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Self-Improvement vs Self-Acceptance: Which is Right?

One school of thought says keep striving for improvement. Keep doing more. Lose weight. Get fit. Make more money.

The other says accept yourself just as you are. Love your body. Exercise if you like. Don’t look to money for happiness. Continue reading

You Are What You Dream

If you are interested in personal development you have probably heard Brian Tracy’s words, “You are what you think about most of the time”. 

It is true, by thinking about something enough you push it into your subconscious, your mental computer that works 24 hours a day. Continue reading

Start Thinking NOW About How You Will Rock 2011!

You can! Start thinking now about what you want to accomplish next year. Is it losing a few pounds? Taking a course? Learning a new language? Reading a book a month for the whole year?

Whatever you decide there are a few things you can do to get ahead of the game and get 2011 off to an organized and speedy start. Continue reading

The Great Pyramid of Khufu and The Greatest Secret of Achievement!

The greatest secret to achieving your goals is to simply never quit—especially when you’ve reached the last mile. Put that hesitation, disappointment, and loss of hope aside and give it one more shot. You’ll be surprised how close you are to your big dream. Continue reading

Financially Conscious – an Oxymoron?

Because we think anything financial is contradictory to being conscious. But, I don’t use these two words for special effect; I believe being financially conscious is the only way to put our money problems and worries to rest once and for all. Continue reading

10 Tips on How to Be Your Own Boss

Working for yourself comes with plenty of benefits, one of which is working without having a boss breathing down your neck and stressing you out. However, what many people who go into business for themselves don’t realize is that without a boss nagging them it’s hard to stay focused and do the work that must be done. Continue reading