"Just as your mind will work tirelessly to translate your positive thoughts into their physical equivalent, it will work equally hard to create negative results when all of your thoughts are negative."

"With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world." Steve Maraboli Author, Speaker and Radio Show Host

"Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies."
Esther Lederer - (aka Ann Landers) 1918-2002, Advice Columnist

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"Anytime you blame others and complain about your situation, you are choosing to be a victim. By playing the victim role you are putting yourself in an ineffective and weak position. It is virtually impossible to allow incredible miracles to enter your life when you choose to remain in this negative mental state." Sonia Ricotti Author and Speaker

Inspired Quote of the Day™ If you want to change yourself, your relationships, your circumstances, or the world, begin by changing your beliefs. ~ Lion Goodman

“The accumulation of great fortunes calls for power and power is acquired through highly organized and intelligently directed specialized knowledge, but that knowledge does not necessarily have to be in the possession of the man who accumulates the fortune."

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

John F. Kennedy 1917-1963, 35th President of the United States

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." Harriet Tubman

"Literature can remind us that not all life is already written down; there are still so many stories to be told." — Colum McCann

One of the most wonderful things about life is that we are all unique with different levels of intelligence, interests, aptitudes, and desires. How dreadfully dull it would be if we all wanted to be nuclear physicists — or bakers. But, regardless of the gifts we may have received at birth and whichever skills we may have since developed, we all have the capability to be the best at what we do. Being the best is strictly a reflection of your attitude and your desire.

"You're blessed when your family are your friends and your friends are your family, that's when you know, you are truly blessed." Robin Roberts ~ ABC Host and Warrior of Cancer

"If you can dream it, you can achieve it."
--Zig Ziglar (1926-2012)

"Be present - it is the only moment that matters." Dan Millman

"You can't have a better tomorrow if you're thinking about yesterday."
Charles Kettering 1876-1958, Inventor and Engineer

"When you have the potential for success within you, adversity and temporary defeat only help you prepare to reach great heights of success. Without adversity, you would never develop the qualities of reliability, loyalty, humility, and perseverance that are so essential to enduring success. Many people have escaped the jaws of defeat and achieved great victories because they would not allow themselves to fail. When your escape routes are all closed, you will be surprised how quickly you will find the path to success."

Inspired Quote of the Day™ The goal is not to be better than anyone else but rather be better than you were yesterday. ~ Jon Gordon

Before you can build anything worthwhile, you must first create it in your mind. Your mind is not constrained by physical limitations or boundaries. In the workshop of your mind, you can visualize things that have never been. It is said that Albert Einstein visualized how the universe might look if he were riding astride a beam of light through infinity. Then he worked out the mathematics to support his theory of relativity. You can use the power of your imagination to visualize solutions to difficult problems, to develop new ideas, and to see yourself achieving the goals you have set for yourself.

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Don't forget to dream! Making wishes and having dreams is where inspiration starts. ~ Ally Mollo

"Your self-respect begins to grow the moment you decide to take the first step toward becoming the kind of person you know you can be!"

We are capable of achieving things far greater than we think. It is only our perceived limitations that prevent us from stepping into our next reinvention. ~ Lisa Lockwood

"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." — Steve Jobs

"To have a breakthrough, you must consciously connect with the invisible forces that are everywhere around you, urging you to go beyond your old conditioning." — Deepak Chopra

"It's never too late to create a new habit, but how nice would it be if you had it all along?"

Sheldon Cahoon

Inspired Quote of the Day™ You learn the most about yourself from teaching and sharing with others. ~ Kathryn Starke

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"You have to be going somewhere to have the energy to get there." — Dr. Mehmet Oz

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Life is yours to create, if only you believe it to be. ~ Karen Downing

"When someone tells you that you can't do something, perhaps you should consider that they are only telling you what they can't do.

"Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough." — Oprah

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"Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do."

Emmanuel Swedenborg 1688-1772, Scientist, Philosopher and Theologian

"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance."

Eckhart Tolle Author of The Power of Now

"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes instantly." — Tony Robbins

Not having a major purpose for your life is like trying to navigate without a chart. You may eventually get somewhere you like, or you may drift aimlessly, always hoping to find — but never finding — the place where you would like to be. As you grow as a person, so will your major purpose. It is the natural order of things that, when you reach the top of one mountain, you will look around for higher peaks to climb. In life, either you are moving forward or you are going backward. When you plot your course carefully and thoughtfully, you can ensure that you are going in the right direction.

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Attitude is your best weapon against life's most difficult challenges. ~ Dave Bexfield

"No people were ever honored for what they received. Honor has been the reward for what they gave."

Calvin Coolidge 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Learn what will give your life its greatest meaning and purpose, and then go for it. As you walk your dharma path, plan well and wisely. And do not forget to make THOUGHT your powerful ally, as belief is the fuel that powers the engine of action. ~ Dr. Raj Parti

In achieving the goals you have set for yourself, there are only two alternatives: Either you are moving toward your goal, or you are drifting away from it. Choose your purpose in life and attack it with a vengeance. When you have the courage of your convictions, when the choice is one you’ve made for yourself, you will have the strength to persevere until you succeed.

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ...It is well known among those who make it a practice to help others that doing a service for another benefits the giver as much as — if not more than — the receiver. When you do a good deed for someone else, you become a better person. The positive effect that your good deed has upon you will endure long after it is forgotten by the recipient. Good deeds need not be large or costly. The greatest gifts are gifts of your time and yourself. A kind word or small courtesy will be remembered and appreciated.

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Success occurs when you have a definite purpose for your life and you take the initiative to follow through with action. You may make mistakes occasionally — everyone does — but any action is far better than doing nothing.

Dear Robin,

"Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined."

Richard Koch Author of The 80/20 Principle

"Passively accepting your sadness is the same as forgetting to build your own happiness. Happiness is more than a mood. It's a long-lasting state that is more accurately called well-being." — Deepak Chopra

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Imposible is just an opinion. ~ Dan Deigan

"You do not always have to know when you are going to get to your goal, or how you are going to get to your goal, but you do need to take the next step." Peggy McColl

Arguably America’s greatest inventor, Thomas Edison had an extraordinarily positive perception of life that greatly enhanced his ability as an inventor. When others might have been hopelessly discouraged after failing thousands of times in an attempt to develop an electric light, the great Edison simply viewed each unsuccessful experiment as the elimination of a solution that wouldn’t work, thereby moving him that much closer to a successful solution. We could all take a lesson from Edison. Stories abound about inventors who quit trying and gave up too soon or miners who struck gold just a few feet beyond where someone else quit digging. There are few obstacles in life that will not succumb to consistent, sustained, intelligent, positive action. When you are discouraged after you’ve failed at something, remember Edison’s 10,000 failures before he arrived at the solution that forever changed the world

Without Positive Mental Attitude, life might be described as long periods of uncertainty punctuated by occasional emergencies that shake you to the very core of your being. The emergencies may be financial, personal, or health related, but each must be dealt with separately and swiftly. The surest way to deal with any crisis is to focus on solutions, not on the probable cause of the problem or who should be blamed for it. Conduct a quick damage assessment, take the time to think through the alternatives and their consequences, and then act to implement the best solution. If you deal with life’s emergencies as they occur —on your own terms — you will be a stronger, better person for having looked them in the eye and conquered them.

Inspired Quote of the Day™ We only have a short time in history to make a difference in the world. Make your time count! ~ Sarah Remington

"What you cannot see in the world is far more powerful than anything you can see." T. Harv Eker

Why can we so easily overlook in ourselves the faults we are quick to spot in others? It is easy to be objective when it comes to criticizing our friends, family members, and business associates, but it is far more difficult to be honest about our own shortcomings. Only when we recognize that we are all human, with the same faults and failings, do we begin to develop that wonderful quality of tolerance that enables us to accept others as they are and ask nothing in return. Replacing faultfinding with “goodfinding” is never easy. But when you become one who always compliments instead of criticizes, you become the kind of friend we would all like to have.

