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Keep Walking

MKE Week 14 – Keep Walking

Keep Walking This week we were tasked with watching one of several movies and to look for connections to the things we have been learning. I chose to watch Door To Door, the story of

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Is White A Color?

MKE Week 19 – Is White A Color?

Is White A Color? I was excited to attend the Color Code training this week. I had been introduced to it several years ago but had never taken the time to do the assessment and

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Simple But Mighty

MKE Week 13 – It’s Simple But Mighty

It’s Simple But Mighty The battle is in the mind. Most of what we struggle with comes from the thoughts we let linger too long and that sets us on a trajectory that is not

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The Cement Has Got To Die

MKE Week 9 – The Cement Has Got To Die

The Cement Has Got To Die Much of life is spent comparing ourselves to others. I was frustrated with my progress chipping through the cement to find my true heartfelt desires and it wasn’t progressing

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The Most Precious Gift

MKE Week 18 – The Most Precious Gift

The Most Precious Gift I spent last week reading obituaries for class. So many thoughts were going through my head about the lives I was reading about. Some died after a long life and others

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MKE Week 17HJ – Adjust Your Attitude To Fulfill Your Dreams

Adjust Your Attitude To Fulfill Your Dreams This week I was introduced to the inspiring story of Aimee Mullins, a gifted athlete and actress who exhibits living out the Hero’s journey. Having her legs amputated

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Discipline is not a bad word

MKE Week 17 – Discipline is Not a Bad Word

Discipline is not a bad word. Our class continues to focus on the Franklin Makeover by looking for the traits in ourselves as well as in others. This week I am personally focused on discipline.

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show a little kindness each day

MKE Week 16 – Show a Little Kindness Each Day

Show a Little Kindness Each Day This week we are focusing on kindness for the Franklin Makeover exercise. I am enjoying the intentional acts of kindness that I see in others and personally doing myself.

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Focus on Virtues

MKE Week 15 – Focus on Virtues

Focus on Virtues So far, keeping the focus on the basics, I have learned, has been a great foundation. But there is no time to march in place. This week we added a new focus

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MKE Week 12 – Being Put to the Test

My persistence has been put to the challenge this week. I knew it would happen but I was not really sure what it would be that would slow me down. Turns out it’s the flu.

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Persistence Wins the Race

MKE Week 11- Persistence Wins the Race

Persistence Wins the Race After our class this week I really began to look at the characteristics of persistence and why it is so important for my future growth. Persistence involves working towards a goal

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Follow the Compass

MKE Week 10 – Follow the Compass not the Clock

Follow the Compass not the Clock Much of life is spent comparing ourselves to others. I was frustrated with my progress chipping through the cement to find my true heartfelt desires and it wasn’t progressing

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MKE Week 8 – Lessons From An Eagle

I was on the struggle bus this week, juggling my emotions and thoughts of frustration as I continue to work on my DMP. I’m intentionally working on keeping positive thoughts and pushing out negativity but

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MKE Week 7 – Fill Your Heart With Love

Donna Quanrud I am enjoying scroll two and the emphasis on love. It is fascinating to think how we can change ourselves by looking at others from a place of love in our hearts. I

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MKE Week 6 – Putting More Pieces Together

This week in the Master Key Experience I am learning how to put more of the pieces together. I am creating SMART goals, watching for shapes and colors throughout my day and creating a dream

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MKE Press Release – Donna Quanrud

Donna Quanrud October 31, 2024 Minneapolis, Minnesota – Donna Quanrud, in keeping with her desire to live a life of passion and purpose is celebrating a milestone in her real estate business. The secret to

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MKE About Me – Donna Quanrud

Hello Everyone My name is Donna Quanrud. I have spent the last 22 years as a Realtor helping clients achieve their real estate goals. I love the adventure that each new day brings and the

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MKE Week 4 – Who Are You?

Time seems to be going by so quickly with this being week four in the Master Key program. I look forward with anticipation to the new nuggets we get each week to add to what

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MKE Week 3 – Emotions Matter

So as I sit here in week three, I am struck by the work on myself that still needs to be done. I find it challenging to evaluate myself and give myself grace to follow

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MKE Week 2 – Old Habits Die Hard

Donna Quanrud There were so many little nuggets of wisdom in this week’s training that made me go back and listen again. I have struggled my whole life with making decisions. Much of it had

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MKE Week #1 – Did I Make the Right Decision?

How do you know that you have made the right decision to do something? I do not think it is always with lots of positive confirmations, everything lining up perfectly, and having a warm fuzzy

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