"Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it."
Jack Canfield, Author & Speaker
Sunday, October 9, 2011
"Drifting, without aim or purpose, is the first cause of failure." http://ping.fm/AXAYz
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.
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.
"The average person would have quit at the first failure. That’s why there have been many average men and only one Edison." - http://ping.fm/ixppz
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don’t recognize opportunity when it comes knocking is that it is often dressed in overalls 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.
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don’t recognize opportunity when it comes knocking is that it is often dressed in overalls 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.
"Your real courage shows best in the hour of adversity." http://ping.fm/66uhf
Some setbacks are so severe that to give in to them means losing the whole ball game. When he assumed command of the Korean War, Gen. Matthew Ridgeway found his forces pushed far to the south, hard pressed by the invaders. Only a determined decision to hold the lines allowed the American forces to keep from being swept into the sea and to eventually regain all the territory they had lost. When a defeat strikes, you may not have the time to withdraw and contemplate your mistakes without risking further setbacks. Don’t succumb to paralysis. It is important to know at that moment what it is you truly desire and to act to preserve your resources and your hope. If you crumble utterly, you will take a blow to your self-esteem that will be hard to repair. Instead, stick to your principles, and you will know, at the very least, that you have protected the most important thing you have.
Some setbacks are so severe that to give in to them means losing the whole ball game. When he assumed command of the Korean War, Gen. Matthew Ridgeway found his forces pushed far to the south, hard pressed by the invaders. Only a determined decision to hold the lines allowed the American forces to keep from being swept into the sea and to eventually regain all the territory they had lost. When a defeat strikes, you may not have the time to withdraw and contemplate your mistakes without risking further setbacks. Don’t succumb to paralysis. It is important to know at that moment what it is you truly desire and to act to preserve your resources and your hope. If you crumble utterly, you will take a blow to your self-esteem that will be hard to repair. Instead, stick to your principles, and you will know, at the very least, that you have protected the most important thing you have.
Isn’t it peculiar that some people are so clever at inventing alibis and so dull at doing the job that would make alibis useless?
If folks did their jobs with half the effort and creativity they waste in a vain attempt to deceive others, they could achieve great success at anything. It is tempting at times to emulate those who seemingly get by without working very hard, but those who cheat the company by not doing what they are paid to do will eventually pay the price. They will pay with the loss of their most valuable possession: their reputation. The value of a reputation for honesty and integrity is the difference between a career filled with promise and a life of failure.
If folks did their jobs with half the effort and creativity they waste in a vain attempt to deceive others, they could achieve great success at anything. It is tempting at times to emulate those who seemingly get by without working very hard, but those who cheat the company by not doing what they are paid to do will eventually pay the price. They will pay with the loss of their most valuable possession: their reputation. The value of a reputation for honesty and integrity is the difference between a career filled with promise and a life of failure.
Monday, September 26, 2011
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"Unlimited power may be available when two or more people coordinate their thoughts and actions in a spirit of perfect harmony for the attainment of a definite purpose."
A Master Mind alliance involves two or more people working together in perfect harmony toward the attainment of a common purpose. Such a partnership creates a superpower that enables each of its members to do far more than either would have been able to achieve separately. Choose your Master Mind partners carefully. Align yourself with people whose strengths complement yours. If you are a right brain person, for example, a logically-driven left brain person may be a perfect counterbalance to your creative bent. Above all, choose to associate only with people who share your positive values and your commitment to similar levels of achievement.
"Unlimited power may be available when two or more people coordinate their thoughts and actions in a spirit of perfect harmony for the attainment of a definite purpose."
A Master Mind alliance involves two or more people working together in perfect harmony toward the attainment of a common purpose. Such a partnership creates a superpower that enables each of its members to do far more than either would have been able to achieve separately. Choose your Master Mind partners carefully. Align yourself with people whose strengths complement yours. If you are a right brain person, for example, a logically-driven left brain person may be a perfect counterbalance to your creative bent. Above all, choose to associate only with people who share your positive values and your commitment to similar levels of achievement.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... http://ping.fm/Bfslr
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
"A good football team relies more on harmonious coordination of effort than individual skill."
Teamwork is a “cooperative effort by the members of a team to achieve a common goal.” The key words in the definition are cooperative effort. Without the support of the entire group, no team can long endure. Football players quickly learn that no member of the team can be a star in every play. Most moments of glory are built upon a long series of plays, each won by committed, determined, bone-jarring blocking and tackling. A winning team is one whose members recognize that when one member of the team is successful, the entire team wins. Conversely, a sure way to develop a losing formula is to create an environment in which team members compete with one another instead of the opponent. When all members give their best in every situation -- whether they are carrying the ball or clearing the way for someone else -- the team wins and so does each individual member of it.
Teamwork is a “cooperative effort by the members of a team to achieve a common goal.” The key words in the definition are cooperative effort. Without the support of the entire group, no team can long endure. Football players quickly learn that no member of the team can be a star in every play. Most moments of glory are built upon a long series of plays, each won by committed, determined, bone-jarring blocking and tackling. A winning team is one whose members recognize that when one member of the team is successful, the entire team wins. Conversely, a sure way to develop a losing formula is to create an environment in which team members compete with one another instead of the opponent. When all members give their best in every situation -- whether they are carrying the ball or clearing the way for someone else -- the team wins and so does each individual member of it.
"Three Keys to Greatness." http://www.jimrohn.com/
1) Setting Goals. I call it the view of the future. Most people, including kids, will pay the price if they can see the promise of the future. So we need to help our kids see a well-defined future, so they will be motivated to pay the price today to attain the rewards of tomorrow. Goals help them do this.
2) Personal Development. Simply making consistent investments in our self-education and knowledge banks pays major dividends throughout our lives. I suggest having a minimum amount of time set aside for reading books, listening to audiocassettes, attending seminars, keeping a journal and spending time with other successful people. Charlie “Tremendous” Jones says you will be in five years the sum total of the books you read and the people you are around.
3) Financial Planning. I call it the 70/30 plan. After receiving your paycheck or paying yourself, set aside 10 percent for saving, 10 percent for investing and 10 percent for giving, and over time this will guarantee financial independence for a teenager.
If a young person, or for that matter an adult, focused on doing these three simple things over a long period of time I believe they will be assured success!
—Jim Rohn
1) Setting Goals. I call it the view of the future. Most people, including kids, will pay the price if they can see the promise of the future. So we need to help our kids see a well-defined future, so they will be motivated to pay the price today to attain the rewards of tomorrow. Goals help them do this.
2) Personal Development. Simply making consistent investments in our self-education and knowledge banks pays major dividends throughout our lives. I suggest having a minimum amount of time set aside for reading books, listening to audiocassettes, attending seminars, keeping a journal and spending time with other successful people. Charlie “Tremendous” Jones says you will be in five years the sum total of the books you read and the people you are around.
3) Financial Planning. I call it the 70/30 plan. After receiving your paycheck or paying yourself, set aside 10 percent for saving, 10 percent for investing and 10 percent for giving, and over time this will guarantee financial independence for a teenager.
If a young person, or for that matter an adult, focused on doing these three simple things over a long period of time I believe they will be assured success!
—Jim Rohn
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
You Know You're Too Busy When...
...you eliminate moisturizer from your nightly routine to save 20 seconds.
...you feel decadent for taking time off for oral surgery.
...you offer your trainer more money if he will let you off early.
...waiting for the light to turn green seems like a vacation.
...you decide to drink less water because those trips to the bathroom burn up precious minutes.
...you bring your laptop to the hospital so that while you are in labor you can get in some work between contractions.
...you mentally multitask during sex.
...you return phone calls in the shower, scratching memos to yourself on a bar of soap with your fingernails.
...you try to buy yourself two extra hours a week by announcing to your shrink that you're quitting because you have absolutely no more problems! (She laughs and says she'll see you next week.)
...you order the risotto because chewing meat takes so much time.
...you shout "Hurry up!" at the microwave.
...you actually do business during business lunches.
...you wear pants instead of skirts so you don't have to shave your legs.
...you skip the vowels when you read.
...you have piled up so many frequent flier miles from business trips that you can fly free to Mars (business class).
...you contemplate moving to China to gain the extra day.
...your dog has figured out how to walk itself.
BOTTOME LINE... We all have the same hours in the day. Oraganize your list of things to do, get 20% done and you'll achieve 80% of the results! TAKE ACTION NOW!
"Eat a frog for breakfast" http://www.eatthatfrogmovie.com/
...you eliminate moisturizer from your nightly routine to save 20 seconds.
...you feel decadent for taking time off for oral surgery.
...you offer your trainer more money if he will let you off early.
...waiting for the light to turn green seems like a vacation.
...you decide to drink less water because those trips to the bathroom burn up precious minutes.
...you bring your laptop to the hospital so that while you are in labor you can get in some work between contractions.
...you mentally multitask during sex.
...you return phone calls in the shower, scratching memos to yourself on a bar of soap with your fingernails.
...you try to buy yourself two extra hours a week by announcing to your shrink that you're quitting because you have absolutely no more problems! (She laughs and says she'll see you next week.)
...you order the risotto because chewing meat takes so much time.
...you shout "Hurry up!" at the microwave.
...you actually do business during business lunches.
...you wear pants instead of skirts so you don't have to shave your legs.
...you skip the vowels when you read.
...you have piled up so many frequent flier miles from business trips that you can fly free to Mars (business class).
...you contemplate moving to China to gain the extra day.
...your dog has figured out how to walk itself.
BOTTOME LINE... We all have the same hours in the day. Oraganize your list of things to do, get 20% done and you'll achieve 80% of the results! TAKE ACTION NOW!
"Eat a frog for breakfast" http://www.eatthatfrogmovie.com/
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Monday, September 5, 2011
"No one can succeed and remain successful without the friendly cooperation of others." http://ping.fm/VrR1p
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.
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.
Monday, August 22, 2011
"Most misfortunes are the result of misused time." http://ping.fm/ODaBx
The only luck in the world is the luck you create for yourself. Only in the casino are the odds in favor of the house. In real life, the odds always favor those who use their time wisely to pursue their goals constructively, to fill every day with a full measure of honest work. Bad luck befalls those who waste time and mental energy hoping for the big break that will propel them to greatness. We all have the same twenty-four hours available to us in each day. Most of us spend eight hours working and eight hours sleeping . What you do with the remaining eight hours will have a tremendous influence on the level of success you achieve in your life.
The only luck in the world is the luck you create for yourself. Only in the casino are the odds in favor of the house. In real life, the odds always favor those who use their time wisely to pursue their goals constructively, to fill every day with a full measure of honest work. Bad luck befalls those who waste time and mental energy hoping for the big break that will propel them to greatness. We all have the same twenty-four hours available to us in each day. Most of us spend eight hours working and eight hours sleeping . What you do with the remaining eight hours will have a tremendous influence on the level of success you achieve in your life.
Henry Ford is reported to have offered $25,000 to anyone who would show him how to save a single nut and bolt on each automobile he made. http://ping.fm/vyugz
Without Henry Ford, our country would not be the America we know today. His obsession with reducing costs and improving productivity allowed him to build the first automobile that ordinary people could afford and led to the construction of a vast network of roads and highways that gave birth to today’s mobile society. It also set the stage for total quality management and continuous improvement programs that are prevalent in the automotive industry today. We would all be well advised to take a page from the lessons that the automotive industry has learned in recent years. An obsessive focus on the needs and wants of our customers allows us to become an indispensable part of their lives, but nothing is forever. Continuous improvement is expected in virtually every industry, and quality is the minimum requirement in today’s global economy. Leaders are those who significantly outperform the competition in every aspect of the business.