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Life is a constant series of adjustments; it flows like a river, swelling with rain and receding with drought, with its banks reshaping in time. ~ Heather Reed

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ...You cannot succeed in life by scattering your forces and trying to do a dozen things at the same time

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Accepting ourselves is the first step of love. Only then do we allow ourselves to shine! ~ Jill Douka

"A resourceful person can see opportunity when others only see obstacles." - Garrett Gunderson

"When was the last time you did something for the first time?" Bob Proctor

"Being a winner is never an accident; winning comes about by design, determination and positive action."

"Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." Joseph Campbell 1904-1987, Author and Lecturer

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY No action takes place unless it is preceded by thought. If you’re unhappy with the circumstances in which you find yourself, you can improve your situation through the power of thought, just as surely as you can destroy a positive life with negative thinking. Success begins with an honest analysis of your present condition, acceptance of responsibility for your own life, and the development of a workable plan to achieve what you desire.

"Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible." Cherie Carter-Scott Author

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Every second is a second chance to see beautiful. ~ Lydia Mays

"If you want to change the fruits, you will first have to change the roots. If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible." T. Harv Eker:

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Inspired Quote of the Day™ Never feel you are alone. You have angels, guides and loved ones watching over you and guiding you through your journey here in the physical world. ~ Matt Fraser

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY The great majority of people in the world drift through life, never realizing that their future will be the one they create for themselves.

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Inner peace is a state of mind, a lifestyle choice, a conscious decision not to be adversely affected by what is occurring around us. ~ Janet Pfeiffer

"Act as a master of your life by putting your health, well-being and happiness first." — Marianna Olszewski

"Every time we open our mouths to speak or sing we are affecting ourselves and the people hearing us. By opening up your voice to its greatest possibilities, you will experience positive changes both physically and emotionally. Change the way you sound and enjoy the success it will bring to you." Roger Love

With trust, a positive attitude, and persistence, you will reach a destination that is right for you. ~ Sandra Miniere

"Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections." Gerard Way - Musician and Writer

Inspired Quote of the Day™ The key to spiritual intelligence is tuning into another voice - the voice of our higher self. ~ Cindy Wigglesworth

"You must strive to become much less susceptible to influences outside of yourself and much more inclined to trust the instincts and feelings that lie within you." Bob Proctor

"The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results." — Tony Robbins

Inspired Quote of the Day™ When you love yourself enough, you open widely to your greatest potential and begin to heal any form of dis-ease your body, mind or spirit may be holding. ~ Laura Mayer

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when your riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!" Bob Marley

"Being a winner is never an accident; winning comes about by design, determination and positive action." Bob Proctor

"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance." Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller

"I am realistic - I expect miracles."

Wayne Dyer

Imagine how others will be delighted to find that you are the type of person who not only does what is promised but even delivers more. The true benefit of going the extra mile is in teaching yourself to strive always for better and greater achievement in all that you do.

When you laugh with others you can't help but bounce a little joy back into your own heart. ~ John Dealey

"To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will."

Sugar Ray Robinson 1921-1989, Professional Boxer

Inspired Quote of the Day™ In a colossal, expanding universe, we've all been given that rarest of opportunities, the chance to experience life. ~ Ken Budd

When you behave positively, you will positively influence everyone around you — including yourself.

"So often we dwell on the things that seem impossible rather than on the things that are possible. So often we are depressed by what remains to be done and forget to be thankful for all that has been done."

Marian Wright Edelman

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Every moment is special and is worthy of your attention. ~ Leah Carey

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky." -Rabindranath Tagore

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."

Dale Carnegie 1888-1955, Author and Speaker

"Decide the outcome and the action step, put reminders of those somewhere your brain trusts you'll see them at the right time, and listen to your brain breathe easier." - David Allen

"Deal first with whatever is causing you the greatest emotional distress. Often this will break the logjam in your work and free you up mentally to complete other tasks."

Brian Tracy

Most of us will never know our true capacity for achievement because we never challenge ourselves to perform at our best every day. This truism becomes apparent when you are presented with an opportunity that really interests you. No matter how busy you may be, somehow you will find the time to pursue it. Conversely, duties that have little appeal for you are easily postponed and eventually forgotten. Busy people are not procrastinators. They know that life, as John David Wright once observed about business, “is like riding a bicycle. Either you keep moving, or you fall down.” The most effective people have a sense of urgency. They set deadlines and force themselves to establish priorities. Even if your activities don’t usually require strict deadlines, set them for yourself. You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a short time — if that’s all the time you have.

One of the primary differences between those who achieve greatness in their lives and those who manage only to “get by” is that successful people learned early in life that they were responsible for their own actions. No other person can make you successful or keep you from achieving your goals. Taking the initiative means assuming a leadership role, a position that singles you out for praise — and for criticism. The good leader is the one who shares the credit for success with others and assumes full responsibility for failures or temporary setbacks. When you accept responsibility for your actions, you gain the respect of others and are well on the way to creating your own future.

"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't want to go but ought to be."

Rosalynn Carter Former First Lady of the United States of America

Loving ourselves is the beginning of all the love we can offer. ~ Caroline Shearer

Every great accomplishment began with the germ of an idea in the mind of a great person, then was shaped for practical usefulness and finally transformed into reality. Make your mind a fertile ground for ideas through constant study and learning, and condition through constant practice to discipline yourself to follow through on your good ideas. The most brilliant concept in the world is only a dream unless you take action. Even a mediocre idea that is put into practice is far more valuable than a flash of genius that languishes in a fallow, undisciplined mind.

"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love."
Henry Drummond 1851-1897

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt

"Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart." Zig Ziglar

"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life."
J.K. Rowling Novelist

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Be honest with yourself about how you feel, because only then can you be honest with others about what you need. ~ Miriam Owens

Far too many people spend more time planning their weekends than their lives. Then they suddenly realize that life has passed them by and they weren’t even aware it was happening. When you intently study what you most desire in life, you begin to focus your mind and concentrate your energy upon that which you wish to achieve. One of the great advantages of having a definite goal for your life is that it helps you prioritize your activities. When your major purpose is clear in your mind, it is unnecessary to analyze each individual situation. You know automatically whether your actions will move you toward your goal or away from it.

"Whenever we're afraid, it's because we don't know enough. If we understood enough, we would never be afraid." Earl Nightingale

Wally Amos, the man whom many consider to be the father of the gourmet cookie industry, has turned lemons into lemonade so often in his life that in his official portrait he holds a pitcher in one hand and a glass of lemonade in the other. A perennial optimist, Amos refuses to acknowledge that obstacles are anything other than stepping-stones to success. In a career that has spanned several decades, he has made it to the pinnacle of success several times, only to lose everything and be forced to start over. But he’s never lost faith. “You have to have the trust and faith to let go and not agonize,” he says. “Don’t waste your time worrying. Worry is not preparation. Analyze the situation and focus on solutions. There is always an answer.”

"Much of the stress that people feel doesn't come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they've started." David Allen

"The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be." Og Mandino

There are many people who — perhaps with the best of intentions — make promises they somehow never get around to keeping. These folks have usually developed a number of perfectly plausible explanations for not meeting their commitments; they have become experts at explaining away their failures. Successful people, though, are those who accept responsibility for their lives. They know that talk is cheap; actions are all that really matter. The world is waiting for men and women who seek the opportunity to render real service — the kind of service that lightens the burdens of their neighbors, the kind of service that 95 percent of people do not render because they do not understand it. When you provide a truly useful service, enthusiastically and in a spirit of genuine helpfulness, success will automatically follow. The world seeks out such individuals and rewards them accordingly.

