I find that success comes to me rapidly and with great ease. I know that success is the result of having a positive mindset as well as aggressively pursuing opportunities. I consciously take advantage of both of these attributes. Every little success breeds greater success and my capacity for success increases with each passing day. …
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I feel excited about the possibilities in my life. Some of these opportunities come as a result of what I can give to the world. My gifts are unique to me, and I want to share them. I feel good about what I have to offer to others. I am well-received whenever I reach out …
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Although you may not be aware of this in your everyday life, how you take care of yourself is critical to your quality of life. Self-respect is indicative of how you view yourself. And showing self-respect keeps your positive feelings about you flowing and growing. Feeling good about yourself and demonstrating self-respect are a chicken …
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One of the quickest and most effective ways to grow your confidence and experience self-fulfillment is to contribute to making someone else\’s life better. Everyone\’s talents and abilities are different. But thankfully, opportunities to serve and make a difference are all around you. Making an impact in your world is as easy as deciding that …
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Just like a baby sucks their thumb, as an adult you’ll want to comfort yourself when things go wrong. Unfortunately, some habits like drinking, smoking, overeating, or shopping come with a high price tag. When you use them to escape from difficult issues, you postpone finding real solutions, and you may wind up with additional …
What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. You know what makes you tick. Self-awareness also includes an understanding of how others perceive you. Lacking self-awareness can lead to …
Expressing gratitude can be difficult for some people. Often times, gratitude is mixed in with other feelings like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, or insecurity. Why? Because it can be humbling to admit that we need help from others. It is important to realize that expressing gratitude does not mean you are weaker or inferior in any …
I dare to dream because I believe my vision is becoming my reality. When I launch myself into a new adventure, I expect a positive outcome. My faith provides me with the certainty that good things are to come. I rest easy in the comforting arms of my faith. When my circumstances seem hopeless, my …
Do you have negative behaviors that you want to get a handle on? Whether it’s something you do to sabotage yourself or an action that annoys others, it’s important to examine the impact of what you’re doing. Wouldn’t it be great if you could arrest your difficult behaviors before they spread negative karma all around …
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In a time when technology runs the world, I appreciate opportunities to step away from it. Immersing in natural environments keeps me conscious and self-aware. I connect to my true self when I retreat to nature. Spending time in the beauty of unspoiled environments is renewing. It gives me a chance to recall where I …
I have big dreams and I expect to achieve these dreams. I have earned the right to expect great things to happen in my life. If I do my part, I know I can achieve my goals and expectations. I deserve for good things to happen in my life. I am considerate of others and …
Today, I view my life with gratitude. I find the positive in each situation. I see the excellence in every person. And I feel that the world is good. The more grateful I am, the more reasons I find to be grateful.
How many of you believe if you just tried a little harder you can be much more successful? This is a common belief taught to us all our lives. As a kid I was told by loving family and teachers, just try harder. Unfortunately, this is not the answer. If you want to learn how …
What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. You know what makes you tick. Self-awareness also includes an understanding of how others perceive you. Lacking self-awareness can lead to …
It’s hard to talk about the imagination without also discussing creativity. After all, the imagination is the greatest creative faculty we possess. Yet most people claim they’re not creative. If you think or say that, stop it! You ARE a creative being. In fact, you are creating every moment of your life. You created your …
Are your beliefs sound? That’s not a rhetorical question. It’s an important question that you should take the time to evaluate if you want to be more, do more or have more. Because as Napoleon Hill put it, “No one’s ready for a thing, until they believe that they can acquire it. The state of mind …
Don’t you love to receive compliments? It’s great for your self-esteem and just plain feels good to hear someone else’s respect or admiration. Those few words lighten your moods and give you the strength to push forward with you head held high. Compliments reinforce that you’re doing something right and your efforts are being appreciated. …
Use the following affirmations to help you have better thoughts about how you spend your time. Thoughts lead to actions and actions create our results. I know that my results in life are dependent on how I spend my time. I am very choosy about how I spend my time each day. I know what …
Most of us aren’t experiencing the level of success we desire. It’s easy to see what successful people do. However, it can be challenging to notice the things successful people avoid. Avoiding the common success mistakes improves your odds of attaining higher levels of achievement. Avoid these common mistakes on the road to success: Using …
