‘If the truth contradicts deeply held beliefs, that is too bad.’ Hans Eysenck As people we all share a need to be right in order to make sense of the world and to feel in control of our lives. As we gather our beliefs we also gather evidence to support them. That way, whenever we … More Power Of Your Beliefs
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci I know that money is essential to survive in society. We must make enough of our share to live and to be healthy; however, it is the excessive pursuit of more and more monetary gain that sometimes gets in the way of the most simple enjoyments. … More Loving Your Life
As you travel through life there are always those timesWhen decisions just have to be made,When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,And the rain seems to soak your back. There are some situations where all you can doIs simply let go and move on,Gather your courage and choose a directionThat carries you … More A New Dawn
“Your goal should be out of reach, but not out of slight.” Anita DeFrantz, Olympic rower Personal growth can be uncomfortable. It can be scary and overwhelming. But it can’t be avoided if you want to have great success with your life. Life success depends on if we can find in ourselves a depth of … More Stretching For Success
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. … More Dare To Be
‘It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.’ Epictetus It is not what happens, but how you react that determines the way your life evolves. For a lot of people, they wake up each morning, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, go to work, come home, eat dinner, watch television, … More Living On Autopilot
‘Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one’s own person is its ultimate reward.’ Patricia Sampson Self-reliance is one of the most useful attributes that we can develop. With a powerful and healthy level of self-reliance we do not need to look to others to sort, fix, mend or organise our lives … More With Real Power
“Happiness, not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour.” Walt Whitman After reading this story in The Washington Times, I began to think about how we all have those special experiences. A guy with a metal cart selling rice and-bean burritos for almost 20 years, he was on the corner … More Moments
“The future depends on what you do today.” Mahatma Gandhi Decide in your heart what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow, and the day after … More Who You Want To Be
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill Some people have the ability to plow through difficult circumstances and come out on top; to learn from mistakes and create successful outcomes. Successful people solve problems and create opportunities. Subconsciously, the word problem says, “Life is … More Seeing a Challenge
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