"You must find the place inside yourself
where nothing is impossible." — Deepak Chopra
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
There are many things you cannot control, but you can control the only things that really matter: your mind and your attitude. External forces have very little to do with success. Those who program themselves for success find a way to succeed even in the most difficult of circumstances. Solutions to most problems come from one source and one source alone: yourself. Living life to the fullest is a lot like shooting the rapids in a rubber raft. Once you’ve made the commitment, it’s difficult to change your mind, turn around, and paddle upstream to placid waters. But it’s the excitement and adventure that make it all worthwhile. If you never make the attempt, you may never know the depths of despair, but neither will you experience the exhilaration of success.
"Don’t look to the stars for the cause of your misfortunes: look to yourself to get better results."
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"Imagination is the true magic carpet."
Norman Vincent Peale...
As we mature, our imagination becomes filtered. Limited to our beliefs and experiences and what we think is possible to achieve. But by stifling our imagination, we unknowingly stifle our own growth. For the next few weeks, spend some time imagining yourself as your company's CEO or finishing first in the Boston Marathon. You'll surprise yourself with the results you'll achieve. Discover how your focused mind becomes your most powerful mind.
Norman Vincent Peale...
As we mature, our imagination becomes filtered. Limited to our beliefs and experiences and what we think is possible to achieve. But by stifling our imagination, we unknowingly stifle our own growth. For the next few weeks, spend some time imagining yourself as your company's CEO or finishing first in the Boston Marathon. You'll surprise yourself with the results you'll achieve. Discover how your focused mind becomes your most powerful mind.
Monday, April 11, 2011
"Self-respect is the best means of getting the respect of others." http://tinyurl.com/6hzee76
Have you known people who can't stand to be alone for any length of time? The chances are good that those folks don't like themselves very much. They need others around constantly to validate their own existence. Sadly, the people who need others the most are usually those whom others least like to be around. Because they don't like themselves, other people seldom do either. The surest way to command the respect of others is to become a person you like being around. Identify the characteristics you admire in others and make a conscious effort to develop them yourself. Your self-respect begins to grow the moment you decide to take the first step toward becoming the kind of person you know you can be: a success.
Have you known people who can't stand to be alone for any length of time? The chances are good that those folks don't like themselves very much. They need others around constantly to validate their own existence. Sadly, the people who need others the most are usually those whom others least like to be around. Because they don't like themselves, other people seldom do either. The surest way to command the respect of others is to become a person you like being around. Identify the characteristics you admire in others and make a conscious effort to develop them yourself. Your self-respect begins to grow the moment you decide to take the first step toward becoming the kind of person you know you can be: a success.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Bite off MORE than you can chew... and you'll be satisfied for life. We are a nation of nibblers. We set our goals for a 2 or 3 percent salary increase. We are happy losing one or two pounds a week. We set to improve our golf game by a couple of strokes each summer. Just imagine what you could accomplish if you aim to be your company's president in five years... become a millionaire by retirement... run a marathon in the next six months! You'll astound yourself. Start leading your field
Thursday, April 7, 2011
"Falsehood does evermore have a way of publishing itself." http://tinyurl.com/3vrkkgd
It is virtually impossible to conceal the truth forever. It is the natural order of things that the truth will eventually come out. This single fact is the foundation of our judicial system and the basis on which all human relationships are formed. A business, professional, or personal relationship built upon a lie cannot long endure, but one that is founded on truth and equality of benefit for the participants is unlimited. Make it a practice to tell the truth in all that you do -- even when it doesn't matter -- and you will form a habit of truthfulness. You will know instinctively that it is better to tell the truth and face the consequences than to launch a falsehood that will eventually make itself known to the world.
It is virtually impossible to conceal the truth forever. It is the natural order of things that the truth will eventually come out. This single fact is the foundation of our judicial system and the basis on which all human relationships are formed. A business, professional, or personal relationship built upon a lie cannot long endure, but one that is founded on truth and equality of benefit for the participants is unlimited. Make it a practice to tell the truth in all that you do -- even when it doesn't matter -- and you will form a habit of truthfulness. You will know instinctively that it is better to tell the truth and face the consequences than to launch a falsehood that will eventually make itself known to the world.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
"You are either honest or dishonest. There can be no compromise between the two."