"Set a goal to achieve something that is so big, so exhilarating that it excites you and scares you at the same time. It must be a goal that is so appealing, so much in line with your spiritual core, that you can't get it out of your mind. If you do not get chills when you set a goal, your not setting big enough goals." Bob Proctor - Author and Speaker

"When you develop a Positive Mental Attitude, you immediately set yourself apart from the crowd. You become a leader because positive thinking leads to positive action, while negative thinking leads to apathy and inaction. When you take the initiative in any situation, others will follow simply because they like to associate with people who know where they are going. In order to lead, however, you must first be willing to discipline yourself. The first rule of leadership is never to ask others to do what you are unwilling to do yourself. You can lead only by example. Being a leader requires you to work harder and longer than the others and proving you are the master of your own destiny."

Inspired Quote of the Day™ Never let your body trick you: you make the thoughts that create the feelings. ~ Patrick McNally

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -that's why we recommend it daily ." Zig Ziglar

"Each of us has a finite amount of time, energy, and money; you must choose for yourself how you will spend them."

"It's rather nice to think of oneself as a sailor bending over the map of one's mind and deciding where to go and how to go. The great thing to remember is we can do whatever we wish to do provided our wish is strong enough." — Katherine Mansfield

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ... Of all the negative emotions, envy is perhaps the most insidious. It is especially sinister because it destroys you from the inside by replacing all that is positive and productive with negative feelings of anger, jealousy, and despair. But when you congratulate others upon their successes and genuinely wish them well, not only do you give credit to those who deserve it, but you also feel better about yourself. Once you’ve overcome your envy, you may want to determine what specific actions the other person took to achieve success. Meanwhile, you will have strengthened your relationships by recognizing the achievements of others.

"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions." -Tony Robbins

"In order to make significant changes in your life, all you need to do is to rearrange the sound patterns of your own consciousness." Sri Siva:Indian teacher, spiritual leader

http://ping.fm/h7MQG This is a picture from the Curiosity Rover on Mars showing Earth from the Perspective of Mars. You are literally looking at your home from the Perspective of another planet. Epic times indeed.

"The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give... In any case, the giving of love is an education in itself." Eleanor Roosevelt

"Faith is the only known antidote for failure!" Napoleon Hill

When you have talked yourself into what you want, stop talking and begin saying it with your actions.

Persuading yourself that you can do something is a strong beginning. Next develop a sound plan and get into action. The longer you delay, the harder it will be to begin. Seldom is a plan perfect. If you have a clear vision of your goal and a plan that is flexible enough to allow you to deal with unexpected obstacles or take advantage of unforeseen opportunities, don’t delay another minute. Just getting into action —even if you do have to make adjustments later — will help focus your mind and channel your energies in the direction of your objective.

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY It is a very basic human characteristic that we tend to respond to others in the same way they treat us. They will always remember the kindness you extended, and someday when you need it most, help will appear from a totally unexpected source. The kindness and courtesies you extend to others need not be large and expensive. A kind word, a friendly greeting, or assistance with a favorite project lets others know that you care enough about them to lend a helping hand. When you help another cheerfully and enthusiastically without asking for anything in return, the law of compensation places that person in your debt. You have made a friend who is now interested in your success.

"A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes." Mahatma Gandhi

"Don't let what other people think stop you from going after your goals and doing what is right." ~ Josh and Harrison Herz

"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." Brian Tracy

What a better world this would be if we worked together in harmony toward the achievement of our shared goals instead of engaging in petty disputes and turf battles.

Fear and doubt keep the doors of life closed. Faith is what kicks those doors open. ~ Ryan C. Lowe

"Trust in your truth. It will be the best decision you ever make." — Martha Beck

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Only from the heart can you touch the sky. ~ Rumi

A mind ill with negative attitudes is more dangerous than a sick body, for its sickness is always contagious.

Experts in human behavior have discovered that it is virtually impossible for an individual member of a group not to be affected by other members. Likewise, the group itself is only as strong as its weakest link. It is rarely possible for the entire group to raise itself to higher levels of achievement than that of which the weakest member is capable. It is only possible for individuals who break out of the group to exceed the potential of the group as a whole. Don’t associate with those who are afflicted with the mental sickness of constant negative thinking. Associate with happy, positive, productive people. Your time is an asset to be managed more carefully than your money; spend it with people who share your desire to succeed and your commitment to maintain a Positive Mental Attitude.

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." — Albert Einstein

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. -Mark Twain

Fear is the great thief of happiness. It is parent to surrender. It sneaks in closed doors and robs us of resolve and the commitment and ability to endure to the end.

Courage, on the other hand, is fear’s great nemesis. It challenges fear, pushes it back, and keeps it in check by taking steps toward its objection. Courage thereby shatters the shackles of fear, sending it into the insignificant margins of obscurity.

Courage allows us to challenge our comfort zones, approach people and situations, embrace life and accept the pain that’s inevitable in all of life’s changes and challenges. Without courage, happiness is little more than an illusion, a temporary mirage, a puff of smoke that dissipates into thin air at its first challenge

Defeat

If the thing you wish to do is right, and you believe in it, go ahead and do it! Put your dream across, and never mind what “they” say if you meet with temporary defeat, for “they,” perhaps, do not know that every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success.

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When you know yourself you are empowered. When you accept yourself you are invincible. ~ Tina Lifford

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the sacred experience of living every moment with love and gratitude. There is always, always, always something to be thankful for and some reason to love. So be sure to appreciate what you’ve got. Be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.

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A smart person learns from their mistakes. A wise person learns from the mistakes of others. ~ Proverb

"Happiness is not a result of getting something you don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what you do have. You create happiness with your attitude, your behavior and your actions. It is all up to you." Read The Happiness Project.

Everything you go through grows you. Sometimes you think doing something is a total waste of time, and then it ends up being one of the best things you ever did. Don’t judge the day before it unfolds. Amazing things can and do happen when you least expect them. Let each day be a scavenger hunt in which you must find at least one of these things: a sincere laugh, an act of kindness, a realization, or a lesson that will lead you closer to your dreams.

Count your blessings, not your troubles. Live one day at a time. Let the wrong things go. Give more than you take. Look for the good in people and situations. Make time for those who matter. Laugh when you can. Cry when you need to. Focus on your priorities. Make decisions, not excuses. And always stay true to your values.

Negativity

It is essential for you to encourage the positive emotions as dominating forces of your mind, and to discourage — and eliminate —negative emotions.

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All challenges exist only to better guide you toward your desired destination. ~ Cece Suwal

"Nothing is more important than reconnecting with your bliss. Nothing is as rich. Nothing is more real."

— Deepak Chopra

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." — Jim Rohn

"Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here."

— Marianne Williamson

"As A Man Thinkth in his heart, so is he." — King Solomon

Follow in the footsteps of a winner. Don’t wake up at seventy-five years of age, sighing over what you should have tried. Just do it, and be willing to fail and learn along the way. At least you will know you gave it your best shot.

At the end of the day, whether you choose to go with it, flow with it, resist it, change it, or hide from it, life goes on. If what you did today didn’t turn out as you hoped, tomorrow is a new opportunity to do it differently, or to do nothing at all. What’s important is to realize that you have a choice.

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. -Zig Ziglar

"Character isn't something you were born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming." — Jim Rohn

The key to a better life is being aware in the life we live. ~ Krishna Pendyala

The individual with a negative mental attitude attracts troubles as a magnet attracts steel filings.