Without Henry Ford, our country would not be the America we know today. His obsession with reducing costs and improving productivity allowed him to build the first automobile that ordinary people could afford and led to the construction of a vast network of roads and highways that gave birth to today’s mobile society. It also set the stage for total quality management and continuous improvement programs that are prevalent in the automotive industry today. We would all be well advised to take a page from the lessons that the automotive industry has learned in recent years. An obsessive focus on the needs and wants of our customers allows us to become an indispensable part of their lives, but nothing is forever. Continuous improvement is expected in virtually every industry, and quality is the minimum requirement in today’s global economy. Leaders are those who significantly outperform the competition in every aspect of the business.
"Nature yields her most profound secrets to those who are determined to uncover them." http://ping.fm/737Hk
The field of science is perhaps the best illustration of how success always seems to come to those who apply the principle of accurate thinking in a persistent, determined effort. America’s great inventor Thomas A. Edison is said to have failed 10,000 times in his attempt to develop a workable electric light bulb. He learned from each failure and refused to quit until he succeeded. Breakthroughs occur every day because a determined person continues to search for solutions to complex problems long after everyone else has given up and gone home. You may not invent the light bulb or the next supercomputer, but you can find creative solutions to old problems if you apply the proven principles of success consistently and persistently.
The field of science is perhaps the best illustration of how success always seems to come to those who apply the principle of accurate thinking in a persistent, determined effort. America’s great inventor Thomas A. Edison is said to have failed 10,000 times in his attempt to develop a workable electric light bulb. He learned from each failure and refused to quit until he succeeded. Breakthroughs occur every day because a determined person continues to search for solutions to complex problems long after everyone else has given up and gone home. You may not invent the light bulb or the next supercomputer, but you can find creative solutions to old problems if you apply the proven principles of success consistently and persistently.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing — that's why we recommend it daily." Zig Ziglar
...A great quote like this one can motivate you through a moment. A great moment can motivate you through a day. A great day can motivate you through a project, a challenge, even a setback.
But what can motivate you through a lifetime?
"Is there some way for you to have that incredible feeling of excitement, energy, true happiness and total confidence that you CAN and WILL get what you want — not just for a moment or a day, but EVERY day, forever?" The answer is absolutely yes! Get in touch with me today and I'll show you how!
...A great quote like this one can motivate you through a moment. A great moment can motivate you through a day. A great day can motivate you through a project, a challenge, even a setback.
But what can motivate you through a lifetime?
"Is there some way for you to have that incredible feeling of excitement, energy, true happiness and total confidence that you CAN and WILL get what you want — not just for a moment or a day, but EVERY day, forever?" The answer is absolutely yes! Get in touch with me today and I'll show you how!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
"Live each day as if it were your last, and you’ll develop a keen respect for opportunity." http://ping.fm/BDCFZ
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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"Those who are quick to see their limitations generally are slow in seeing their opportunities."
Movie producer Michael Todd once said, “Being broke is temporary; being poor is a state of mind.” So it is with opportunity. Whether you see opportunities or limitations is entirely within your control. How you view the world is a reflection of your mental attitude. If you focus on your inadequacies, you will be plagued by fear, doubt, and failure, but when you focus on your strengths, you will find courage, confidence, and success. Self-confidence can replace self-doubt only by deliberate, planned effort. When you start to doubt your capabilities, pause to review your previous accomplishments. Identify every experience that might be helpful to you in your present situation. When you apply the knowledge and wisdom you have accumulated, there are few limitations that you cannot overcome. Napoleon Hill Foundation
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Movie producer Michael Todd once said, “Being broke is temporary; being poor is a state of mind.” So it is with opportunity. Whether you see opportunities or limitations is entirely within your control. How you view the world is a reflection of your mental attitude. If you focus on your inadequacies, you will be plagued by fear, doubt, and failure, but when you focus on your strengths, you will find courage, confidence, and success. Self-confidence can replace self-doubt only by deliberate, planned effort. When you start to doubt your capabilities, pause to review your previous accomplishments. Identify every experience that might be helpful to you in your present situation. When you apply the knowledge and wisdom you have accumulated, there are few limitations that you cannot overcome. Napoleon Hill Foundation
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
"Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate action." Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with action. Many people confuse intentions with achievement; after all, it is the idea that is most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of action may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Life says, “make good or make room, but don’t make excuses.” http://ping.fm/qjwyC
In today’s management parlance, “Lead , follow, or get out of the way.” When you are actively working toward a goal, there are no failures; there are only degrees of success. Choose to be a leader. Take the initiative. When you are faced with a problem or a difficult decision, don’t waste endless hours agonizing over the solution. If you analyze the situation objectively, you will always find an answer. Don’t focus on the problem; focus on the solution. Then get into action. As W. Clement Stone often said, “The emotions are not always subject to reason, but they are always subject to action!”
In today’s management parlance, “Lead , follow, or get out of the way.” When you are actively working toward a goal, there are no failures; there are only degrees of success. Choose to be a leader. Take the initiative. When you are faced with a problem or a difficult decision, don’t waste endless hours agonizing over the solution. If you analyze the situation objectively, you will always find an answer. Don’t focus on the problem; focus on the solution. Then get into action. As W. Clement Stone often said, “The emotions are not always subject to reason, but they are always subject to action!”
Friday, July 29, 2011
"It’s a sure thing that you’ll not finish if you don’t start."
An ancient proverb says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You have probably known people nearing the end of their life’s journey who looked back and said, “If only I had done things differently. . . . If only I had taken advantage of that opportunity when it came along.” Unfulfilled lives are filled with “if only’s”. They are the refrain of the timid souls whose lives were finished before they ever really got started. Life is filled with many opportunities -- for great successes and spectacular failures. It is up to you to seize the initiative, to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You are condemned to a life of mediocrity -- unless you get into action. Don’t delay; do it today! Napoleon Hill
An ancient proverb says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You have probably known people nearing the end of their life’s journey who looked back and said, “If only I had done things differently. . . . If only I had taken advantage of that opportunity when it came along.” Unfulfilled lives are filled with “if only’s”. They are the refrain of the timid souls whose lives were finished before they ever really got started. Life is filled with many opportunities -- for great successes and spectacular failures. It is up to you to seize the initiative, to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You are condemned to a life of mediocrity -- unless you get into action. Don’t delay; do it today! Napoleon Hill
Thursday, July 28, 2011
"Opportunity has a queer way of stalking the person who can recognize it and is ready to embrace it."
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... Napoleon Hill Foundation
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... Napoleon Hill Foundation
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
"The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.” http://ping.fm/AOmg7
There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.
There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.
"What you can do or dream you can do, begin it; boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Johann von Goethe ~ Do you know anyone who's 'gonna do something?' I think all of us think and talk about what we are "gonna do." The question is: Do we ever actually DO it? Don't think about exercising... EXERCISE. Don't think about starting a business... START IT. You were born to win! YOU WERE BORN TO DO!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
"If you appreciate the kindness shown you by others, say it with actions as well as words." http://ping.fm/VEeHW
The people who enjoy the greatest financial and personal success in life are those who build lasting relationships -- with business associates, friends, co-workers, and others. They take the time and trouble to stay in touch, and they make sure that when someone does a good deed for them, they respond in kind. Build your network of personal and professional friends by taking the initiative and being a friend.
The people who enjoy the greatest financial and personal success in life are those who build lasting relationships -- with business associates, friends, co-workers, and others. They take the time and trouble to stay in touch, and they make sure that when someone does a good deed for them, they respond in kind. Build your network of personal and professional friends by taking the initiative and being a friend.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
"Watch the one ahead of you, and you’ll learn why he is ahead. Then emulate him." http://ping.fm/zNR7P
...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.
...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.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
http://ping.fm/mZlne ..."The man who doesn’t reach decisions promptly when he has all necessary facts in hand cannot be depended on to carry out decisions after he makes them." There is no one right answer — but an endless number of right answers — to most of life’s problems. Usually, your options are many and varied; the difficulty lies in choosing the best alternative from among many, all in a reasonable time frame. If you devote yourself to making small decisions promptly, you will find it much easier to be decisive when the stakes are much bigger. Most important, you’ll find making decisions and acting on them far easier if you act promptly.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"Faith is a combination of thoughts and actions." http://ping.fm/GI2vo
When you apply your faith in yourself, your faith in your fellow man, and your faith in God, the result is a positive course of action that when persistently followed will almost always lead to success. When you believe in your ideas and in your abilities, and you trust in the Infinite Intelligence of the universe, you know that your thoughts and deeds will ultimately lead to a successful conclusion. You cannot fail. NAPOLEON HILL FOUNDATON
When you apply your faith in yourself, your faith in your fellow man, and your faith in God, the result is a positive course of action that when persistently followed will almost always lead to success. When you believe in your ideas and in your abilities, and you trust in the Infinite Intelligence of the universe, you know that your thoughts and deeds will ultimately lead to a successful conclusion. You cannot fail. NAPOLEON HILL FOUNDATON
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe: Poet, playwright, novelist
What is your "Someday Dream"? Each one of us has a "Someday Dream"… "Someday, I’d like to write a book." Or "Someday I want a Mercedes." "Someday, I’d like to fly a plane, visit Australia, run a marathon, or get my PhD." Now here’s the secret about "Someday Dreams": They rarely come true because "someday" exists in some faraway time. Make your "Someday Dreams" reality
What is your "Someday Dream"? Each one of us has a "Someday Dream"… "Someday, I’d like to write a book." Or "Someday I want a Mercedes." "Someday, I’d like to fly a plane, visit Australia, run a marathon, or get my PhD." Now here’s the secret about "Someday Dreams": They rarely come true because "someday" exists in some faraway time. Make your "Someday Dreams" reality
"It’s not the epitaph on your tombstone but the record of your deeds that may perpetuate your name after death." http://ping.fm/r41JB
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"Count that day lost whose descending sun finds you with no good deeds done."
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.
"Count that day lost whose descending sun finds you with no good deeds done."
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.
"You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and
build your wings on the way down." — Ray Bradbury, Author ... When was the last time you surprised yourself? A time when you took a chance. Where your body, mind, and heart accomplished things you never thought possible. Now that’s living! Many people live their lives each day as a carbon copy of the day before. Never forget, no matter your age, no matter the challenges, no matter the risk, you can achieve ANYTHING you set your mind to.
build your wings on the way down." — Ray Bradbury, Author ... When was the last time you surprised yourself? A time when you took a chance. Where your body, mind, and heart accomplished things you never thought possible. Now that’s living! Many people live their lives each day as a carbon copy of the day before. Never forget, no matter your age, no matter the challenges, no matter the risk, you can achieve ANYTHING you set your mind to.
"If you have no major purpose, you are drifting toward certain failure."
