Motivation

Whenever you say “I am this or that” the implication is that there is something else that is not you. Just for today, be aware of where you begin and end. Ask yourself if you could physically exist without the air. Or the sun. Or gravity. How about a plant-free planet? When you eat an […]

I spotted a book the other day of “People Who Shaped History.” The cover had thumbnail pics of “history makers” such as Churchill, JFK, Ghandi and so on. It got me to thinking – whose history did they shape? Well, ours of course. Yours and mine, our parents, and grandparents. As though we all had […]

The Importance of Action

Affirmations are powerful statements of intent. They work for the individual because they are written by the individual, and therefore the affirmation is uniquely relative to the situation. Used a great deal within self-motivational techniques, they are also a great tool for stress management. Remember that to resolve stress, the individual should look at the […]

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” Oprah Winfrey I have personally been amazed by the increased level of my own performance through the use of an accountability partner. Whether you call them coaches, mentors or partners, they are among the most important people in your life. My definition […]

Justin Popovic and Brad Gosse talk about taking action and what the most important part of taking action is.

“There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela Are you playing full out in life? Are you playing full out sometimes and holding back at other times? Are you not playing at all? […]

“Health, happiness and success depend upon the fighting spirit of each person. The big thing is not what happens to us in life – but what we do about what happens to us.” — George Allen Life happens. Good things happen and bad things happen. They happen to everyone and seemingly in a totally random […]

When people think about personal development and improving themselves, there are usually two reactions.

The desire to move on and to progress towards a life goal, or the fear of the unknown and procrastination.

Personal Development does take time and effort and sometimes there is a financial cost involved.

It is important to remember that personal development is not about achieving perfection.

You will be pleasantly surprised how quickly you will progress towards your life goals if you take the steps one at a time, but with the end goal in mind.

Who are your heroes? I just love people that live their dreams, don’t you? I just recently watched the wonderful Robin Williams film, “Patch Adams.” Dr. Patch Adams, in case you don’t know, (SEE this movie – it’s a must for anyone into positive living – and I promise I’m not working for commission!), believed […]