When we do things we haven't done before or attempt things we've only dreamed of, we often feel FEAR. We might fear getting lost, or not knowing what to do, or looking stupid. We may fear rejection or that we are not "good enough." Fear can paralyze us and keep us from even trying to
Passionate people are enthusiastic people. The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek words, en theos, which mean “the spirit within.” We each need to unleash the spirit that is within us. You can’t expect other people to get excited about your ideas or projects if you aren’t excited. If you don’t have a tone of
Have you ever wondered why certain other people seem to be so confident, charismatic, personable and successful? They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what the secret is that they have.
In life, you try one thing. It works. You try another. It doesn't work. Instead of letting it paralyze you, do some self-analysis. What went right? What went wrong? What went right that could have gone wrong? What other possibilities are there? Then, do something differently. Be deliberate and take reasonable risks. Break down the
Most of us were taught we should be concerned about what others think about us and should seek their approval for all that we do. We sometimes hear a little voice in our head that actually says, "What will they think?" or "If you fail, you'll look like a fool." I bet you can look
Do you demand perfection from yourself? From others? Do you have to have the perfect spouse, children, house, car, furniture, clothing, jewelry? Do you have to live in the perfect neighborhood? Do you really believe things can be perfect? Will there ever be time to do things perfectly? Probably not! When you do your best,
Yes, you owe it to yourself to express your uniqueness. When you do this on a consistent basis, you will feel more complete. There's no one else exactly like you. You are one very special individual who was created to be who you are…doing the best you can each day to get the best results
Your inner voice usually knows what's good for you? If you will pay attention, you'll be amazed at how your life will play out. There is a direct correlation between the degree of confidence we have in ourselves and the successes we have in life. We perform as well as we believe we will. Whenever
My dad was a successful salesman. He carried a little spiral notebook with his appointments, notes to himself, important names and numbers. One day, he dropped the notebook on the floor and when it fell open, I saw it had gold stars pasted on most of the pages. I asked him why a grown man
Whenever I hear someone say, "Would you like a little constructive criticism?" I cringe! I don't believe there is such a thing as constructive criticism. All criticism is destructive. When we criticize another person, it undermines that person. No one wants to hear someone say, "Let me tell you what's wrong with you." That's what
