincoln, so much wisdom in one line. I don't know about you, but when I read this for the first time, I completely agreed. Proper preparation sets you up to win in life. After I read this, I began to think, "How often do I actually execute this level of diligent preparation?" In our society today, we are running at such a fast pac

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Jun 1


Commitment: The Cornerstone of a Winning Life by Klemmer
How do you take sixty to seventy high school guys with widely differing degrees of athletic ability and mold them into a winning football team? That's what Coach Doug Wilkins of Denville, New Jersey did for forty-four years, winning twenty-five consecutive seasons from 1985 through 2009, along with eight state championships. Coach Wilkins didn't start out that way, though. With a losing first season, he knew something needed to change. This is the first of three newsletters t

Klemmer
May 31


Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand by Krystal Zellmer
Picture a mason jar. If I fill it to the brim with rocks would you say it was full? Most people would say yes. Then I pour pebbles that slide in between the rocks. Is the jar full? Then I pour in sand and the sand fills in even more of the supposedly used space. Imagine your big dreams; the things that are attached to your purpose. Those things are your rocks. Your pebbles are the things in your life that are also significantly important but not the end all of everything like

Klemmer
May 31


Eat Feedback! by Krystal Zellmer
Who is truly comfortable with receiving feedback? Do only things that make you comfortable move you forward? Get used to receiving feedback, and embrace it, so that you can use it as a tool in your life. Feedback helps us in making course corrections. Someone else's vantage point can enable us to see blind spots in our lives. Feedback can also foster relationships. Opening up lines of communication, through feedback, can allow those around you to feel more connected with you

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May 30


The Justification Spiral by Krystal Zellmer
Have you ever had a moment where something happened, and you reacted sharply? Have you ever had a circumstance that started out slightly irritating and before you knew it you were fuming? I believe what fuels this fire is a cycle I like to call the “Justification Spiral.” Let me use an example. Say your manager requests that you turn in a project by a certain date. At first, you feel a time crunch. The date is inconvenient for you, but you think you can squeeze the project i

Klemmer
May 30


Two Facets of Leadership by Klemmer
There are two very different facets of leadership: doing the right thing and doing things right. What is the right thing? A right thing is something that is in alignment with a person's purpose. The difference between having a significant life and a successful life is knowing what your purpose is and how it fits into the greater scope of the world. Moreover, it's important to be clear about your purpose for the day. For example, if you receive a phone call it may be a nice ca

Klemmer
May 29


It is not About Anything but Rebound Time by Krystal Zellmer
Who is still beating themselves up for finding yourself in the 3 R's? Or upset that you instantly made up a negative meaning to a situation? Maybe for you it is that you are still arguing to "Be Right" when you can see beyond that vantage point. That's great news! It means you are still human! It is not about whether or not you fall back into pairs of old sunglasses, but how quickly you can remove them. The shorter your rebound time is, the more efficient you will be. Don't b

Klemmer
May 29


The Secret of Playing Full Out - Part One by Klemmer
Think back. Why did you originally choose to attend Klemmer & Associates trainings in the first place? Were you looking for something more in your life, perhaps in the form of relationships, achieving goals, blasting past personal barriers that were hindering you? In our a previous blog we talked about a graduate, who had achieved a lot of his goals, yet still felt unfulfilled. Maybe you can relate to this graduate, having also tried to remedy that feeling by reaching for hig

Klemmer
May 27


Combine Open, Honest Communication with Responsibility by Klemmer
How do you communicate when you are angry with someone else? As discussed in If How-To's Were Enough We Would All Be Skinny, Rich, & Happy (page 52), there are responsible and irresponsible ways to handle resentment and let another person know that we are upset. When we are not used to expressing our anger or have allowed it to bottle up over a period of time, our communication typically takes on negative tones. Honest communication that is non-responsible may be manifested i

Klemmer
May 27


Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee by Klemmer
Leaders change the situation instead of being changed by the situation What are you most like: a carrot, an egg, or coffee? A carrot starts out firm, but when you put a carrot in boiling water it becomes limp. An egg starts out with a hard shell and is soft in the middle, but place it in boiling water and the inside becomes hard. And when you put coffee in boiling water, it changes the water completely. What challenges have you been experiencing in your career, family life, p

Klemmer
May 20


Living Full Out featuring “Coach” David Vrona
“Coach” David Vrona has always been a man of action, intention, and heart. Over the last 21 years, he has built a life that blends purpose, health, family, financial freedom, and contribution. All while living by the principles he learned through Klemmer. In February and May of 2024, Coach faced significant health challenges. He had knee replacements on both legs, followed shortly by the discovery of skin cancer on his ear and back. Yet, even amidst these trials, he remained

Klemmer
Apr 2


From Overdraft to Overflow featuring Tania Saintil
When Tania first came to Klemmer, her life was very different. Living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with anger, and unsure of her next steps, she didn’t imagine that one year later, she would be running a successful business, supporting her family more abundantly, and stepping fully into her purpose. “I am so happy, financially, spiritually, mentally. I’m a better mother, a better friend, a better person to myself,” Tania shares. “Before Klemmer, I would get angry, even

Klemmer
Mar 13


Dropping Ducks, Building Lives featuring Geoff Martin
If you know a Klemmer graduate who is making a difference in the world, we’d love for you to nominate their story. Celebrating these acts of impact is one of the greatest joys of our work and a beautiful reminder of the power of community, generosity, and purpose. Dropping Ducks, Building Lives featuring Geoff Martin Geoff Martin’s journey is a story of intentionality, service, faith, and transformation. Based in New Hampshire, Geoff credits much of his personal and professio

Klemmer
Feb 11


A Million Dollar Impact Featuring Toby Fisher
To Our Family and Friends, As we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want you to know how truly grateful we are for each and every one of you. Your support, friendship, and presence in our community make all the difference. We hope your day is filled with gratitude, laughter, and the joy of gathering with loved ones around a special meal. As a reminder, our office is closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday. This year, we are honored to share a remarkable story

Klemmer
Nov 27, 2025


Pay the Price by Klemmer
Leaders know there are prices and benefits for everything The prices–or what you have to invest or give up– are not always so obvious...

Klemmer
Oct 6, 2025


Change Your Viewpoint by Klemmer
Leaders change their viewpoints and assist others in doing so to reveal their blind spots Ophthalmologists are eye doctors. They have a...

Klemmer
Oct 5, 2025


Context Changes Content by Klemmer
Leaders set the context for their organization Write the following word down and brand it on your mind: CONTEXT I am going to suggest...

Klemmer
Oct 4, 2025


The Desire for Air by Klemmer
Leaders create needs vs. waiting to be imposed on by a need Plato's mentor was Socrates. Plato thought Socrates was the wisest person of...

Klemmer
Oct 3, 2025


Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee by Klemmer
Leaders change the situation instead of being changed by the situation What are you most like: a carrot, an egg, or coffee? A carrot...

Klemmer
Oct 2, 2025
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