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6 Steps to Climb YOUR Mountain: Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges

Life often feels like an unscalable mountain. We all face our peaks – be it battling depression, venturing into business, purchasing real estate, dealing with unprecedented firsts like a pandemic, or literally climbing an actual physical mountain like Mt. Kilimanjaro. My journey through these mountains has taught me valuable lessons. As I look back in […]

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How to stop worrying and start living

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

I had a number of friends cancel a trip abroad next year, months away, because of the war in Israel, specifically the Gaza Strip. We were not traveling to Israel, but none the less they were worried and fearful to make the trip. The facts were that the cruise operator was not canceling the trips.

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Neophobia: The Fear of New Experiences and How to Overcome It… Celebrating My 100th Blog Post with a Leap into the Unknown

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

As I pen my 100th blog post, I read a fascinating statistic: 67% of people avoid trying new things due to fear. This fear, known as neophobia, is an extreme or irrational fear or dislike of anything unfamiliar, or new – what I classify as a “First.” First time I have heard the word neophobia.

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Remembering Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

As the world recently bid farewell to the legendary Charlie Munger, who passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 99, I found myself deeply engrossed in the program “Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit & Wisdom.” This program was not just a recounting of his professional achievements as a billionaire investor but

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How to strengthen your curiosity muscle

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

I stumbled upon an article posted by a friend. The article was from the Harvard Business Review. The title of the article was… “How to strengthen your curiosity muscle.” I thanked my friend for sharing this article and commented… “I stumbled across the strengthening of my curiosity muscle in my “Leap Year of Firsts.” Curiosity

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Embracing New Beginnings with a Grateful Heart

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

As Thanksgiving approaches this year, I find myself reflecting on the tapestry of experiences that have colored my 65 years. Having reached the pinnacle of my career and achieved many of the goals I once dreamed of, I’m now in a unique season of life, where every day offers the opportunity for new firsts. Having

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FIRST Impressions from a Sicilian Sojourn

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

As the sun rises on this day, I find myself nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the island where history, my ancestry, and the rhythm of the waves dance – Sicily. A breathtaking FIRST for me! Today, I’m reveling in the vibrant atmospheres of Syracuse, Catania, and Taormina, each city offering a unique

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Dreams Over Fears – the essence of pursuing & doing FIRSTS

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

I can’t remember where I read the words “Dreams over Fears” recently. But when I did, I made note of it because it is the essence of pursuing & doing Firsts. This was the motivation for setting out on my quest of “A Leap Year of Firsts.” It is the reason I continue to pursue

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Speakers Academy – a quest to become one – A First!

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

I was the quintessential shy individual growing up, always lurking in the background, terrified of attention. But life had different plans. From working in, growing and then owning my own business, writing my first book “A Leap Year of Firsts” to enrolling in a Speaker’s Academy – I’ve changed. I now refer to myself and

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It took LOTS of Patience & Perseverance

Uncategorized / Keith Baldwin

I’m excited to share that after years filled with technical challenges, setbacks, and a global pandemic, our new Shopify website is finally live! This journey has been extraordinary, especially as someone with a non-programming background. It’s a story about relying on others’ expertise, facing tough lessons, and never giving up on a vision. Our journey

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