The Home Business DIVA

2012-02-02T08:07:00.001-08:00

"Conventional wisdom is not to put all of your eggs in one basket. 80/20 wisdom is to choose a basket carefully, load all your eggs into it, and then watch it like a hawk." Richard Koch

2012-02-01T04:48:00.001-08:00

Daniel Burnham, the turn-of-the-century architect and civic planner whose plan for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair had an enormous influence on contemporary civic design, was quoted as saying, “Make no little plans.” He knew that to achieve great things we must have grand ideas. If you can imagine it, you can create it. And if you can create in your imagination the job that you would like to have, it is possible to create it in the real world.

2012-02-01T04:44:00.001-08:00

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. ~ T.S. Elliot

2012-01-31T18:51:00.001-08:00

"I used to think anyone doing anything weird was weird. Now I know that it is the people that call others weird that are weird." - Paul McCartney

2012-01-31T18:46:00.001-08:00

"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Christopher Columbus

2012-01-31T10:20:00.001-08:00

"Abundance is not something we acquire.
It is something we tune into."— Wayne Dyer

2012-01-31T03:59:00.001-08:00

"Vision without execution is just hallucination." - Henry Ford

2012-01-31T03:56:00.001-08:00

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." - Marilyn Monroe

2012-01-31T03:55:00.001-08:00

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King

2012-01-30T14:19:00.001-08:00

"Drifting, without aim or purpose, is the first cause of failure." http://ping.fm/JxX3q

Without a plan for your life, it is easier to follow the course of least resistance, to go with the flow, to drift with the current with no particular destination in mind. Having a definite plan for your life greatly simplifies the process of making hundreds of daily decisions that affect your ultimate success. When you know where you want to go, you can quickly decide if your actions are moving you toward your goal or away from it. Without definite, precise goals and a plan for their achievement, each decision must be considered in a vacuum. Definiteness of purpose provides context and allows you to relate specific actions to your overall plan.

2012-01-30T08:33:00.001-08:00

"For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger

2012-01-30T08:32:00.001-08:00

"When one experiences truth, the madness of finding fault with others disappears." Goenka

2012-01-30T08:31:00.001-08:00

"Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined." Richard Koch

2012-01-29T15:16:00.001-08:00

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And Today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."
Babatunde Olatunji ... I love this quote

2012-01-29T15:03:00.001-08:00

"All compromise is based on give and take, but there can be no give and take on fundamentals. Any compromise on mere fundamentals is a surrender. For it is all give and no take." Mahatma Gandhi

2012-01-29T15:01:00.001-08:00

"Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." W. Clement Stone

2012-01-29T12:54:00.001-08:00

If you know your own mind, you know enough to keep it always positive.

You may not fully understand the complex process that causes electricity to be generated and transmitted to your home. But you understand very well how to apply and use it to illuminate your home, power your computer, and perform hundreds of other essential tasks. The same is true of your mind. No one understands the incredibly complex workings of the brain; we know only that when we use our mind in a certain way, we achieve a desired result. If we think positively, we achieve positive results.

2012-01-29T12:07:00.001-08:00

"Do your job precisely as if you were your own boss, and sooner or later you will be." Makes perfect sense to me!

2012-01-27T11:25:00.001-08:00

"It’s not the epitaph on your tombstone but the record of your deeds that may perpetuate your name after death." Good deeds live on in the minds of others. When you do a kindness for someone else, you set in motion a force for good that will remain long after you’re gone.

2012-01-26T12:06:00.001-08:00

"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them." Denis Waitley

2012-01-26T11:24:00.001-08:00

Desire

A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off. Dreams are not born of indifference, laziness, or lack of ambition.

2012-01-26T11:18:00.001-08:00

"Life is about choices. Everything is possible. The only person stopping you from making things happen is you. Be open to opportunities around you and be proactive to make your dreams come true." ~ Sylvia Gautier

2012-01-26T10:34:00.001-08:00

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." — Dale Carnegie

2012-01-25T09:13:00.001-08:00

“The inward journey is about finding your own fullness, something that no one else can take away.” Deepak Chopra

2012-01-24T05:57:00.001-08:00

"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them." Denis Waitley, motivational speaker and writer

2012-01-24T04:34:00.001-08:00

Which costume will you be wearing today... Cow or Rhino? Sloth or Eagle?

2012-01-24T04:28:00.003-08:00

"Ability is greater than money because it can be neither lost nor stolen."

2012-01-24T04:28:00.001-08:00

"Ability is greater than money because it can be neither lost nor stolen."

