Can you have courage without fear? By definition, courage is the ability to confront fear and uncertainty. You really can’t have one without the other. Some of the best things you can do for yourself require courage. Fear is what holds you back. But the two are so interlinked that you can never quite separate […]
7 Rules for Trying Your Best
One of the first things I often hear out of someone’s mouth, after they attempt to do something and fail, is that they tried their best. It’s good to know that even if you couldn’t get what you wanted, you at least pushed yourself hard to succeed. But what exactly does it mean to try […]
Your Physical and Mental Limits Are an Illusion
If I asked you to tell me where your physical and mental limits are, would you be able to? How would you know they’re there? These aren’t easy questions to answer. But still many people go through their lives with the assumption that those limits are there. We tell ourselves that we can’t do something […]
I Wrote 10,000 Words Today, What Did You Do?
When you set your mind on something, it’s amazing how far you’ll go to achieve it. That’s the lesson I learned after almost seven hours of continuous writing. By the time the day finished, I had written 10,084 words, finished a lot of blog posts and obtained a huge sense of accomplishment.
Why It’s Hard to Do Things That Are Good for You
Remember when you were a little kid and your parents told you to eat your vegetables? I certainly do. And I also remember just how much I hated eating them. Everyone knows just how important it is to eat a balanced diet. In addition to that, people know how important it is to exercise regularly, […]
5 Steps to Achieving an Impossible Goal
Have you ever dreamed about doing something only to dismiss it away as being impossible? Maybe you made some excuse as to why you couldn’t achieve it or why you shouldn’t bother trying. Whatever it is, you’ve labeled it impossible and moved on with your life. But what if that goal isn’t as impossible […]
Always Pursue Your Dreams – No Matter What Happens
I was watching a documentary the other day about someone who is pursuing their dream to become a big actor in Hollywood. He arrived ten years ago and since then has had minimal success in reaching that goal. When asked, the actor said he felt the time he spent pursuing his dream was completely worth […]