When the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us,
Have you ever wanted something, but thought it was too late…that you missed your chance? Have you ever had an opportunity, but didn’t take advantage of it. Have you ever felt you tried and failed so many times that you just can’t try again? I have felt all of those things at one time or
There are worlds of possibilities and yet many of us never see them because we don’t think they are possible for us. We think things would be nice to have, or to do, but then we think, “Those thing aren’t for people like me.” Don’t waste the time you have. Start now. Make a list
"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in
In this day and age, it is absolutely essential we become problem solvers. Problem identifiers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can go around pointing out problems. On the other hand, problem solvers are worth their weight in gold. Far too few people spend their time and use their minds looking for solutions. Problems give
Do you have any childhood dreams that remain unfulfilled or any cities that you have always wanted to see, but never visited? Consider all the material things you want, the lifestyle you desire, the places you would like to go, or things you would like to do and incorporate them into your goals. What is
We live in a world of possibilities and possibilities give us choices. Lots of choices. But, many of us don’t see the possibilities and therefore, we don’t realize what choices are available to us. When things don’t go the way we thought they should or when something happens to us that is unfortunate, we still
Successful people make themselves successful. They have goals, dreams, desires, wants, and needs. They develop an attitude that attracts success. When people ask them how they are, they reply "Wonderful," "Marvelous," or "Terrific." They show interest in other people by asking, "And, how are you?" They show genuine interest in the other person by listening
Irrational beliefs about ourselves can cause us to lose our self-esteem. Take those things in your life at which you are good and praise yourself. Write it on a piece of paper and put it on the mirror or your desktop and look at it daily. This list should consist of things that you think are
We live in a world of possibilities and possibilities give us choices. Lots of choices. But, many of us don’t see the possibilities and therefore, we don’t realize what choices are available to us. When things don’t go the way we thought they should or when something happens to us that is unfortunate, we still
