‘Good Stuff’ Archives
Living Within Yourself
I wanted to share a couple of motivational poems with you that I really like. The first was written by Donna Levine and the second by Brian Tracy. Both of them speak about the ability each of us has within us to become the people that we were meant to be. And by doing so, not only will we achieve our dreams and desires, but we will also make our journey the most wonderful and fulfilling adventure possible. Read them and see if they stir you to get started becoming the person you have always wanted to be. After all, it's never too [...]
Blog Challenged
It happens to the best of us. We hit walls. I have sort of run headlong into one here recently as it relates to the Blog Challenge that I am currently involved in. From a sheer numbers standpoint, after this post, I will officially need to post 13 more times in the next 48 hours or so in order to "finish" the challenge...not an easy task! I did manage to post 19 different times in one 24 hour period once...but that was a little nuts. And for some reason, I had ideas flowing through me that entire day. You know, the sun and the [...]
How’s Your ‘Tude?
You've heard "attitude is everything", right? Well, consider this twist, which is equally true: Everything is attitude. This past weekend I was with my family at Universal Studios in Hollywood and we had an absolute blast! As you might imagine, we pretty much have a blast no matter what we're doing. And I guess that's sort of the point I'm trying to make. Everything we do in my family has a whole lot to do with our 'tudes! Your life can be incredibly fun, depending on what kind of attitude you bring to it. In fact, two [...]
Don’t Put This Off!
I've been in a few conversations lately where the topic of procrastination has come up. It is a very popular topic, and it seems to be something that everyone battles at one time or another. In fact, I'm sure there are some who struggle with constantly. Last year, I wrote an e-book titled, Stop Procrastinating Now, and I can tell you that the feedback I have received from those who have read it, is that it made all the difference in the world for them. If procrastination has ever reared it's ugly head on your life, then 'd love for [...]
Some Wise Words
There are a whole bunch of motivational poems that have been passed down through the years. Some of them are extremely well written and will almost surely inspire you every time you read them. There are many that I run across which I feel the need to read over and over, soaking up the wisdom and inspiration that they offer. You've probably heard me say many times before, that when you read a great poem, it's really important to take the time to reflect on what you have read. Think about the meaning behind the words and challenge [...]
Good Choices
I love to remind people that the best part about a bad day is that they don't have to have one. Sounds a little nuts, I know...but hear me out. Good days or bad days are both the result of the choices that we make about them, before they ever start. You and I are the masters of our own attitudes. We can make the conscious decision to have a good day, and we can do it each and every day if we want to. And as such, we really don't have to experience a bad day unless that is something we decide you want to experience. Okay, it's [...]
The Difference Is You
What will you do to make a difference? How can you have an impact? I think the challenge for most people when it comes to doing or creating something big is simply trying to imagine themselves having any significant impact on the world when they are just one single person and can only do one small thing at a time. In our fast food culture, where we want instant results and are striving to meet the what have you done for me lately expectations, it's real easy to forget that even the most important and outstanding accomplishments all [...]
Your Great Life
Somewhere in the middle of the family's Wii bowling tournament the other night, I found myself overwhelmed with thankfulness. Maybe it was when I rolled two strikes in the 10th frame assuring me of a win in game one. (They all took turns beating me after that). Well, actually in that moment I felt relief...the thankful part came when I paused to really soak up all of the things that were going on around me. It's always a good time around the kids when everyone is laughing and having fun. It has a way of allowing me to let go of [...]
Those Things You Do
Did you ever wonder if your random acts of kindness, good deeds, smiles or friendly words have any significant or lasting affect on the world around you? I think it's pretty important for you to know that even the slightest action taken, in the right spirit and with the proper intention, absolutely does. You may not see the direct result of it manifest itself immediately. In fact, it may cause wonderful things to happen that end up as circumstances or opportunities in your life you would never in a million years relate back to that one [...]
Give To Live
Life has an amazing way of rewarding you based on the effort you put into it. Thomas Jefferson had a great quote which I have kept at my desk for years. He said, "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it". Over time I sort of paraphrased for TJ and usually end up telling people, "the harder you work, the luckier you'll get". Same principle, of course. And the really miraculous part of this universal axiom is that you usually end up receiving much more than you actually give. Or at the very [...]
The Laughable Life
"At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities" - Jean Houston Laughter is a remarkable thing. I've often said to people that it is in my ability to laugh, at myself and at circumstances around me, that I have remained sane in this ever changing world. Now, I don't know exactly how sane I am, but I can assure you that had I not figured out how much fun it is and how therapeutic it can be to laugh, I would have been a much different and likely crazier dude. Just stop for a moment and [...]
Your Life’s Reflection
From time to time I like to share poems on here and I found one the other day that I really liked. It's called "Life's Mirror" by Madeline Bridges. Like most poems it can really speak to you if you read it and let the words soak in. Sometimes I think we read poems just to make sure the lines rhyme, and we end up taking very little away from the moment. One of the things I have said to people quite often over the years is that whenever you have an opportunity...be it while sitting through a meeting, listening during a lecture or [...]
Quick Fix? How About the Real Deal Instead?
There was a commercial on TV the other day that grabbed my attention. The reason that it caught my eye was because it was being sarcastic, which I love...and yet at the same time it was absolutely truthful with the message. It was for a website called CreditFairy.org. Now, I don't necessarily endorse the site or the info, as I haven't gone and checked it out in any depth. It does look to be pretty helpful, though. Anyway, the reason I thought the ad was great was because it was really in the face of all of these other places that [...]
Monday Love
It's a great feeling when you're doing something that you love. Even on a Monday. I was getting on the elevator today and this guy gets on with me. He was only going to the 2nd floor and I was headed all the way up to 12. So I didn't have him with me for much of the trip... He was talking to someone as he boarded and he was laughing and smiling when he jumped in and pressed the appropriate button. "Are you having a good time so far today?" he asked me, as he continued laughing a little bit. (Whatever it was he was talking [...]
