3 Ways To Be The Architect Of Your Own Life

Architects are skilled in planning, design, and oversight. Architecture isn’t just limited to the construction of buildings. For example, often visionaries are architects of their generations. When you look at the leaders of yesterday and today, such as Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, they are architects of sorts. They planned, designed, and oversaw huge transitions that, in many cases, redefined how we function and process reality on a daily basis. Similarly, we can be the architects of our own lives.
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10 Quotes To Change Your Momentum
We’ve all been there. We’re out of ideas and nothing new is coming to our tired and weary minds. When these moments strike, I’ve always been a fan of reading quotes to get me out of that funk, whether it’s writing a term paper or coming up with new business ventures.
You could type, “Awesome business quotes” into Google.com and waste a couple hours or if you need just a quick read, then I’ve got you covered. I’ve found several quotes from the people who actually know what they’re talking about. I hope you find one that makes you stop and think. Read the Rest of This Article »
How to Stay Motivated on Big Projects
When you’re working on something big, you often start off with great intentions … only to find your motivation gradually slipping away.
Whether you’re studying for a qualification, tackling a mammoth project at work, or writing a book in your spare time, you’re only going to succeed if you can stay motivated. (That’s particularly true of goals where you haven’t got a boss/parent/mentor checking up on you…)
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How to Use Motivation to Let go of Stress
The most common question I receive when coaching people is how to sustain motivation and how to let go of stress.
“How do you stay motivated after the initial rush of inspiration has faded and the hard work begins?”
“I have so much to do today, how can I not be stressed?”
Without motivation, producing quality results is near impossible.
With motivation you can accomplish extra-ordinary things and become hugely successful. Read the Rest of This Article »
The Top 5 Motivation Poisons
I hear it all the time from clients and people that I meet: they’re not motivated. They say they’re lazy and wish they could do this or that but…
I’m not big on excuses or labels, especially “lazy”. So, when I hear “I’m just not disciplined,” I almost always ask:
Have you ever been disciplined to do anything?
What was it that helped you?
What got in the way?
Identifying obstacles helps you build a sustainable foundation for perseverance in the face of adversity.
Motivation is personal. Discipline is a muscle.
You can learn to be motivated.
You HAVE to want to put time into it, to create a new habit, to make it part of your lifestyle.
Before your rebellious inner child starts an ‘I DON’T WANNA!’ tantrum, keep reading. One of these 5 poisons may be getting in your way of your heart’s desire.
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Reading Between the Lines of Motivational Books
The motivational book industry is one of the biggest and bestselling printed materials industries not just in America, but around the world. While this is completely understandable, as many books out there have the potential to actually change the course of people’s lives, it behooves us to look at some claims with a skeptical eye. Here are a few themes that are played out in motivational books that you should think about carefully before buying into: Read the Rest of This Article »
How to Get Motivated Again When You’ve Lost Your Enthusiasm
Have you ever felt totally filled with enthusiasm, fired up for achieving something new?
Chances are, you felt that way at the start of a big project. Perhaps you were determined that you’d finally lose weight, or that this year, you’d actually start that small business you’d been dreaming about.
Motivation can give you a ton of energy when you’re embarking on something new. The problem is, motivation doesn’t always last. After a few weeks of sticking to your diet, or slogging away every evening at your business, it’s easy to start feeling discouraged. Read the Rest of This Article »
9 Famous Quotes That Will Supercharge Your Day
There are many famous quotes out there, but there are only a few with the power to touch your heart.
In this article, I’ve gathered 9 famous quotes that will not only supercharge your day and make you wise, but also inspire you to go after your wildest dreams and aspirations.
The truth of the matter is that you can become and have anything you want in this world. The only person stopping you is yourself.
With all that said, let’s jump right into the famous quotes, shall we? Read the Rest of This Article »
11 More Motivational Quotes for 2011
In my last article we looked at eleven motivational quotes and we discussed how 25 percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions after one week, and 60 percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolution within six months.
Today I want to look at 11 more motivational quotes. Why? Because motivation is something you need daily.
I like what Zig Ziglar said about motivation, he said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”
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11 Motivational Quotes for 2011
Do you know that 25 percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions after one week, and 60 percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolution within six months? According to Tony Schwartz, the average person makes the same New Year’s resolution ten separate times without success.
So today I want to give you 11 motivational quotes to keep you motivated in 2011, and help inspire you to achieve your goals.
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