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
"The loudest and most influential voice you hear is your own inner voice, your self critic. It can work for you or against you, depending on the messages you allow." — Keith Harrell ~ Have you ever heard of Salt Lake Stadium? It’s not in Utah, but Kolkata, India. It’s the world’s second-largest stadium and seats 120,000 rabid soccer fans. Imagine it filled to capacity… all the fans on their feet cheering at record-setting decibels… and carrying banners and blowing horns. Can you see it? Now picture yourself in the center of the field — it’s YOU they are cheering for. Keep that image in your mind anytime you think of being critical of yourself. A group of superachievers also want to cheer you on…
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...In 2010, direct selling companies generated over $125 billion in revenue in 150 countries! More than 75 million men and women who are changing lives serving others. Direct selling is the original social networking business. Long before we even knew what a computer was, people were getting together for fun, socializing and shopping.
Add in technological power and globalization, and you’ve got a winning formula. These are just some of the excerpts from the Wall Street Journal supplement. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE:
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...In 2010, direct selling companies generated over $125 billion in revenue in 150 countries! More than 75 million men and women who are changing lives serving others. Direct selling is the original social networking business. Long before we even knew what a computer was, people were getting together for fun, socializing and shopping.
Add in technological power and globalization, and you’ve got a winning formula. These are just some of the excerpts from the Wall Street Journal supplement. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE:
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
http://goo.gl/sL9vZ " 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 Foundation
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." You... the clairvoyant. Your future is not found inside a crystal ball or within a stack of tarot cards. It’s found within the clear goals and plans that you create and stick to. It’s found within the passion and commitment inside your heart and mind. It’s found within YOU. — Peter F. Drucker
Monday, July 4, 2011
http://goo.gl/mDoq7 "Living without a definite major purpose promises nothing but a scant living." 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.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Read it. re post and remember the true meaning and intent of INdependence Day, July 4th: http://ping.fm/YY2p6
Irving Berlin "God Bless America" - The Ed Sullivan Show 1968... http://ping.fm/nVdNC
...The times, they are a'changin'
...The times, they are a'changin'
"This is a fine world for the person who knows precisely what he or she expects from life and is busy getting it." http://goo.gl/uOOWd
We are happiest when we are striving to achieve a goal. When we achieve one goal, it’s a natural human tendency to set another, usually bigger, one. W. Clement Stone calls it inspirational dissatisfaction -- the letdown one experiences after a goal has been achieved and before the next step toward a new one has been taken. When you begin to experience that nagging feeling, it’s time to get into action! Make sure you have a long-range plan in place so that when one short-term goal has been achieved, there is a natural progression toward the next.
We are happiest when we are striving to achieve a goal. When we achieve one goal, it’s a natural human tendency to set another, usually bigger, one. W. Clement Stone calls it inspirational dissatisfaction -- the letdown one experiences after a goal has been achieved and before the next step toward a new one has been taken. When you begin to experience that nagging feeling, it’s time to get into action! Make sure you have a long-range plan in place so that when one short-term goal has been achieved, there is a natural progression toward the next.
""In the midst of movement & chaos, keep stillness inside of you." The sagging economy, the wars overseas, summer vacations, work deadlines, household projects... the world is a Ferris wheel that never stops. Yes, you may not be able to jump off, but you CAN enjoy the ride. Anytime you want, you can find solace and peace in your mind. Dr. Deepak Chopra
http://goo.gl/R4Zhs ..."Don’t be afraid to aim high when choosing your life’s goal, for no matter how high you aim, your achievements may fall below it." Many businesses today advocate “continuous improvement” as part of their quality programs. They have realized that to remain competitive in today’s global economy they must constantly strive to improve every aspect of the business, otherwise they will be overtaken by the competition. The same ethic applies to individuals. All of life is a continuous learning experience. Every success and every temporary setback only serve to prepare you for the time when you will eventually prevail. Your short- and medium-term goals should be realistic and achievable, but your long-term goals should always far exceed your present capabilities. As the Roman poet Virgil said, “Fortune sides with him who dares.”
Thursday, June 30, 2011
http://goo.gl/50H07 "A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off." Many years ago, the commencement speaker at a prestigious university asked all members of the graduating class who had a definite plan for their lives to hold up their hands. As he looked around the room, only three hands were raised. Twenty-five years later, when the class held a reunion, the combined net worth of those three individuals exceeded that of the remainder of the class. People who know where they are going always achieve far greater levels of success than those who merely drift through life, expecting circumstances to create opportunities for them. Successful people create their own opportunities by focusing on goals with an intensity that borders on obsession. In this way, every action moves them toward their goal. ... Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich"
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
http://goo.gl/xpLK8 ... "A rudderless ship and a purposeless person are eventually stranded on desert sand."
The goals you set for yourself -- like the rudder of a ship -- will guide you toward your destination, and without them, like a ship without a rudder, you’ll find it impossible to stay the course. Make goal-setting a habit in your life. If you sometimes have trouble staying focused, set small, attainable goals and stick with the job until it’s done. Examples might include finding a faster, more efficient way to do a routine job. Or taking the most difficult jobs first when you have the most energy and your concentration is at its highest level. Save the easiest jobs for last. A few small successes will inevitably lead to bigger achievements.
The goals you set for yourself -- like the rudder of a ship -- will guide you toward your destination, and without them, like a ship without a rudder, you’ll find it impossible to stay the course. Make goal-setting a habit in your life. If you sometimes have trouble staying focused, set small, attainable goals and stick with the job until it’s done. Examples might include finding a faster, more efficient way to do a routine job. Or taking the most difficult jobs first when you have the most energy and your concentration is at its highest level. Save the easiest jobs for last. A few small successes will inevitably lead to bigger achievements.
Monday, June 27, 2011
"Wisdom consists in knowing what not to want as well as what to want." http://ping.fm/W8a8q
Your goals should also be designed to create rewards that are most important to you, not to someone else. Some experimentation may be required, particularly during your early years, to find what you really like and what you’re best at. Career and financial goals should be balanced with personal goals such as maintaining relationships with people who are important to you. Your plan for your life should also include some fun goals, doing something simply because you enjoy doing it. Spiritual development is also important in becoming a happy, well-rounded person. Make sure you allow time for all important aspects of your personal development.
Your goals should also be designed to create rewards that are most important to you, not to someone else. Some experimentation may be required, particularly during your early years, to find what you really like and what you’re best at. Career and financial goals should be balanced with personal goals such as maintaining relationships with people who are important to you. Your plan for your life should also include some fun goals, doing something simply because you enjoy doing it. Spiritual development is also important in becoming a happy, well-rounded person. Make sure you allow time for all important aspects of your personal development.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
WORDS TO LIVE BY ... http://ping.fm/YyoDg ... Who told you it couldn’t be done, and what great achievements has he performed that qualified him to set up limitations for you? You will find as you go through life that those who give advice most freely are precisely the individuals who are least qualified to do so. Busy, successful people don’t have an interest in telling you how to live your life. They are busy living their own. Failures or mediocre people have all the time in the world. They also delight in seeing you fail, and are quick to say “I told you so” when you experience a temporary setback. If someone tells you that what you are attempting to achieve is impossible or not worth the effort, take a close look at them and what they have accomplished with their lives. The chances are good that you will find they haven’t done much. Successful people are optimistic people. They have the habit of success because they learned long ago to listen to themselves and not to those who would like to see them fail... Great insight from the Napoleon Hill Foundation
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Where will you be ten years from now if you keep on going the way you are going? http://goo.gl/ZxIZL
Many people fail to realize that big success is the result of little successes achieved, often over a very long period of time. Truly successful people are long-term thinkers. They know that they must build upon each achievement and constantly learn new and better ways of doing things. A regular review of your progress is an essential part of goal-setting. A goal is little more than a wish unless it has a timetable for completion. Make sure your plan for your life includes short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Revise your goals as circumstances dictate, check them off when they are completed, and set new and bigger goals for yourself as you grow. And take time to reflect often to make sure you are on the right course -- for you.
Many people fail to realize that big success is the result of little successes achieved, often over a very long period of time. Truly successful people are long-term thinkers. They know that they must build upon each achievement and constantly learn new and better ways of doing things. A regular review of your progress is an essential part of goal-setting. A goal is little more than a wish unless it has a timetable for completion. Make sure your plan for your life includes short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Revise your goals as circumstances dictate, check them off when they are completed, and set new and bigger goals for yourself as you grow. And take time to reflect often to make sure you are on the right course -- for you.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Examine most carefully the things you desire most. http://tinyurl.com/5rexlm8
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. You can then use all of your resources -- time, money, and energy -- to best advantage.
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. You can then use all of your resources -- time, money, and energy -- to best advantage.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
"The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself." — Deepak Chopra ... When was the last time you worked on YOURSELF? Successful people tend to be among the most giving and selfless. You probably focus your time and energy on your family, your career, your friends, and your home. Do yourself a favor… focus on yourself! You deserve it. Strive to re-create who you are into who you want to be. You’ll find it to be among the most rewarding acts you ever engage in.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
"I’m not old enough to play baseball or football. I’m not eight yet. My mom told me when you start baseball, you aren’t going to be able to run that fast because you had an operation. I told Mom I wouldn’t need to run that fast. When I play baseball, I’ll just hit them out of the park. Then I’ll be able to walk." Edward J. McGrath, Jr.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
"To be successful, all you have to do is give up everything you know." - Asara Lovejoy; Motivational author and coach ~ Everything you have ever learned has made you who you are today. And that’s great; you would never want to change that. But in order to transform yourself into the healthiest, most energetic, and most extraordinary person, you have to give up something... EVERYTHING you know! Start with a clean slate and suddenly you have the canvas to create the very life you want YOU DESERVE IT, STARTING RIGHT NOW!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
You can do it if you believe you can.
It’s called a “self-fulfilling prophecy” when something occurs because we believe it will. The mind is constructed so that it constantly seeks to bring into physical reality the things it thinks about most. Most of us will never realize the tremendous potential we possess -- because we are unwilling to believe that we can accomplish things that others believe are impossible. “Impossible” jobs require more effort and greater concentration, but when they are completed, the rewards -- both financial and psychic -- are commensurate with the effort required. You may not be able to achieve everything you’d like, but you won’t accomplish anything unless you believe you can.
It’s called a “self-fulfilling prophecy” when something occurs because we believe it will. The mind is constructed so that it constantly seeks to bring into physical reality the things it thinks about most. Most of us will never realize the tremendous potential we possess -- because we are unwilling to believe that we can accomplish things that others believe are impossible. “Impossible” jobs require more effort and greater concentration, but when they are completed, the rewards -- both financial and psychic -- are commensurate with the effort required. You may not be able to achieve everything you’d like, but you won’t accomplish anything unless you believe you can.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
"Your mental limitations are of your own making."
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?” This positive message is brought to you by the Napoleon Hill Foundation
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?” This positive message is brought to you by the Napoleon Hill Foundation
"There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man's lack of faith in his true Self." — William James
...We are our own best friend and our most respected ally. Yet, for some reason we are also our fiercest critic. You would never stop believing in your family or your children. Find that same spirit to believe in everything you do. That’s the faith that’s required to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
...We are our own best friend and our most respected ally. Yet, for some reason we are also our fiercest critic. You would never stop believing in your family or your children. Find that same spirit to believe in everything you do. That’s the faith that’s required to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Individuals with positive mental attitudes are never found in a rut.
Individuals with a positive attitude are those who somehow always manage to find something new and interesting even in the most mundane tasks. They don't allow themselves to be bored, because they are always seeking ways to do things faster, better, and more efficiently. If you make it a practice to find better ways to do the same old things, you will soon be marked for advancement. You will be supervising others who are performing your old job because you've proven that you are a person who can be counted on to take the initiative and do what needs to be done without being told.