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What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. You know what makes you tick. Self-awareness also includes an understanding of how others perceive you. Lacking self-awareness can lead to …
I know that my results in life are dependent on how I spend my time. I am very choosy about how I spend my time each day. I know what is important to me, and I spend my time accordingly. I know what I want to accomplish, and I spend time pursuing these goals. I …
Becoming successful is much more about your beliefs than it is about your current skills and talents. Recognizing the mental blocks that limit your success might be the most important step you can take on your journey to a successful life. Mental blocks are insidious. They begin at a young age and quickly become the …
Do you have negative behaviors that you want to get a handle on? Whether it’s something you do to sabotage yourself or an action that annoys others, it’s important to examine the impact of what you’re doing. Wouldn’t it be great if you could arrest your difficult behaviors before they spread negative karma all around …
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Can you trust yourself? How many times have you promised yourself you were going to save money, lose weight, or clean out the junk drawer in the kitchen? You’ve likely made thousands of promises to yourself and broken the majority of them. You do this every day. It can be as simple as saying, “I’m …
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I take actions today to enhance my life tomorrow. I have a long-term vision of my future, and I actively take steps to realize that vision. I know that an amazing future requires planning, discipline, and patience. I am laying the foundation each day for my amazing future. I have goals. I know the steps …
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There’s no doubt that your habits are excellent predictors of your current and future circumstances. The things you do each day matter in a big way. Slightly overeating each day is vastly different from slightly undereating each day when you consider the results months down the road. Save a little each day or spend a …
Today is an opportunity to reach newer heights of growth. I move forward with little consideration of the past. In this way, I can make my tomorrows more fulfilling than my yesterdays. Sometimes looking back is useful to remind me of what I am leaving behind. I use the past for learning and motivation instead …
Everything is a choice. Whether or not you choose to believe that statement is a choice. If you focus on what you want instead of what you do not want, it is a choice. The ability to choose is a gift that only we have in the animal kingdom. It is this that separates us …
Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn\’t it make you feel good …
We are all born without expertise in anything. Everything we can do as adults was learned. Anything new I want to do well I must learn. Learning is a process that requires time and attention. Practice helps me learn. Just as learning the piano requires practice, so do many other skills. Whether I want to …
The opportunities I require to live my dreams are all around me. I take advantage of these opportunities and make the most of them. Whatever I want to accomplish, everything I need is right there. I keep an open and curious mind. This allows me to see all the possibilities I can use to my …
One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is \”thank you.\” With those two words, you can express appreciation for a kind gesture or service someone has done for you. These words have the power to make someone\’s day. When you want to go the extra mile in expressing gratitude, try one of …
There are very few things that I am able to create on my own. Each project relies on the input of multiple sources to be successful. I am willing to consider the ideas and advice of others to help me decide the wisest course of action. I continue to listen to the wisdom of my …
Do you have big plans and aspirations for the future? Do you act on those plans and aspirations each day? Exciting goals are easy to imagine. They even feel good. But putting them into action is another story. Too many people live their lives in a way that only preserves the status quo. How happy …
I am filled with the joy of gratitude for all that I have. I am blessed to have such abundance in my life. I take time each day to count my many blessings. I am fortunate to enjoy good health, wealth, and happiness. I deserve these things because I act daily to cultivate them. I …
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I make a positive contribution to the world. I am committed to doing my part. I understand my strengths and skills. I leverage my areas of expertise. I focus on doing what comes naturally to me so I can accomplish more. I take responsibility for my choices. I hold myself accountable for using my resources …
In his poem, A Poison Tree, the great poet William Blake wrote, “I was angry with my friend. I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe. I told it not, my wrath did grow.” When you suppress your feelings, both positive and negative ones, you’re keeping yourself from being …
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Things are going to go wrong. That’s just part of life. Whether these situations have a large negative impact or are merely minor inconveniences depends on how proactive you are. Living a life of reacting to problems in the heat of the moment magnifies challenges and adds undue stress to your life. Proactivity minimizes challenges …
Have you ever progressed more slowly than you’d prefer? You might feel that you’re putting in more time and effort than the next person, but you can’t seem to get ahead. Science suggests that the road to becoming an expert is found through deliberate practice. Scientists believe that this is all that’s required to become …
