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When my son Luke was 12, he asked me if he could take Improv classes. Even though I have always encouraged him to try new things, I...

Marty Jalove
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Your BACON Bucket List!
I’m not TOTALLY against Bucket Lists, but… Stop putting things in your "Bucket List" that you have no intention of doing. Instead create...

Marty Jalove
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Spiders in your Ear or Butterflies in your Stomach?
When it comes to fear, impromptu speaking and spiders have a lot in common. Both can make you smile, and both can make you cringe, but...

Marty Jalove
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Why Improv Training is Better Than White-Water Rafting for Team Building:
Why Improv Training is Better Than White-Water Rafting for Team Building: For starters, there's less chance of getting wet! Yes, we all...

Marty Jalove
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Embarrassed with BACON!
Do you ever feel like everyone is watching and judging you? If so, don't worry - we've all had moments when we felt embarrassed or...

Marty Jalove
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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The BACON of Dolly Parton
If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced...

Marty Jalove
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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The Bike Ride
When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...

Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Resisting BACON
Resistance is that hidden force that holds us back from realizing our dreams and pursuing our passion. It could be the fear of failure,...

Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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BACON Frustration
Are you feeling frustrated with life? Do the decisions of others and the things you can't control cause you despair? We’ve all been...

Marty Jalove
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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I know it's scary!
77% of the population has a fear of public speaking. That means more than 200 million people may feel nervous about talking to others....

Marty Jalove
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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BACON of Resilience
Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of...

Marty Jalove
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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63% Remembered the Stories
63% of people recalled a story from a presentation, but only 5% recalled a statistic. Jennifer Aaker, a marketing professor at Stanford’s...

Marty Jalove
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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7 Skills of the Ideal Employee
Team building not only strengthens trust among team members but cultivates collaboration, resilience to challenges, and ultimately drives...

Marty Jalove
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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Confident as BACON!
People judge us a lot less than we believe. We are constantly looking for approval and acceptance from others. Instead, we need to learn...

Marty Jalove
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Campsites and Conversations
It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...

Marty Jalove
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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BACON and the Benefits of Boredom
Life can often seem tedious and uneventful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine day after day. But boredom is...

Marty Jalove
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Opening your Mind with BACON
The ability and desire to cultivate an open mind leads to progress, growth, and discovery and is essential for success in life. It can be...

Marty Jalove
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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The Luck of BACON
Whether you’re walking under a black cat, eating a bowl of 4-leaf clovers, or breaking mirrors with horseshoes, most of us believe that...

Marty Jalove
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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The Goal of BACON!
A wish list, a bucket list, and brainstorming ideas for the future are nothing more than dreams until you establish the deadline. Then...

Marty Jalove
Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Let’s go fly a Kite
I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...

Marty Jalove
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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