Individuals with a positive attitude are those who somehow always manage to find something new and interesting even in the most mundane tasks. They don't allow themselves to be bored, because they are always seeking ways to do things faster, better, and more efficiently. If you make it a practice to find better ways to do the same old things, you will soon be marked for advancement. You will be supervising others who are performing your old job because you've proven that you are a person who can be counted on to take the initiative and do what needs to be done without being told.
Over the duration of this profound and enlightening Destiny Event in Peru, I realized something within myself was asleep,... these ancient Incan ceremonies that we participated in with the Shamans, has awakened a new thirst for living in harmony with the natural elements of our world and our universe ...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Another Firestone Adventure Begins! WELCOME TO PERU, Baby! First Class all the way! Here we are in Lima Peru. Our flights were great and we arrived in Lima at midnight last night. Believe it or not, we are quite relaxed! Our suite is elegant and overlooks the Paciic ocean, the mountains and the city!
Just finished a late breakfast on the Miraflores Hotel Observatory mmm delish! We will do a bit of site-seeing this afternoon, then we are booked for a couples massage at 5:30, then later on, cocktails then we will have a romantic dinner at this incredible luxurious Miraflores Hotel! This Hotel is magnificent! 5 Star all the way... Another "Leading Hotel" of the world!
Tomorrow, we go to the airport ... yes, again... off to Cusco, way up high in the Andes mountains! Very sacred place. We will be staying at another Orient Express Hotel... The Hotel Monestario, for the remainder of our trip. LifePth has created the environment for a once in a lifetime "Destiny" event!
This will be quite a trip/event. We will be riding the Orient Express "Hiram Bingham" later on next week when we visit Machu Picchu. Definitely looking forward to it! Can't wait to meet the Shamans who will lead us thru the history of one of the most sacred places on earth. Bye for now!
Check back for updates! xoxoxox
Just finished a late breakfast on the Miraflores Hotel Observatory mmm delish! We will do a bit of site-seeing this afternoon, then we are booked for a couples massage at 5:30, then later on, cocktails then we will have a romantic dinner at this incredible luxurious Miraflores Hotel! This Hotel is magnificent! 5 Star all the way... Another "Leading Hotel" of the world!
Tomorrow, we go to the airport ... yes, again... off to Cusco, way up high in the Andes mountains! Very sacred place. We will be staying at another Orient Express Hotel... The Hotel Monestario, for the remainder of our trip. LifePth has created the environment for a once in a lifetime "Destiny" event!
This will be quite a trip/event. We will be riding the Orient Express "Hiram Bingham" later on next week when we visit Machu Picchu. Definitely looking forward to it! Can't wait to meet the Shamans who will lead us thru the history of one of the most sacred places on earth. Bye for now!
Check back for updates! xoxoxox
Friday, May 20, 2011
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Friday, May 13, 2011
The Cat's Out Of The Bag... You've just gotta take a listen to this Interview! http://ping.fm/Z5gYJ
As you probably already know, I've just recently returned from some traveling and spending precious time with my family, and I'll be off on a 5 star expedition to Machu Picchu, Peru in less than 2 weeks!
While I was relaxing and enjoying the remarkable peace of being home and thinking about the wonderful prosperity and abundance of our lives.... out of the blue comes this call from a friend I have known for several years.
And it's funny because I can remember when I first started out in home business all the quirky competitions I used to have with my friend! Looking back it was so funny. I actually BEAT HIM hands down after trying for months to get my ads approved to run in a large Miami newspaper.
He wanted to interview me as part of a new series he has put together and it's call "Interviews With Experts." Of course I agreed and I came away thinking it was an amazing experience and a great opportunity that appeared when I least expected it.
Don't you just love the way the law of attraction works? I do. I feel it's marvelous.
He's reserving all of the interviews as part of a special series that he offers to his inner circle... But you know me, right!? I made him pay up on our bet a LONG time ago and made him give me the whole thing so I could let you have it all for free.
Here's the link: http://ping.fm/rmpnU
I never knew we would dive into such great detail with so many golden nuggets. We discussed why I was hungry and desperate when I first got started working from home to get my ads placed on my very first day. We talked about why I feel it's so important to consider what you're promoting as a labor of love. And how it's all about the Q.Q.S, baby!!!
Give it a listen. http://ping.fm/SHMzB
I know you'll love it because we had so much fun catching up.
CHEERS! Robin
P.S. After clicking on the link http://ping.fm/F8trX you'll get the interview right away when you enter your name and email... and make sure you do because I also made him promise to give you a special bonus at the end. Because I beat his butt so bad back in the day, I made him offer you an exclusive 25-minute coaching video that I found to be amazing. It's powerful and anyone would benefit greatly from it.
Enjoy, I know you will!!
Robin Firestone “The Home Business Diva”
http://ping.fm/Sn9O0
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As you probably already know, I've just recently returned from some traveling and spending precious time with my family, and I'll be off on a 5 star expedition to Machu Picchu, Peru in less than 2 weeks!
While I was relaxing and enjoying the remarkable peace of being home and thinking about the wonderful prosperity and abundance of our lives.... out of the blue comes this call from a friend I have known for several years.
And it's funny because I can remember when I first started out in home business all the quirky competitions I used to have with my friend! Looking back it was so funny. I actually BEAT HIM hands down after trying for months to get my ads approved to run in a large Miami newspaper.
He wanted to interview me as part of a new series he has put together and it's call "Interviews With Experts." Of course I agreed and I came away thinking it was an amazing experience and a great opportunity that appeared when I least expected it.
Don't you just love the way the law of attraction works? I do. I feel it's marvelous.
He's reserving all of the interviews as part of a special series that he offers to his inner circle... But you know me, right!? I made him pay up on our bet a LONG time ago and made him give me the whole thing so I could let you have it all for free.
Here's the link: http://ping.fm/rmpnU
I never knew we would dive into such great detail with so many golden nuggets. We discussed why I was hungry and desperate when I first got started working from home to get my ads placed on my very first day. We talked about why I feel it's so important to consider what you're promoting as a labor of love. And how it's all about the Q.Q.S, baby!!!
Give it a listen. http://ping.fm/SHMzB
I know you'll love it because we had so much fun catching up.
CHEERS! Robin
P.S. After clicking on the link http://ping.fm/F8trX you'll get the interview right away when you enter your name and email... and make sure you do because I also made him promise to give you a special bonus at the end. Because I beat his butt so bad back in the day, I made him offer you an exclusive 25-minute coaching video that I found to be amazing. It's powerful and anyone would benefit greatly from it.
Enjoy, I know you will!!
Robin Firestone “The Home Business Diva”
http://ping.fm/Sn9O0
http://ping.fm/pysXk
Cat's Out Of The Bag... You've just gotta take a listen to this Interview!
http://ping.fm/M4OkQ
As you probably already know, I've just recently returned from some traveling and spending precious time with my family, and I'll be off on a 5 star expedition to Machu Picchu, Peru in less than 2 weeks!
While I was relaxing and enjoying the remarkable peace of being home and thinking about the wonderful prosperity and abundance of our lives.... out of the blue comes this call from a friend I have known for several years. And it's funny because I can remember when I first started out in home business all the quirkycompetitions I used to have with my friend!
Looking back it was so funny. I actually BEAT HIM hands down after trying for months to get my ads approved to run in a large Miami newspaper. He wanted to interview me as part of a new series he has put together and it's call "Interviews With Experts."
Of course I agreed and I came away thinking it was an amazing experience and a great opportunity that appeared when I least expected it.
Don't you just love the way the law of attraction works? I do. I feel it's marvelous.
He's reserving all of the interviews as part of a special series that he offers to his inner circle... But you know me, right!? I made him pay up on our bet a LONG time ago and made him give me the whole thing so I could let you have it all for free.
Here's the link: http://ping.fm/Z2SxU
I never knew we would dive into such great detail with so many golden nuggets. We discussed why I was hungry and desperate when I first got started working from home to get my ads placed on my very first day. We talked about why I feel it's so important to consider what you're promoting as a labor of love. And how it's all about the Q.Q.S, baby!!! Give it a listen. I know you'll love it because we had so much fun catching up. http://ping.fm/y70c9
CHEERS! Robin
P.S. After clicking on the link http://ping.fm/uKbRG you'll get the interview right away when you enter your name and email...
...and make sure you do because I also made him promise to give you a special bonus at the end. Because I beat his butt so bad back in the day, I made him offer you an exclusive 25-minute coaching video that I found to be amazing. It's powerful and anyone would benefit greatly from it.
Enjoy!! Robin Firestone “The Home Business Diva”
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As you probably already know, I've just recently returned from some traveling and spending precious time with my family, and I'll be off on a 5 star expedition to Machu Picchu, Peru in less than 2 weeks!
While I was relaxing and enjoying the remarkable peace of being home and thinking about the wonderful prosperity and abundance of our lives.... out of the blue comes this call from a friend I have known for several years. And it's funny because I can remember when I first started out in home business all the quirkycompetitions I used to have with my friend!
Looking back it was so funny. I actually BEAT HIM hands down after trying for months to get my ads approved to run in a large Miami newspaper. He wanted to interview me as part of a new series he has put together and it's call "Interviews With Experts."
Of course I agreed and I came away thinking it was an amazing experience and a great opportunity that appeared when I least expected it.
Don't you just love the way the law of attraction works? I do. I feel it's marvelous.
He's reserving all of the interviews as part of a special series that he offers to his inner circle... But you know me, right!? I made him pay up on our bet a LONG time ago and made him give me the whole thing so I could let you have it all for free.
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I never knew we would dive into such great detail with so many golden nuggets. We discussed why I was hungry and desperate when I first got started working from home to get my ads placed on my very first day. We talked about why I feel it's so important to consider what you're promoting as a labor of love. And how it's all about the Q.Q.S, baby!!! Give it a listen. I know you'll love it because we had so much fun catching up. http://ping.fm/y70c9
CHEERS! Robin
P.S. After clicking on the link http://ping.fm/uKbRG you'll get the interview right away when you enter your name and email...
...and make sure you do because I also made him promise to give you a special bonus at the end. Because I beat his butt so bad back in the day, I made him offer you an exclusive 25-minute coaching video that I found to be amazing. It's powerful and anyone would benefit greatly from it.
Enjoy!! Robin Firestone “The Home Business Diva”
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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"The person who complains that he or she never had a chance probably hasn’t the courage to take a chance."
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don't recognize opportunity when it comes along is that it is often dressed in coveralls and look like work. Often opportunity involves a great deal of work and a willingness to take a chance on something, the outcome of which may be uncertain. Eventually you reach a point when you must either accept an opportunity with all of its unknowns or else turn your back on it. No one can tell you when you have reached that point; you alone know when it's time to make your move, to have the courage to take a chance. This message is brought to you by the Napoleon Hill Foundation
"The person who complains that he or she never had a chance probably hasn’t the courage to take a chance."
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don't recognize opportunity when it comes along is that it is often dressed in coveralls and look like work. Often opportunity involves a great deal of work and a willingness to take a chance on something, the outcome of which may be uncertain. Eventually you reach a point when you must either accept an opportunity with all of its unknowns or else turn your back on it. No one can tell you when you have reached that point; you alone know when it's time to make your move, to have the courage to take a chance. This message is brought to you by the Napoleon Hill Foundation
Saturday, May 7, 2011
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"If you start at the top, you can move in only one direction: downward."