Every moment of every day, I see endless blessings around me. I consider everything associated with life to be something special. When I look into the eyes of my laughing children, I feel blessed to share that joy. I know that many others may not be able to experience that. I treasure every opportunity to …
Most of us are constantly under pressure and on the go with our fast-paced lifestyles. It\’s only natural for us to occasionally feel worn out or even a bit down from time to time. The good news is that something as simple as refocusing your attention from your challenges to acknowledging the things that you …
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Learn to show gratitude and you will find more things to be grateful for in life. Abundance surrounds you in many ways. Regardless of your station in life, there are many things that gratify you. What are you thankful for? Take a moment to ponder them. Consider the ways that having gratitude makes your life …
What do you have to be thankful for? Starting your day off with some gratitude affirmations is a great way to remind yourself of all the wonderful things you have in your life. When you repeat aloud these affirmations of gratitude, you energize yourself and gain the courage to face the day and all of …
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Where focus goes energy flows. Have you ever wondered why you get the results you are getting? It is really quite simply, that is what you focused on. People do not want to believe they are responsible for the bad things that happen to them but if you are honest and look at what they …
The greatest blind spot we all have is ourselves. We don’t know ourselves that well. We certainly don’t see ourselves the way others do. Truly knowing yourself might be one of the greatest challenges you’ll ever face. But it’s a challenge worth pursuing. Knowing yourself better has so many benefits. You become better at managing …
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Being a divinely created being you have within you the ability to create. This is not limited to physically building items but includes creating the life you truly want. Through thoughts we can attract what we want in life. You need a desire, a picture and the willingness to work. Once you understand this process …
I have heard and read many times, if you want to achieve a goal share it with others so that you are now accountable and committed. Once it is public others will help you to achieve the desired outcome. Observing human behavior, it seems when you have a huge dream you are wanting to achieve, …
I remember reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki back in 2000. It was a unique way of thinking for me. I was raised in a family where no one had ever gone to college and only my mother had graduated from high school. I never knew my birth father and live back and …
Now I am confident this is not the first time you have heard the saying, “you reap what you sow.” This has been taught for centuries and can be found in all kinds of books and scriptures. The basis of you reap what you sow is what you give comes back to you in like …
Understanding the laws of the universe are important. Understanding how to make money is needed education in the world, the sad fact is that not one person in ten does. Ninety-five people out of a hundred will simply settle for whatever they get, wishing they had more all the way from the cradle to the …
If you started singing like Danny and Sandy graduating from Rydell High you are not alone. Funny how a couple of words will do that to our minds. Collaborate instead of compete is what I want to share this morning. I love to compete, in fact when I took the Strength Finder 2.0 quiz my …
The following is written by an unknown author, however it contains sometimeless jewels of information that are worth passing on.It is titled, ‘Rules For Being Human.’ You will receive a body. You may likeit or hate it but it will be yours forthis time around. You will learn lessons. You are enrolledin a full-time informal …
What are you thinking? No really … what are you thinking? Interestingly enough, most people don’t think. You see, mental activity does not constitute thinking. This is an important distinction to make. As you start to look into what it is you’re thinking and how you’re thinking you will undoubtedly find that your thinking is very …
Fill in the blank. Someday I will …. What are you waiting for? We all have plans and dreams that can come true if we will just take action. Start today by writing down what you want. Be specific. Give your self and deadline. Now make a list of at least 20 things you need …
In the book \”It\’s the Manager\” they discuss the 5 conversations to improve a company culture and work environment to increase employee engagement. 1. Role and Relationship Orientation: This typically last 1-4 hours once a year where managers define what success looks like in the individual\’s role and how their work relatives to their coworkers\’ …
In \”Good to Great\” we learn of the Level 5 leader. One whom is both humble and exhibits professional will. Humility is more about attitude of accomplishment rather than submissiveness. The pursuit of humility in this case means it is more about the company or groups success than the individual. Professional will meaning you will …
“It is fairly common for people who don\’t get what they want to provide justifications—and even lie to themselves—by minimizing how valuable success is to them. It\’s easy to spot this trend in our society today within entire demographics and population segments. You can read it in books, hear it in church, and see it …
http://www.businessinsider.com/former-navy-seals-no-bad-teams-only-bad-leaders-2016-9 This is such a great example of a true concept. Good to Great calls it the mirror and the window.
“If you cannot be the best in the world at your core business, then your core business cannot form the basis of your Hedgehog Concept.” Excerpt From Good to Great Jim Collins What will your specialization be and how can you be the best at it to produce your Hedgehog Concept?
