Posts Tagged ‘achievement’
You Want To Do WHAT?
Alrighty then...let's get into this whole idea that any of us can be successful and achieve our dreams, with a simple 4 step formula. I opened this up in the post Permanent Vacation, and I said that I would break out the 4 steps based on the great feedback that I was getting from all of you, so I'll start by elaborating a bit on Step 1... Before you can set out to achieve anything, you have to know what it is you are trying to achieve. That much makes sense, right? You also have to be very specific about the final outcome. You have [...]
Teaching Kids “The Power of Positive” Part 1
Let’s dive right in here, because this is exciting, awesome stuff! The starting point for ensuring that our children grow up with a true sense of positivity and confidence is building their self esteem. It is the foundation for everything else that comes down the road. It will give them an unwavering base, and a place to return to, no matter what circumstances unfold around them, throughout their lives. It can’t be stated enough…self esteem is critical. Esteem really breaks down into two parts; belief and confidence. I [...]
Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?
What is it that you really want to do? I mean really want to do? Who is it that you really want to be? What's the goal...the ultimate achievement? What is the one thing that you would like to accomplish if there was nothing holding you back? Think about it. (You can pause here if you like) Get it set in your mind. (Really, do this, it will be fun, revealing, and quite possibly life changing) Have you got it? Okay, now what if I told you that I know exactly what it is that's holding you back...and that by getting this one thing [...]
Success by Association
I was talking with a good friend of mine named Kevin this past week and he was telling me about his plans to pursue a project that has been consuming him for some time. He has a burning desire to help children. Homeless kids, hungry kids, sick kids, orphanages, etc. He really has an outstanding vision and is committed to making a difference in the world. The only words I could think of as he told me of his plans were, "awesome, dude!" Me, of the limited vocabulary… First off, I thought it was incredible that he was basically [...]