Perhaps the worst thing that might have happened to you would be to have been born with the proverbial silver spoon in your mouth. For had you been born into privilege, you would have been deprived of one of the world's greatest gifts: the opportunity to reach the highest levels of success of which you are capable, solely on the basis of your own merit. If you were born with less than most, don't resent others who seem to have more advantages. In truth, the real advantage is yours, for you will develop the self-confidence that comes only from meeting life's challenges on your own terms. As you progress, you gain the strength and knowledge necessary to assure your enduring success, things that cannot be given to you, but must be earned.
"If you start at the top, you can move in only one direction: downward."
Perhaps the worst thing that might have happened to you would be to have been born with the proverbial silver spoon in your mouth. For had you been born into privilege, you would have been deprived of one of the world's greatest gifts: the opportunity to reach the highest levels of success of which you are capable, solely on the basis of your own merit. If you were born with less than most, don't resent others who seem to have more advantages. In truth, the real advantage is yours, for you will develop the self-confidence that comes only from meeting life's challenges on your own terms. As you progress, you gain the strength and knowledge necessary to assure your enduring success, things that cannot be given to you, but must be earned.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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"Overcaution is as bad as no caution. It makes other people suspicious." If you expect others to have confidence in you, you must conduct yourself in a way that inspires trust. Being so cautious that you never try anything new will damage your credibility just as much as will throwing all caution to the winds and trying any idea that comes along without thinking it through. (Most people equate any kind of extreme behavior with poor judgment.) But don't fall victim to "analysis paralysis." Learn to separate facts from opinions and make sure your decisions-and your subsequent actions-are based on reliable information. Then take action! Another brilliant message from the Napoleon Hill Foundation
"Overcaution is as bad as no caution. It makes other people suspicious." If you expect others to have confidence in you, you must conduct yourself in a way that inspires trust. Being so cautious that you never try anything new will damage your credibility just as much as will throwing all caution to the winds and trying any idea that comes along without thinking it through. (Most people equate any kind of extreme behavior with poor judgment.) But don't fall victim to "analysis paralysis." Learn to separate facts from opinions and make sure your decisions-and your subsequent actions-are based on reliable information. Then take action! Another brilliant message from the Napoleon Hill Foundation
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Monday, May 2, 2011
"You will never be greater than the thoughts that dominate your mind." http://tinyurl.com/6l2sj3b
If it’s true that you become what you think about most, it follows that the quantity and quality of success you achieve in your life will be in direct proportion to the size of your thoughts. If you allow your mind to be dominated by trivial matters, your achievements are likely to be unimportant. Discipline yourself to think about important things. Keep up with what’s new in your field and with what’s going on in the world. Make a list of good ideas that you can use anytime you are searching for a creative solution to a problem. Remember, small minds think about things; great minds think about ideas.
If it’s true that you become what you think about most, it follows that the quantity and quality of success you achieve in your life will be in direct proportion to the size of your thoughts. If you allow your mind to be dominated by trivial matters, your achievements are likely to be unimportant. Discipline yourself to think about important things. Keep up with what’s new in your field and with what’s going on in the world. Make a list of good ideas that you can use anytime you are searching for a creative solution to a problem. Remember, small minds think about things; great minds think about ideas.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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.
"Don’t look to the stars for the cause of your misfortunes: look to yourself to get better results."
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"Imagination is the true magic carpet."
Norman Vincent Peale...
As we mature, our imagination becomes filtered. Limited to our beliefs and experiences and what we think is possible to achieve. But by stifling our imagination, we unknowingly stifle our own growth. For the next few weeks, spend some time imagining yourself as your company's CEO or finishing first in the Boston Marathon. You'll surprise yourself with the results you'll achieve. Discover how your focused mind becomes your most powerful mind.
Norman Vincent Peale...
As we mature, our imagination becomes filtered. Limited to our beliefs and experiences and what we think is possible to achieve. But by stifling our imagination, we unknowingly stifle our own growth. For the next few weeks, spend some time imagining yourself as your company's CEO or finishing first in the Boston Marathon. You'll surprise yourself with the results you'll achieve. Discover how your focused mind becomes your most powerful mind.
Monday, April 11, 2011
"Self-respect is the best means of getting the respect of others." http://tinyurl.com/6hzee76
Have you known people who can't stand to be alone for any length of time? The chances are good that those folks don't like themselves very much. They need others around constantly to validate their own existence. Sadly, the people who need others the most are usually those whom others least like to be around. Because they don't like themselves, other people seldom do either. The surest way to command the respect of others is to become a person you like being around. Identify the characteristics you admire in others and make a conscious effort to develop them yourself. 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: a success.
Have you known people who can't stand to be alone for any length of time? The chances are good that those folks don't like themselves very much. They need others around constantly to validate their own existence. Sadly, the people who need others the most are usually those whom others least like to be around. Because they don't like themselves, other people seldom do either. The surest way to command the respect of others is to become a person you like being around. Identify the characteristics you admire in others and make a conscious effort to develop them yourself. 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: a success.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Bite off MORE than you can chew... and you'll be satisfied for life. We are a nation of nibblers. We set our goals for a 2 or 3 percent salary increase. We are happy losing one or two pounds a week. We set to improve our golf game by a couple of strokes each summer. Just imagine what you could accomplish if you aim to be your company's president in five years... become a millionaire by retirement... run a marathon in the next six months! You'll astound yourself. Start leading your field
Thursday, April 7, 2011
"Falsehood does evermore have a way of publishing itself." http://tinyurl.com/3vrkkgd
It is virtually impossible to conceal the truth forever. It is the natural order of things that the truth will eventually come out. This single fact is the foundation of our judicial system and the basis on which all human relationships are formed. A business, professional, or personal relationship built upon a lie cannot long endure, but one that is founded on truth and equality of benefit for the participants is unlimited. Make it a practice to tell the truth in all that you do -- even when it doesn't matter -- and you will form a habit of truthfulness. You will know instinctively that it is better to tell the truth and face the consequences than to launch a falsehood that will eventually make itself known to the world.
It is virtually impossible to conceal the truth forever. It is the natural order of things that the truth will eventually come out. This single fact is the foundation of our judicial system and the basis on which all human relationships are formed. A business, professional, or personal relationship built upon a lie cannot long endure, but one that is founded on truth and equality of benefit for the participants is unlimited. Make it a practice to tell the truth in all that you do -- even when it doesn't matter -- and you will form a habit of truthfulness. You will know instinctively that it is better to tell the truth and face the consequences than to launch a falsehood that will eventually make itself known to the world.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
"You are either honest or dishonest. There can be no compromise between the two."
Officials who deal with fraud and theft say they are often amazed at the small amounts of money some people will steal. Some people will sell their integrity for a pittance. To those individuals, dishonest behavior is not an occasional occurrence -- it is a way of life. Those who lie about insignificant things or steal trivial amounts of money will develop the habit of lying and stealing. As you look back on your own behavior, can you do so with pride in the knowledge that you have always been honest? If you cannot, perhaps it is time to think about the times when you chose dishonest behavior. Why did you do it? Was it worth it? Wouldn't the consequences of being honest and truthful have been far better in those circumstances? Learn from your mistakes and vow that from this day forward you will always be honest.
Officials who deal with fraud and theft say they are often amazed at the small amounts of money some people will steal. Some people will sell their integrity for a pittance. To those individuals, dishonest behavior is not an occasional occurrence -- it is a way of life. Those who lie about insignificant things or steal trivial amounts of money will develop the habit of lying and stealing. As you look back on your own behavior, can you do so with pride in the knowledge that you have always been honest? If you cannot, perhaps it is time to think about the times when you chose dishonest behavior. Why did you do it? Was it worth it? Wouldn't the consequences of being honest and truthful have been far better in those circumstances? Learn from your mistakes and vow that from this day forward you will always be honest.
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them."
— Henry David Thoreau
Experience every day as if it's your first; live every day as if it's your last. Every day you wake, make an effort to see, taste, feel, smell, appreciate, smile, hug, laugh, challenge yourself, try something new, and do something special for someone else. One day, you'll live your last day on earth. You want that day to be filled with memories, not regret. The life and results you seek are within your reach!
— Henry David Thoreau
Experience every day as if it's your first; live every day as if it's your last. Every day you wake, make an effort to see, taste, feel, smell, appreciate, smile, hug, laugh, challenge yourself, try something new, and do something special for someone else. One day, you'll live your last day on earth. You want that day to be filled with memories, not regret. The life and results you seek are within your reach!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
"That's the real trouble with the world, too many
people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be twelve years old."
— Walt Disney
Remember when you were the starting pitcher in the World Series? Or the lead actress in a blockbuster movie? Or a rock star, an astronaut, or the president of the United States? When you were a kid, and your whole future stood before you, you knew you could achieve anything. Then you grew up. And someone probably told you, "That's Impossible!" And for some reason, you believed it. Rediscover what it's like to own your destiny.
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people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be twelve years old."
— Walt Disney
Remember when you were the starting pitcher in the World Series? Or the lead actress in a blockbuster movie? Or a rock star, an astronaut, or the president of the United States? When you were a kid, and your whole future stood before you, you knew you could achieve anything. Then you grew up. And someone probably told you, "That's Impossible!" And for some reason, you believed it. Rediscover what it's like to own your destiny.
Get in touch with me today and re-discover how to LIVE YOUR DREAMS! !
Monday, April 4, 2011
"Honesty is a spiritual quality that cannot be evaluated in terms of money."
There are many practical reasons to practice honesty. It requires far less effort to be truthful than to be deceitful, and in the long term the risks are fewer and the rewards greater. But in today's complex society, the boundaries of acceptable behavior have been blurred until they are sometimes indistinguishable. Laws and codes of ethics establish minimum standards of behavior. Make sure you establish standards for yourself that exceed such minimums, a standard below which you will not allow yourself to fall, regardless of what others may do or say. Your own set of standards will allow you to decide quickly and easily upon an appropriate course of action when faced with a difficult problem.
There are many practical reasons to practice honesty. It requires far less effort to be truthful than to be deceitful, and in the long term the risks are fewer and the rewards greater. But in today's complex society, the boundaries of acceptable behavior have been blurred until they are sometimes indistinguishable. Laws and codes of ethics establish minimum standards of behavior. Make sure you establish standards for yourself that exceed such minimums, a standard below which you will not allow yourself to fall, regardless of what others may do or say. Your own set of standards will allow you to decide quickly and easily upon an appropriate course of action when faced with a difficult problem.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Warren Buffett didn’t slow down when he turned 65. Or 70. Or 75. Today he’s 80—15 years beyond the generally accepted retirement age… and he’s still going strong. Now the question is… does he love his work because he is the third-richest man in the world? Or did he become that rich because he loves his work? Make sure the work you do is the work you are passionate about… it’s the difference between strapping a rocket or an anvil to your back.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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"If you must be deceitful, be sure you never try to deceive your best friend — yourself."
A better understanding of what you are about -- your goals, your dreams, and your aspirations -- leads you to a better understanding of those around you. It is critical, therefore, that you be honest with yourself at all times. The moment you begin to deceive yourself is the beginning of the decline in your character; it is the beginning of a process of rationalization that permits you to justify unacceptable behavior. Make sure you are a person whom you like, a person of sound character. If you don't like yourself, how can you expect others to like you? Step back and examine your behavior as logically as possible. Ask yourself, "Am I the kind of person I would like to be with?" Developing good character traits is like achieving any other objective. Determine where you wish to be and then develop a plan for getting there.
