Tag: Success

Straight as an Arrow.

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great! So just focus and keep aiming.” -Unknown AMAZING art by Lauren Greiner

Let Go…

“We are all capable of so much more than we think. Once we let go (of fear) & just do…life’s easier than we could have ever imagined.” -Clare Angelica

Thia Breen

Yes, if you haven’t learned this already, I am a sucker for independent, strong, prosperous, successful people. I love their stories, their insights, and their brass cojones (which yes, sometimes the women beat out the men!) Here is a list of the Top Five Get-Ahead Rules from Thia Breen (the list was published in 2012,…
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Risk. Care. Dream. Expect.

It’s okay to take Risks (even without a safety-net) — Why? Because if you don’t you could be missing out on the biggest payout of your life (and I don’t just mean financially)! It’s okay to Care (even if others don’t feel the same) — Why? Because you are showing the world who you are…
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Kelly Cutrone

“Follow your intuition. Be smart, be brave, tell the truth, and don’t take any shit.” -Kelly Cutrone Have you ever noticed that we get ourselves in more trouble by not being honest…and especially by not being honest to ourselves…? There is a higher power at work within each of us and when we choose to…
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Eschew Obfuscation

I started out seeking a clear understanding of Eschew Obfuscation and found a wonderful one composed by a fellow author (I have since followed his blog and his facebook…and joined his mailing list 🙂 Check out his definition and insights here. Jeff Goins is his name and by reading his blog I avoided confusion. Enjoy!…
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Work as Play or Addiction?

“The majority work to make a living: some work to acquire wealth and fame, while a few work because there is something within them which demands expression… Only a few truly love it.” -Edmond Bordeaux Szekely Be one of the few.

Expressing Your Distinctive Self

“What seems different in yourself: that’s the rare thing you possess. The one thing that gives each of us his worth, and that’s just what we try to suppress. And we claim to love life.” -Andre Gide (from an unknown work) Again, borrowed from a source I cannot remember, but the article title reflects the…
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The Psychology of Right Livelihood

“I’m looking for something more than money out of my work. I expect deep fulfillment and a little fun too.” -Executive, Major U.S. Corporation I found this quote in a book (of which I can’t remember…) but the article title is the chapter heading from whence it came. This quote describes what we should all…
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A Man From Denver Said…

“Every perceived bad thing that has happened to me has a greater gift attached, if I stay teachable.” -A Man From Denver Said… I quoted the above “Denver Man” from the Denver Post … it is taken out of context, but the meaning is invaluable. The moment we stop learning, we stop growing and changing.…
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