'If you feel that you are indispensable, put your finger in a glass of water, withdraw it, and note the hole you have left." 

Forbes 

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"You become what you think about."  Earl Nightingale 

 This one quote has made a huge difference in the quality of the business and personal lives of many thousands, perhaps millions, of people. Earl Nightingale boiled down the secret to success in this statement, however in my opinion it lacks two other words, and execute.  

"You become what you think about, and execute." 

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"Goals provide the energy source that powers our lives. One of the best ways we can get the most from the energy we have is to focus it. That is what goals can do for us; concentrate our energy." - Denis Waitley 

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" Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is. "

 Ernest Hemingway

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" I believe in the sun, even when it rains"

Anne Frank

Sourced by: Joyce Swarzman, Headmaster Corbett Prep

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"Struggle is inevitable suffering is a choice"

Sourced by Rachael Sarah Mahr (her Spin Class Instructor at the start of class)

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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie 

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"The greatest revelation of my life is the discovery that individuals can change the outer aspects of their lives by changing the inner attitudes of their minds." --William James

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"I am too blessed to be stressed"

Neil J Cantor

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"Though its easy, never try to rationalize what you know is wrong! Yes, you may not like it, but accepting/speaking/embracing/living the truth, gives you the strength, understanding and hope you need to live an authentic life." Ryan Nece

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‎"Confidence... thrives only on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them, it cannot live." - Franklin Roosevelt

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" Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is. "

— Ernest Hemingway

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" I am a believer in inertia

Objects in motion stay in motion, objects at rest stay at rest.

This then  applies  to every other aspect of our lives ,our thoughts, routines and our actions. So being aware of the lawsofinertia better prepares us to change our lives."

David  Cholok

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" Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I have got a hold of for the moment; and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to
future generations. "

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
Irish writer

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" Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I have got a hold of for the moment; and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to
future generations. "

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
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"If You don't know your own worth and value, then don't expect someone else to calculate it for you." (Image Attached)

Lee M. Jenkins

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The Gift of Problems

I was sitting at my desk the other day pondering a pesky problem that I've been having. And frankly, it was all I could do to keep from letting negative thinking about it overwhelm me.

When I went to check my email, my weekly message from my long-time friend Phil Humbert was in my box. The subject line of his email? The Gift of Problems.

How timely and what a great piece that Phil wrote (he puts out some great writing and always has!).

I contacted him right away and told him I wanted to share it with you. He graciously gave me permission so here it is in its original and uncut version:

"When we're stuck or frustrated, I don't suppose anybody really likes problems. But problems are the source of wealth, fame, power, progress and most of the good things in life. Without problems, I fear we might still be living in caves. Thank goodness for the gift of problems!

Do I really mean that? Yes, I do! But do I really feel that way all the time? No. I find it especially hard to appreciate problems when I have one of my own!

But the truth is that most of us earn our living by solving other people's problems. In that sense, while I may be frustrated by my own problems, I am extremely thankful that other people have problems I can solve!

We had a minor mishap with Mary's car this week. The passenger-side mirror got knocked off, and of course, it has the electric gizmo in it so there was no way I could fix it myself. We had a problem. And since it wasn't scheduled, and I didn't want to be bothered that particular day, it annoyed me.

But I noticed the guy at the body shop saw it very differently! Turns out that with his knowledge, experience and tools, he didn't have a problem at all! For him, it was an easy way to make a couple hundred bucks! What a delight! Lucky him.

In a diversified economy, problems make the world go 'round! When I have a problem with my car, the mechanic makes money. When I have a problem with my computer, the tech guy makes money. When my clients want to grow their businesses, enrich their lives or have difficulty achieving their most important goals, I get a call. Thank goodness for problems!

The truth is, that if you want to make more money, you must (yes, I said, MUST) learn to solve more and bigger problems for more people. People pay to have problems solved.

This is easy to understand when the problem is also a crisis. In an emergency we want a doctor to stop the pain. When they break down, we want our cars fixed. When we're traveling and need food or lodging for the night, we gladly pay someone to help us out. Those problems are obvious. But when we buy entertainment or furniture for our homes, or even a book to read on vacation, these are also problems we pay someone to solve for us.