"If you must be deceitful, be sure you never try to deceive your best friend — yourself."
A better understanding of what you are about -- your goals, your dreams, and your aspirations -- leads you to a better understanding of those around you. It is critical, therefore, that you be honest with yourself at all times. The moment you begin to deceive yourself is the beginning of the decline in your character; it is the beginning of a process of rationalization that permits you to justify unacceptable behavior. Make sure you are a person whom you like, a person of sound character. If you don't like yourself, how can you expect others to like you? Step back and examine your behavior as logically as possible. Ask yourself, "Am I the kind of person I would like to be with?" Developing good character traits is like achieving any other objective. Determine where you wish to be and then develop a plan for getting there.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
"Some people resemble a cheap watch. They are not dependable."
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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.
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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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
IN LOVING MEMORY of uncle Howard Greenfield. More meaningful words have never been written "LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER" http://ping.fm/SvYd4
Monday, March 14, 2011
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In memory of my husband Jack's Uncle Howard Greenfield, who wrote the fabulous lyrics to "Bewitched" ENJOY!
In memory of my husband Jack's Uncle Howard Greenfield, who wrote the fabulous lyrics to "Bewitched" ENJOY!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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As the ONLY American witnesses with nothing to gain but revealing the truth, WE NO LONGER LIVE IN FEAR OF SPEAKING OUT!
As the ONLY American witnesses with nothing to gain but revealing the truth, WE NO LONGER LIVE IN FEAR OF SPEAKING OUT!
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You can't control others’ acts, but you can control your reaction to their acts, and that is what counts most to you."
No one can make you feel any negative emotion -- fear, anger, or inferiority -- without your express permission. There will always be people who find perverse enjoyment in upsetting others, or who simply play upon your emotions so that they can use you for their own selfish purposes. Whether or not they are successful depends entirely upon you and how you react to their negative behaviors. When you are forced to deal with such people, recognize from the outset that they are trying to upset you, not because of something you may have done to them, but because of some problem they have with themselves. Tell yourself, "This isn't about me. I will not allow this person to upset me. I am in control of my emotions and my life."
You can't control others’ acts, but you can control your reaction to their acts, and that is what counts most to you."
No one can make you feel any negative emotion -- fear, anger, or inferiority -- without your express permission. There will always be people who find perverse enjoyment in upsetting others, or who simply play upon your emotions so that they can use you for their own selfish purposes. Whether or not they are successful depends entirely upon you and how you react to their negative behaviors. When you are forced to deal with such people, recognize from the outset that they are trying to upset you, not because of something you may have done to them, but because of some problem they have with themselves. Tell yourself, "This isn't about me. I will not allow this person to upset me. I am in control of my emotions and my life."
"This is the time. This is the place. This is the vastness. Right here is paradise. Always. Always." Byron Katie~Speaker & Author
-Are you playing The Waiting Game? Many of us are: We believe that we'll truly be happiest only WHEN we find the right person. We will reach success WHEN we land the right job. We will get healthy WHEN we find inspiration. Wrong. Those who are waiting now will spend their entire lives waiting. It's here. Now. Today
-Are you playing The Waiting Game? Many of us are: We believe that we'll truly be happiest only WHEN we find the right person. We will reach success WHEN we land the right job. We will get healthy WHEN we find inspiration. Wrong. Those who are waiting now will spend their entire lives waiting. It's here. Now. Today
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Hold on, it's gonna be the expedition on a LIFETIME! Mark your calendars... May 29-June 2nd 2011 ... LPU Destiny Event is heading to the five star, Orient Express, Hotel Monasterio in Cusco, Peru. Then, we'll travel via the elegant Orient Express, Hiram Bingham, to Machu Picchu. Okay, breathe... more to follow!!!
Hold on, it's gonna be the expedition on a LIFETIME! Mark your calendars... May 29-June 2nd 2011 ... LPU Destiny Event is heading to the five star, Orient Express, Hotel Monasterio in Cusco, Peru. Then, we'll travel via the elegant Orient Express, Hiram Bingham, to Machu Picchu. Okay, breathe... more to follow!!!
"You are more apt to “rust” out your brain from disuse than you are to wear it out from use."
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Unlike a mechanical device that eventually wears out and must be replaced if it is used continually and consistently, the mind grows only stronger when it is active. The more you exercise and stretch your brain, the more proficient it becomes. Disuse, however, will have the same effect upon your mind as it will upon a machine. The most intricate, most powerful machine in the world and the greatest minds will rust away unless they are used. Unless you manage your schedule to permit time for study and learning, it is easy to yield to the temptation to spend your free time in thoughtless, mind-numbing, escapist pastimes. Relaxation is important, but so is gaining new knowledge. Make sure your daily schedule includes an allotment of time for both.
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Unlike a mechanical device that eventually wears out and must be replaced if it is used continually and consistently, the mind grows only stronger when it is active. The more you exercise and stretch your brain, the more proficient it becomes. Disuse, however, will have the same effect upon your mind as it will upon a machine. The most intricate, most powerful machine in the world and the greatest minds will rust away unless they are used. Unless you manage your schedule to permit time for study and learning, it is easy to yield to the temptation to spend your free time in thoughtless, mind-numbing, escapist pastimes. Relaxation is important, but so is gaining new knowledge. Make sure your daily schedule includes an allotment of time for both.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
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The mind never becomes tired, but sometimes it becomes bored with the “food” it gets."
Computer experts use the acronym GIGO -- garbage in, garbage out -- to illustrate the fact that the computer can process only the information it is given. The same is true with your mind. If you feed it healthful, nourishing "food," it will grow strong and agile, but if you restrict it to a regular diet of mental "junk food," your mind will become unhealthy, negative, and unproductive. It will return to you what you put into it. Feed your mind a balanced, nourishing diet. Study information from a variety of fields to help you keep up with the latest trends. You may find that the best ideas for your business come from a totally unrelated area.
The mind never becomes tired, but sometimes it becomes bored with the “food” it gets."
Computer experts use the acronym GIGO -- garbage in, garbage out -- to illustrate the fact that the computer can process only the information it is given. The same is true with your mind. If you feed it healthful, nourishing "food," it will grow strong and agile, but if you restrict it to a regular diet of mental "junk food," your mind will become unhealthy, negative, and unproductive. It will return to you what you put into it. Feed your mind a balanced, nourishing diet. Study information from a variety of fields to help you keep up with the latest trends. You may find that the best ideas for your business come from a totally unrelated area.
Control your own mind, and you may never be controlled by the mind of another.
The mind is the most powerful weapon known to man. It simply cannot be controlled or contained by an outside force, however formidable that force may at first appear. Throughout history, tyrants have tried to control those who opposed them, but eventually these rulers discovered the power of the imagination was far greater than the threat of the sword. As Victor Hugo said, "An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."
The mind is the most powerful weapon known to man. It simply cannot be controlled or contained by an outside force, however formidable that force may at first appear. Throughout history, tyrants have tried to control those who opposed them, but eventually these rulers discovered the power of the imagination was far greater than the threat of the sword. As Victor Hugo said, "An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
CAUTION: Don't be fooled by disguise! How to Identify a Venomous Snake: Spring is almost here. There has been much confusion on the appearance of what appears to be a harmless snake, and what is actually deadly, highly venomous snake. Snake bites are at an all time high. BE CAREFUL! What may appear to be a safe pet, just might be looking to fool you with it's cuteness and disguise, just looking to spread its venom.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Regardless if your thoughts are positive or negative, they will produce a cause and effect. Be aware of what you are thinking as the mind has no boundaries! "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.
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.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Our book, "Chasing Diana" is NOW available on Amazon's Kindle & Barnes and Noble Nook. SHOCKING VIDEO RELEASED TODAY: http://ping.fm/sa0Sk Stay tuned for more breaking news tomorrow!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Do you allow the art of decision making to rule your time?
A quick decision usually denotes an alert mind.
Successful people are decisive. They don't agonize over decisions and thereby miss out on a great opportunity. They gather the relevant information, discuss alternatives with advisers whose opinions they respect, and then make a decision and get on with it. Indecision creates the worse kind of paralysis and, left unattended, can permanently damage you and your organization. If you have trouble making decisions, remember that there are few decisions that are irreversible. If you later discover that you were wrong, correct your course and move on.
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A quick decision usually denotes an alert mind.
Successful people are decisive. They don't agonize over decisions and thereby miss out on a great opportunity. They gather the relevant information, discuss alternatives with advisers whose opinions they respect, and then make a decision and get on with it. Indecision creates the worse kind of paralysis and, left unattended, can permanently damage you and your organization. If you have trouble making decisions, remember that there are few decisions that are irreversible. If you later discover that you were wrong, correct your course and move on.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"That which you resist stays." Dr. David Hawkins: Physician & Lecturer... By resisting, you are validating—which makes it real. And permanent. Someone who is 30 pounds overweight needs to visualize himself as a thinner, more fit person. And over time he naturally becomes that very person. The second he thinks of himself and visualizes himself as an overweight person, he will be. Your mind is only capable of honesty—whatever you feed it, becomes.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
There is something about truth that makes it easily recognizable by all who are searching for it with open minds.
Cookie mogul Wally Amos is fond of quoting the saying, "The mind is like a parachute. It functions best when opened." When you open your mind to the possibilities, objectively analyze information and refuse to allow your personal preferences and biases to influence your judgment, you will be able to perceive great truths that have been overlooked by others. A closed mind, though, will cause you to miss out on some of life's greatest offerings. If you find yourself disputing the facts, or if you keep attempting to revise them to support your beliefs, ask yourself, ?Why am I so unwilling to accept this information? Am I being logical, or am I simply allowing my emotions to cloud my judgment?? The worst mistake you may ever make is trying to persuade yourself to accept a false truth. It is inappropriate to try to fool others, but when you fool yourself, disaster is sure to follow.
Cookie mogul Wally Amos is fond of quoting the saying, "The mind is like a parachute. It functions best when opened." When you open your mind to the possibilities, objectively analyze information and refuse to allow your personal preferences and biases to influence your judgment, you will be able to perceive great truths that have been overlooked by others. A closed mind, though, will cause you to miss out on some of life's greatest offerings. If you find yourself disputing the facts, or if you keep attempting to revise them to support your beliefs, ask yourself, ?Why am I so unwilling to accept this information? Am I being logical, or am I simply allowing my emotions to cloud my judgment?? The worst mistake you may ever make is trying to persuade yourself to accept a false truth. It is inappropriate to try to fool others, but when you fool yourself, disaster is sure to follow.
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Stuck in a rut? If not, I bet you know quite a few people who are! Become proactive and take a stand for freedom! Share what's possible!
Stuck in a rut? If not, I bet you know quite a few people who are! Become proactive and take a stand for freedom! Share what's possible!
The Rise of the 'Homepreneur'
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More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their owners' household income.