2012-01-24T04:24:00.001-08:00

"Your ability is the one thing that you own exclusively. No one can ever take it from you."
If you study the lives of very successful people, you will find that they rarely climb to the top of their business or profession and stay there. They often climb to the top and fall to the bottom several times during their careers, but they know that the one thing that got them where they are —their ability — is always there to help them reach the top again.

2012-01-24T04:20:00.001-08:00

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

2012-01-24T04:16:00.001-08:00

“If you're concrete [about your goal], I'll bet the chance that you'll be succeeding by summer is 50 percent. Those are definitely odds worth taking.” — Dr. Oz

2012-01-23T16:16:00.001-08:00

"Your journey of a lifetime begins NOW"

What do you get when you unleash the most powerful force in the universe in every single area of your life? ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you WANT!

2012-01-23T16:15:00.001-08:00

"You are the masterpiece of your own life;
you are the Michelangelo of your experience.
The David that you are sculpting is you.
And you do it with your thoughts." Dr. Joe Vitale

2012-01-23T16:10:00.003-08:00

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2012-01-23T16:10:00.001-08:00

"Individuals with positive mental attitudes are never found in a rut."
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Individuals with a positive attitude are those who somehow always manage to find something new and interesting even in the most mundane tasks. They don’t allow themselves to be bored, because they are always seeking ways to do things faster, better, and more efficiently. If you make it a practice to find better ways to do the same old things, you will soon be marked for advancement. You will be supervising others who are performing your old job because you’ve proven that you are a person who can be counted on to take the initiative and do what needs to be done without being told.

2012-01-23T08:13:00.001-08:00

"No one has yet discovered the limitations of the power of his own mind."

2012-01-23T08:12:00.001-08:00

Inspired Quote of the Day™ http://shar.es/fms7M
"It's not until you have the courage to step off the ledge that you'll realize you've had wings all along." ~ Gail Lynne Goodwin

2012-01-23T08:01:00.001-08:00

"Be sure you put your feet
in the right place, then stand firm." Abraham Lincoln: was the 16th President of the United States

2012-01-19T10:47:00.001-08:00

http://ping.fm/lCl6U More BIG HOLLYWOOD names appearing at the Beaufort International Film Festival ... new to the lsit actor Tom Berringer! Our screenplay "Chasing Diana" is a finalist in the Sceenplay Category! See ya'll there!

2012-01-19T10:44:00.001-08:00

Beaufort International Film Festival Names Finalists and is Ready for 2012

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Filmmakers from around the world are once again set to appear at the Sixth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival taking place Feb 15 - 19, 2012 in the historic city of Beaufort, SC.

2012-01-19T05:52:00.001-08:00

"Enthusiasm is contagious, and the person who has it, under control, is generally welcome in any group of people."

2012-01-18T17:04:00.001-08:00

"Fear of rejection is a sign of neediness - specifically, the need to be liked." — Jim Camp

2012-01-17T07:59:00.001-08:00

"To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping." Chinese Proverb

2012-01-16T16:21:00.001-08:00

"You can’t control others’ acts, but you can control your reaction to their acts, and that is what counts most to you." http://ping.fm/hQUZ3
No one can make you feel any negative emotion — fear, anger, or inferiority — without your express permission. There will always be people who find perverse enjoyment in upsetting others, or who simply play upon your emotions so that they can use you for their own selfish purposes. Whether or not they are successful depends entirely upon you and how you react to their negative behaviors. When you are forced to deal with such people, recognize from the outset that they are trying to upset you, not because of something you may have done to them, but because of some problem they have with themselves. Tell yourself, “This isn’t about me. I will not allow this person to upset me. I am in control of my emotions and my life.”

2012-01-16T08:14:00.001-08:00

"It‘s not where we stand but in what direction we are moving."

2012-01-13T03:29:00.001-08:00

"Most great leaders began in the capacity of followers. They became great leaders because they were intelligent followers."

2012-01-12T11:15:00.001-08:00

"A most beneficial use of time is silent meditation, while searching for guidance from within."

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We all experience rare moments when a blinding revelation comes to us, when we suddenly see things differently than ever before. Usually, however, we learn the truth about ourselves gradually, over long periods of time, from quiet introspection. We are all spiritual, but some of us have learned to tap more effectively into the great strength that resides in the spiritual portion of ourselves. The spirit is not boisterous and noisy. Getting in touch with your spiritual self demands tranquility and solitude. Make sure you dedicate a portion of every day to thought and study, to think and reflect upon your life. Choose a time and place that best allow you to relax your mind and devote your thoughts to reflection.

