persistence

For Personal Success Create Positive Momentum

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

With 2010 well under way, are you creating positive momentum or have you stalled out? If you’re looking for a surefire source of momentum, then make every effort to learn and implement new information and skills. Yes, you may have to invest time and money into learning. But it can make all the difference.
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Dealing With Uncertainty

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

“The greatest loss of time is delay and expectation, which depend upon the future. We let go the present, which we have in our power, and look forward to that which depends upon chance, and so relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty.” – Seneca (5 BC – 65 AD)
What’s This Uncertainty About?
Well, according to Seneca [...]

For Personal Success Be A Guided Missile

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

“We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve. “  – Maxwell Maltz M.D. author of “Psycho-Cybernetics”
Bill, what on earth did you mean by that title?  Well,  I’m glad you asked. Both a bottle rocket [...]

The 8 Hour Emergency Room Blues

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

We had a little health scare in the Becker household (everyone’s OK, thanks for asking) Wednesday. Since our family physician was away on vacation, we ended up in the emergency room. It was the usual drill, health insurance info, blood work, x-rays, awaiting results, working to the top triage queue, finally leaving after 8 hours.
As [...]

Personal Success Weight Loss Update

Monday, August 31st, 2009

I was recently asked how I was doing on my personal weight loss goals. The answer is “pretty darn good, thank you”! Although I’m not yet at my target weight, I have released 34 pounds since the January 1, 2009. I may actually be contributing to global warming by releasing that many calories [...]

3 Tips To Cure Negative Thoughts Fast

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

“And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed)” – Dr. Seuss (American Writer and Cartoonist best known for his collection of children’s books. 1904-1991)
Do you ever find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns and expecting the worst possible outcome in every situation? It’s a far too common [...]

Develop Flexibility To Achieve Personal Success

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

“Prepare yourself for the world, as the athletes used to do for their exercise; oil your mind and your manners, to give them the necessary suppleness and flexibility; strength alone will not do.” – Earl of Chesterfield

It’s generally true that in order to experience personal success, we need to notice what is working and what [...]

You Must Commit To Your Dream Of Personal Success

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” – Vincent T. Lombardi Legendary NFL Hall of Fame coach
Let’s start with a definition, shall we? Commitment: the act of binding yourself, intellectually or emotionally, to a definite course of action. What does [...]

Personal Success Tip – You Need Persistence

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

“There are four simple steps which lead to the habit of PERSISTENCE. They call for no great amount of intelligence, no particular amount of education, and but little time or effort. The necessary steps are…. 3.  a mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances.” . [...]