Motivation is a strong key to success. Not only success, but RESIDUAL success. However, motivation is nothing without application. Saying it is one thing. Strongly thinking about it is another. However, those just make your brain more tired, and creates a greater sense of false optimism. The gem lies in the DOING. For many years, I was …
Listen, Reflect, Speak
One of the biggest causes to ineffective communication is the problem of listening. Oftentimes, we make a conclusion from a statement based on half (sometimes, not even that much) of what is being said, without letting the person finish. Think of it this way. If I tell you, "I think that you are terrib...", you …
Do Something Different Today
Routine is one of the most common actions that everyone has. Wake up, eat the same food, play the same music, drink the same coffee, drive the same route, do work tasks the same order. Although routine can sometimes be a sign of good discipline, it can also lack a good healthy injection of spontaneity. In …
Life Is A Cycle Of “Dump and Take”
There are two ends of the spectrum of ways that people handle their lives. You have those who dump, and those who take. Those who dump spend most of their time telling people about their problems. No type of direction to solve them, but they just want them off their chest. They go along with their …
Dear Mr. Doubt
Dear Mr. Doubt, I thought I asked you not to contact me anymore. I have some dreams to manifest. It's hard for me to remember how we even became friends. Better yet, it's hard for me to understand how we remained friends. Oh, I remember now. There was something about you that was enticing. Oftentimes, I felt …
Stay In Tune With Your Life, Not Your Popularity
This weekend I randomly decided to do some research on Niccolo Paginini. He is one of the most highly-acclaimed violinists in all of history. His story is interesting, captivating, creepy, and engaging, to say the least. At a young age, he decided to endeavor in playing the violin. Almost immediately, his talents, coupled with his …
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Everybody Needs A Biscuit…
Everybody needs a person who can give them some sound advice. Especially someone who they trust and know has their best interest in mind. Look for someone who will not mold you to you they want you to become, but who sees the greatness in you and will sacrifice to make sure you see it …
Shout Out To Stuart Smalley…
It's all about encouragement today. Here are six challenges for you to encourage yourself and others. Shout out to Stuart Smalley from SNL when he said, "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it... people like me." We all need that in our lives. So here are three things to tell yourself today, and three things …
By The Way, I’m…
Hello. I believe we have met before. However, you hide me from others so much that I wouldn't be surprised if you oftentimes forget about me. I know your deepest darkest secrets. I have seen you cry more than anyone. Laugh more than anyone. Evaluate tough decisions more than anyone. I am sure you would …
Go For It… What Is “It”?
We all have desires. Whether short or long term, people feel a sense of belonging when they see themselves making an impact. Especially, when they are making an impact based off of something they are passionate about. Sure, there are many ideas that we have to change the world, but what is that "thing" in …
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