A Christmas ChoiceSally held tight to her mother's hand as they made their way through the crowd of Christmas shoppers. She was wearing her favourite red jacket and cuddling her teddy bear Oscar. (...) Learning From The BestHave you ever wished that instead of learning life's lessons the hard way, you could take a short cut and find out what really works? (...) The Sculpting CompetitionLong ago, in a distant land, there lived two sculptors named Seb and Matthias. (...) PlateausOne of the most important things to understand when you are working towards achieving an important goal is the concept of the plateau. (...) The Passion EquationHave you ever talked to someone who was really passionate about a certain subject? (...) The Wishing WellOn top of a hill overlooking a babbling brook stood a dilapidated stone well. The wooden frame which had once been used to raise water was broken and a discarded bucket sat on the ground nearby. (...) Life's WhispersOften life whispers to us to warn us of potential problems that may lie ahead, but frequently we are so busy with other things that we ignore these warning signs. (...) Michael Phelps - 5 Secrets of SuccessAs I'm sure you already know, on Sunday August 17th 2008, Michael Phelps achieved one of the greatest sporting records of all time by winning an incredible 8 gold medals in a single Olympic games. (...) Your Past Has PassedOne of the most liberating realisations you can have on your road to success is that your past does not dictate your future. (...) Procrastination TriggersWhy is it so easy to start procrastinating but so very difficult to stop? (...) Randy Pausch - 2nd Inspirational LectureAnother great reminder of what is really important in life. (Video duration 6.32)
If you didn't get a chance to watch the original video, you can see it here. (...) Find Your Reason WhyWhen you are facing a difficult period in your life, one of the most helpful and motivating things you can do is to identify your 'Reason Why'. (...) Change your focus, change your lifeSarah was a gifted dancer. From the age of three, her world revolved around ballet and she wanted nothing more from life than to dance each and every day. (...) How To Find And Eliminate Energy TrapsYou may not realise it but as you are reading this article, you are surrounded by energy traps that are silently sapping away your energy. (...) Pay Your Dreams FirstI'm sure you've heard the saying, "Pay yourself first" - It usually relates to the idea of saving a percentage of your paycheck as soon as you receive it and then living on the remainder. (...) It's Never Too LateMany of us have regrets in life. We look back on 'what might have been' and wonder how things would have turned out if we had made different decisions in the past. (...) The Last LectureThis ten minute video is a wonderful reminder of what is really important in life. (...) Slip Don't FallOne of the most important things to know on your journey to success is that you will occasionally slip up. (...) The Truth About Positive ThinkingA lot of people are very skeptical about positive thinking because they have tried it in the past and did not see any real improvement in their lives. (...) Why Motivation Is Not EnoughWhen you first set a goal, you're usually very motivated and excited about achieving your objective. However, motivation alone is not enough. (...) Busy or Productive?One of the best ways to accelerate your progress towards achieving your most important goals is to understand the difference between being busy and being productive.
These days everyone is busy. (...) What Will You Celebrate?Last weekend I attended my partner's granddad's 80th birthday.
I'd never been to an 80th birthday party before and I didn't really know what to expect. (...) How To Be HappyAt the end of the day, what most people really want in life is to be happy.
Many people believe that happiness comes from obtaining certain objects. (...) Not Good EnoughOne of the biggest obstacles that stops people from achieving their dreams is the feeling that they are not good enough to achieve success. (...) Positive ExpectationsOne of the most powerful ways to increase your levels of happiness and joy is to make the decision to live your life with positive expectations. (...)
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