So that brilliant new idea that washed over you in a hot rush of genius? It didn’t feel so hot once you put in a few hours. That big assignment that you fueled with caffeine and shook your finger at pointedly? It paid no mind to your stern threats of completion. You’re left sitting at your desk (your couch) with a cold keyboard, a warm remote, and a stomach full of gummy bears. Continue reading
Most people know what a “bucket list” is, for those that don’t … it is a list of things you want to do before you die. You can also find the movie, “The Bucket List” with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman and give it a watch. This will give you the basics. Continue reading
The beauty of childhood is that we aren’t restrained from dreaming by perceived barriers. As children, we know what we want and we say it. Then as we get older, we tend to forget our dreams. We tell ourselves, “It’s just not possible.”
Do you remember your dream as a child? Continue reading
First, let me state my definition of a toxic person- A person who complains and dumps their problems on you but doesn’t do anything to change their situation. Someone who is not supportive. Someone who makes you feel badly about yourself. Someone who shoots down your bright ideas, big goals, or bold (and risky) decisions. Continue reading
I often hear people say they want to start their own business, but that they just don’t have any great ideas. There are techniques anyone can learn to make moments of insight become more common. It’s not hard to do. Henry Ford used to sit in a rocking chair to get great ideas; Ralph Waldo Emerson did it by walking in the forest. Continue reading
The pursuit of success is a natural human drive. We all desire success in one form or another. Perhaps you want to get a promotion, or run a successful business, or be respected for your art. But if we are going to put a good deal of our energy into achieving a goal, it’s worth taking the time to ask ourselves whether the goal is worth attaining. Continue reading
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