As anyone who has ever been sailing can attest, sometimes, you have to go off course to get ahead. A sailboat navigates through the open water powered by wind that fills its sails and pushes it forward. So long as the wind is going in the direction you want to go, this system works out great. You glide across the water, skimming the surface, both ... Continue Reading »
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Victory Is In the Race, Not the Win
If you "win" where there is no challenge, have you really won? If you "lose," but motivated yourself to be the best you can be, haven't you won an even greater victory? To win is defined as having overcome an obstacle, whether it's competing against others to be the first to reach the same goal, as in winning a race, or personally rising up ... Continue Reading »
“But” Nothing! The Worst Word Isn’t “Can’t,” It’s “But”
"But"nothing! Forget about eliminating the word "can't" from your vocabulary. It's "but" that'll really throw you off course! It's popular now to attack "can't" as a psychological obstacle to achievement.There's nothing you "can't" do. Never say "can't." The word "can't" just isn't in your vocabulary. If you believe you "can't ... Continue Reading »
Are You Living A Counterfeit Life?
To be counterfeit, something must be an intentional imitation designed to deceive. When you think about the important relationships you have in your life, with your family, friends, lover, spouse, co-workers, career, possessions, and especially with yourself, are you buying into a counterfeit reality? And if so, whom are you trying to deceive, them ... Continue Reading »
When Being Good Is Bad
Ever feel like you keep pushing yourself to be good and do good, but no matter what, things just keep turning out bad? Have you considered that maybe the stubborn resolve to "do good" -- no matter what -- is the problem? Sometimes, trying to be good is a dead end, because what you really need to do is change the direction of your goal from being ... Continue Reading »