Pages tagged with July
Have you got some spare time today? Well if you have how are you going to use it? Most people waste it - but most successful people use it to great effect.
Who in your life looks up to you for their answers? Can you provide those answers? These are the questions we should be facing on a day-to-day basis. Becoming a mentor of others can be a great way to give back.
Ever heard of a person whose aim in life seems to be based on negativity. Truth is there is no place in this world for them. We have to champion the power of positive thought. Of course there are challenges in life, but negative people do ultimately get their comeuppance.
We have just witnessed the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympic Games in the city of London. There is much to commend these sporting events, which are not without controversy, Yet underneath the spirit and not the sport is what is an important.lesson. It is time for our hopes and drea...
When did you last make a mistake? What did you learn from it? These are all important questions on the journey of life. Each person's path is different, yet interlinked. We have much to learn from others but we have even more to learn from yourself.
What have you learnt this year so far? I bet it is more than you expect and probably less than you wanted. Everything we do has lessons in it, yet there are people who are not watching out for them, or perhaps refuse to learn. It is somewhat like the cartoon character that hurts himse...
Are you up for your next great challenge? Well it is important to understand how your past influences your present thinking in order to help you determine your future. The future may be a blank page to be written and you may be open to possibilities, but you need to be ready for your ...
Ever asked a friend to recommend a good car mechanic? They will make specific recommendations, then they reach into their pocket and pull out a card - "Speak with Jimmy, he can help you and it won't cost a fortune". This is the power of networking and it is important on-line as in per...
Often in the process of writing my poems I create what I call "mirror poetry," poems written from the same inspiration.This is such a poem. "From the Maine Woodlands a Morning in June" is the mirrored poem.
Ever had an idea, but been afraid to express it? This is where you need to develop some mental toughness. The root cause is an inability to express the idea - perhaps it is a case of being paralysed by fear.
Why do ideas mean so much? What is your next great idea? These are both important questions that we must get to grips with when looking at any new idea.
How often do you open your mouth and either say something stupid or hurtful? Sadly it is all too easy to open your mouth too hastily and start speaking without thinking. This kind of reaction is something we need to control in order to make the best of the situation.
The need for any debate should be to persuade by reason and logic, yet some people are so involved in the righteousness of their position that they get personal. This is where a debate on any topic can break down.
Do you recall a moment when you so desperately needed help and not a single soul offered any assistance? Remember how that felt? You were probably at the depths of desperation. All you needed was a little helping hand, but none came your way.
A car designer does not build a new car without a concept in mind. It is the details of the design and the complexities of the build that takes time, and requires patience. Yet in life we are often too impatient to see our ideas through to completion.
Are you living all possibilities? You mind is so powerful and capable of taking us anywhere we perceive, yet all too often we place limits on our capabilities when we should not. The brain is more than a mechanism that enables us to move and we should treat it with the respect it dese...
How do you attract money? This is a question that most of us want the answer to. Money brings good and evil in this world and that is a part of the challenge of attracting money. Yet this attraction is in many ways a reflection of how we live with those around us. Ultimately this will...
What are you going to do to make you understand you local town even more? I am sure you think you know many things, but I am sure there is much more you could discover or enjoy about your town. Everyone should take time to become a tourist in their own town from time to time.
How much tension do you have in your life? I can bet it is too much. All too many of us live our lives by tension, it almost seems to be the model for the careers we enter. Spending time relaxing away from the tension is so important and in fact it should make us more effective.
Are you living your dream? Or are you sadly deluded? Truth is we all have dreams and ambitions and these should guide us through our life, but do they? Sadly, and all too often, we go off track and this is where inspirational support is important
You just want to say "NO", in fact you want to scream it through a megaphone, as loud as a foghorn, but is that the right approach? Most likely not. Think about it and perhaps you can see an alternative, an alternative that is good for all people concerned.
Is there any power in a coin? Is money energy? Does money attract money? All good questions and certainly a reason the think about the cash that we have in our pocket. Use it wisely and surely it can help you.
Have you ever taken on a task that is too big? Well your ego is at play here pushing you to new horizons. Trouble is your ego can reach out just a little too far. It therefore needs to be managed, in order to inspire you to greatness.
