Where's the most dangerous place in the world to live? You can look on a map, but you won't find it. The most dangerous place to live in is a place in your mind. The most dangerous place to live is "the comfort zone". Get outside of your comfort zone, because if you stay, you … Continue reading The Most Dangerous Place on Earth;
Category: Message of the day
Monthly Outlook;
Happy March First! The first of the month is a great time to review your life goals. Whatever your goals are, write them down in concise clear terms at the top of a sheet of paper, by hand, and then consider the following. "Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as … Continue reading Monthly Outlook;
The Formula for Success;
Here's a simple formula for achieving everything you ever want. This is the secret to losing weight. This is the secret to making money. This is the secret to getting better grades. This is the secret to reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame. C > F = R C = Commitment F = Feelings R … Continue reading The Formula for Success;
How to change;
I was reminded today of a two common problems that get in the way when changing our lives for the better. I had a conversation with someone trying to quit smoking. This individual was approaching the problem "cold turkey", but had experienced setbacks along the way. She was struggling to continue because of her setbacks … Continue reading How to change;
Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
Here's another thought from The Fred Factor by Marc Sanborn. It's a thought that another author, Napoleon Hill would find very close to his heart. "Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional. A the end of the day, the only question that matters is, what kind of difference did you make?" (Page 8) Martin … Continue reading Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
For those who may have missed yesterday's post, I reviewed The Fred Factor. In short, check the book out. There are few books that contain so many good ideas in so few pages. I especially appreciated how actionable the book is, and today I spent my day bettering myself with a little help from Fred. We … Continue reading Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
The Kid Named Cory;
There's a kid named Cory, who learned something in his life. He wanted to go to Stanford, but there was no way he was going to get in on grades. Cory was not a great student, but he was a fantastic football player. He attended Stanford and player college football, while earning his bachelor of … Continue reading The Kid Named Cory;
Acres of Diamonds;
Russell Conwell, born in 1843, was a lawyer, then a newspaper editor and then a minister. One day, some young men came to Dr. Conwell asking him to teach them; Conwell liked the idea so much, that he decided to found a university accepting those from all walks of life. Almost singlehandedly, Dr. Conwell raised … Continue reading Acres of Diamonds;
Earl Nightingale’s 20 ideas;
Have you ever heard of Earl Nightingale? Nightingale was a radio personality who dealt primarily with the subjects of character development, motivation, excellence and meaningful existence. I have posted one of his radio broadcasts before; check out Earl Nightingale and 19 minutes that can change your life. But that is not for today; today I want … Continue reading Earl Nightingale’s 20 ideas;
Just Wake Up on Time;
Habits are the building blocks of success or failure. Our lives are the summation of the actions we take, and the actions we choose to take every day are those that define our lives. Professional writers are remarkable; we can all learn quite a bit from Stephen King. Stephen King writes 2,500 words each and … Continue reading Just Wake Up on Time;
