It’s interesting that of the three basic animal instinctive responses to danger–fight, flight or freeze, most people just freeze when they face a threat. Whether dealing with a health, work, or personal problem, most people’s first reaction is to do nothing. But one of the biggest mistakes you can make in life is doing nothing. […]
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Some Kidding Aside – It only takes 4 steps to become a hero in your community
No one makes it to the top on their own. It’s impossible to name anyone who has been successful on their own. Heroes aren’t celebrities, movie stars, or professional athletes. In real life, real heroes are people who make a difference with their lives by investing in the lives of those around them. So how […]
Some Kidding Aside – The success journey is not for the faint of heart
In a world of people who run at the first sign of discomfort or inconvenience, courageous people are desperately needed. Most of them will never have a book written about them. Most of them will never have songs sung in their honor. Most of their names will never be known. But they are heroes nonetheless, […]
Some Kidding Aside – Put one foot in front of the other until you have conquered
Deep within you, buried far down in your soul, is an iron will, a piece of steel that you can access anytime you reach deep enough. It will lend you the strength to persist until you are victorious. Harden your will. Strengthen your resolve. Put one foot in front of the other until you have […]
Where is the man who will do the right thing, no matter what the cost?
Integrity is doing the right thing when you don’t have to—when no one else is looking or will ever know—when there will be no congratulations or recognition for having done so. Where is the man who will do the right thing, no matter what the cost? Is there anyone who will act in integrity even […]
Some Kidding Aside – It is guaranteed that you will not be successful if you do not believe in yourself
If you believe in yourself, that is certainly no guarantee that you will achieve success. You may still need to develop your skills, you may need more education, or you may need more experience. But it is guaranteed that you will not be successful if you do not believe in yourself. If you don’t believe […]
Some Kidding Aside – All successful people possess an abiding faith that lies underneath all the surface doubts
What a person believes about himself, about other people, and the world in which he lives will determine how he acts and interacts on a daily basis. Take a moment and think about what you really believe about yourself. The question is not what do you tell yourself, but, in your heart of hearts, when […]
Some Kidding Aside – Learn to question, but don’t fall into the trap of skepticism
Learn to question, but don’t fall into the trap of skepticism. There are many skeptical people in the world that doubt everything. But they simply are in the habit of being negative and are not exercising their intellect. If you aspire to master the ability to reason, you must learn to evaluate the information you […]
Some Kidding Aside – Developing the ability to reason
Developing the ability to reason: The ability to discern truth by an if/then process using only logic. The ability to reason is far and away more valuable than a traditional education alone. A formal education is wonderful to have, but is no guarantee that the student will learn to think and reason for himself. The […]
Some Kidding Aside – The only difference between someone who is successful and someone who is not is the way each of them thinks
It is of utmost importance that you make it your goal to constantly, consistently feed your mind. The only difference between someone who is successful and someone who is not is the way each of them thinks. If you are to fulfill your goals and dreams, you must be strengthening your mind. You must focus […]