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More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their owners' household income.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Click here: http://ping.fm/VoV2A
to here my recent LIVE 30 minute interview on "This Week In America." Anything & everything you wanted to know about how to choose a Home Business. This show will air nationally Feb. 11,12 & 13th
to here my recent LIVE 30 minute interview on "This Week In America." Anything & everything you wanted to know about how to choose a Home Business. This show will air nationally Feb. 11,12 & 13th
Friday, February 4, 2011
“A Minute with Maxwell”
"FEAR PRESENTS ITSELF IN DISGUISE, AS DOES THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED, YET IT TRULY EXISTS ONLY IN OUR MINDS." Robin Firestone
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Live For Today... Make It Count
Robin Firestone... The Home Business Diva"
Success Strategy Specialist
Personal Development Speaker/Coach
Best Selling Author of Chasing Diana
"FEAR PRESENTS ITSELF IN DISGUISE, AS DOES THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED, YET IT TRULY EXISTS ONLY IN OUR MINDS." Robin Firestone
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Live For Today... Make It Count
Robin Firestone... The Home Business Diva"
Success Strategy Specialist
Personal Development Speaker/Coach
Best Selling Author of Chasing Diana
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A Minute with Maxwell” ... Today's word is presented by Robin Firestone. "FEAR PRESENTS ITSELF IN DISGUISE, AS DOES THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED, YET IT TRULY EXISTS ONLY IN OUR MINDS." Robin Firestone
Live For Today... Make It Count
Robin Firestone... The Home Business Diva"
Success Strategy Specialist
Personal Development Speaker/Coach
Best Selling Author of Chasing Diana
A Minute with Maxwell” ... Today's word is presented by Robin Firestone. "FEAR PRESENTS ITSELF IN DISGUISE, AS DOES THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED, YET IT TRULY EXISTS ONLY IN OUR MINDS." Robin Firestone
Live For Today... Make It Count
Robin Firestone... The Home Business Diva"
Success Strategy Specialist
Personal Development Speaker/Coach
Best Selling Author of Chasing Diana
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Exciting News! LEGENDARY John C. Maxwell will be teaching on "Robin Firestone's Word" as part of the “A Minute with Maxwell” program, on Fri. Feb. 4th @ 4:15am EST! Register to receive the Daily Video Messages from John Maxwell. http://ping.fm/u3JYc
"Before us lie two paths -- honesty and dishonesty. The shortsighted embark on the dishonest path; the wise on the honest. For the wise know the truth; in helping others we help ourselves; and in hurting others we hurt ourselves. Character overshadows money, and trust rises above fame. Honesty is still the best policy." Napoleon Hill
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
My Mastermind Group kicks off tomorrow @ 10 AM EST with our next topic... an in-depth breakdown of "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill ...“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
A SPECIAL INVITATION & NOTE FROM RADIO HOST, RIC BRATTON... Join us "LIVE" 1:30 PM EST TOMORROW! 1/20/ 2011 ~ Looking for a Home Business? Wondering why so few SUCCEED?
To ask a question LIVE call 260-422-8708.
Ric Bratton, radio host of "This Week in America" is focusing on this very important topic tomorrow!
BE PART OF OUR LIVE SHOW and join "The Home Business Diva," Robin Firestone this Thursday @ 1:30 EST.
Watch, listen and ask questions live on Ustream. http://ping.fm/7VFaE
Email your questions anytime prior to ric@bluefunkbroadcasting.com or send to Robin ...at http://ping.fm/U0VPW
Be part of our national radio program Thursday at 1:30... To ask a question LIVE call 260-422-8708.
Robin Firestone, is known around the world "The Home Business Diva." She is highly respected as an international coach, speaker and trainer in the Personal and Prosperity Development industry. Her monthly business advice column "Ask The Diva" is featured in The Home Business Connection magazine. She has a daily Mastermind Call, by invitation only, where she teaches Success Strategies, Skill Mastery, and advanced Personal Development Techniques, on what it really takes to take a buisness from ground zero to off the charts! Robin has been interviewed on TV, Radio, and recently by Mark Victor Hansen, CO Author of the New York Times, best selling "The Chicken Soup" series.
You are in for a real treat tomorrow... Bring your questions, and get answers from an EXPERT!
... "This Week in America" with Host Ric Bratton
Each week Ric Bratton talks with nationally-known guests about the issues that affect all Americans.
This Week in America is a compelling human affairs program that will add true value to your listening... Each week Ric Bratton talks with nationally-known guests about the issues that affect all Americans. This Week in America is a compelling human affairs program that will add true value to your listening experience.
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Ric Bratton
Nationally recognized after 33 successful years on television and having worked with the likes of Larry King, Hugh Downs, Chris Matthews, Jay Leno, George Clooney, Katie Couric and many others, Ric now has two radio shows in national syndication.
This Week in America with Ric Bratton is on over 100 stations, and growing. The weekly program features nationally-known guests and contemporary topics of interest.
The show is recorded for local TV and recently won the Philo T. Farnsworth Award for the Best Professional Talk Show. The award is given by the Central States Alliance for Community Media. The region covers Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.
Ric also is the host of the daily feature Just So You Know that airs on over 40 radio stations nationwide.
His television career has involved news reporting and anchoring, weather, and sports. The Ric Bratton Show was the longest-running and highest-rated local TV talk show in the country!
Ric served for 28 years as a chapter president for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and hosted telethons in New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, St. Croix, Lima, Youngstown, Savannah, Flint, Naples, and Lafayette, Indiana. His involvement as host for the telethons since 1975 has helped generate over $20,000,000 for St. Jude; and he has never been paid for his services.
At the 1990 St. Jude National Convention in Detroit, Ric was awarded the St. Jude Man of the Year Award by hospital founder, Danny Thomas. The award is given each year to only one recipient and signifies the nation’s top St. Jude volunteer.
He has been a national board member of the Arthritis Research Institute of America, and in 1990 was one of only five national recipients of the prestigious Bobby Bonilla Award.
He is busy with free lance assignments. He was host of a satellite sports collectibles show, a home shopping program based in Cleveland, and master of ceremonies for the annual Ms. American United States Pageant held in Orlando, FL.
To ask a question LIVE call 260-422-8708.
Ric Bratton, radio host of "This Week in America" is focusing on this very important topic tomorrow!
BE PART OF OUR LIVE SHOW and join "The Home Business Diva," Robin Firestone this Thursday @ 1:30 EST.
Watch, listen and ask questions live on Ustream. http://ping.fm/7VFaE
Email your questions anytime prior to ric@bluefunkbroadcasting.com or send to Robin ...at http://ping.fm/U0VPW
Be part of our national radio program Thursday at 1:30... To ask a question LIVE call 260-422-8708.
Robin Firestone, is known around the world "The Home Business Diva." She is highly respected as an international coach, speaker and trainer in the Personal and Prosperity Development industry. Her monthly business advice column "Ask The Diva" is featured in The Home Business Connection magazine. She has a daily Mastermind Call, by invitation only, where she teaches Success Strategies, Skill Mastery, and advanced Personal Development Techniques, on what it really takes to take a buisness from ground zero to off the charts! Robin has been interviewed on TV, Radio, and recently by Mark Victor Hansen, CO Author of the New York Times, best selling "The Chicken Soup" series.
You are in for a real treat tomorrow... Bring your questions, and get answers from an EXPERT!
... "This Week in America" with Host Ric Bratton
Each week Ric Bratton talks with nationally-known guests about the issues that affect all Americans.
This Week in America is a compelling human affairs program that will add true value to your listening... Each week Ric Bratton talks with nationally-known guests about the issues that affect all Americans. This Week in America is a compelling human affairs program that will add true value to your listening experience.
http://ping.fm/jOYRZ
Ric Bratton
Nationally recognized after 33 successful years on television and having worked with the likes of Larry King, Hugh Downs, Chris Matthews, Jay Leno, George Clooney, Katie Couric and many others, Ric now has two radio shows in national syndication.
This Week in America with Ric Bratton is on over 100 stations, and growing. The weekly program features nationally-known guests and contemporary topics of interest.
The show is recorded for local TV and recently won the Philo T. Farnsworth Award for the Best Professional Talk Show. The award is given by the Central States Alliance for Community Media. The region covers Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.
Ric also is the host of the daily feature Just So You Know that airs on over 40 radio stations nationwide.
His television career has involved news reporting and anchoring, weather, and sports. The Ric Bratton Show was the longest-running and highest-rated local TV talk show in the country!
Ric served for 28 years as a chapter president for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and hosted telethons in New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, St. Croix, Lima, Youngstown, Savannah, Flint, Naples, and Lafayette, Indiana. His involvement as host for the telethons since 1975 has helped generate over $20,000,000 for St. Jude; and he has never been paid for his services.
At the 1990 St. Jude National Convention in Detroit, Ric was awarded the St. Jude Man of the Year Award by hospital founder, Danny Thomas. The award is given each year to only one recipient and signifies the nation’s top St. Jude volunteer.
He has been a national board member of the Arthritis Research Institute of America, and in 1990 was one of only five national recipients of the prestigious Bobby Bonilla Award.
He is busy with free lance assignments. He was host of a satellite sports collectibles show, a home shopping program based in Cleveland, and master of ceremonies for the annual Ms. American United States Pageant held in Orlando, FL.
QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO SUCCEED IN A HOME BUSINESS? Confused about what's real and what's not? ASK ME "LIVE" Thur. Jan. 20th between 1:30-2:00 PM EST@ 1-260-422-8708
"This Week In America" with RADIO HOST Ric Bratton. To watch live on streaming video, register now @ http://ping.fm/zK9eI
"This Week In America" with RADIO HOST Ric Bratton. To watch live on streaming video, register now @ http://ping.fm/zK9eI
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Monday, January 17, 2011
QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO SUCCEED IN A HOME BUSINESS? Ask "The Home Business Diva" tweet me @ http://ping.fm/BVLnC
or ask me on LIVE RADIO this Thursday! "The Home Business Diva," Robin Firestone - one of This Week In America's most popular guests - will join us for a special taping, Thursday January 20 at 1:30 EST. You can watch, listen, and participate. Call 260-422-8708 during the LIVE taping of the show. The taping will be live on UStream. Go to http://ping.fm/68oQH ... You will see and hear the show as it is recorded and wil be able to talk to Robin on the air.
or ask me on LIVE RADIO this Thursday! "The Home Business Diva," Robin Firestone - one of This Week In America's most popular guests - will join us for a special taping, Thursday January 20 at 1:30 EST. You can watch, listen, and participate. Call 260-422-8708 during the LIVE taping of the show. The taping will be live on UStream. Go to http://ping.fm/68oQH ... You will see and hear the show as it is recorded and wil be able to talk to Robin on the air.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
OMG.... We are going to Machu Picchu, Peru! Pinch me now! Want to come along? Get in touch with me ASAP! This will be the EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE! http://ping.fm/VEJjD
"The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It's as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer." — Nolan Bushnell: Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
"If you wait until all the lights are ‘green' before you leave home, you'll never get started on your trip to the top." - Zig Ziglar
Don't wait — just do it! Most of us have plans to do something momentous — start a business, double our salary, write a book, run a marathon, or befriend someone in need. And we plan to start as soon as… the new year or new month begins… the kids are out of school… we scrape together more free time… etc. The truth is, there will always be something to wait for. Always excuses. You just have to start. NOW.
Don't wait — just do it! Most of us have plans to do something momentous — start a business, double our salary, write a book, run a marathon, or befriend someone in need. And we plan to start as soon as… the new year or new month begins… the kids are out of school… we scrape together more free time… etc. The truth is, there will always be something to wait for. Always excuses. You just have to start. NOW.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thought For The Day... Sunday, January 9, 2011
"If life hands you a lemon, don’t complain, but instead make lemonade to sell to those who are thirsty from complaining."
