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# D. J. Vanas

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- [Blog](https://nativediscovery.com/blog/)
- [Release of The Warrior Within book](https://nativediscovery.com/release-of-the-warrior-within-book/)
- [Basic Training for the Mind (no buzzcut required)](https://nativediscovery.com/basic-training-for-the-mind-no-buzzcut-required/)
- [Mental Toughness: A Warrior’s Edge](https://nativediscovery.com/mental-toughness-a-warriors-edge/) - https://nativediscovery.com/mental-toughness-a-warriors-edge/ Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan ‘til they get punched in the mouth”. As we reel from this “punch” to our lives and businesses, we’re trying to figure out how to move forward and keep fighting. And Rocky said, “It’s not how hard you can hit, it’s how hard you can get hit and
- [The Future of Leadership...Is Already Here](https://nativediscovery.com/the-future-of-leadership-is-already-here/) - Discusses some of the most important new and effective leadership trends
- [My Heart is Heavy](https://nativediscovery.com/my-heart-is-heavy/) - Describing the protest for equality in justice in downtown San Diego on May 31st, 2020.
- [The Difference in Being Different](https://nativediscovery.com/the-difference-in-being-different/) - The article explains the value in not conforming to what everyone else is doing. Extraordinary results sometimes extraordinary thinking, behavior and actions.
- [Eat the Bananas!](https://nativediscovery.com/eat-the-bananas/) - Through a funny, everyday example, this article encourages readers to go for their goals now - and not to wait for perfect timing or to procrastinate.
- [Leadership Lessons from Squirrels: A Nutty Observation](https://nativediscovery.com/leadership-lessons-from-squirrels-a-nutty-observation/) - This article shows how squirrels collect nuts for the harsh winter and leaders must do the same with positive interactions within the team to foster goodwill.
- [Garzduke the Caveman: A Parable About Social Media](https://nativediscovery.com/garzduke-the-caveman-a-parable-about-social-media/) - The article is a parable about the use and misuse of social media and how it affects our lives.
- [Razor's Edge](https://nativediscovery.com/razors-edge/) - This article highlights the power and impact that small, micro-changes can have on our productivity and results.
- [BE the Change](https://nativediscovery.com/be-the-change/) - This article describes the importance of leadership by example especially when it comes to creating a better, brighter vision for the future.
- [Keep Casting Your Net](https://nativediscovery.com/keep-casting-your-net/) - This article relates the importance of continued exploration to find and pursue goals and opportunities that keep us engaged and growing.
- [Warrior Spirit at Work](https://nativediscovery.com/warrior-spirit-at-work/) - Describes the warrior spirit and how to use it to go beyond motivation, push through obstacles and use scarce resources to succeed in business and life.
- [Leaders of Character, Stand and Be Counted](https://nativediscovery.com/leaders-of-character-stand-and-be-counted/) - This article explores the need and importance of developing leadership based on character, integrity and ethical behavior.
- [Keys of Life](https://nativediscovery.com/keys-of-life-2/)
- [Candy Crushed](https://nativediscovery.com/candy-crushed/) - Discusses time management choices, best use of time when confronted with online distractions, games and apps that waste time.
- [Are You Playing to Win - Or Not to Lose?](https://nativediscovery.com/are-you-playing-to-win-or-not-to-lose/) - Article describes the differences between going through life and career with passion or with something less.

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- [Vicky Stott, Director of Individual Giving, The American Indian College Fund](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/vicky-stott-director-of-individual-giving-the-american-indian-college-fund/)
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- [Taylor R. David, Klamath Tribes, Public Relations](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/taylor-r-david-klamath-tribes-public-relations/)
- [Kevin Carraro, Early Learning Coalition of Brevard](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/kevin-carraro-early-learning-coalition-of-brevard/)
- [Michele Morningstar (Oneida), IBM Program Manager](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/michele-morningstar-oneida-ibm-program-manager/)
- [Major Anne Green, State Equal Employment Manager, Colorado Army National Guard](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/major-anne-green-state-equal-employment-manager-colorado-army-national-guard/)
- [Shannon Bouschor, TribalNet Executive Director](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/shannon-bouschor-tribalnet-executive-director/)
- [Laurie Meacham, Director of National Sales, THE BROADMOOR](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/laurie-meacham-director-of-national-sales-the-broadmoor/)
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- [Myra Ingram, Executive Director, Region IV Head Start Association, Inc.](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/myra-ingram-executive-director-region-iv-head-start-association-inc/)
- [Lorenda Sanchez, Executive Director, California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.](https://nativediscovery.com/testimonials/lorenda-sanchez-executive-director-california-indian-manpower-consortium-inc/)
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