“Program yourself to innovate.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
What We’re Up Against
A serious man in a dark laboratory contemplates a small vial of liquid briefly before upending the contents into his mouth. Almost immediately after swallowing the concoction, his face contorts in spasms of unthinkable pain. Slowly, his countenance begins to contort, transforming by degree into a grotesque mask of evil incarnate. Dr. Jekyll has once […]
Do you have criminal character?
How bad can a lack of integrity affect your life? On a warm day in early November, I heard the sound of chainsaws in my neighbor’s yard, so I wandered outside to find that he had hired a company to cut down some trees. One of the tree cutters was cutting limbs halfway up a […]
Monday Motivation-I need to use whatever imperfect materials I have at hand
“If the imperfect materials fail to present themselves, I need to use whatever imperfect materials I have at hand.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
Old school back to school
The back-to-school ritual in my household when I grew up always began with a trip to the discount department store, where my mom’s mission was to outfit me in the most embarrassing clothes possible. Between the dressing room and the cash register, I’m sure my pants lost roughly six inches of length. You might be […]
I wore Kmart clothes
I am a proud former Kmart clothes wearer! Well, not proud. Kind of ashamed really, but after years of therapy I can finally admit it. If you also had to wear them, I want to hear from you in the comments section below. (My therapist said it’s good if we talk about it.)
Choose your attitude
Choose your attitude The very first thing you have to choose in life is your attitude, your disposition, the way you view the world. Most people allow their circumstances to dictate their attitude, never realizing they have any say in the matter. If the sun is shining, then they feel great. If it’s raining, then […]
Monday Motivation-Every barrier to success is just a riddle
“Every barrier to success is just a riddle waiting to be solved.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
Harnessing Failure
Failure does not mean defeat Failure can be devastating. It often means the death of a dream and the realization of a nightmare. It’s so painful, some people spend their entire lives trying to avoid it. They see it as the Wicked Witch of the West, Darth Vader, and the Boogeyman all rolled up in […]
Monday Motivation-You will absorb and then reflect your surroundings
“You are a sponge. You are a mirror. To a large degree, you will absorb and then reflect the input of your surroundings.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success