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The Mounting Cost of What Has Not Been Said

The Mounting Cost of What Has Not Been Said

by Lyn Allen | May 26, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Change agents, Culture Shapers, Peaceful Achiever | 0 comments

[1982, Canton, MS, Distribution Center for a major jeanswear manufacturer] He stepped into my office and – yet again – repeated his complaint, “The Personnel staff is never here when you need them.” The fact that I was, as he spoke, at my desk in the Personnel...
Not About the Math: The Difference Between a One-egg Day and a Five-egg Day

Not About the Math: The Difference Between a One-egg Day and a Five-egg Day

by Lyn Allen | Apr 21, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership, Peaceful Achiever | 6 comments

Every day, there’s a treasure hunt here at the farm. The treasure? Fresh eggs. Egg production varies throughout the year, depending on total hours of daylight and weather, as well as other variables. The egg count drops steeply during summer’s high heat, and again in...
Chickens and Goals: Hatching New Perspectives on Achievement and Success

Chickens and Goals: Hatching New Perspectives on Achievement and Success

by Lyn Allen | Feb 24, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership | 9 comments

Our original goal upon entering the homesteading life was to find a personal balance point between modern conveniences and sustainable self-sufficiency. Let me tell you – in case you aren’t already aware: The self-sufficient lifestyle is physically demanding....
[Challenge Chronicles #12] What NASCAR Taught Me About Achieving

[Challenge Chronicles #12] What NASCAR Taught Me About Achieving

by Lyn Allen | Jan 17, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership | 0 comments

I came late to NASCAR as a fan, having successfully avoided sports fandom most of my adult life. So, color me truly surprised to realize I’ve developed an appreciation for the sport and the lessons it offers. For one thing – The fastest car doesn’t always cross...
[The Challenge Chronicles #11] Building Barns: Turning Dreams Into Reality

[The Challenge Chronicles #11] Building Barns: Turning Dreams Into Reality

by Lyn Allen | Dec 7, 2022 | Challenge Chronicles | 0 comments

When Gerald began work on building our barn, it took a l-o-n-g time before “progress” was evident. The first thing he did was move a fence and then remove a tree. This was followed by moving load after load of rock mined from the creek bed, to create a solid,...
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