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Business And Life Success Secrets Of A Remarkable Woman
I have wanted to write this article for some time. It is about what some have called a remarkable woman. As a matter of fact, she was recently featured in a book by the same name, “Remarkable Woman” by Insight Publishing. The businesswoman's name is Dr.
Tags: Business, Success, Home Business, Life And Business Skills, Obstacles, Challenges, Failures, Setbacks, Overcoming, Faith, Hope, Rape, Attack, Violent, Society
Where Would You Look?
Recently I have been reminiscing about my grandfather and all of the lessons he taught me. The funny thing is, I don't even think he was aware that he was doing it. It wasn't until much later in life that I became aware of what was being taught. For inst
Tags: Motivational, Inspirational, Self Help, Nature, Challenges, Life Lessons, Encouragement, Flowers, Universe, Time-management
The Struggle
What do butterflies have in common with the human spirit? Meet Maggie, a middle aged wife and mother who was about to find out. Maggie wasn't rich like a millionaire or poor in a manner of being homeless. She was living an average comfortable life. It
Tags: Motivational, Inspirational, Self Help, Nature, Challenges, Life Lessons, Encouragement, Flowers, Universe, Time-management
Test Yourself To See If You've Got A Bad Attitude
Here is a simple test to see if you've got a bad attitude. Do you see a lot more people in the world who have a better situation than the one you were born into? Does it seem unfair that all the bad things have happened to you and not to others? Do you fe
Tags: Bad Attitude, Negative Emotions, Good Attitude, Challenges And Tragedies, Time-management
Stand Tall Like The Sunflower
I find it humorous sometimes that even the most mundane occurrences can have an impact on our awareness. My wife, daughter, and I moved into our home nine years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like it does today. W
Tags: Motivate, Inspiration, Tony Masiello, E-book, Challenges, Problems, Nature, Life Lessons, Time-management
Letting Go Of Mr. J.
Meet Mr. J., a grade school librarian. Over the years, many students came through the halls of this particular school and they all adored Mr. J. He had a way with children by knowing each student by his/her name and making all of them feel special. It was
Tags: Motivational, Inspirational, Self Help, Nature, Challenges, Life Lessons, Encouragement, Flowers, Universe, Time-management
Facing Your Fear
Fear is part of being on your growing edge. I'm not certain where this statement comes from. I'd like to take credit for it, but I think someone much wiser than I am said this. Most people consider fear an emotion to be avoided at all costs. Here, it is
Tags: Commuting, Stress, Lifestyle, Teleconference, Commuter, Assist, Challenges, Time, Management, Time-management
Digging For Gold
When I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that
Tags: Motivational, Inspirational, Self Help, Nature, Challenges, Life Lessons, Encouragement, Flowers, Universe, Time-management
Don't Forget To Dream
Sometimes we know that something has to change in our lives. That need often gives birth to a dream. Learn how to take the steps to bring that dream into reality.
Tags: Change, Dreams, Expectations, Challenges, Potential, Success
Why Re-invent The Light Bulb?
Have you ever had a problem with a burned light? Thanks to the effort of Thomas Edison we no longer need to invent a light bulb. We just go to the store or our cupboard and pull one out and screw it in. Voila! Light! I am sure you realize that it took T
Tags: Thoma Edison, Lightbulb, Light Bulb, Challenges, Obstacles, Depression, Light, Personal Development, Self-education, Self Education, Motivation
Helen Keller: A Teller And A Seller
What are the odds of someone doing extraordinary things if that person lost their sight, hearing and speech at nineteen months of age? Helen Keller overcame enormous disadvantages to influence the world. Although her teacher and mentor, Anne Sullivan, ach
Tags: Success, Motivation, Inspiration, Physical Challenges, Motivation
Don't Let The Outtakes Take You Out
One of my favourite things I like to watch is the bloopers and outtakes that are shown of mistakes made during the making of a movie. Most DVD's have a section of outtakes to be viewed, and often they will set me off laughing, especially when you know wha
Tags: Overcome Obstacles, Success, Overcome Life Challenges, Oprah Winfrey, Self Improvement, Motivation
Bouncing Back From Difficult Times
Life happens. It doesn't matter how positive an attitude you have or how balanced and centered you are, there are going to be times when you are knocked down. Ties when your carefully organized life is turned upside down and you get knocked on your rear e
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Paddles, Portages And Pings On Leadership
After 3 long days of a very intensive workshop in Toronto, a group of us decided to go canoeing for a day, up in Barre, Ontario (an hour north of Toronto) on the Nottawasaga River. It was a warm day, the water was warm, and no one else was on this pristin
Tags: Leadership, Problem Solve, Inspire, Motivate, Positive Spin, Practicality, Challenges Strengths, Leadership
Negotiating Life's Detours: Follow Your Energy
Someone asked me recently if I had a guiding principle that helped me decide what new work to take on, and how I decide how much time to spend pursuing my various interests. It's a great question. Entrepreneurs have an idea a minute, and it's often diffic
Tags: Life Energy, Life Purpose, Creative Visualization, Life Challenges, Inspirational