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What Werner Herzog Can Teach Us About Achieving our Dreams

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The madman/genius director Werner Herzog is famous for making films in far off places which require near superhuman feats of endurance. Both Herzog and his fictional creations are frequently driven to attempt ambitious projects in the face of immense adversity, such as pulling a full sized boat over a mountain, or walking barefoot from Munich to Paris. Such feats require amazing vision and immense tenacity and Herzog has much to teach us about turning our dreams into reality Continue reading →

Your Body is a Biological Machine

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Erin Falconer

It is very hard to imagine another asset more important than one’s body. Our bodies are a biological machine that needs to be maintained and nurtured if we are to expect the very best from it. Continue reading →

Why Happiness Comes From Within

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Erin Falconer

What defines our happiness?

It’s a common consideration. Many of us look outside ourselves to define our happiness, with things, distractions, events and experiences. And because of this many of us give our inner power away by placing it inside these externalities. Though, it’s not just a bad habit, it’s an understandable conditioning. Continue reading →

5 Effective Ways to Rise from the Ashes

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Erin Falconer

By acknowledging the current situation, you are in a way introspecting. Do a reality check and find out the root causes of the present condition. If you think you made a mistake somewhere, admit it. Confess to yourself the deepest truths. And if you think you are in downfall because of your own acts, admit it and accept it. Continue reading →

6 Ways to Beat Procrastination – on Big and Little Tasks

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Sometimes, a certain level of putting-things-off is a smart move. After all, if you’ve got a bunch of tasks on your list, you’re much better off prioritizing the important ones and letting the others slide for a few days, instead of running yourself into the ground trying to get everything done. Continue reading →

How To Lower The Bar and Create Bigger Wins

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Have you been procrastinating and getting nothing done? Maybe you’re spending countless hours reading and researching something so you won’t fail or make mistakes? Or maybe you have a big vision of what you want to do, but don’t know where to start? Continue reading →