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Be a Fire Starter

Quint Studer
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What a privilege it is to be a Fire Starter—to help others keep their own flame of life burning brightly. This thought came to mind when I received an email from Rani Brahmbhatt, a student at George Washington University, after a talk I had given. She shared her takeaways and closed the message with, “I hope to become a Fire Starter and build a successful career helping others as well!” I first heard the term…
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We May Never Know the Impact We’ve Made on Another Person’s Life

Quint Studer
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Never underestimate the difference you make. This statement was born in 1999 as I spoke to a group from Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. I had arrived in the area the night before my presentation. I called my sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Mike Fitzpatrick. Why? On December 24, 1995, their son Brian had been in a car accident and was transferred to Christ Hospital where he was pronounced dead. I had never previously discussed…
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Never Underestimate the Difference YOU Can Make (a New Year’s Message)

Quint Studer
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During the holidays, it’s natural to reflect. That cusp between the end of one year and the start of the next has a way of putting things in perspective. It’s a good time to ask ourselves some questions. Am I taking care of myself? What brings me joy? Are there things I can do more of or less of? I want to share a few thoughts. I hope they may resonate with you. It’s about being. We…
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How to Rewire the Mind and Heart for Gratefulness

How to Rewire the Mind and Heart for Gratefulness

Quint Studer
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I do my best learning when I’m working on something that does not come easy. Being naturally pessimistic, my focus is on ways to become optimistic. Being naturally afraid and anxious leads to the search to be grateful and less fearful. My search for results leads me to understand how important structure is to achieve the results. There is a saying, “I did not get what I wanted; however, what I got was what I…
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Belonging Matters. Here Are a Few Ways to Help Create It.

Quint Studer
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My next book will be on belonging. Over the years, I have written and spoken on this subject. When a person has the sense that they belong, all sorts of great things happen. One thing is the person stays. This is true in workplaces and communities. We are all individuals. No two people are alike. There will never be another you. Some individuals are natural fitter-inners, and some struggle with the sense of belonging. The…
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A Shout-Out to Teachers and Leaders Who’ve Answered the Calling

A Shout-Out to Teachers and Leaders Who’ve Answered the Calling

Quint Studer
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In my books and presentations, I often share the positive impact my third-grade teacher, Mrs. James, had as well as my high school soccer coach, Mr. King. I get asked if I ever thanked them. I never found Mrs. James, so the answer is no for her. Years ago, when I was speaking in Easley, South Carolina, they asked me to share my Coach King story from my book Hardwiring Excellence. As I finished my talk, Coach…
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Replenishing Tips for the End-of-Summer Slump

Replenishing Tips for the End-of-Summer Slump

Quint Studer
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Summer is dwindling away, and we can all feel the change in the air. I think of this as the tale of two seasons. Different people respond to this time very differently. Some people get really excited about the arrival of a new school year. They’re happy school is back in session. Fall sports are starting. They love the drives to see the changing leaves and cooler weather. These are the people whose social media…
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The “Get to” Habit Can Rewire Brains and Reshape Cultures

The “Get to” Habit Can Rewire Brains and Reshape Cultures

Quint Studer
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Are you a “get to” person or a “got to/have to” person? In my presentations, I put up a PowerPoint slide that has the words “got to” and “have to” with a line through them. Then I feature the words “get to.” I tell the audience, “One of my goals for when we leave here is for each of us to use the words ‘get to’ more than ‘have to’ or ‘got to.’” There is a sense of gratitude and…
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Say Thank-Yous Often…and Accept Them Graciously

Say Thank-Yous Often…and Accept Them Graciously

Quint Studer
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“Thank you.” “No, thank you!” One thing we will never agree on is who should be thanking whom. In 1996, I met Norm Adams. Norm was older than me and served as a life guide until his passing. His teaching lives on. In late 1999, I was considering starting my own company. I shared with Norm that I did not know what to do. The idea of leaving a secure job, in which I was happy,…
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Our Lives Are Covered in the Fingerprints of Others

Our Lives Are Covered in the Fingerprints of Others

Quint Studer
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No two fingerprints are the same. We all leave fingerprints, and we all are impacted by the fingerprints of others. While fingerprints can be cleaned off, the fact that a person left fingerprints cannot. When we wash a child’s toy, we wipe off their fingerprints. Yet years go by, and we find it hard to let go of the toy. Why? Because someone we love touched it. Fingerprints leave memories and stay with us long…
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