It is a curious fact of nature that somehow our minds find a way to transform into physical reality the things we think about most. If you expect to fail, you can be sure that you will, and if you find something negative in every opportunity, nothing will ever work out positively for you. Fortunately, the reverse is also true. If you are a happy, positive person, you will attract positive things. You can keep your mindset positive by eliminating negative thoughts the moment they begin to creep into your conscious mind. If you dwell on the negative aspects of every opportunity, you will never accomplish anything worthwhile. Be prudent about the risks you take, but don’t be paralyzed by fear of failure.

"When you make a choice, you change the future." — Deepak Chopra

“If you would tell me the heart of a man, tell me not what he reads, but what he rereads.”
― François Mauriac

“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
― Mark Twain

"Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel." King Solomon

A negative mind spawns only negative ideas.

It is a physical impossibility for a negative mind to generate positive thoughts. When you allow yourself to dwell on the negative aspects of life, negative thinking expands to fill all of your thoughts until there is no room for positive thoughts to grow. It becomes an endless cycle. The habit of negative thinking generates more and more negative thoughts, which the mind attempts to turn into physical reality. The result is a life of despair and hopelessness. Develop the habit of eliminating negative thoughts the moment they appear. Start small at first. When you first hear that inner voice that says, “I can’t do this,” put the thought out of your mind immediately. Instead, concentrate on the task itself. Break it down into manageable parts and complete them one at a time. When the job is finished, tell your doubting self, “You were wrong. I could do it, and I did!”

"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not,
to put this plan into action." Napoleon Hill

If you don’t know why you failed, you are no wiser than when you began.

Close the door to the habits that have been holding you back. Stop denying yourself a fair chance. Stop being who you were, and become who you really are.

Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.

Julius Caesar had long wished to capture the British. He sailed to the British Isles, quietly unloaded his troops and supplies, and gave the order to burn the ships. He then called all of his men together and said, “Now it is win or perish. We have no choice.” With that single order, he guaranteed the success of his campaign. He knew that people who have no other alternative — or will accept no other — always win.

"First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination."

— Napoleon Hill

"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."

— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

"Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness."

— Napoleon Hill

We are all in this together. – Nobody has a life of perfection, we all have issues. When you look at a person, any person, remember that everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed them, and forced them to grow. Every passing face on the street represents a story every bit as compelling and complicated as yours. You will never know exactly what they are going through, and they will never know exactly what you are going through. We are all fighting our own unique war. But we are fighting through it simultaneously, together. Read "The Road Less Traveled"

"If you're doing something the same way you have been doing it for ten years, the chances are you are doing it wrong."— Charles F. Kettering: was an American inventor and businessman

"The greatest discovery you'll ever make,
is the potential of your own mind." — José Silva

"Ideas" by Napoleon Hill

The secret to which I refer cannot be had without a price, although the price is far less than its value. It cannot be had at any price by those who are not intentionally searching for it. It cannot be given away, it cannot be purchased for money, for the reason that it comes in two parts. One part is already in possession of those who are ready for it.

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." — Henry Ford

“If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.” –E. Joseph Cossman Don't worry be happy!

"In life, if you don’t risk anything, you risk everything."

"Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come."

"Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."

In your quiet moments, what do you think about? How far you’ve come, or how far you have to go? Your strengths, or your weaknesses? The best that might happen, or the worst that might come to be? In your quiet moments, pay attention to your thoughts. Because maybe, just maybe, the only thing that needs to shift in order for you to experience more happiness, more love, and more vitality, is your way of thinking.

Effort... as stated by Napoleon Hill

If you try and fail, make another effort, and still another, until you succeed.

"Seek not the things you wish to happen but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil life." Epictetus

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."

— Aristotle: was a Greek philosopher

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10 Enemies of Personal Greatness

Beware! These ten inner enemies can quickly erode your grandest plans and your noblest intentions. They can drain your life of passion and potential, and fill your spirit with lifelong regret.

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1.Always taking the path of least resistance. – Just because you are struggling does NOT mean you are failing. Every great success requires some kind of struggle to get there. Good things don’t come to those who wait. Good things come to those who work hard and struggle to pursue the goals and dreams they believe in. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
2.Comparing yourself to everyone else. – You will never fully believe in yourself if you keep comparing yourself to everyone else. Being true to yourself in thoughts, words and actions is as important as being kind and true to others.
3.Worrying too much about what others think of you. – As long as you are worried about what others think of you, you are owned by them. Only when you require no approval from outside yourself can you own yourself. If you’re being true to yourself and it isn’t enough for the people around you, change the people around you.
4.Ignoring your gut instincts. – There’s a difference between being agreeable and agreeing to everything. Give yourself permission to immediately walk away from anything that gives you bad vibes. There is no need to explain or make sense of it. Just trust the little inner voice when it’s telling you, “This is a bad idea.”
5.Holding on when you need to move on. – Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting, it means you choose happiness over hurt. Sometimes you have to love people from a distance and give them the space and time to get their minds right before you let them back into your life.
6.Living in the past. – If you don’t leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future. Live for what today has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away. Life is a journey that is only traveled once. Today’s moments quickly become tomorrow’s memories. So appreciate every moment for what it is, because the greatest gift of life is life itself. Read The Power of Now.
7.Doing the wrong things just because others are too. – Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is right, even if you are the only one doing it. Always do what you know in your heart is right, for you.
8.Allowing small problems to overwhelm you. – Everything is going to be alright; maybe not today but eventually. When you’re upset, ask yourself, “Will this matter to me in a year’s time?” Most of the time it won’t. Remember, sometimes bad things in life open up your eyes to the good things you weren’t paying attention to before.
9.Surrendering to the draw of comfort. – The most common and harmful addiction in the world is the draw of comfort. Why pursue greatness when you’ve already got 324 channels and a recliner? Just pass the chip dip and forget about your grand plans. NO! The truth is growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. Stepping outside of your comfort zone will put things into perspective from an angle you can’t grasp now, and open doors of opportunity that would otherwise not exist. Read The Power of Habit.
10.NOT believing that you CAN. – If we don’t know that greatness is possible, we won’t bother attempting it. All too often, we literally do not know any better than good enough. Sometimes you have to try to do what you think you can’t do, so you realize that you actually CAN. And sometimes it takes more than one attempt. If ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work out, don’t fret; the alphabet has another 25 letters that would be happy to give you a chance to get it right. The wrong choices usually bring us to the right places, eventually. But you must believe in your own potential to get there.

"Don't wait. The time will never be just right."

— Napoleon Hill

When you close the door of your mind to negative thoughts, the door of opportunity opens to you.

It is the nature of opportunity that it simply refuses to attach itself to negative thinkers. Negative minds cannot conceive exciting new business opportunities, invent innovative new products, solve difficult problems, or create beautiful music or works of art. All of these activities require a positive belief in yourself and your abilities. When you approach every challenge with a Positive Mental Attitude, you will always discover opportunities that others have overlooked. Relish your achievements and recall them when the going gets tough. Take comfort in the knowledge that you have succeeded in the past and you can do it again. You can do it if you think you can!

"When we forget to use visualization and imagination, it is like not using our minds."— Jose Silva

EMOTIONS
"Positive and negative emotions cannot occupy the mind at the same time."

"There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle."

— Deepak Chopra

"The champion wins first, then walks into the arena. Everybody else walks into the arena and then tries to figure out what to do."

— Jim Fannin

"Remember that the tone of your voice often conveys more accurately what is in your mind than do your words."

"You must find the place inside yourself
where nothing is impossible."

