Being in the present is more than paying attention to the people around us in our lives. It applies to opportunities and challenges we face on the path to success. Many of these opportunities come once in a life time and the challenges we face are unique opportunities that may open the door to a …
Month: October 2012
Knowing When to Quit
Knowing when to quit can be easy. It can also be the biggest mistake we can make. If we quit too early, then we didn't try hard enough; if we quit too late, then we've wasted energy and time.Most people hate quitting out of fear of being labelled at "quitter." But that's not always the …
Reject Rejection
Rejecting rejections is a facet of knowing that it is not about us, but about the person rejecting us. It can be that we asked at the wrong time; remember, we reserve the right to say "no" and so do other people. The key to rejection is knowing that it's an internal response that we …
Adapt for Self-Improvement
There are going to be times when we do achieve a goal or dream and it won't be what we expected or wanted. It's like that time when we were young and wanted to be a fireman, a police officer, truck driver, super hero, or be able to fly. When we actually get there, it's …
Have a Heart to Heart
We're used to having to hold our feelings in, or least feel like we should. This shouldn't be the case. In fact, it's a necessary facet of life to release the uneasy feelings we try to keep inside. By holding onto those feelings, we're not making room for new ones. It also inhibits our ability …