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@markgiven

Philosopher, Best Selling Author, Teacher, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Founder of the Trust Based Philosophy

 Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Check out my latest article: You and Me Expressing Gratitude - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 13, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/you-me-ex… via @LinkedIn
You and Me Expressing Gratitude - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 13, 2021

You and Me Expressing Gratitude - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 13, 2021

I heard it said recently that we should not go through a single day without saying to someone… 1. I’m sorry…and 2.

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Check out my latest article: Being Perfect - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 6, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/being-per… via @LinkedIn
Being Perfect - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 6, 2021

Being Perfect - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Oct 6, 2021

At the heart of many, is the constant frustration that “that person is better than me”. The problem with that way of thinking though is…no matter what level of improvement we accomplish…no matter...

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Check out my latest article: That Knocking Opportunity - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday September 29, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/knocking-… via @LinkedIn
That Knocking Opportunity - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday September 29, 2021

That Knocking Opportunity - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday September 29, 2021

Not sure about you, bur for me…most opportunities that came knocking didn’t come at the door with a bang, but only with a gentle tap, tap, tap. Nobody shouted in my ear to let me know I’d be making a...

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Check out my latest article: The Knowledge That You Have Enough - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Sept 15, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/knowledge… via @LinkedIn #trust #markgiven #trustbasedphilosophy #leadership
The Knowledge That You Have Enough - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Sept 15, 2021

The Knowledge That You Have Enough - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday Sept 15, 2021

Kurt Vonnegut wrote a cool piece in The New Yorker magazine way back in May 2005 about his friend Joseph Hellar and I thought would be worth sharing with you today… Here’ what Kurt said. True story,...

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Check out my latest article: Being Different or Making a Difference? - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/being-dif… via @LinkedIn
Being Different or Making a Difference? - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021

Being Different or Making a Difference? - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021

Years ago, Stephen R Covey shared an insight that feels visionary to me. He said… “If you’re open to difference, you’re bound to make one.

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Check out my latest article: Practice Makes Perfect - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 25, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/practice-… via @LinkedIn

Practice Makes Perfect - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 25, 2021

Practice makes perfect…right? Not really…Only perfect practice makes perfect. If what you are doing is not working the way you thought it should, or the way the experts told you it would…maybe you’re...

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Check out my latest article: We Are What We Are - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 1, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/we-what-m… via @LinkedIn
We Are What We Are - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 1, 2021

We Are What We Are - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, Sept 1, 2021

C.S.

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Check out my latest article: A Twist on the Golden Rule - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 18, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/twist-gol… via @LinkedIn
A Twist on the Golden Rule - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 18, 2021

A Twist on the Golden Rule - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 18, 2021

You already know The Golden Rule and I’m guessing you could teach it too most anyone. But…I heard a twist on it the other day that I think is pretty darn wise…and very applicable.

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Check out my latest article: There is Just Learning - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 11, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/just-lear… via @LinkedIn
There is Just Learning - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 11, 2021

There is Just Learning - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday August 11, 2021

There is no complete or perfect when it comes to learning…there is just learning. A continuous process of growth from birth until… I recently read in Beth Kempton’s book Wabi Sabi, “puddle to creek,...

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Check out my latest article: Accurate Thinking - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, August 4, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/accurate-… via @LinkedIn
Accurate Thinking - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Accurate Thinking - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Can we agree that there’s a lot of confusion and distrust in the world right now? Maybe there always has been, but it just seems to be in our face every single day and you can’t hardly turn on the tv...

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Check out my latest article: Accidental Opportunities - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 28, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/accidenta… via @LinkedIn
Accidental Opportunities - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Accidental Opportunities - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In 1905, an 11-year old boy named Frank Epperson left soda powder and water outside overnight with it’s wooden stirrer still in the cup (cause that’s what kids do…leave things lying around). When...

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Check out my latest article: Your Network is Your Net Worth - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 21, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/your-netw… via @LinkedIn
Your Network is Your Net Worth - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Your Network is Your Net Worth - Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, July 21, 2021

This principle is credited to Tim Anders. Possibly, you have also read a similar quote by Jim Rohn.

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Check out my latest article: Wealth and Happiness - Mark’s Minute Wednesday, July 14, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/wealth-ha… via @LinkedIn
Wealth and Happiness - Mark’s Minute Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Wealth and Happiness - Mark’s Minute Wednesday, July 14, 2021

I was talking with my daughter Kerri a few days ago and she shared with me some research on wealth and happiness as reported by Princeton University. Turns out that loads of MONEY will NOT bring you...

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Check out my latest article: The Challenge of Digging Deep - Mark's Minute - July 7, 2021 linkedin.com/pulse/challenge… via @LinkedIn
The Challenge of Digging Deep - Mark's Minute - July 7, 2021

The Challenge of Digging Deep - Mark's Minute - July 7, 2021

One problem with starting or growing a business is that more than likely, someone has already dug in all the obvious places. So…to succeed, you’ve got to dig deeper in new and uncultivated areas (and...

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Check out my latest article: Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - How to Start Getting More Things Done linkedin.com/pulse/marks-min… via @LinkedIn
Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - How to Start Getting More Things Done

Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - How to Start Getting More Things Done

Are you like a horse at the gate every morning as you get started on your day? Ready to burst out of the blocks and anxious to take ACTION! If that’s not you, be patient. None of us can be enthusia...

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Check out my latest article: Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - The Wisdom of Paranoia and the Paranoia of Wisdom linkedin.com/pulse/marks-min… via @LinkedIn
Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - The Wisdom of Paranoia and the Paranoia of Wisdom

Mark’s Minute - Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - The Wisdom of Paranoia and the Paranoia of Wisdom

Google the definition of “pronoia” and you will find it to be the opposite of paranoia. Meaning…a person suffering from paranoia feels that persons or entities are conspiring against them, while a...

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