— Deepak Chopra

Decisions
Napoleon Hill ...
People who fail to accumulate money, without exception, have the habit of reaching decisions, if at all, very slowly, and of changing these decisions quickly and often.

"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got."

— High-tech proverb

"Human beings are made of body, mind and spirit. Of these, spirit is primary, for it connects us to the source of everything, the eternal field of consciousness."

— Deepak Chopra

24 hours in a day, same each and every day... The measure of time is what we make of it.

Imagination

Man can create nothing which he does not first conceive in thought. Through the aid of the imagination, thought impulses may be assembled into plans.

"Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow - after you have done your best to achieve success today."

— Maxwell Maltz

You can tell by the company people choose what sort of character they have

As the saying goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.” We usually choose friends and business associates who like the same things we do, people who share the same values. If you choose happy, positive, productive companions, the odds are that you are or will soon become happy, positive, and productive yourself. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true. Unhappy, negative, destructive people are sure to drag you down with them. Choose to spend most of your time with persons who have PMA — a Positive Mental Attitude. If your job requires you to spend time with negative people, limit that time to the best of your ability and above all don’t let them discourage you with their negativism. Instead, display your own PMA

When the going is hardest, just keep on keeping on, and you’ll get there sooner than someone who finds the going easy.

If you think achieving great heights of success will be easy, you either don’t understand at all how the process works or you have your sights set too low. Reaching the top of any field is difficult, time-consuming, and often tedious. The reason it isn’t crowded at the top is that most people won’t do the things that are necessary to achieve success. They are all too willing to give up when the going gets tough. If you need inspiration to persevere, read the biographies of men and women who have achieved greatness in their lives. You will find that they prevailed because they refused to quit. They continued to toil alone long after the masses had given up and gone home.

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Getting what you want starts with being grateful for what you already have. ~ Eric Broser

"Everything depends upon execution; having just a vision is no solution."

— Stephen Sondheim: Award-winning American composer & lyricist

Decisions

We do not worry over conditions once we have reached a decision to follow a definite line of action.

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Believe in your moments of revelation, believe in yourself, take action, and watch the world conspire to support you. ~ Elise Ballard

"Happiness is native to the human mind and its physical machine. We think better, perform better, feel better, and are healthier when we are happy."

— Maxwell Maltz

"But possibly I am something more than I suppose myself to be." — René Descartes

Why wait for that storm to pass when you can learn to dance in the rain? ~ Dr. Elaine Campbell

Only those who have the habit of going the second mile ever find the end of the rainbow.

It is a fact of life that most of us try and fail many times before we ultimately achieve the level of success that we desire. You can expect to travel the extra mile many times only to find fool’s gold at the end of your rainbow. But you will most certainly miss out on the great riches that await you if you quit trying. A superficial commitment to doing more than expected based only on what you expect to receive will not sustain you in the long term. Great achievement results from a commitment to do the right thing regardless of the consequences, and that commitment will ultimately lead you to the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow.

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Belief

There is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief. Closed minds do not inspire faith, courage, and belief.

In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.

The things you didn’t do when you had the chance. That priceless relationship you neglected. Those important words you left unspoken…

Every one of us has experienced feelings of regret. But it’s not too late to set things straight. We’re still here breathing. Right now we have an opportunity to change our future. Right now we can choose to erase regret from our later years.

"When you are in the zone, your intuition comes to the forefront, ... Your intuition will guide you. It is your best friend. It has information your mind does not have. When you are a zone performer —no matter what it is you do — you are operating on intuition and you have an unfair advantage over the competition."

— Jim Fannin: Nightingale-Conant author

You come finally to believe anything you tell yourself often enough — even if it is not true.

If you repeat something over and over to yourself, your subconscious mind will eventually begin to accept it as fact. When something has been accepted as truth by your subconscious mind, it will work overtime to transform the idea into physical reality. You can take advantage of this by programming your mind to think positive thoughts. Use self-motivators or affirmations to persuade your subconscious that you are capable of doing anything you wish. Repeat the self-motivator several times a day until it becomes an automatic reaction to recall a positive phrase whenever you begin to doubt yourself. Replace “I can’t” with “I will!”

“True bliss is finding happiness in the moment, in what is. Doing whatever you love in life will bring that happy moment, but first you must figure out what that thing is that's most important to your happiness. And to figure it out takes self-reflection. That's where practice and process needs to happen. Every day." Sheila Hageman

"Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print, and begin to build." — Robert Collier

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"Look deeper into the actions you take and the truths you take for granted. Ask why and then ask why again."

It isn’t defeat, but rather your mental attitude toward it, that whips you.
There are many things in life that you cannot control, but you can always control your attitude toward them. Defeat is never permanent unless you allow it to be so. When you have a positive attitude, you will recognize failure for the impostor that it is and realize that it is really a learning experience, a valuable lesson that will help you succeed with the next attempt. Ask yourself: What could I have done differently that would have altered the outcome? What can I do in the future to minimize problems and mistakes? What did I learn from this experience that I can put to good use next time? If you approach obstacles and setbacks with a positive attitude, you will be surprised how quickly you can turn defeat into victory.

"What we think, we become."

— Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta: the founder of Buddhism

I believe in the POWER of believing, because I know that if you believe in something strongly enough then NOTHING is impossible! ~ Ellen Whitehurst

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear." Brian Tracy

There is a seven letter word in the English language that contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters, "therein": the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein.



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"It doesn't matter where you are coming from.
All that matters is where you are going." Brian Tracy

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"I would visualize things coming to me. It wouldjust make me feel better. Visualization worksifyou work hard. That's the thing. You can't just visualize and go eat a sandwich." — Jim Carrey

Give with no expectations. ~ Daryl Wizelman

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We have just begun to explore the inner workings of the mind, but we have long been aware of the effects of our thoughts. When you focus on not missing the target instead of on hitting the bull’s-eye, the results are often disastrous, for it is impossible to think negative thoughts in a positive way. Ask any golfer who has tried not to miss a putt or a bowler who has struggled not to miss a strike. Make sure your goals are specific and precise. “Making a lot of money” or “earning regular promotions” are wishes, not goals. State exactly how much money you expect to earn and when, and the specific promotion you want, how you plan to earn it, and when you expect to do so. As Carlson Companies chairman Curt Carlson once noted, “Obstacles are those frightening things you see when you take your eye off the target.”

"People create their own success by learning what they need to learn and then by practicing it until they become proficient at it."
— Brian Tracy

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The most insidious problem with drugs is that the human body develops a tolerance for them and requires larger and larger doses to achieve the same effect. The same is true with self-pity. The more you allow yourself to indulge in it, the more you will require. Soon, self-pity will become a habit, one so debilitating that you will rob yourself of all the potential you possess. Happily, there is a cure. If you truly analyze the situation, most often you will find that the problems that have driven you to pity yourself are mostly of your own creation. It follows, then, that the best person to remedy the problem is the person who created it: you, yourself.

"Your head can't take you where your heart longs to go." ~ Debbie Ford
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"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude." — Zig Ziglar: Motivational author and speaker

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10 Steps to Running a Successful Home-Based Business








No one wants his or her business to fail, but that prospect is something that every business owner must consider. Luckily there are steps you can take to help ensure your success. These steps are easy to follow and will help you to become a successful home-based business owner.

1. Plan ahead. Take the time to make plans for every eventuality that may arise. From natural disasters to unexpected financial problems, you will need to have a plan that can be readily accessed to get you through a difficult time.

2. Put money aside. Don't begin your business with delusions of overnight success. You'll need funds to tide you over while your business grows and becomes profitable. Put some money aside that you can tap into if necessary.

3. Organize your time. Being a responsible business owner means managing your time wisely. Initially you will need to spend extra time making your vision a reality. Build that time into your schedule.

