Sit down and think hard over the past ten years or so of your life. Where were you ten years ago? What have you accomplished and learned since then? Thinking about your past like this can be really life-affirming if you’re in the right mood for it. Not only that, but it can be interesting […]
Taking the Path of MOST Resistance
I faced a tough choice today. Should I sit down and relax or write this post despite the fact that I’m tired, not motivated and feel like I could just do it tomorrow? I was giving myself a lot of reasons to put it off, but I went ahead and started writing anyway. What’s funny […]
6 Ways to Enjoy Every Day as Much as Possible
Imagine waking up every morning and looking forward to what will happen throughout the day. As you take in a deep breath, you feel wonderful knowing you’re alive so you can enjoy what life has given you. That would be a great feeling, wouldn’t it? That’s the way I try to wake up each morning. […]
Break Through Conventional Wisdom and Do Things on Your Terms
Are you the kind of person who accepts some things as true without actually questioning the facts and weighing the possibilities? It’s called conventional wisdom and we’re all susceptible to it to one degree or another. Who hasn’t heard that you need to spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring or you need to […]
Why It’s Important to Surround Yourself with Interesting People
I think Jim Rohn, a motivational speaker, put it best when he said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”. While there is always room for individual choices and personality, the fact remains that one of the biggest influencers of your behavior, beliefs and attitudes come from the […]
Are You Short-Changing Your Value?
When it comes to figuring out your true value, there’s really no easy calculation. Well I did hear of one way. Apparently if you were to break the average person down into their most basic elements such as oxygen, hydrogen and carbon you’d have enough to make about $1. But is anyone actually going to […]
The 5 Important Risks You Need to Take for a Full Life
Life is a lot like a poker game. Players put down their money and take a chance at either winning the jackpot or losing their shirts. There is both an element of luck and skill involved, but essentially it all comes down to what you’re willing to risk. But let’s back things up a bit […]