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."
Napoleon Hill Foundation http://www.naphill.org/
"If life hands you a lemon, don’t complain, but instead make lemonade to sell to those who are thirsty from complaining."
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."
Napoleon Hill Foundation http://www.naphill.org/
Friday, January 7, 2011
"If you are not willing to risk the unusual,
you will have to settle for the ordinary." -Jim Rohn-
Live 2011 DIFFERENTLY. If you want different results, you must live differently. Start by getting up on the other side of the bed. Make yourself a new breakfast. Take a different route to work. Then your new resolve will translate into new habits for your work, your health, your relationships… with extraordinary results!
Why wait for spring cleaning, time to free your brain of all the accumulated dust and clutter!
you will have to settle for the ordinary." -Jim Rohn-
Live 2011 DIFFERENTLY. If you want different results, you must live differently. Start by getting up on the other side of the bed. Make yourself a new breakfast. Take a different route to work. Then your new resolve will translate into new habits for your work, your health, your relationships… with extraordinary results!
Why wait for spring cleaning, time to free your brain of all the accumulated dust and clutter!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Before opportunity crowns you with great success, it usually tests your mettle through adversity.
"When adversity overtakes you, it pays to be thankful it was not worse instead of worrying over your misfortune."
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There are few things in life that are as bad as they seem at first. Dealing with adversity begins with analyzing and accepting your situation for what it is. When you realize that things are not nearly as bad as they might have been, you have taken the first step toward working your way through the problem. It is a truism that you will never be asked to carry a heavier load than you can bear, but it sometimes helps you better appreciate that fact if you volunteer some of your time to help those who are less fortunate than you are.
"When adversity overtakes you, it pays to be thankful it was not worse instead of worrying over your misfortune."
http://ping.fm/uyUYz
There are few things in life that are as bad as they seem at first. Dealing with adversity begins with analyzing and accepting your situation for what it is. When you realize that things are not nearly as bad as they might have been, you have taken the first step toward working your way through the problem. It is a truism that you will never be asked to carry a heavier load than you can bear, but it sometimes helps you better appreciate that fact if you volunteer some of your time to help those who are less fortunate than you are.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
"I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful." — Warren Buffett: Investor, billionaire, and philanthropist
Look around… can you remember a time in your life when so many people were this fearful? This is the time when the Warren Buffetts of the world shine. This is the time when those who take a chance can truly thrive. Might it take you out of your comfort zone? Of course. Can you accomplish something extraordinary if you are truly focused and determined? Absolutely! The time is right for you to finally achieve your entrepreneurial dreams in 2011! Who on earth would start a new business today? Only those who want a steady, reliable income and their greatest opportunity to build wealth. Make a bold decision today to become EXTRAORDINARY!
Look around… can you remember a time in your life when so many people were this fearful? This is the time when the Warren Buffetts of the world shine. This is the time when those who take a chance can truly thrive. Might it take you out of your comfort zone? Of course. Can you accomplish something extraordinary if you are truly focused and determined? Absolutely! The time is right for you to finally achieve your entrepreneurial dreams in 2011! Who on earth would start a new business today? Only those who want a steady, reliable income and their greatest opportunity to build wealth. Make a bold decision today to become EXTRAORDINARY!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "If you don’t know why you failed, you are no wiser than when you began."
There's an old adage that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So it is with our failures. Unless we learn from our mistakes, we are likely to repeat them until we learn from such experiences and correct our course -- or give up and accept temporary defeat as permanent failure. Every setback you encounter in life contains valuable information that, if you study it carefully, will eventually lead you to success. Without adversity, you would never develop wisdom, and without wisdom, success would be short lived indeed.
There's an old adage that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So it is with our failures. Unless we learn from our mistakes, we are likely to repeat them until we learn from such experiences and correct our course -- or give up and accept temporary defeat as permanent failure. Every setback you encounter in life contains valuable information that, if you study it carefully, will eventually lead you to success. Without adversity, you would never develop wisdom, and without wisdom, success would be short lived indeed.
"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." -Zig Zigler- Motivational author and speaker
The first couple of weeks in 2011 mark your chance to PLAN to win. You'll do this by setting clear, specific goals in every life area in which you wish to excel. For the next few months, you'll challenge your mind, your body, and your spirit to give it everything you've got to achieve your goals. The reward comes once you reach a point that you literally expect to win... because you most certainly will. Feeling challenged? Overwhelmed? Get in touch with me and we can discuss a fresh approach! robinfirestone@hotmail.com
The first couple of weeks in 2011 mark your chance to PLAN to win. You'll do this by setting clear, specific goals in every life area in which you wish to excel. For the next few months, you'll challenge your mind, your body, and your spirit to give it everything you've got to achieve your goals. The reward comes once you reach a point that you literally expect to win... because you most certainly will. Feeling challenged? Overwhelmed? Get in touch with me and we can discuss a fresh approach! robinfirestone@hotmail.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
Count Your Blessings & Begin to Change Your Life in 2011...
My brother-in-law Brad shared this note with me; it had such a positive impact, I'd like to share it with all of you...
1. Give thanks. Once a day take quiet time to feel gratitude for what you have, not impatience for what you don't have. This alone will bring you halfway to happiness. We already have most of the ingredients of a happy life. It's just that we tend to take these for granted and focus on unmet wants, unfulfilled desires. Giving thanks is better than shopping ? and cheaper too.
2. Praise. Catch someone doing something right and say so. Most people, most of the time, are unappreciated. Being recognized, thanked and congratulated by someone else is one of the most empowering things that can happen to us. So don't wait for someone to do it for you: do it for someone else. You will make their day, and that will help make yours.
3. Spend time with your family. Make sure that there is at least one time a week when you sit down to have a meal together with no distractions ? no television, no phone, no email, just being together, talking together, celebrating one another's company. Happy marriages and healthy families need dedicated time.
4. Discover meaning. Take time out, once in a while, to ask, 'Why am I here? What do I hope to achieve? How best can I use my gifts? What would I wish to be said about me when I am no longer here?' Finding meaning is essential to a fulfilled life ? and how can you find it if you never look? If you don't know where you want to be, you will never get there however fast you run.
5. Live your values. Most of us believe in high ideals, but we act on them only sporadically. The best thing to do is to establish habits that get us to enact those ideals daily. This is called ritual, and it's what religions remember but ethicists often forget.
6. Forgive. This is the emotional equivalent of losing excess weight. Life is too short to bear a grudge or seek revenge. Forgiving someone is good for them but even better for you. The bad has happened. It won't be made better by your dwelling on it. Let it go. Move on.
7. Keep learning. I learned this from Florence in Newcastle, whom I last met the day she celebrated her 105th birthday. She was still full of energy and fun. What's the secret? I asked her. 'Never be afraid to learn something new', she said. Then I realized that if you are willing to learn, you can be 105 and still young. If you are not, you can be 25 and already old.
8. Learn to listen. Often in conversation we spend half our time thinking of what we want to say next instead of paying attention to what the other person is saying. Listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give to someone else. It means that we are open to them, that we take them seriously, that we accept graciously their gift of words.
9. Create moments of silence in the soul. Liberate yourself, if only five minutes daily, from the tyranny of technology, the mobile phone, the laptop and all the other electronic intruders, and just inhale the heady air of existence, the joy of being.
10. Transform suffering. When bad things happen to you, use them to sensitises you to the pain of others. The greatest people I know ? people who survived tragedy and became stronger as a result ? did not ask, 'Who did this to me?' Instead they asked, 'What does this allow me to do that I could not have done before?' They refused to become victims of circumstance. They became, instead, agents of hope.Most of these are, of course, integral elements of a religious life, which may be why so many surveys have shown that those who practice a religious faith tend to live longer, have lower levels of stress and report higher degrees of wellbeing than others. This is not accidental. The great religions are our richest treasuries of wisdom when it comes to the question of how best to live a life.
Life's too full of blessings to waste time and attention on artificial substitutes.
... Live, give, forgive, celebrate and praise: these are still the best ways of making a blessing over life, thereby turning life into a blessing.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Robin Firestone "The Home Business Diva"
My brother-in-law Brad shared this note with me; it had such a positive impact, I'd like to share it with all of you...
1. Give thanks. Once a day take quiet time to feel gratitude for what you have, not impatience for what you don't have. This alone will bring you halfway to happiness. We already have most of the ingredients of a happy life. It's just that we tend to take these for granted and focus on unmet wants, unfulfilled desires. Giving thanks is better than shopping ? and cheaper too.
2. Praise. Catch someone doing something right and say so. Most people, most of the time, are unappreciated. Being recognized, thanked and congratulated by someone else is one of the most empowering things that can happen to us. So don't wait for someone to do it for you: do it for someone else. You will make their day, and that will help make yours.
3. Spend time with your family. Make sure that there is at least one time a week when you sit down to have a meal together with no distractions ? no television, no phone, no email, just being together, talking together, celebrating one another's company. Happy marriages and healthy families need dedicated time.
4. Discover meaning. Take time out, once in a while, to ask, 'Why am I here? What do I hope to achieve? How best can I use my gifts? What would I wish to be said about me when I am no longer here?' Finding meaning is essential to a fulfilled life ? and how can you find it if you never look? If you don't know where you want to be, you will never get there however fast you run.
5. Live your values. Most of us believe in high ideals, but we act on them only sporadically. The best thing to do is to establish habits that get us to enact those ideals daily. This is called ritual, and it's what religions remember but ethicists often forget.
6. Forgive. This is the emotional equivalent of losing excess weight. Life is too short to bear a grudge or seek revenge. Forgiving someone is good for them but even better for you. The bad has happened. It won't be made better by your dwelling on it. Let it go. Move on.
7. Keep learning. I learned this from Florence in Newcastle, whom I last met the day she celebrated her 105th birthday. She was still full of energy and fun. What's the secret? I asked her. 'Never be afraid to learn something new', she said. Then I realized that if you are willing to learn, you can be 105 and still young. If you are not, you can be 25 and already old.
8. Learn to listen. Often in conversation we spend half our time thinking of what we want to say next instead of paying attention to what the other person is saying. Listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give to someone else. It means that we are open to them, that we take them seriously, that we accept graciously their gift of words.
9. Create moments of silence in the soul. Liberate yourself, if only five minutes daily, from the tyranny of technology, the mobile phone, the laptop and all the other electronic intruders, and just inhale the heady air of existence, the joy of being.
10. Transform suffering. When bad things happen to you, use them to sensitises you to the pain of others. The greatest people I know ? people who survived tragedy and became stronger as a result ? did not ask, 'Who did this to me?' Instead they asked, 'What does this allow me to do that I could not have done before?' They refused to become victims of circumstance. They became, instead, agents of hope.Most of these are, of course, integral elements of a religious life, which may be why so many surveys have shown that those who practice a religious faith tend to live longer, have lower levels of stress and report higher degrees of wellbeing than others. This is not accidental. The great religions are our richest treasuries of wisdom when it comes to the question of how best to live a life.
Life's too full of blessings to waste time and attention on artificial substitutes.
... Live, give, forgive, celebrate and praise: these are still the best ways of making a blessing over life, thereby turning life into a blessing.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Robin Firestone "The Home Business Diva"
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