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"Strange also is the fact that only one thing is permanent in this universe—eternal change. Nothing remains exactly the same for even a second. Even the physical body in which we live changes completely with astonishing rapidity." Eternal Change By Napoleon Hill

"Do not expect something for nothing. Be willing to give an equivalent value for all that you desire, and include in your plans a definite provision for doing so." –Napoleon Hill

"Before opportunity crowns you with great success, it usually tests your mettle through adversity." http://ping.fm/stIPy

"The majority of individuals view their
surroundings with a minimal amount of observational effort. They are unaware of the rich tapestry of details that surrounds them, such as the subtle movement of a person's hand or foot that might betray his thoughts or intentions." — Joe Navarro: Former FBI agent and expert on nonverbal language

"If I were dropped out of a plane into the ocean and told the nearest land was a thousand miles away - I'd still swim." Abraham Maslow

NEW DELHI — A poor government clerk from a desolate region of eastern India has become the first person ever to win $1 million on an Indian game show. http://ping.fm/EHmNH

'When adversity overtakes you, it pays to be thankful it was not worse instead of worrying over your misfortune.'

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. Napoleon Hill Foundation

"Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year — and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade!" Anthony Robbins: Motivational speaker and author

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You were created. You are relevant. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest of that which is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson (modified by Robin Firestone)

“Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action." Orison Swett Marden

“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“It doesn’t matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going.”
—Brian Tracy

“If you’ll not settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in your lives.” —Vince Lombardi

“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.”
—Deepak Chopra

"If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your own self-development." Brian Tracy: Author, speaker, and consultant

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"Failure seems to be nature’s plan for preparing us for great responsibilities." http://ping.fm/7JlqT

If everything we attempted in life were achieved with a minimum of effort and came out exactly as planned, how little we would learn -- and how boring life would be! And how arrogant we would become if we succeeded at everything we attempted. Failure allows us to develop the essential quality of humility. It is not easy -- when you are the person experiencing failure -- to accept it philosophically, serene in the knowledge that this is one of life’s great learning experiences. But it is. Nature’s ways are not always easily understood, but they are repetitive and therefore predictable. You can be absolutely certain that when you feel you are being most unfairly tested, you are being prepared for great achievement.

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"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." ~ Lou Holtz

"Small things, done consistently, in strategic places, create major impact. What are [your] top 'small things' right now?" — David Allen: Nightingale-Conant author

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"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.” Elizabeth Gilbert

"The problem is that most people spend their lives looking... but not truly seeing." Joe Navarro: author

"Human faults are like garden weeds. They grow without cultivation and soon take over the place if they aren’t thinned out." http://ping.fm/SrF6q

Habits are formed so slowly that most of us don’t realize what is happening until the habits are too strongly entrenched to be broken. Seldom can one pattern of behavior be eliminated without replacing it with another. It has been said that nature abhors a vacuum and will always find something to fill a void. The best way to thin out the “weeds,” or faults in your character, is to identify those traits with which you are dissatisfied and replace them with their positive counterparts. If you have a tendency to lose your temper, for example, find a replacement for your anger. Neutralize it with a positive expression or affirmation, such as, “No one can make me angry unless I let them. I will not let anyone else control my emotions.”

"If you don’t want your life to be “messed up,” don’t fool around with those who have messed up theirs." http://ping.fm/tUGfe

It is a peculiarity of human relationships that it is virtually impossible for one individual to have a lasting positive influence upon members of a group of negative thinkers. Usually, it works the other way. You cannot maintain a positive, productive attitude if you spend all your time with negative people. Those who have wrecked their own lives (and usually blame their misfortune on others) are not the kind of people who will help you achieve success in your own life. Choose your friends and associates carefully, and refrain from complaints about your job, your company, or any individual. Spend your time with positive, ambitious people who have a plan for their lives. You will find that their optimism is infectious.

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Isn't it a wonderful day to wake up to a completely unexpected surprise? Well, today is my day! Please take the time to read and ponder my Inspiration contribution and pass it along... Thanks, Robin Firestone


"Dear Robin,

Thank you for being our featured Inspirational Luminary today on InspireMeToday.com! We are honored to share your brilliance with our community. We want your day to be a great... success! (We determine which Luminaries to feature again, interview for IMT Radio or write about in IMT blogs or in my blog on Huffington Post, based on the success of your featured content today.) Therefore, it is our pleasure to co-promote YOU and your content to our community. Thank you! We hope you break all of our traffic records!

We greatly appreciate your sharing your Brilliance with us. May your words touch thousand of hearts and change lives today."

With gratitude and hugs,
Gail Goodwin

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"Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all." Brian Tracy: Author, speaker, and consultant

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If you carefully study your own life and those of achievers whom you admire, it is an absolute certainty you will discover that your greatest opportunities often occurred during times of adversity. It is only when faced with the possibility of failure that we are willing to deal with radical change and take the risks that lead to great success. When you experience temporary failure and you know that it is temporary, you can capitalize on the opportunities adversity always brings.

