<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ken.DeMarco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken.DeMarco]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:42:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kendemar.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Did You Make This Career Mistake?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We almost all think we are masters of our own fate.  While it is true that we all make our own choices there are many things that...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/did-you-make-this-career-mistake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c892a83ca8da820aaa9a44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:27:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Recognize and Release Those Who Expect Handouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Removing Toxic Relationships: Recognizing and Releasing Those Who Expect Handouts In today’s very connected world, the relationships we have can really affect how well we grow as people, and how good we feel. Though friends can make life better, all relationships aren’t the same. Some people – maybe from your history – could come back expecting things that use up your energy and what you have, and they do well believing your kindness and what you’re willing to give are endless. They often...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/how-to-recognize-and-release-those-who-expect-handouts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997f849cfe5ca6eb0c2a8be</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_541fc855f89b434b81010bbfb7f44216~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is How You Go Hard Everyday]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the busy world we live in, where what you want to do meets what’s possible, “going hard every day” becomes more than just something people say to motivate each other – it becomes a way of life. For a lot of people, trying to be your best isn’t just something you do, but a strong promise to yourself that shapes what you do both at work and in your personal life. This post will look at what this idea really means, and give you some thoughts and ways to really devote yourself to everything...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/this-is-how-you-go-hard-everyday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997d799451517192f01a965</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:58:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_20d3d64c5977432fa0526e648061f5a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Is A Single Player Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you think about people who have made significant changes in their lives, whether it be a new career, a separation or death in the famil]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/life-is-a-single-player-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69634082cca849701e8d7d12</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_4c7c1bcedcf84a8ea2187fb7a3b322d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persistence Beats Timing. Execution Beats Luck. Not Immediately But Eventually.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly changing world that is often at the mercy of chance, recognition of the power of persistence is paramount to securing the futur]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/persistence-beats-timing-execution-beats-luck-not-immediately-but-eventually</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6963478d41b846e43e833257</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_bd61b6747c034d61b91aa57e1400f142~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Always Be Honest With Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Encouraging people to think about their own life, personality and what makes them tick, and then taking that journey towards a closer bond w]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/always-be-honest-with-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696489c7f5f677155672ef99</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:58:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_454eda5f1289416585e22c3e5c98c0fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Gotta Know Your Worth, Everybody Don’t Deserve You]]></title><description><![CDATA[When living in a world where superficial connections and fleeting interactions can often be the norm, it is hard to know one's value, and has been rendered unimportant by a society that gets hooked on the validation of social media likes, tweets, and empty praise from people we don’t even know. We all know those aren’t the things that define us, they are born from a deep understanding of what we can do, and it is for us to remind ourselves of our past experiences, achievements and innovative...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/you-gotta-know-your-worth-everybody-don-t-deserve-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694b0cea9a82f0c118861e23</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:56:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_a0baf31a6b1b4c528f7103fdcbc5560f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gotta Challenge Yourself, Can’t Be Afraid Of Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you throw yourself into a challenge, be it a new job, a university course, or a personal project, you're essentially guaranteeing yours]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/gotta-challenge-yourself-can-t-be-afraid-of-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694b01c29a82f0c1188600d9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:16:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_bec304eddcfa492d98ce1188cea5058a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haters Don’t Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every time you come across a nasty comment, think of it as a pebble dropped into a pond. It's gone and won't be changing the calm surface of]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/haters-don-t-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69707a3654e2da656249b20b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_8f9c02dd15484251ad034906ea4dc3b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Powerful Day Starts With Positive Actions]]></title><description><![CDATA[creating a mental landscape that helps us glide over the obstacles that we inevitably come across. 
You may not know this but the key is..]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/a-powerful-day-starts-with-positive-actions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694a5e1ca8070c52710c83f1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:51:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_b8cfd9191af447c8a8ebbbfe8d06bee8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Tips to a More Assertive Lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assertiveness is a life skill; useful both inside and outside work. However, the reactions and behaviors we employ now are the result of years of fine tuning. Being assertive doesn’t happen overnight, but the more practice you get, the more skilled you become.]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/10-tips-to-a-more-assertive-lifestyle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a69e83e258c875dfd6da93</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_310b274647444c4998df903595197f01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don't Have To Be Locked Up To Be In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you have a goal? A focus in life? Have you invested a great deal of time, effort, money to achieve and yet feel you haven’t made it...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/you-don-t-have-to-be-locked-up-to-be-in-prison</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c88da367d1cd369b81b7e0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f41b2ef5f1094b0abc00daf167901720~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Its' All About Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you get right down to it, time management is really about managing your actions. We all want to use the process of time management...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/its-all-about-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c88c085892bef5c4deab3c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_838cf643ae9f4901a0cc7b0d6fd10f9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can't Wait For It, You Have To Go On The Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time in my life, not long ago, I was out here down bad. SUPERBAD. Living a sad, secluded from the world, lonely and locked...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/you-can-t-wait-for-it-you-have-to-go-on-the-hunt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a6a3ffe3204b051372177c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:43:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_80880ef3ff114b6995e13fd0adebcbb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How You Can Be Assertive: The Easy Way]]></title><description><![CDATA["The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others”]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/how-you-can-be-assertive-the-easy-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a6a126e258c875dfd6e0c4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_917caf7616fb4c9b83c26080d0107c0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get in Rotation: Get Your Sorry Ass Off The Couch!]]></title><description><![CDATA[How confident do you feel about asserting yourself at home, at work or when you are out and about.  

Do you lack confidence and find it hard to be heard?

Here are 10 proven strategies to help you to be assertive and take control of your life without being aggressive.]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/get-in-rotation-get-your-sorry-ass-off-the-couch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a32d1781e6ee2fae5a917b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:27:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_4896a9bc7e944b73bf73f29c7f11dfe8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respect All People, Regardless of Their Financial Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regardless of how much money someone makes, everyone deserves respect! We somehow tend to forget that every individual on earth has their own personal struggle, their own story. They are living out their own experience. You don't have to like them at all but at least show respect. Respect starts with accepting another person on an equal basis and showing the consideration you'd expect when the ball is in your court. Again you don't have to like or agree with their opinion, but showing regard...]]></description><link>https://www.kendemar.co/post/respect-all-people-regardless-of-their-financial-status</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689eb91e81e6ee2fae4f53ee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:09:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d45da_2175d5b9b2da4f3f9440c165eb37ef3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ken DeMarco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>