In today’s world, the days go by faster and faster all the time. It seems like we barely have time to sit down before the next thing is demanding our attention. Bills, responsibilities, appointments, obligations, etc… All coming at us in a constant blur. Before we know it, years have gone by that we can … Continue reading Make Today Matter
Category: Motivation
Life’s Little Alphabet – ‘A’ is for Attitude
It only seems appropriate that the word “attitude” begins with 'A,' which puts it at the beginning of the list. Without question, our attitude is the single most important factor in how we live our lives and how we view and approach the situations we encounter on a day to day basis. Put quite simply: … Continue reading Life’s Little Alphabet – ‘A’ is for Attitude
Batter Up!
Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. - George Herman "Babe" Ruth You may be thinking, “Sure that’s easy for the Sultan of Swat to say. He was a home run machine!” Yes, he did hold the home run record for many years, but did you know he also held the … Continue reading Batter Up!
Step by Step
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - Chinese proverb Sometimes, the distance between where we are and where we want to be can seem like a thousand miles. Maybe we want to change careers, or start a business, or we have an idea for a new product, invention, or service. … Continue reading Step by Step
Daydream Believer
The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. - Paul Valéry Do you daydream about one day being right where you want to be? Someday having that perfect job, writing an award winning book, or living the life that you’ve always wanted? I know I do. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading Daydream Believer
Killing Time (and Goals)
It is not enough to be busy… The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau Are you busy? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably, “Of course I am!” These days, it seems everyone is busier than ever. This is truly amazing when you consider how many of our … Continue reading Killing Time (and Goals)
Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. - Samuel Johnson In other words, you can always find a reason not to do something, or a reason why you won’t succeed, or why your best-laid plan can’t work. The trick is to ignore most of them. I say “most” because, … Continue reading Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!
Stepping Up to the Plate
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right. - Henry Ford Before we ever take the first step toward a goal or a dream, our odds of success or failure are heavily weighted by our mental attitude. I once saw a perfect example of this at my son’s Little League … Continue reading Stepping Up to the Plate
