Our very existence is based on a choice. That choice was typically made by our biological parents. Consequently, the lives we lead are based on what we choose and when we choose it. Who you are today, is based on how you chose yesterday. Who you become tomorrow, is based on your choices today. Based on this Read More
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5 Tips For Achieving Your Resolutions in 2015
2015 is right around the corner. Come next month we’ll be 14 years into the 21st century. So what have you decided to create in 2015? This is an important question because each new year presents a clean slate on which we can build the beginnings of a new future. This is what makes Read More
Too busy to be successful?
Over the past few months I’ve come across a number of articles outlining the financial plight of most Americans. Each time I complete these articles, I become a bit more concerned about our financial wellbeing as a nation. Here’s a brief synopsis of what I’ve read: 43% of Americans don’t have $10,000 in a savings Read More
Lions, Tigers and Ebola…Oh My!
It’s almost impossible to read the paper, look at the news or scroll through a newsfeed with seeing something about the spreading Ebola epidemic. It’s also fascinating to watch the way the media chooses to cover the stories we hear surrounding this virus! Since I’ve encountered the first bit of information about the unfortunate Read More
Obstacles vs. Barriers
Life is a journey and as with any journey it can present its share of obstacles and barriers. As long as we’re breathing, obstacles and barriers will be a part of our human experience. It’s how we relate to our obstacles and barriers that dictates the quality of our human experience. One of the most Read More
10 Characteristics That Lead To Success
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from a number of men and women, who have made some outstanding achievements and over the past month, I decided to take some time to review my old notes and reflect on the many lessons I’ve learned from them. The list I’ve shared below are a brief compilation of Read More
5 Ways To Make Great First Impressions
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. It is the first impression that often closes or opens doors to additional contacts and networking opportunities. Unfortunately, we live in a world laced with bias and stereotypes, so if you truly want to design your own life and open unseen doors of opportunity, Read More
Who’s Running Your Show?
You have dreams. You have ideas. You have all sorts of goals and desires. Yet the realization of these dreams seem to be, so far out of your grasp. Those ideas you have…never seem to gain any traction. Those goals…well, you may complete twenty-five to fifty percent of a goal, but rarely have you seen Read More
5 Ways to Discover Yourself/Separate From the Pack
I’ve spent a lot of time writing and speaking about the impact mass media has on our decision making and self-esteem. I am passionate about this topic because mass media, along with other associated social pressures, invest a lot of time and money to influence and convince us about what we should do, how we should Read More
Are You Afraid To Commit To Success?
A couple of weeks ago I shared a post titled, “Why New Year’s Resolutions/Plans Fail.” In this post, I explained, how unexpected resistance is the catalyst that causes many of us to abandon our resolutions and plans. Saturday evening, I shared my thoughts about this post on the Inspirational Perspective radio show and after the Read More