4. Organize your space. You can't run you business effectively if you are wasting time looking for an important receipt under reams of loose paper. Take some time to organize your home office and make sure you can function efficiently.

5. Stay focused. Family responsibilities, chores, TV, and the warmth of your own bed can all distract you from the task at hand. Remove as many distractions as you can from your home office and stay focused.

6. Figure out tax laws now, before it is too late. Don't wait to research the tax laws that will impact your new business. Do your research now so you will be prepared come tax time.

7. Advertise your business. You can't afford to wait for your customers to come to you -- you need to go out and get them. Advertising is an investment, and spending money now to market your business effectively can pay big dividends down the road. (For tips, read Marketing Your Home-Based Business on the Internet and also the in-depth how-to report on buying search-engine keywords, AllBusiness.com Guide to Search Engine Marketing.

8. Get the proper equipment. If you are running to the nearest Kinko's to send a fax, it is time to purchase the equipment you need to run your business correctly. It is an extra expense, but it's a necessary one.

9. Cover your assets. Don't wait for a natural disaster to destroy your entire inventory -- now is the time to purchase the insurance you need. Do not incur losses that could be avoided by having proper insurance. See Insurance for Home-Based Businesses.

10. Do not get discouraged. Success does not come overnight. It will require dedication, hard work, and a lot of extra effort to make it a reality. Many business owners quit when all they needed to do was hang in there for a few more months. This is your dream; do all that you can to keep it alive.

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"Be a lifelong student. The more you learn, the more you earn and the more self-confidence you will have." — Brian Tracy

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Napoleon Hill on Quitting: No man is ever whipped, until he quits — in his own mind.

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When failure is not an option, any walls you hit are a mere challenge that needs a solution. And when you keep looking, there is always, always a solution. ~ Allison Maslan

There are some things you don't have to know how it works, only that it works. While some people are studying the roots, others are picking the fruit.

Life asks us to make measurable progress in reasonable time. That's why they make those fourth grade chairs so small—so you won't fit in them at age 25!

Spend major time with major influences and minor time with minor influences. It is easy to do just the opposite, but don't fall into that trap. Take a look at your priorities and your values. We have so little time at our disposal. Wouldn't it make sense to invest it wisely?

"If you don't see yourself as a winner,
then you cannot perform as a winner." — Zig Ziglar

Don’t look to the stars for the cause of your misfortunes: look to yourself to get better results.

There are many things you cannot control, but you can control the only things that really matter: your mind and your attitude. External forces have very little to do with success. Those who program themselves for success find a way to succeed even in the most difficult of circumstances. Solutions to most problems come from one source and one source alone: yourself. Living life to the fullest is a lot like shooting the rapids in a rubber raft. Once you’ve made the commitment, it’s difficult to change your mind, turn around, and paddle upstream to placid waters. But it’s the excitement and adventure that make it all worthwhile. If you never make the attempt, you may never know the depths of despair, but neither will you experience the exhilaration of success.

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Life is a gift. Everyday you have another chance, another opportunity to make a difference. ~ Carl David

"You do not have a future. You only have now." Asara Lovejoy

Don't wish for what you want. Don't wait for what you want.

COMMAND WHAT YOU WANT ...

"Simple kindness to one's self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all." Dr. David Hawkins:

Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.

April 17, 2012 "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all."

"The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed."

— Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta: the founder of Buddhism

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Waiting for someone else to rescue you is like outsourcing your soul. Rescue yourself, and take back your life. ~ Dr. Ramani Durvasula

No one can succeed and remain successful without the friendly cooperation of others.

In today’s interdependent society, it is virtually impossible in any business, profession, or occupation for an individual to achieve great heights of success without the help of others. The best way to get friendly cooperation is to give it. When you make it a practice to encourage others and to help them advance in their careers whenever possible, most will reciprocate when you need their help. Give generously, and you will benefit in kind.

Live each day as if it were your last, and you’ll develop a keen respect for opportunity.

If you had only one more day on this earth, how much sharper your senses would be. The beauty of nature, the simple pleasures of life, would be indescribably wonderful, and every moment would present an opportunity to spend quality time with your family and strengthen relationships with friends, acquaintances, and business associates. Every thought would be laser-sharp in that highly focused state. Well, today is the last day on earth for today’s opportunities. Don’t let them pass you by.

Your mind is the only thing you control exclusively. Don’t give it away too freely through useless arguments.

You may spend your time and your energy —both physical and mental — in pursuits that yield the greatest return on your investment, or you may fritter it away on activities that will never bear fruit. Since your mind is entirely your own domain, you may choose to use it to constructive ends, or you can waste mind power and time on useless arguments that go nowhere. There is a vast difference between a spirited intellectual debate and a petty argument. When you discuss concepts, your own knowledge is expanded through the interaction with another thinking person. When you allow yourself to be dragged into arguments about insignificant things, the result will be a dulling of both the mind and the spirit

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"Embrace what you don't know, especially in the beginning because what you don't know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will be doing things absolutely differently from everybody else." -- Sara Blakely is an entrepreneur and founder of Spanx

"You can always see in others whatever traits of character you are looking for."

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Margaret Wolfe Hungerford said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It was her way of saying that we see what we wish to see in others. Every living human being is a complex combination of feelings, emotions, and thoughts — some good, some bad. Your impression of another depends far more upon you and your expectations of that person. If you believe someone is good, you will find good qualities. If you don’t, you won’t. When you are yourself a positive person, you tend to find positive qualities in others. As you work to develop good, constructive habits to improve yourself continually, make it a practice to look for those same qualities in others. It’s easy to spot another’s shortcomings, but when you identify the good in others and congratulate them upon their positive achievements, you will make friends on whom you can always depend — both in good times and bad.

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If you work as hard at the task you desire to do as the task you must do, you will go places.
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It’s been said that you should always work at two jobs simultaneously: the one you have and the one you desire. When you work as hard at the task you want to do as the task you must do, you are preparing yourself for the future. You are learning skills that will enable you to grow beyond your present position and into your boss’s job and your boss’s boss’s job. When the time comes, you’ll be ready. When you’ve mastered one task, don’t rest on your laurels. Instead, begin immediately to think about the future, about how you can improve what you’re doing now, and what you can learn that will allow you to progress in the future. Ours is a knowledge-based economy in which intellectual property is worth far more than physical goods. To succeed today requires continuous learning; staying current in your field means a lifetime of study in our fast-paced world.

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April 2012 issue of the Home Business Connection Magazine

Part 2

Ever wonder what it takes to succeed?

Some people resemble a cheap watch. They are not dependable.

It would be unrealistic to expect an inexpensive, mass-produced watch to perform with the same degree of accuracy as a finely crafted Rolex. They are not made with the same quality of materials or with the same craftsmanship. Yet we somehow think that we do not need to give the same attention to our most important asset: ourselves. Don’t leave something as important as your character to chance. Choose the character traits you admire, and work to develop them. Don’t be discouraged when you stumble. Building character is a process that takes a lifetime to complete. Fortunately, like anything else, the more you work at character building, the better you become at it.

"People create their own success by learning what they need to learn and then by practicing it until they become proficient at it."
— Brian Tracy

"Be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never ever have enough." Oprah Winfrey

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Through some strange and powerful principle of “mental chemistry” which she has never divulged, Nature wraps up in the impulse of strong desire “that something” which recognizes no such word as impossible, and accepts no such reality as failure.

"Everything you own should have value, either because it's functional or beautiful or you just love it." — Peter Walsh

Clear Your Clutter

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The average person would have quit at the first failure. That’s why there have been many average men and only one Edison.

Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don’t recognize opportunity when it comes knocking is that it is often dressed in coveralls and looks like work. Edison knew that anything worthwhile never comes easily; if it were easy, anyone could do it. Because he persisted far beyond the point the average person would consider reasonable and rational, he produced inventions that even the most learned people of the day considered impossible. Great advances in knowledge are often achieved by people with an almost fanatical devotion to finding the solution to a problem. Flashes of inspiration alone are not enough to ensure success; they must be followed by determined, persistent action.

"With every obstacle that has happened to me in my life, my brain immediately says, 'Where is the hidden blessing?' In starting a business and growing a business, every day is learning how to manage obstacles." Sara Blakely: is an entrepreneur and founder of Spanx

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PLEASE JOIN ME @ 10 AM EST Mon. March 26th for my "Millionaire Mastermind Call" 712-432-0075 Pin: 489043 "Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path... exactly where you are meant to be right now...

"Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path... exactly where you are meant to be right now... And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love." Caroline Adams

Wise persons are those who think twice before speaking once.
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Perhaps the greatest quality in a leader and the most valuable skill in building relationships is the ability to think before you speak. If you have a tendency to speak hastily in anger and regret your actions at leisure, the childhood admonition to count to ten before speaking will still serve you well. When you pause — if only for a moment — to consider the consequences, you may think better of what you were about to say. And if you must speak strongly, it’s a good idea to sugarcoat the words — just in case you have to eat them later.

Everything is Energy, literally. Everything that you see, feel, touch, taste, smell...it's all Energy. And you interact with this energy in every day and every moment, for life! ~ David Morelli

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"By remaining mentally alert and flexible a person creates a positive possibility for success to enter through life's side door. When least expected, opportunities show up and present new horizons in a person's life. Like a black swan these unexpected but welcome chance occurrences can alter the roadmap of a person's existence. Life gives us gifts that only can be opened when we are prepared and ready to receive them." Judy Williamson

"Opportunity has a queer way of stalking the person who can recognize it and is ready to embrace it." http://ping.fm/fNsom

It is a curious quirk of human nature that some people can see opportunities, while others only see problems. When you train your mind to seek out opportunities, you will find that every day literally presents you with more opportunities than you can take advantage of. They will be all around you. Instead of your seeking opportunities, they will seek you out. Your biggest problem will be choosing the best ones. The first step in making sure you are ready to recognize opportunities when they occur is to make sure you have a clear understanding of your own core competencies. Realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses as though you were reviewing the credentials of a total stranger. Identify what areas you’re best in and those where you need improvement. Work on your weaknesses and build upon your strengths so that when you recognize opportunities you are prepared to capitalize upon them.

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"Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed." — Maya Angelou

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... If you think you dare not, you don’t.

"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." Napoleon Hill

"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action." Napoleon Hill

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Today's Word of the Day is "RESILIENT" http://ping.fm/HfHh0

As we venture into the mystery of it all with mindfulness, our journey takes us inward where we plumb the depths of Self, in addition to our outward exploration of our world. As we experience the journey in both directions, we will increasingly discover more of who we really are...and who we are not.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." — Hans Hofmann

Grab your DYNAMIC FREE GIFTS when you join my virtual community! http://ping.fm/y8Y7j "Affirmative Modeling; The Science of Achievement" & "Building a Better You" by Lenny Bassham. Just click on "COMMUNITY" ~ Meet you at the top! Cheers!

If you can’t manage your own mental attitude, what makes you think you can manage others?
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Why is it that often those who believe they would be the best managers of others — if they were only given the opportunity — haven’t learned to manage themselves properly? Before you can ever have any hope of managing others effectively, you must first learn to set an example for others to follow. It is simply impossible for you to inspire others to high levels of achievement if you cannot inspire yourself to do the same. Don’t make the mistake that many others make by saying, “When they make me a manager, I’ll show them I can manage.” The first move is yours. You must first prove yourself worthy.

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." -- Albert Einstein

SPRING IS HERE! Let's reset our GOALS! PLEASE JOIN ME Tue. March 20th, 2012 @ 10 AM EST
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Tomorrow is March 20th and down under, it's already tomorrow! Celebrate the arrival of Spring with one of my all-time favorites "Vivaldi's Spring" : http://ping.fm/MezXZ

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"All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose."— Brian Tracy

Join me this morning as I Host "Giving Back To The Community Call" at 11 AM EST.
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See what makes me tick! Rhonda Swan will be joining me as co-host! NOW THAT'S A DYNAMIC DUO!

http://ping.fm/e03yH ... LifePath Unlimited Leader and Peak Performer Robin Firestone host a powerful Community call where YOU are the guests of honor. Listen in as members of the LifePath Unlimited Community share their personal stories and demonstrate the power of associating with like-minded, successful individuals. Discover how the products, events and community have transformed and touched so many individuals and their businesses.

Experience the energy that everyone from the very beginner, to the more seasoned business owner share as they give back on the call.

What is one fear that you know is holding you back?

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere! ~ Albert Einstein

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." Albert Einstein

"Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future." - Brian Tracy

March 14, 2012 “The world 'out there' won't change until the world 'in here' does.” — Deepak Chopra

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"Living without a definite major purpose promises nothing but a scant living." http://ping.fm/KhHXV

You may get by in life without a Definite Major Purpose, but you will never get ahead. Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. Financial goals in particular should be specific, definite, and measurable. You should know what you plan to earn, by when, and how you plan to do so. The greatest advantage of financial security is the peace of mind that comes from knowing that, whatever challenges life brings, you are equipped to deal with them. You will be better at whatever you choose to do because you can focus on opportunities instead of struggling to eke out a living.

Napoleon Hill's Thought For Today..March 11, 2012
"When riches begin to come they come so quickly, in such great abundance, that one wonders where they have been hiding during all those lean years."

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Leadership is recognizing that we are all ONE. That every person you lead is as brilliant as you, as talented as you, and has the same capacity for growth and accomplishment. They simply need to be reminded of this fact. ~ Vishen Lakhiani

You either ride life or it rides you. Your mental attitude determines who is “rider” and who is “horse.” http://ping.fm/0mONy

There is no compromise or negotiation when it comes to who will run your life. Either you take charge and live a productive life of your choosing or you allow yourself to be ruled by circumstances. But there will inevitably be setbacks. In the old West, a cowboy expression went, “There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode, and there never was a rider that couldn’t be throwed.” Like everyone else, you will have days when everything goes right and you are on top of the world. Relish those days, enjoy them, and remember them. Recall the euphoria that accompanied them when you need an extra measure of positive thinking to get back in the saddle after you’ve experienced an embarrassing and painful fall.

When you listen to the deepest calling of your soul, and align your life with your essence, miracles happen. ~ Carol Goddard

"If you don't see yourself as a winner, then
you cannot perform as a winner." — Zig Ziglar

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The Ant Philosophy by Jim Rohn:
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Here is the first part: Ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll look for another way. They'll climb over. They'll climb under. They'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy-to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.

Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last forever. So ants gather their winter food in the middle of summer.

An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to think ahead. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun.

The third part of the Ant Philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.

And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-you-possibly-can" philosophy.

Wow, what a great philosophy to have-the ant philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.

“Decluttering isn't just simplifying your life. It's having a vision, setting new priorities and using those notions to get rid of obstacles.” — Peter Walsh

"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." Jim Rohn ... This to be so true. You can have it all if you learn to balance areas in your life. The sands of time are quickly moving thru your hourglass... I'm here to assist you in creating the perfect balance.

Happiness is your original nature—it is what you first experienced before you began to identify with a body, a family role, some school grades, your nationality, your business card, your Social Security number and any other labels you keep. True happiness is being faithful to your true nature. The better you know yourself—what it is you love, what inspires you, what you are made of—the happier you will be. When you forget who you are, something very strange happens—you begin to search for happiness!

