It's funny how people are so prone to misinterpret. He said this, she took it that way, now they don't like each other. Only to find out, he meant this, she took it that way, and the animosity was all for naught. Just think about how many times you have seen this, or, more importantly, …
Inspire To DO!
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 …
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 …
What I Learned After Doing 8,000 Push-Ups
At the conclusion of last month, I ventured out to challenge myself in doing something that I have never done before. Being a certified personal trainer, I like to do things that would avoid a plateau in order to give my body something new and confusing to work on. While I do push-ups daily, I …
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Do You Hear Me…?
Compart Mental Lies
So many times in our lives we deal with people who do not believe in us. Whether it is the way we look, speak, or smile, people are victims of prejudice far too often. Unfortunately, these prejudices can affect people deeper than you think. Oftentimes - especially men - we mask our true hurts by …
Out with the Gavel… In with the Gatorade.
It is so easy for people to look at another person's flaws first. Moreover, it is easy for others to discriminate. Not only is it common in the society that we live in, but it is engrained in us to do it. In a sick way, it provides a form of therapy, and becomes addictive …
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Sick and Tired? Take A Pill.
Complaining is such an easy emotional outlet. In fact, it is even a default to many. Finding all the things about life that is wrong oftentimes allow us to exhale on personal responsibility. I don't know if you caught that. In other words, complaining about something or some person(s) ejects ourselves from being responsible to …
Survey Says…
"I don't care what people think of me." This is one of the most selfish and hazardous beliefs that anyone can have. In fact, not only does it show a disconnect from the world around you, but it prevents someone from digesting hard truths that need to be marinated and reflected upon. Far too many …
Would You Like Fries With That?
Being alone in pivotal situations can be utterly dangerous. Especially when you are going through a crisis, a decision to stay at a job or leave, or simply having a bad day. The beauty of having someone there with you is that he/she is virtually saying, "give me some of that pressure; I am here …
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