Mar
5
2010
When I was younger I loved to read comic books, play video games, and watch movies. A common theme that ran through many of the stories was that of a heroic figure who saved the day. I really liked the idea of being a hero, and as I got older I looked for situations where I could be a hero to people.
A Rude Awakening
I started out… Continue reading
Mar
4
2010
I have been making slow but steady progress so far toward my goal of 50 articles in 30 days. One big thing I have found that I need to improve on is eliminating distractions. They have been sucking up a large amount of my time and are definitely hampering my progress.
I will be posting the first of my completed articles early tomorrow… Continue reading | 1 Comment
Feb
28
2010
Lately I have felt a growing need to challenge myself more, so I have decided to take on a massive (for me at least) challenge. I have challenged myself to write 50 quality articles in the next 30 days. This may not sound like a lot to the seasoned article writers that can crank out 10 or more articles a day, but for me it will be quite the monumental… Continue reading
Feb
25
2010
When trying to improve any area of your life, you may sometimes find that you have the tendency to try to be “perfect”. Some people hold the belief that if you do not go all out and try to become the best, then it is not worth the time or effort. Holding yourself to a high standard is fantastic, but there is a thin line between high standards and perfectionism… Continue reading | 3 Comments
Feb
18
2010
I like to obtain my inspiration from many different sources, and one of my favorites is a commercial from Michael Jordan’s “Become Legendary” campaign. The message is very inspirational even if you have no interest in sports.
One line from the commercial really resonates with me, “I have something more important than courage, I have patience”.
Having the courage to start… Continue reading | 1 Comment
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8
2010
Do you have big dreams and goals you want to accomplish? If you are reading this, then the answer is most likely yes. You may have been highly motivated when you started to work toward what you wanted, but now your motivation has waned or even disappeared completely. Perhaps you have not even been able to find the motivation to begin yet.
Whether it is the former or the… Continue reading | 4 Comments
Jan
29
2010
An often quoted story in motivational literature involves a Spanish explorer by the name of Cortes that conquered the Aztecs. As the story goes, once all of his men and supplies were on land he set fire to the ships they had arrived on. This effectively cut off any escape and forced his men to fight with no option to retreat. This strategy proved to be successful as his army… Continue reading | 3 Comments
Jan
23
2010
So you have this awesome idea for something new that you just know that people would love. It could be an idea for a fantastic book (or even a whole series of books), an incredible movie, a unique and original video game, or an innovative invention that would make many people’s lives easier and better.
A Commonality All Ideas Share
Whatever your idea may be, one truth applies… Continue reading | 1 Comment
Jan
1
2010
A new year is upon us, a clean slate that is full of opportunity and hope for a brighter future. It is a time to reflect on what happened in the past year, to review the goals you were able to accomplish and what you still need to work on. A new year is when the highest number of people set goals for themselves, more commonly known as new year’s… Continue reading
Dec
25
2009
This holiday season many gifts will be bought, wrapped, and given. The gifts you give and receive will provide varying levels of happiness and contentment, for a while at least. The greatest gift, however, can not be bought.
The greatest gift you can ever receive is the presence of good and caring people in your life that love and support you. This gift is priceless and you will feel… Continue reading