2012-01-12T09:30:00.001-08:00

"Thoughts are sending out that magnetic signal that is drawing the parallel back to you." — Dr. Joe Vitale

2012-01-11T09:29:00.001-08:00

"Your failure may prove to be an asset, provided you know why you failed." Click on the link: http://ping.fm/vsBKb

2012-01-11T09:06:00.001-08:00

"Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving" — Dennis Waitley

2012-01-10T08:05:00.001-08:00

"Unnecessary fear of a bad decision is a major stumbling block to good decisions." — Jim Camp

2012-01-10T03:49:00.001-08:00

The brilliant sun is rising, as I wake up to experience another day. Do you believe in miracles?

2012-01-09T11:21:00.001-08:00

Check this video out -- "56 Days of Discovery" LIVE Mastermind Class http://ping.fm/8DEAj via @youtube ... Exciting stuff. Learn more about the most talked about transformation program, "56 days to Discovery." If you'd like to join me at 10 AM EST Mon., Tue., & Thurs. for an "intensive growth" mastermind, let me know. Sunday's @ 9 PM EST there will be an 'OPEN & INTERACTIVE" 56 Days of Discovery" Mastermind call as well. Find the time that works for you and get busy "DISCOVERING YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL & INNER SELF. To order your discovery program, click here: www.firestonelifestyle.com

2012-01-09T09:22:00.001-08:00

"If you are really great, you will let others discover this fact from your actions." http://ping.fm/ZdzHO

In the final analysis, all that really matters are your actions. You may talk a good story, but no matter how good you are at selling others on your capabilities, eventually you have to perform. It is true that people are generally forgiving and will overlook an occasional failure to deliver upon your promises. Ultimately, though, you must live up to your promises to others if you ever expect to make a lasting impression on them. Make it a habit to demonstrate your abilities before talking about them. Seldom is anything worthwhile achieved without the help of others, and nothing is ever achieved without some form of action. The road to failure and despair is littered with the dreams of those who failed to act upon them.

2012-01-09T09:21:00.001-08:00

"A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done." Ralph Nader

2012-01-09T09:03:00.001-08:00

"If you turn it over to the universe you will be surprised and dazzled by what is delivered to you. This is where magic and miracles happen."
— Dr. Joe Vitale

2012-01-08T04:33:00.001-08:00

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Fortunes gravitate to men whose minds have been prepared to attract them, just as surely as water gravitates to the ocean."

2012-01-07T18:46:00.001-08:00

At a full moon party, lobster rockabilly band, great wine, fabulous crowd... Not quite a full moon tonight, but who cares?

2012-01-06T09:16:00.003-08:00

"Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock." Unknown

2012-01-06T09:16:00.001-08:00

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places." Unknown

2012-01-06T09:15:00.001-08:00

"Always desire to learn something useful." Sophocles

2012-01-06T09:14:00.001-08:00

The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.”

There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.

2012-01-05T09:08:00.001-08:00

Which would you rather... THRIVE or SURVIVE?

2012-01-05T06:23:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-05T06:14:00.001-08:00

"Attend well to your character, and your reputation will look out for itself." - http://ping.fm/MpWdH

Most of us at one time or another have been misunderstood by those who are important to us. They thought we planned to take an action they disliked when in truth our intentions were to proceed in an entirely different direction. Such misunderstandings are usually quickly righted and life goes on. The same is true with character and reputation. If your reputation is for some reason misaligned with your character, it will soon quickly right itself when others discover for themselves that you are not at all the kind of person they had assumed you were. If your foundation is strong, you never need to be concerned about such misunderstandings. Others will learn soon enough what kind of person you really are. Spend your time and energy in constant self-inspection and self-improvement, building strong character, and you will never have to worry about what others think of you.

2012-01-05T06:10:00.001-08:00

"Nothing can add more power
to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets." —Nido Qubein

2012-01-04T07:32:00.001-08:00

NAPOLEON HILL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Success without humility of heart is apt to prove only temporary and unsatisfying.

2012-01-04T07:30:00.001-08:00

Change is scary, but life holds so many gifts when we live in a state of GRACE –Gratitude, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Engagement. When it’s time for shifting, be ready and you can shift gracefully. ~ Suzanna Gratz

2012-01-04T07:28:00.001-08:00

All you have to do is know where you're going. The answers will come to you of their own accord." Earl Nightingale

2012-01-04T07:26:00.001-08:00

"All you have to do is know where you're going. The answers will come to you of their own accord." ...Earl Nightingale

2012-01-03T16:47:00.001-08:00

(part 2) Can you see the difference? Can you feel the difference? Allow yourself the time to grow and watch miracles unfold. Check this video out -- 최성봉_Korea's Got Talent 2011 Final http://ping.fm/tn5jK via @youtube

