We Live in a Wonderfully Beautiful World

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030307 Portland Bill - ground zero, originally uploaded by petervanallen.
 
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Marketing Tip #3: Stop Swimming Against the Current and Find Your Genius

Swimming against the current is a losing battle.
Yet we are trained to think we need to do exactly that.
In all of history I can think of only one instance where swimming against the current came into play and unless you’re a salmon–you need not apply.
From the time we are born we are taught to become [...]

Quote Worth Repeating: George Washington

Leadership Quote
“Let us raise a standard
to which the wise and honest can repair;
the rest is in the hands of God.”
-George Washington
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Quotes Worth Reating: Maya Angelou

Golden Money Quote
 
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” - Maya Angelou

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The Crap-O-Meter

Have you ever seen a movie where they show the ships radar screen? The principle on which radar operates is simple. It sends out a short pulse of radio energy [...]

Keeping It Real and In Stride

It is often easier to second guess than to take action.
Action can often be scary.
You may be feeling consternation over a decision or action you must take.
if so, consider the following words:
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” - [...]

Decision Making: What Will You Do to Take Action?

Deciding to focusing on the things you value is the summation of the previous steps for having control over the direction of our lives. However, the final step is the key to the kingdom. Before you can be, do and have these things you must take action.
If you don’t move once you’ve decided on a [...]

Desicion Making: What Do You Value?

“The world is full of people that have stopped listening to themselves or have listened only their neighbors to learn what they ought to do, how they ought to behave, and what the values are they should be living for.” - Joseph Campbell
There are countless ways to find value. The value of Pi Π. The [...]

Decision Making: You Decide What to FOCUS On

The people, places, events and feelings you focus on are one of the first three things you have control of in your life. We’ll talk about the values and taking action in the coming days but for now I’d like to talk about focus.
Focus is defined as ‘directed attention’ OR in the verbal sense [...]

Decision Making: How a Single Decision Changed My Life

Making decisions and understanding the process we go through is paramount if we are to create the kind of life we want to live. By taking the time to learn how you can make sound decisions you actually put yourself in a position to make better decisions later on.
I have come to the realization that [...]