There are two types of people in the world–those who take initiative and those that don’t. Usually, those that don’t will do what they’re told to do, nothing more, nothing less. They show up and perform adequately. They punch the clock, watch the clock, and then punch out again. If, however, you are a person […]
Archive | Motivation
Some Kidding Aside – Get a vision, make a plan, take a step
What is your vision for your company, career, and relationships for this coming year? Do you have a clear idea of what you want? It’s hard, if not downright impossible, to get to your destination unless you have an idea of where it is. The difference between a dream and a goal is a written […]
Some Kidding Aside – While it might be true that you cannot change those circumstances, you can choose your attitude…
You say if you really had your choice, you would be wealthy, happy, and fulfilled, and yet you are not. Therefore, you reason, you could not possibly have chosen your present situation. Certainly, there are many things that people cannot, and do not, choose. The loss of a loved one, a debilitating disease, a sudden […]
Some Kidding Aside – Reality is what the world really is, fantasy is what you would like the world to be
Sometimes what appears to be good in your life is really killing you. If you are to break the pattern, it is time you were honest with yourself and confronted reality. Reality is what the world really is. Fantasy is what you would like the world to be. In order to obtain success, you must […]
Some Kidding Aside – There is less separating you from achievement and fulfillment than you think
Comfort robs you of motivation and vitality. Like signing a contract agreeing to be miserable almost every day of your life in return for the illusion of security and comfort. Once you used to dream of conquest and achievement; now you settle for mediocrity. Instead of focusing on living your life to the fullest, you […]
Some Kidding Aside – There is nothing commendable about simply journeying through life
There is nothing commendable about simply journeying through life. One can stand perfectly still on the conveyor belt of life and still travel from one end to the other with no effort or success whatsoever. Only he is successful who makes marked, specific progress toward the achievement of growth, strength, and stability in the areas […]
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 […]
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 – 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 […]