“The more an organization has the discipline to stay within its three circles, with almost religious consistency, the more it will have opportunities for growth.” Excerpt From Good to Great Jim Collins
“Level 5 leaders look out the window to attribute success to factors other than themselves. When things go poorly, however, they look in the mirror and blame themselves, taking full responsibility. The comparison CEOs often did just the opposite—they looked in the mirror to take credit for success, but out the window to assign blame …
Do you settle for good enough? \”Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. We don’t have great schools, principally because we have good schools. We don’t have great government, principally because we have good government. Few people attain great lives, …
In Good to Great, Jim Collins references The Stockdale Paradox. It is named after admiral Jim Stockdale, who was a United States military officer held captive for eight years during the Vietnam War. Stockdale was tortured more than twenty times by his captors, and never had much reason to believe he would survive the prison …
“The old adage “People are your most important asset” is wrong. People are not your most important asset. The right people are.” Excerpt From Good to Great Jim Collins
“Another way people fail to listen carefully is to be too concerned with being interesting themselves, rather than being interested in the person they’re listening to. They believe the route to success is to constantly talk—showing off their expertise or intelligence with their words and comments. The best way to establish rapport with people and …
Lead with questions, not answers. Leading from good to great does not mean coming up with the answers and then motivating everyone to follow your messianic vision. It means having the humility to grasp the fact that you do not yet understand enough to have the answers and then to ask the questions that will …
“Leaders should never be satisfied. They must always strive to improve, and they must build that mind-set into the team. They must face the facts through a realistic, brutally honest assessment of themselves and their team’s performance. Identifying weaknesses, good leaders seek to strengthen them and come up with a plan to overcome challenges. The …
Zig Ziglar says often, “if you do what you have to do when you have to do it, there will come a time that you get to do what you want to do when you want to do it.” This has proven to be true across the test of time. When we put away selfish …
“If mistakes happen, effective leaders don’t place blame on others. They take ownership of the mistakes, determine what went wrong, develop solutions to correct those mistakes and prevent them from happening again as they move forward.” ― Jocko Willink, The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win One of my favorite …
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” ― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones The way you will achieve any goal will depend on the daily rigor you build into your systems. Through these you …
Inner resources are like superpowers: they increase abilities, create greater success, improve quality of life, and make you more effective. Of all the inner resource superpowers at your disposal, the ability to learn is the most powerful because it allows you to cultivate and grow all of the other inner resources you desire. Each time …
Are we listening or arguing? “A New York photographer I once met traveled all over the world doing expensive location shoots for big-name clients like Revlon and Lancôme. At one point he shared with me how he would give clients exactly what they had asked for, then be mystified when they didn’t like the end …
Take accountability for everything is used so often it loses any real effect in most peoples lives. Pull out a sheet of paper and think of all of the challenges or problems in your life in the last 24 hours. Were you kept up late because of something, did you eat something not on your …
Have you ever tried to figure out why you do what you do? For me, I wonder why I skip a work out or eat the double cheeseburger when trying to control my weight. Maybe when I know something has to get done but I put it off because something else looks more fun. We …
Where Objects Reflected on Reoccur in Your life Why worry and just bring more of what you do not want into your life. Focus on what you want, act as if it is so and you will see worry is not worth the effort.
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“I believe that life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must be constant and consistent. As simplistic as this may sound, it is still the …
“This can be swiftly taught in very few words: virtue is the only good; there is no certain good without virtue; and virtue resides in our nobler part, which is the rational one. And what can this virtue be? True and steadfast judgment. For from this will arise every mental impulse, and by it every …
The highly successful take unbelievable amounts of action. Regardless of what that action looks like, these people rarely do nothing—even when they are on vacation (just ask their spouses or families!). Whether it is by way of getting others to take action for them, getting attention for their products or ideas, or just grinding it …
What makes a decision great is not that it has a great outcome. A great decision is the result of a good process, and that process must include an attempt to accurately represent our own state of knowledge. That state of knowledge, in turn, is some variation of “I’m not sure.\” Annie Duke, Thinking in …
I finally understand a little better the statement made by Jesus Christ, \”forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.\” I believe everything we do is related to our choices so I have always felt we get what we deserve and know exactly what we are doing when we choose wrong. However, Christ …
A laser is focused light. Light is all around us: in the sunlight outside, the fluorescent lights overhead, the screen that you may be staring into right now. A laser takes that light and focuses it into a high-powered beam that can cut through steel, destroy missiles from space, or accompany the Allman Brothers. In …
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