2012-01-03T16:40:00.001-08:00

HUMBLE, BEAUTIFUL, BELIEVE, DREAM: One cannot help but be moved to tears by this amazing young man... http://ping.fm/KcBKJ

2012-01-03T16:39:00.001-08:00

HUBLE, BEAUTIFUL, BELIEVE, DREAM: One cannot help but be moved to tears by this amazing young man... http://ping.fm/cdHaI

2012-01-03T13:33:00.001-08:00

“If you want to be happy for a year, plant a garden; If you want to be happy for life, plant a tree” ~ English Proverbs

2012-01-03T06:28:00.001-08:00

Breakthroughs occur every day because a determined person continues to search for solutions to complex problems long after everyone else has given up and gone home.

2012-01-03T06:27:00.001-08:00

Nature yields her most profound secrets to those who are determined to uncover them.

The field of science is perhaps the best illustration of how success always seems to come to those who apply the principle of accurate thinking in a persistent, determined effort. America’s great inventor Thomas A. Edison is said to have failed 10,000 times in his attempt to develop a workable electric light bulb. He learned from each failure and refused to quit until he succeeded. Use this approach in 2012 and watch what happens!

2012-01-03T06:26:00.001-08:00

"When you are in the zone, your intuition comes to the forefront, ... Your intuition will guide you. It is your best friend. It has information your mind does not have. When you are a zone performer — no matter what it is you do — you are operating on intuition and you have an unfair advantage
over the competition." — Jim Fannin: Nightingale-Conant author

2012-01-02T13:42:00.001-08:00

"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." — High-tech proverb

2012-01-02T13:41:00.001-08:00

Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate action.

Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with action. Many people confuse intentions with achievement; after all, it is the idea that is most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of action may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.

2011-12-31T23:39:00.001-08:00

Happy New Years Celebration 2011-2012!!! http://ping.fm/uaNr8

2011-12-31T13:08:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to my friends and family... When you look up at the stars tonight, remember to make a special wish. Wishes do come true, really they do! ... When You Wish Upon A Star - sung by Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) http://ping.fm/nuPMo via @youtube

2011-12-31T09:13:00.001-08:00

Wishing all the best in 2012! I know this coming year will be the best ever! Lot's of Lovin', Great Fun, Great Health, and an abundance of Happiness & Prosperity! CHEERS TO ALL.

2011-12-29T04:29:00.001-08:00

Pictures to Make You Happy - Images That Inspire Joy - OWN TV http://ping.fm/RDExA

2011-12-29T04:20:00.001-08:00

“So many conditions of happiness are available—more than enough for you to be happy right now. You don't have to run into the future in order to get more.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

2011-12-28T17:25:00.001-08:00

Somethings coming something good... http://ping.fm/KHRvf

2011-12-28T07:07:00.001-08:00

"Before opportunity crowns you with great success, it usually tests your mettle through adversity."
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Adversity provides the resistance necessary to develop the strength to overcome great obstacles. This strength consists of self-confidence, perseverance, and, very importantly, self-knowledge. For if you do encounter a setback, it is a clue to a personal weakness. You may have been hasty in judging a competitor, or you may have been too timid in your vision of what needed to be done. Let adversity be your guide to understanding where you mis-stepped and which qualities you need to cultivate. No one rejoices in disappointment, but if you are success-conscious, you can turn the situation into a chance for improving your character, an opportunity you otherwise would have missed.

2011-12-28T07:04:00.001-08:00

"What if you could be anything, or anybody, you chose to be? Think about it. What would you choose to be?"

2011-12-27T16:21:00.001-08:00

"If you don’t know why you failed, you are no wiser than when you began." http://ping.fm/Tg6wV

There’s an old adage that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So it is with our failures. Unless we learn from our mistakes, we are likely to repeat them until we learn from such experiences and correct our course -- or give up and accept temporary defeat as permanent failure. Every setback you encounter in life contains valuable information that, if you study it carefully, will eventually lead you to success. Without adversity, you would never develop wisdom, and without wisdom, success would be short lived indeed. When you make a mistake, say, “That’s good! I’ve gotten that out of the way. I will never do that again.” You will no doubt make other mistakes, but they won’t bother you nearly as much when you treat them as learning experiences.

