“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” – William James When you’re in a world that puts academic intelligence in such high regard, it tends to underestimate the power and success that comes from having emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the capacity […]
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – John Milton Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life! That seemingly small statement actually packs a big punch once you figure out how to unlock its power. Consider how simple it […]
“Whether you are just entering the workforce or nearing retirement age, planning for the future is critical.” – Ron Lewis It’s never too soon to start saving for retirement! As a matter of fact, the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be when you reach those Golden Years. Or better yet maybe even retire […]
At many points in our lives we’ve all experienced and have expressed our doubts about things. Of all the many different things we’ve doubted, the one most important thing that may be holding us back from achieving success is that we doubt ourselves. We doubt our own abilities to bounce back from setbacks and failures, […]
Having the ability to keep trying when things seem impossible, to push past our comfort zone, to not give up when it gets difficult, almost always leads to success. The great thing about the idea of not giving up is just that…it’s an idea! It requires no higher education, no monetary investment and no formal […]
When it comes to striving to achieve success in anything we do, working on our weaknesses is not enough. Not only is it not enough, it’s actually a hindrance to reaching our true fullest potential. Focusing and working to improve our weaknesses is a hindrance in the sense that it takes our time and focus […]
The thoughts and ideas we have going through our minds every day, actually every second of every day is what causes us to make the decisions that we make and the actions that we take in all aspects of our lives. Those thoughts and ideas we have are very much influenced by the things we […]
So, we know planning is a part of what we need to do. We just can’t get bogged down in the planning. Now, we know there is a Mr. or Mrs. Perfection inside of us and we want to get everything perfect from the get go, but it is highly unlikely that everything will turn […]
A good part of setting ourselves up for financial freedom comes from being able to leave the past behind us, look past today and envision the future that we want. For a lot of people, visualization comes naturally, but for others, engaging in visual creative thinking is tough. How can we set goals for ourselves […]
To stop negative thinking can be difficult because of how our minds have become hardwired to think and respond in this way. Without realizing it, we end up filtering whatever we see and hear through this grid of negativity. To think and respond negatively is like a warm blanket, safe and familiar. It’s somehow reassuring […]