In every setback is the opportunity to pick yourself up and the energy to move to an even higher level than before. The more the bowstring is pulled back, the faster the arrow will fly. The more you are pushed back, the more potential you can develop for moving forward. When they appear, the setbacks seem devastating. And yet, even in despair… |
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When you look at the world through the fog of your own worries, your anger, your frustration and impatience, many valuable things will just pass you by, completely unnoticed. Imagine driving through town while someone is holding a gun to your head. Are you going to notice the new flower shop on the corner? Probably not. Your focus will be on… |
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I just went through a situation where the truth was needed. for a moment during the process I was feeling like I was the victim not the victor. This is my writting from the situation. More things can be accomplished more quickly in a situation where there is… |
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Imagine right this moment that you are free. The limitations you've imposed on yourself have dropped away. The disappointments of your past no longer hold you down. The opinions of others cannot stand in your way any more. Imagine that you are free to focus on creating a better life for yourself and for the world in which you live. Though there… |
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Imagine right this moment that you are free. The limitations you've imposed on yourself have dropped away. The disappointments of your past no longer hold you down. The opinions of others cannot stand in your way any more. Imagine that you are free to focus on creating a better life for yourself and for the world in which you live. Though there… |
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Rather than covering up the anger, just let it go. Instead of fighting against the anxiety, move on past it. Why spend time and energy coping with your resentment or jealousy or bitterness when you can simply walk away from them? Your feelings are yours to control. Yet all too often you let them take control of you. Certainly you have good… |
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There's a big difference between simple answers and easy answers. Simple answers are usually powerful and effective, yet challenging. Easy answers are usually appealing, but not very effective, and can even be dangerous. Let's say you need to lose weight. The simple answer is -- get more regular exercise and eat a more nutritionally balanced… |
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Who do you think you are? Your perception of yourself becomes reality through the thoughts, decisions and actions of every moment. Are you kind? Are you loving? Are you honest? Are you successful? Are you wealthy? You are when you truly think you are. Every day a thousand decisions greet you. They overflow with opportunity. They can take you to… |
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How do you respond when something doesn't go your way? Do you agonize, complain and bring yourself down by feeling sorry for yourself? Do you make the situation even worse by letting it stop you in your tracks? A negative experience is no reason for negativity. In fact, a negative experience is all the more reason to remain resolutely positive.… |
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Any and every relationship, whether it is with your spouse, your client, your employer, or the tech support person on the other end of the phone, is greatly enhanced by understanding. Make the effort to sincerely understand and to be clearly understood. Too often we allow assumptions to take the place of understanding. Assumptions are quick and… |
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When you treat people as if they're no good, they'll prove you right almost every time. Expectations make a significant difference in performance and results. What do you expect of yourself? What do you expect of others? Expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. So it makes sense to expect the very best. Is that reasonable… |
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A positive outlook does not depend on any particular circumstance. A positive outlook costs you nothing, and yet it can bring you so very much. How can you be positive if everything is going wrong? Because a positive outlook is a great way to get things going right. The reason to be positive… |
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When you blame others for your problems, you give up your ability to solve them. Do you really want to do that? No matter who may have done what, your best strategy is to take responsibility for it. Though it may be their fault, it's your life. Don't depend on those who have hurt you in the… |
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When you experience misfortune, or when another person wrongs you, or when you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you can choose to be a victim. You can choose to solicit sympathy and to feel sorry for yourself. You can choose to take comfort in the knowledge that someone else is responsible for your troubles. Or you can choose to pick… |
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