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.