Whether your customer is one person called your "boss" or the thousand people who come to your restaurant every day, they all have problems to be solved. If you want them to pay you more, you must find ways to either solve the same problem for more people, or learn to solve bigger or more complex problems. Your income is always a pretty accurate reflection of the value customers put on the problems you solve for them.

Thank goodness for problems!

And as an extra bonus, consider the amazing gifts problems give us, free of charge! Problems challenge us. They stretch us. They make us creative. They teach us things and force us to learn from or collaborate with very smart people. Sometimes I think of problems as God's gift to the human race!

When we are totally relaxed and comfortable, laying in the sun with no problems of any kind, we are unlikely to be motivated. Sometimes, we even doze off! Without problems we do very little. We invent nothing and build little of lasting value. Only when we are hungry, frustrated, worried or challenged by a problem do we rouse ourselves, rally our resources, and get to work. Problems (and their solutions) have created the world we enjoy every day.

So, do I really enjoy problems? Well, not always. Like most people, I get frustrated or annoyed by unexpected problems. But I do see them as opportunities to learn new skills, to grow, and in some cases, to grow rich! Problems give me a chance to meet people with skills I don't have, to extend my network, and to learn from people with expertise in areas I can't handle myself.

I think it was W. Clement Stone who observed that, "Every problem has within it an even greater opportunity." I think he was right. Examine every problem for the gold that lies within it. Problems make us stronger. They teach us skills, and over time, they make us rich!"

 

If you enjoyed Phil's wisdom you can find more of it at:

http://philiphumbert.com/ 

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"…when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Conan Doyle  

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"Attitude Creates Altitude"

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Failure Is The Negative Space Around Success

Having a fear of failing is like being too lazy to try harder. There's no such thing as failure, because if you live your life thinking you're going to fail than it's probable that you will live your life thinking "what if." 

One should never be scared or hesitant to try something new, rather take  fear as a learning curve and way to challenge oneself.

Successful people don't fear, instead they propel themselves to take risks by trying again.

So next time you have a great idea but fear that you will fail, know that for many entrepreneurs, success came from failure and the negative space around them.

Sourced by Richard Gorbaty (as paraphrased by fsm)

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"A warrior…feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul." - David Gemmell 

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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have." - Frederick Keonig 

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"As you begin to take action toward the fulfillment of your goals and dreams, you must realize that not every action will be perfect. Not every action will produce the desired result. Not every action will work. Making mistakes, getting it almost right, and experimenting to see what happens are all part of the process of eventually getting it right." - Jack Canfield 

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"No man can tell whether he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." - Henry Ward Beecher 

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Can / 't : You choose. 

Sourced by: Gunnar Ársæll Ársælsson 

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"If You Cant, You Must. If You Must You Can" Anthony Robbins( Image attached)

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"We can gradually grow into any condition we desire, provided we first make ourselves in habitual mental attitude the person who corresponds to those conditions." - Thomas Troward

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"If you're alive, you're on some team. It can be your family, your relationship, your business, your city, your country, your world. You can sit on the bench and watch, or you can get up and play. My advice to you is to be a player. Join the hunt. Share your world. Because the more you give, the more you get..."

Anthony Robbins 

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"Utilize the "law of momentum" which states that, "A body at rest tends to remain at rest while a body in motion tends to remain in motion". In short, get into motion! Remember, moods are a product of the "mind". Train yourself and your body to "get started" even if you're not in the mood. 

When you act in spite of your mood, you are choosing to manage and control your mind instead of letting it control you! So the next time you're not feeling "in the mood", either change your thinking or simply say to your mind, "thank you for sharing". Then focus on only taking the very first step to get started, then take another, and another. One step at a time until the law of momentum kicks in. By then, chances are you'll forget all about not being "in the mood", and will be well on your way to completing whatever it was you needed to do...and feeling great about it!" 

T. Harv Eker

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The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered:

"Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. 

Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then he dies having never really lived."

Sourced by Sabrina Caras

"So it appears to me,that the answer lies in balance, which can be achieved by time management, prioritization, 

a sense of urgency, and a commitment therein to PASSION in all matters. 

For it is those with "Balanced Passion" that live life to its fullest and beyond"  fsm  

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‎"Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over 

which you have any control: NOW."

 Denis Waitley 

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FAIL= First Attempt In Learning  ( see picture attached)

Sourced by Rachael Mahr

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