Big Changes at Cincinnati’s Exciting Family Holiday Running Party!
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The 115th Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race, one of the oldest and largest 10ks in the country, is making history again. The race will boast a new and bigger finish line for the 10k, the Chick-fil-A 5k, and the ProAmpac Kids Run.
There’s more! The courses, all in Cincinnati, will be much wider to accommodate over 15,000 runners and walkers. And the post-race Pella Party — inside TQL Stadium -- will have lots of food, music, and new features.
The event is not really a race — it’s more like a holiday running party for you and your friends and family! Make it your healthy tradition on Thanksgiving Day. Register/RSVP today!
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What makes athletes so successful...and you, too?
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- Athletes are realistically optimistic.
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“Achieving success is not easy, even though there are some people who always seem to make it look so natural,” says Olympian Julie Isphording with Secret. “Successful athletes set realistic goals and equip themselves with an arsenal of effort, patience, and persistence because they know the journey can sometimes be long and difficult.”
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- Athletes believe in being their best rather than being the best.
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“Successful athletes know there is always room for improvement,” says Frank DeJulius, owner of Fleet Feet. “Sometimes it involves a different technique, skill, strategy, or coach. They enjoy the challenge of finding more drive, consistency and courage in themselves and their abilities.”
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- Athletes build consistency with small sustainable changes.
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“Success is built on small sustainable changes. It’s about ‘showing up’ every day with passion, perseverance, and humility,” says Fred Cernetisch with Pella. “Eventually, something great happens, but you have a million chances to get it right.”
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“Anyone who wants to take charge of their own destiny must have grit and stamina,” says Peter Hiltz, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Partners. “There will always be self-doubt. You must hold firm in the face of challenges and difficulty. Your plans rarely go as planned, and it takes fortitude to get through life's curveballs and detours.”
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“Anyone who wants to take charge of their own destiny must have grit and stamina,” says Peter Hiltz, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Partners. “There will always be... MORE
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- Athletes surround themselves with people who support their dreams.
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“It may sound a little selfish, but if we all surround ourselves with good people, we'd be happier and more inspired,” says DeJulius. “To create success, you must feel it. The five people closest to you can have the biggest impact on your success. Choose them wisely.”
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Should you seek a second opinion when facing cancer?
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“When you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s normal to find another doctor who can help you feel confident in your diagnosis and treatment plan,” says Dr. Bill Barrett, co-director, UC Cancer Center, medical director, Barrett Cancer Center, and founder, Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. Other reasons to seek a second opinion may include:
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- You want to be sure you have explored all the options.
- You have an aggressive or complex cancer that may require several types of therapy and access to clinical trials.
- Your doctor gives you a few different treatment options.
- You just want peace of mind that you have the correct diagnosis, and you are making the right treatment choice.
- You think another treatment might be available.
- Your doctor is not a specialist in your type of cancer.
- Your doctor tells you there is uncertainty about the type or stage of cancer you have.
- You’re having trouble understanding and communicating with your doctor, or you want your options explained by someone else.
- Your insurance company asks you to get another opinion before you start treatment.
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- You want to be sure you have explored all the options.
- You have an aggressive or complex cancer that may require several types of therapy and access to clinical trials.
- Your doctor gives you a few different treatment options.
- You just want peace of mind that you have the correct diagnosis, and you are making the right treatment choice.
- You think another treatment might be... MORE
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What are some daily habits that waste nearly all our time and potential?
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- Changing nothing and expecting different results.
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“If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting,” says John Barrett, CEO of Western & Southern. “Have the courage to bet on your ideas, take healthy risks, and try harder.”
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- Refusing to take responsibility.
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“Embracing responsibility involves recognizing the impact of both your decisions and external factors, even those beyond your control,” says Ann Marie Braker, Chief Human Resources Office at ProAmpac. “Rather than placing blame on others or past circumstances, consider taking full ownership of your next steps. Doing so has the potential to change everything.”
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- Believing that good things come fast and easy.
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“Decades from now, you will not remember the times that were easy,” says Todd Steinbrink, CFP with Wealth Planning Corp, a 40-year-old company. “You will cherish the moments when you rose above your struggles and found the strength within yourself that allowed you to achieve what once seemed impossible.”
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- Making the rejections of yesterday the focal point of today.
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“Be okay with walking away when the time comes. It won’t always be easy, but some seasons in our lives must close without closure,” says Alvin Roehr, CEO of Roehr Insurance. “There’s no point in losing yourself by trying to fix what is meant to stay broken.”
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- Waiting for the right time.
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“Life keeps moving forward whether we make a decision or not,” says Josh Werthaiser, CFO of Downlite. “If you've been putting off making a big decision in your life because you're waiting for the perfect conditions — the perfect moment — think about why you are really waiting and choose to move forward instead.”
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“Life keeps moving forward whether we make a decision or not,” says Josh Werthaiser, CFO of Downlite. “If you've been... MORE
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- Maintaining rigid expectations.
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“Life becomes more complex when our expectations aren’t flexible,” says Braker. “Mistakes themselves don’t cause pain; our expectations do. Similarly, rejections aren’t inherently hurtful—it’s the expectations we attach to them. Ultimately, one of life’s most important moments is when we find the courage to release what we cannot change.”
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- Refusing to accept necessary risks.
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“Living is about learning as you go,” says Barrett. “Living is a risky business. With every decision, every interaction, and every step, you take a small risk. To truly live is to trust yourself to take it.”
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- Allowing negative people to continuously distract you.
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“Carefully guard your personal boundaries. Be careful what you allow yourself to absorb from others,” says Steinbrink.
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- Closing your mind to innovative ideas and perspectives.
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“Remember that success in life does not depend on always being right,” says Barrett. “To make real progress try to let go of assumptions.
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- Holding on tight to something that’s not meant to be.
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“Sometimes you have to seriously sit down with yourself and understand that you were wrong about something all along,” says Roehr. “The key is knowing this, learning from it, letting it go, and moving forward.”
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What are the top financial concerns of Americans?
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"Persistent inflation, climbing interest rates and a volatile stock market are likely contributing to worries about everything from putting food on the table to getting medical care,” Tyler Lang, CFA, with Journey Advisory Group. Top concerns by age group:
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- 18- to 34-year-olds: mortgage/rent payments, college tuition, and food costs.
- 35- to 49-year-olds: food costs, retirement savings, and mortgage/rent.
- 50- to 64-year-olds: retirement savings, food costs, and healthcare costs.
- 65 years of age and over: retirement savings, food costs, and healthcare costs.
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“Life is so hard and crazy; how can we be anything but kind and good?” -Julie Isphording
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