greg and laurie duncan
NOTES FROM THE DUNCANSDeveloping Adaptability in All Parts of Life
In any moment, life can change before your eyes. Your car may break down, you might lose your notes to an upcoming presentation, or you could lose one of your best customers. No matter the changes that you experience, developing adaptability will help you get...
Building Healthy Relationships
What is life without people enduring it by your side? The meaningful and valuable relationships we create are what make the gift of life so incredible. Instead of wasting time and energy creating short and superficial relationships, start building long-lasting and...
Stop Fleeing from Fear
Ask anyone you know, and they’ll tell you there’s at least one thing that scares them. Everyone is afraid of something, and some people are afraid of everything! But no matter what scares you, never let fear bring your life to a halt. If you want to get the most...
Adding Structure to Your Routines
We all become busier the harder we work and the further we intend to go. As our dreams grow, so does the list of tasks we need to complete in order to reach those dreams. Even if you've accomplished a lot without structure, you’re guaranteed to be more efficient...
Seven Ways to Be a Better You
It’s no secret that we all have room for improvement. However, knowing what to improve or how to do it isn’t a simple task … or maybe it’s simpler than we think. What if we told you that if you adopt these seven different practices, you could be well on your way to...
Being Accountable for Everything You Do
In all aspects of life, it’s important to hold yourself accountable for your actions and words. Accepting responsibility for the things you do and say is a valuable character trait. When you know that you’re going to be held responsible for your words and actions,...
Your Vision IS Your Future
The quality of your future is determined by the quality of your vision. When you plan for the days, months, and years to come, are your plans cohesive or chaotic? Do your dreams and aspirations align, or are they competing with one another? If you don’t have a plan...
Stress: You’re Looking at it the Wrong Way
It’s no secret that most people view stress as a mental response that has negative effects on the body and mind. In fact, there are numerous studies that will convince you to relieve and remove stress from your life. What doesn’t get as much focus are the positive...
Present Comfort vs. Future Prosperity
In your day-to-day routine, there are tons of decisions to be made. Some of them are spur-of-the-moment choices and others are carefully planned. When making these decisions, it’s common to consider their present or short-term effects. Although this line of...
Self-Critique, Don’t Self-Criticize!
There’s a big difference between self-critique and self-criticism. For one, it’s healthy to critique yourself regularly and analyze where you have room for growth. It’s unhealthy to be critical and focus heavily on negative thoughts about yourself. Instead of...