Parents will spend an estimated $14 billion on new clothes and school supplies to get their children ready for the new school year. What happens after the new school clothes are dirty, the book bag is torn, and the pens are lost?
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In this teaching moment fight or flight refers to how we handle new challenges. It is a fundamental concept each of us needs to address. Life will test our resolve on this principle many times.
Do you run (flight) from new challenges and opportunities? Or, do you accept the test that is ... Views: 4913
How we view money has a profound impact on all facets of our life. It determines where we live, the type of job we have, how we look at the world, and, unfortunately, how we feel about ourselves. Money has the power to do great things, but it can also destroy the mightiest empires.
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Success means different things to different people. Success is setting goals and accomplishing them. Success takes time, planning and a strong desire. Success is taking action. Success means reaching your goals even when the going gets tough.
There will be challenges along the way. Here are ... Views: 1888
A man I know was given six months to live, yet his outlook on life was inspiring. I asked how he could stay so positive knowing he only had a short time to live. He shared these thoughts with me.
“Each day when I wake up I receive twenty-four gold coins, one for each hour of the day. I have ... Views: 1516
Anger is a natural emotion that each of us experiences. When used correctly it can motivate us into action to complete a task or right an injustice. This type of anger can give us a strong sense of accomplishment when we take immediate action to correct the injustice or perceived ... Views: 1342
Let me borrow an expression from the environmental movement and adapt it to how many people should relate to today’s world events.
Think Globally – Act Locally
On any given day, there are hundreds of reasons to be negative, but often they are events or circumstances that you have ... Views: 1110
“People only see what they are prepared to see.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Success takes time, planning and a strong desire. Success means developing a plan and accomplishing your goals. Success is taking action even when the going gets tough. How do you ... Views: 974