Fairy-tale thinking, its symptoms are fantasizing, irrational expectations, inactivity, and misplaced effort. It always results in frustration, confusion, anger, hopelessness, and ultimately, a wasted life. Fairy-tale thinking is the philosophical belief that someday, without doing anything, something wonderful is going to happen that will allow us to live happily ever after. The first step toward […]
Archive | Encouragement
Some Kidding Aside – I believe that we are capable of more than we know
I heard fitness expert Jillian Michaels once say that most people have no idea how much they are capable of because they don’t push themselves. It’s easy to apply this principle to personal development, but do any of us bother to apply it to our jobs and businesses? How far will you push yourself for […]
Some Kidding Aside – The Power of Failure
The Power of Failure. The mastery of this power is one of the principle differences between the successful and the mediocre. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t like failing. No winner does. But people who are successful in their careers, relationships, and business ventures recognize failure for what it is: A stern tutor who raps […]
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 […]
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 – 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 […]