When you have major changes going on in your life, or you’re just frustrated about where you are, it’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of depression, bad moods and frustration. I know, I’ve been there … and when I’m not careful, I still get there more than I …
The "Motivation Riffs" Chronicles
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J. Paul Getty was quoted for his formula for success: “Rise early, work hard, strike oil.” When I first ran across this quote ten years ago, I had to laugh, because it looked like Getty was saying you have to work hard and hope to get lucky.
But fifteen years later, …
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(This is a “Monday Morning Kick In The Ass” reprint from
my Stop Settling newsletter. I’m posting it because I’ve
never received such a flood of “This is just what I needed”
emails as I have for this one, and I want to expand its reach.)Please re-tweet at the end if …
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Today I got up at 5am and did some yoga, trying like hell to kick off that habit again. It’s always one that gets pushed off to the side, because there’s always something more urgent going on. And at 5am, yoga isn’t the first thing on my mind. It isn’t …
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Yesterday’s post about the dangers of positive thinking sure hit a nerve with a lot of people – especially those who see through “The Secret” for the insane marketing madness that it …
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Note: Please read this entire post before you decide to flame me because you like positive thinking
Tim Brownson left a great comment on yesterday’s post about the importance of believing in your ability to change your situation:
Beliefs certainly do drive action, but … -
Quick Note: The Better Sleep series will continue next week, as I’ve spent my post-writing time reading SEO School from the mistress of home business tips, Naomi Dunford. Review coming …
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While gearing up to start next week’s series on better sleep, I came across this video gem via StrongLifts.com featuring Will Smith. (You don’t have to watch it to get the point of this article, but it’s a fairly inspiring 2:09 of your time)….
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After being called an SOB when I wasn’t looking (especially after taking a week off from the blog), I figure I’d better get back on the ball and post. Today’s words are dedicated to all those who have had a tough week to deal with, but who did …
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If you got a hunger for what you see / You’ll take it eventually / You can taste the bright lights / But you won’t get them for free” – Guns N’ Roses
It’s easy to get motivated by an idea. A plan. A goal. We tend to get …