"A wise man watches his faults more closely than his virtues; fools reverse the order." http://ping.fm/uDbzO

We all have within us the potential for greatness or for failure. Both possibilities are an innate part of our character. Whether we reach for the stars or plunge to the depths of despair depends in large measure on how we manage our positive and negative potential. It is doubtful that, if left unchecked, your virtues will rage out of control. Unfortunately, the reverse is not true about your faults. Left unattended, faults have a way of multiplying until they eventually choke out your good qualities. The surest way to control your faults is to attack them the moment they appear.

PONDER THIS... "The easier it is to do, the harder it is to change." Eng’s Principle

"The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground." Unknown

"Most of the stress people experience comes from inappropriately managed commitments they make or accept." David Allen: Nightingale-Conant author & productivity consultant

"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said." Peter F. Drucker: was an influential writer and management consultant

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"If you have no major purpose, you are drifting toward certain failure."

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

"If you could find out what the most successful people did in any area and then you did the same thing over and over, you'd eventually get the same result they do." Brian Tracy

"There always remains an opportunity to make a new start." - http://ping.fm/AT6Be

Though it may not seem so when you first encounter a serious blow, you can never lose two of the most important assets you have. These are the power of your mind and your freedom to use it. Once you have turned them to understanding what laid you low, you can begin forming new plans. You may not have the money you once had; you may lack the allies you had cultivated. But you still have the benefit of a universe that eventually rewards honest effort, as well as gaining the experience of mistakes you will never make again. Remember, no matter where you are now, whatever you can conceive and believe, you can achieve. Protect the most important thing you have.

"Leaders need to be optimists. Their vision is beyond the present." Rudy Giuliani

"We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves." François Duc de La Rochefoucauld

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"Failure is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best."

We live in a competitive world that measures success by winners and losers, and insists that every victory creates a loss of equal dimension. If one person wins, it seems logical that someone else must lose. In reality, the only competition that matters is the one in which you compete with yourself. When your standard of performance is based upon being the best you can be -- for yourself -- you will never lose. You will only improve. Make it a practice to objectively review your performance from time to time. When you fall short, assess the situation and ask yourself: “Is there anything I would or could have done to change the outcome?” If the answer is “no,” if you are satisfied that you’ve done your best, don’t waste time reliving the past. Simply learn what you can from the experience, and then get into action again. If you consistently do your best, your temporary failures will take care of themselves.

"People begin to become successful the
minute they decide to be." — Harvey Mackay

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Sad sad news. Dan Wheldon, killed today at Las Vegas race. RIP

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

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"Most failures could have been converted into successes if someone had held on another minute or made more effort."

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

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'Success attracts success and failure attracts failure because of the law of harmonious attraction.'

In physics, positives attract negatives and vice versa, but in human relationships the opposite is true. Negative people attract only other negative people, while positive thinkers attract like-minded individuals. You will find that when you begin to achieve success more successes will follow. This is the law of harmonious attraction. When riches begin to come your way, you’ll be amazed how quickly they accumulate. Train your mind to visualize yourself acquiring a specific amount of wealth or achieving a certain goal -- whatever you most desire. Then use self-suggestion to persuade your subconscious mind that you can achieve your goal, and put your plan into action. When you use the tools that you have at your disposal to prepare yourself for success and visualize yourself as having already reached your objective, you can achieve any reasonable goal that you set for yourself.

“Just one mental shift—focusing on the abundance of your environment—switches your psychological settings so that your life automatically improves in many areas you may think are unrelated. This is essentially a leap from fear to faith.”— Martha Beck

"Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try
another approach is the secret of winning." Denis Waitley: Motivational speaker

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Those who think they can get by in life without providing the same amount of value for value received will eventually find themselves working harder than ever to deceive others and receiving very little in return. Life has a funny way of evening the score. In the long run, you will get in the same measure you give. Spend your time on productive, positive efforts; give generously of your time and talents, and you will stand out from the great multitudes whose primary goal in life seems to be to get something for nothing.

"The one who tries to get something for nothing generally winds up getting nothing for something."

"Pursuing your passion is fulfilling and leads to financial freedom." — Robert G. Allen: Financial adviser, author

As Zig Ziglar says, "You can have everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

"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

"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.

"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.

"It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." — Anthony Robbins

"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.

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.

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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.

"Don't find fault, find a remedy." Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company

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"The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking." Albert Einstein

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

"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.

"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

“Before you can learn a new way of doing things, you have to unlearn the old way. ... So beginnings depend on endings.” — Rick Maurer

"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second." William James

"I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one." Henry Ward Beecher

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors."
African Proverb

"I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders." Jewish Proverb

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!

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“To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.” — Jill Bolte Taylor

“To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.” Jill Bolte Taylor

"You must remain focused on your journey to greatness." — Les Brown

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

A great hockey player once said, "I go to where the puck is going ... not where it's been."

"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and
to put one's thoughts into action is the
most difficult thing in the world." — Johann von Goethe:

"In any moment of decision, the best
thing you can do is the right thing, the next
to best thing is the wrong thing, and the
worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore Roosevelt

"It is always safe to assume, not that
the old way is wrong, but that
there may be a better way." — Henry F. Harrower

“Clutter means anything that stands between you and the vision you have for your best life—it’s so much more than just the stuff.”
~ Peter Walsh

"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.

