Some time ago I came across a story that deeply touched my heart. I related to the story so much that I decided to build a Thanksgiving tradition around it. Every year, I get a bouquet of thorny stems for each of my guests, then roll this story into a scroll and put a ribbon […]
“Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too. All sorts of things occur to help one […]
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” –Henry Ford “You can’t fall if you don’t climb. But there’s no joy in living your whole life on the ground.” –Unknown ”When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not […]
I’ve been in the weight loss, fitness and personal development industries since 1982. My expertise has taught me that permanent weight loss isn’t about food, it’s about not losing motivation. I’ve been in business ownership since 1986. Again I’ve learned, success has less to do with opportunity and more to do with motivation than anything […]
Nobody is perfect, and sometimes finding the motivation to continue working toward your goals is hard. It may be easy to go back to your old habits. Before you get back into your old routine, try a few of these motivational pick-me-ups to recharge your drive. First and foremost, you must remember that just because […]
Nobody is perfect, and sometimes finding the motivation to continue working toward your goals is hard. It may be easy to go back to your old habits. Before you get back into your old routine, try a few of these motivational pick-me-ups to recharge your drive. First and foremost, you must remember that just because […]
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” – Albert Einstein “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the […]
Do You Choose Struggles, Obstacles, and Failure… or Strength, Perseverance and Success? [divider style=”6″] “There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” ~Dr. Denis Waitley “Failure is not fatal. Only failure to get back up is.” ~John C. Maxwell Do something today that […]
When you catch yourself listing all the things you’ve messed up in your life, STOP! If you keep focusing on what you’ve messed up, you’re just going to get BETTER at MESSING UP! The best way to deal with these thoughts is to switch them. Instead, list all the ways you can begin to have […]
Not staying focused on the goal is the number one motivation assassinator. And it’s also the one that will keep all the others powerless, if you just maintain that focus. Remember why you want to do what you want to do. Life’s short and you don’t want to miss a minute of it. The second […]