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The other fellow’s mistakes are a weak alibi for your own.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.” It’s easy when you are part of a group to “go along to get along,” but when you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity — regardless of what others may do — you are destined for greatness. When you have developed a carefully thought out code of personal conduct, you will never have to ask anyone else what the appropriate course of action should be. You will intuitively know.

"Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure." Napoleon Hill

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What matters most in life is relationships. They define the quality of your time on Earth and determine the legacy you leave behind. ~ Ken Solin

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." Andy Warhol

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"Constancy of purpose is the first principle of success." http://ping.fm/wXBA1

It is critical to your success that you have a well-thought-out plan for your life and that you stick with it regardless of what others may say and the obstacles you encounter. There will always be fault-finders and those who attempt to persuade you that your goals aren’t worth the effort you put into achieving them. Those people will never go far, and they will be the first to ask for your help after you have passed them by. Virtually every successful person has considered giving up at some point in his or her struggle to reach the top. And many breakthroughs occurred soon after those same people rededicated themselves to their purpose. There is no known obstacle that cannot be overcome by a person who has constancy of purpose, a Positive Mental Attitude, and the discipline and willpower to succeed.

"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." Warren Buffett: Investor, billionaire, and philanthropist

BREAKING NEWS... FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, co-founders of LifePath Unlimited, Joe Neid and Dave Mackensizie, interviewed by The Home Business Connection Magazine... read their incredible story here: http://ping.fm/eDWqE

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Remember, your mental limitations are of your own making. - http://ping.fm/fGEce

For years, athletes attempted to run a mile in four minutes but it seemed to be a barrier that no one could overcome. Then on May 6, 1954, a British runner named Roger Gilbert Bannister ran a mile in 3:59.4 minutes to establish a world record. Soon afterward, other runners broke Bannister’s record. Too often, we accept conventional wisdom as fact. Make sure you set your goals high enough. Don’t settle for less because of limitations you place upon yourself. Most of us never really reach the level of achievement of which we are capable because we don’t challenge ourselves to do so. Perhaps Robert Browning said it best: “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?”

"The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all." Sun Tzu

"In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield." - Warren Buffett: Investor, billionaire, and philanthropist

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.

"Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes."
— Napoleon Hill

Know your own mind, and you will be as wise as the sages.

When you take charge of your mind, you take charge of your life. When you understand your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and desires, you can direct them to any end you choose. Wisdom comes from taking the time to study yourself, to know why you are the person you are. Taking charge of your mind is a thoughtful, reflective, solitary process. Only you can come to understand the complex inner workings of your own mind, and you must be willing to spend the time and effort that gaining such insight requires. http://ping.fm/Co91G

A blind boy paid his way to a master’s degree at Northwestern University by taking notes on class lectures in Braille, typing them, and selling copies to classmates who had stronger eyes but weak ambition... One of the great mysteries of life is why some people who seem to have all the advantages — the right connections, education, and experience — never seem to amount to much while others who have had to struggle for everything they have reach incredible heights of success. It hinges on determination. If you have the will to succeed, you will somehow find a way, regardless of the obstacles you encounter. Do you use all of your assets to achieve your goals, or are you handicapped by your lack of ambition? No other person can create in you a desire to succeed. With enough motivation, you will see things all around you that will help you reach your objectives, things that you may have overlooked many times before.
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"Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea." — Jim Rohn

Your achievement can be no greater than your plans are sound.

“Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.” — Steve Job

"Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." ~ Harriet Tubman

"Watch the one ahead of you, and you’ll learn why he is ahead. Then emulate him." http://ping.fm/yThNQ

One of the surest ways to achieve success is to observe the actions of successful people, determine what principles they regularly employ, and then use them yourself. The principles of success, as Andrew Carnegie said, are definite, they are real, and they can be learned by anyone willing to take the time to study and apply them. If you are truly observant, you will find that you can learn something from almost everyone you meet. And it isn’t even necessary that you know them. You may choose great people who are no longer alive. The important thing is to study their lives, and then learn and apply in your own life the specific principles these people used to achieve greatness.

"A goal is a dream with a deadline." Napoleon Hill

"Losers quit when they're tired. Winners quit when they've won."
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"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth. And speak from the heart to be heard."

— WILLIAM W. PURKEY

Opportunity

That is one of the tricks of opportunity. It has a sly habit of slipping in by the back door, and often it comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. Perhaps this is why so many fail to recognize opportunity.

"There is no such thing as a problem without a solution, only problems for which we do not yet have enough information to know what the solution is. When you have enough information, it is easy to solve a problem." Jose Silva

"Conflict cannot survive without your participation."

When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills. Chinese proverb

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." Epictetus

Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do.
: John Wooden

"Know thyself." - Socrates

“You cannot truly express yourself until you first discover who you are" Gangaji

"Don't let fear get in the way of your dreams. Instead remember, courage is the soul of your dreams." ~ Mark McIntosh

"We do not want to gain at someone else's loss; we want to gain while helping the other person to also gain." Jose Silva

"Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life." — Wayne Dyer

“Make good or make room, but don’t make excuses.”

"Conventional wisdom is not to put all of your eggs in one basket. 80/20 wisdom is to choose a basket carefully, load all your eggs into it, and then watch it like a hawk." Richard Koch

Daniel Burnham, the turn-of-the-century architect and civic planner whose plan for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair had an enormous influence on contemporary civic design, was quoted as saying, “Make no little plans.” He knew that to achieve great things we must have grand ideas. If you can imagine it, you can create it. And if you can create in your imagination the job that you would like to have, it is possible to create it in the real world.

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. ~ T.S. Elliot

"I used to think anyone doing anything weird was weird. Now I know that it is the people that call others weird that are weird." - Paul McCartney

"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Christopher Columbus

"Abundance is not something we acquire.
It is something we tune into."— Wayne Dyer

"Vision without execution is just hallucination." - Henry Ford

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." - Marilyn Monroe

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King

"Drifting, without aim or purpose, is the first cause of failure." http://ping.fm/JxX3q

Without a plan for your life, it is easier to follow the course of least resistance, to go with the flow, to drift with the current with no particular destination in mind. Having a definite plan for your life greatly simplifies the process of making hundreds of daily decisions that affect your ultimate success. When you know where you want to go, you can quickly decide if your actions are moving you toward your goal or away from it. Without definite, precise goals and a plan for their achievement, each decision must be considered in a vacuum. Definiteness of purpose provides context and allows you to relate specific actions to your overall plan.

"For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger

"When one experiences truth, the madness of finding fault with others disappears." Goenka

"Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined." Richard Koch

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And Today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."
Babatunde Olatunji ... I love this quote

"All compromise is based on give and take, but there can be no give and take on fundamentals. Any compromise on mere fundamentals is a surrender. For it is all give and no take." Mahatma Gandhi

"Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." W. Clement Stone

If you know your own mind, you know enough to keep it always positive.

You may not fully understand the complex process that causes electricity to be generated and transmitted to your home. But you understand very well how to apply and use it to illuminate your home, power your computer, and perform hundreds of other essential tasks. The same is true of your mind. No one understands the incredibly complex workings of the brain; we know only that when we use our mind in a certain way, we achieve a desired result. If we think positively, we achieve positive results.

"Do your job precisely as if you were your own boss, and sooner or later you will be." Makes perfect sense to me!

"It’s not the epitaph on your tombstone but the record of your deeds that may perpetuate your name after death." Good deeds live on in the minds of others. When you do a kindness for someone else, you set in motion a force for good that will remain long after you’re gone.