"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.

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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.

"Setbacks and stressors are bridges to be crossed to our goals... not barricades to keep us from them." — Stephen Pierce

"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!

"Live each day as if it were your last, and you’ll develop a keen respect for opportunity." http://ping.fm/BDCFZ

"You are the masterpiece of your own life; you are the Michelangelo of your experience. The David that you are sculpting is you. And you do it with your thoughts." Dr. Joe Vitale: Motivational author and speaker

Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger."
— Norman Vincent Peale

This quote is one of the best I've come across in a long, long time! "Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." Ann Landers

"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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"Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do." Napoleon Hill

"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.

"This journey to the top is going to be the most exciting and rewarding trip you'll ever take!" — Zig Ziglar ... JOIN ME AT THE TOP, the view is simply marvelous!

"Your happiest, most rewarding day... occurs EVERY DAY." Zig Ziglar

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

"Today is the first day of the rest of your life... CHARGE... Full Speed Ahead!"

"Never mind what others didn’t do. It’s what you do that counts." http://www.naphill.org

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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!”

"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

"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

"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.

"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!

"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.

"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.

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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.

"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

"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional."
— Roger Crawford

"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

Sometimes is life, hearing the word 'NEGATIVE" can be "POSITIVE"

"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

"You choose how you're going to feel each day you wake up!" Today, I woke up with a smile ~

I'm becoming a real PRO at catching curve balls...

"Tune into your life. Change the channel for a different song. YOU have the controls in the palm of you hand!" Robin Firestone, The Home Business Diva

"If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today." — Lou Holtz

" To be, or not to be--that is the question" -HAMLET ... So I must ask you, "WHO ARE YOU BEING?"

"As we increasingly master our perceptions, beliefs, and thought/feeling patterns, we magnetically attract that which we most desire." - Luanne Oakes - FROM NIGHTINGALE.COM

“Let’s get going. Let’s do something rather than wait around to see what happens.”

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“Life is the sum of all your choices.”

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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.

"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.

"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.

"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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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

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.

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within." Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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"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.

"Nothing so conclusively proves a man’s ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself." Thomas J. Watson

"The second half of a man’s life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half." Feodor Dostoevski

"One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life." Chinese Proverb

""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

"Do not expect something for nothing. Be willing to give an equivalent value for all that you desire, and include in your plans a definite provision for doing so." –Napoleon Hill

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.”

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"

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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.

"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.

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

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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.

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.

"Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. They’re companions – the hero and the sidekick." Laurence Shames

"The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy." John F. Kennedy

"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it."
Unknown

"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.

"If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price." Unknown

"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.

"We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies." Roderick Thorp

"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!

“Obstacles are those frightening things you see when you take your eye off the target.” Carlson Companies chairman Curt Carlson

"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her." David Brinkley

"It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not."
Unknown

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.

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"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

"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.

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.
Harold Geneen

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.

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 ...

URPICHAY ... "I am doing my best, so you can receive my best to give it to others."

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

"One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you'll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do."
— Earl Nightingale

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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.

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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!!!

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I know you'll love it because we had so much fun catching up.

CHEERS! Robin

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Cat's Out Of The Bag... You've just gotta take a listen to this Interview!
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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.

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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"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

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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.

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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

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"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.

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

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

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.

"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.

"Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles, they toughen and make strong."
- Norman Vincent Peale

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

"In the long run, men hit only what they aim at.
Therefore… they had better aim at something high." Henry David Thoreau

"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.

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"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.

"You are either honest or dishonest. There can be no compromise between the two."

"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!

"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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"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.

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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein

"The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." Theodore Rubin

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.

"The one piece of advice I can give you is, do what turns you on. Do something that if you had all the money in the world, you’d still be doing it. You’ve got to have a reason to jump out of bed in the morning." Warren Buffett: American investor and philanthropist

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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.

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." Vincent van Gogh

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"For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour." Mary Kay Ash

"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
Richard Cumberland

"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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"Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we have learned here. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts." — Marianne Williamson

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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."

“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them.” George Bernard Shaw

Leaders aren’t born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal. Vince Lombardi

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. Anatole France

"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

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"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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"You, and YOU ALONE, must decide whether or not the reward for which you are striving (the "money consciousness") is worth the PRICE you MUST PAY for it in EFFORT!" Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

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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.

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."

"Trying to change the outer is like seeing your unshaven face in the mirror and trying to shave the mirror." Joe Vitale... Bestselling author and co-star of The Secret movie

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"I'm selfish, impatient, I get jealous and I'm a little bit insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control, & at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." Marilyn Monroe

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.

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"Change begins and ends with you!"
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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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“Your ability to use the principle of autosuggestion will depend, very largely, upon your capacity to concentrate upon a given desire until that desire becomes a burning obsession.” Napoleon Hill

"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.

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.

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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?”
Marianne Williamson

"The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same."
— Carlos Castaneda: Was an anthropologist and author

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