2011-12-27T16:16:00.001-08:00

"Picture yourself in your minds eye as having
already achieved this goal. See yourself doing the things you'll be doing when you've reached your goal." — Earl Nightingale

2011-12-27T16:12:00.001-08:00

I had a dream last night... I think it's so groovy now, that people are finally getting together... http://ping.fm/YB5ek

2011-12-26T17:48:00.001-08:00

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle

2011-12-26T16:56:00.001-08:00

The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews

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Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

The Sixth Decision

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.
For too long, every ounce of forgiveness I owned was locked away, hidden from view, waiting for me to bestow its precious presence upon some worthy person. Alas, I found most people to be singularly unworthy of my valuable forgiveness and, since they never asked for any, I kept it all for myself. Now, the forgiveness that I hoarded has sprouted inside my heart like a crippled seed yielding bitter fruit.

No more! At this moment, my life has taken on new hope and assurance. Of all the world’s population, I am one of the few possessors of the secret to dissipating anger and resentment. I now understand that forgiveness only has value when it is given away. By the simple act of granting forgiveness, I release the demons of the past about which I can do nothing and create in myself a new heart, a new beginning.

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness.

Many are the times when I have seethed in anger at a word or deed thrown into my life by an unthinking or uncaring person. Valuable hours have been wasted imagining revenge or confrontation. Now I see the truth revealed about this psychological rock inside my shoe. The rage I nurture is often one-sided, for my offender seldom gives thought to his offense!

I will now and forevermore silently offer my forgiveness even to those who do not see that they need it. By the act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by unproductive thoughts. My bitterness is given up. I am contented in my soul and effective again with my fellow man.

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive those who criticize me unjustly.

Knowing that slavery, in any form, is wrong, I also know that the person who lives a life according to the opinion of others is a slave. I am not a slave. I have chosen my own counsel. I know the difference between right and wrong. I know what is best for the future of my family, and neither misguided opinion nor unjust criticism will alter my course.

Those who are critical of my goals and dreams simply do not understand the higher purpose to which I have been called. Therefore, their scorn does not affect my attitude or action. I forgive their lack of vision and forge ahead. I now know that criticism is part of the price paid for leaping past mediocrity.

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive myself.

For many years, my greatest enemy has been myself. Every mistake, every miscalculation, every stumble I made has been replayed over and over in my mind. Every broken promise, every day wasted, every goal not reached has compounded the disgust I feel for the lack of achievement in my life. My dismay has developed a paralyzing grip. When I disappoint myself, I respond with inaction and become more disappointed.

I realize today that it is impossible to fight an enemy living in my head. By forgiving myself, I erase the doubts, fears, and frustration that have kept my past in the present. From this day forward, my history will cease to control my destiny. I have forgiven myself. My life has just begun.

I will forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness. I will forgive those who criticize me unjustly. I will forgive myself.

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.

Reprinted with permission
© 2002 Andy Andrews

2011-12-26T06:55:00.001-08:00

What are you going to do today? Cross something off your "Things To Do List." Be sure to reserve some quality time for yourself & your family. Take time to smell the roses.

2011-12-26T06:50:00.001-08:00

"Your failure may prove to be an asset, provided you know why you failed."
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There are a few occasions during our brief time on earth when most of us experience great flashes of insight, great moments of truth that forever change the course of our lives. Most of those experiences result from spectacular failures, not from outstanding successes. It is from the failures that so chagrined and dismayed us that we learn the most lasting lessons. When you are the unwilling recipient of a great moment of truth, extract the useful lessons and then put the entire episode behind you. Learn from your failures, forget about them, and move on to better things.

2011-12-25T05:14:00.001-08:00

Failure is a blessing when it pushes us out of a cushioned seat of self-satisfaction and forces us to do something useful.

2011-12-24T21:12:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza and Happy Festivus to all!

2011-12-22T17:05:00.001-08:00

Share this video with at least one other person. Lets create a butterfly effect of kindness this holiday season. http://ping.fm/M8AgY

2011-12-22T08:07:00.001-08:00

"Self-pity is an opiate." http://ping.fm/gczBL

The most insidious problem with drugs is that the human body develops a tolerance for them and requires larger and larger doses to achieve the same effect. The same is true with self-pity. The more you allow yourself to indulge in it, the more you will require. Soon, self-pity will become a habit, one so debilitating that you will rob yourself of all the potential you possess. Happily, there is a cure. If you truly analyze the situation, most often you will find that the problems that have driven you to pity yourself are mostly of your own creation. It follows, then, that the best person to remedy the problem is the person who created it: you, yourself.

2011-12-22T08:02:00.001-08:00

"We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within." — Earl Nightingale

2011-12-20T13:45:00.001-08:00

"Every kind act, no matter how small, is like a pebble tossed into the pond of human caring...
the rings reach out far beyond the point of impact; the action of our kind deed acts more kindly toward the people around them, those people act more kindly toward the people around them, and so it goes, on and on."