Officials who deal with fraud and theft say they are often amazed at the small amounts of money some people will steal. Some people will sell their integrity for a pittance. To those individuals, dishonest behavior is not an occasional occurrence -- it is a way of life. Those who lie about insignificant things or steal trivial amounts of money will develop the habit of lying and stealing. As you look back on your own behavior, can you do so with pride in the knowledge that you have always been honest? If you cannot, perhaps it is time to think about the times when you chose dishonest behavior. Why did you do it? Was it worth it? Wouldn't the consequences of being honest and truthful have been far better in those circumstances? Learn from your mistakes and vow that from this day forward you will always be honest.
Officials who deal with fraud and theft say they are often amazed at the small amounts of money some people will steal. Some people will sell their integrity for a pittance. To those individuals, dishonest behavior is not an occasional occurrence -- it is a way of life. Those who lie about insignificant things or steal trivial amounts of money will develop the habit of lying and stealing. As you look back on your own behavior, can you do so with pride in the knowledge that you have always been honest? If you cannot, perhaps it is time to think about the times when you chose dishonest behavior. Why did you do it? Was it worth it? Wouldn't the consequences of being honest and truthful have been far better in those circumstances? Learn from your mistakes and vow that from this day forward you will always be honest.
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them."
— Henry David Thoreau
Experience every day as if it's your first; live every day as if it's your last. Every day you wake, make an effort to see, taste, feel, smell, appreciate, smile, hug, laugh, challenge yourself, try something new, and do something special for someone else. One day, you'll live your last day on earth. You want that day to be filled with memories, not regret. The life and results you seek are within your reach!
— Henry David Thoreau
Experience every day as if it's your first; live every day as if it's your last. Every day you wake, make an effort to see, taste, feel, smell, appreciate, smile, hug, laugh, challenge yourself, try something new, and do something special for someone else. One day, you'll live your last day on earth. You want that day to be filled with memories, not regret. The life and results you seek are within your reach!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
"That's the real trouble with the world, too many
people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be twelve years old."
— Walt Disney
Remember when you were the starting pitcher in the World Series? Or the lead actress in a blockbuster movie? Or a rock star, an astronaut, or the president of the United States? When you were a kid, and your whole future stood before you, you knew you could achieve anything. Then you grew up. And someone probably told you, "That's Impossible!" And for some reason, you believed it. Rediscover what it's like to own your destiny.
Get in touch with me today and re-discover how to LIVE YOUR DREAMS! !
people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be twelve years old."
— Walt Disney
Remember when you were the starting pitcher in the World Series? Or the lead actress in a blockbuster movie? Or a rock star, an astronaut, or the president of the United States? When you were a kid, and your whole future stood before you, you knew you could achieve anything. Then you grew up. And someone probably told you, "That's Impossible!" And for some reason, you believed it. Rediscover what it's like to own your destiny.
Get in touch with me today and re-discover how to LIVE YOUR DREAMS! !
Monday, April 4, 2011
"Honesty is a spiritual quality that cannot be evaluated in terms of money."
There are many practical reasons to practice honesty. It requires far less effort to be truthful than to be deceitful, and in the long term the risks are fewer and the rewards greater. But in today's complex society, the boundaries of acceptable behavior have been blurred until they are sometimes indistinguishable. Laws and codes of ethics establish minimum standards of behavior. Make sure you establish standards for yourself that exceed such minimums, a standard below which you will not allow yourself to fall, regardless of what others may do or say. Your own set of standards will allow you to decide quickly and easily upon an appropriate course of action when faced with a difficult problem.
There are many practical reasons to practice honesty. It requires far less effort to be truthful than to be deceitful, and in the long term the risks are fewer and the rewards greater. But in today's complex society, the boundaries of acceptable behavior have been blurred until they are sometimes indistinguishable. Laws and codes of ethics establish minimum standards of behavior. Make sure you establish standards for yourself that exceed such minimums, a standard below which you will not allow yourself to fall, regardless of what others may do or say. Your own set of standards will allow you to decide quickly and easily upon an appropriate course of action when faced with a difficult problem.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Warren Buffett didn’t slow down when he turned 65. Or 70. Or 75. Today he’s 80—15 years beyond the generally accepted retirement age… and he’s still going strong. Now the question is… does he love his work because he is the third-richest man in the world? Or did he become that rich because he loves his work? Make sure the work you do is the work you are passionate about… it’s the difference between strapping a rocket or an anvil to your back.
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