You are what you think A poor-me attitude doesn’t make people feel kindly to you. It just keeps you from moving forward. You must feel good about your, and stop worrying about every little thing. A friend of mine often says: You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time. Decide to be […]
Your words are Spirit and Life Self-approval is required for personal growth. Once you approve of yourself, you can build self-confidence and grow. It even opens the door for others to want to be near you and share their knowledge with you, which furthers your growth potential. People who are self-confident have no problem committing
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Recognize who you are deep within Recognize who you are, deep within, and draw strength and pride from your value and your heritage. Growing up in Mississippi in the 1960s could have been bleak considering the social environment at the time. But it wasn’t. The adults in my family, our schools, churches, and communities made
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Delegate yourself to follow through on your success! Whether your goal is to find a better job, lose weight, finish your degree, or pay off all your bills, something is bound to get in the way if you let it. I’ve learned that one of the most important differences between those who flounder and
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The positive thoughts you send are returned to you. One shoe salesman goes to an undeveloped country and gives up because no one wears shoes. There is no market. Another goes to the same country and gets excited because no one wears shoes. The market is wide open. Have you ever been around someone who
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life… enjoy it! Don’t forget to live in the present while you’re traveling to your future. There was a small boy who spotted a coin on his way home from school. He was so excited by his discovery that he decided to keep looking for
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Replace inner conflict and doubt with calmness and acceptance of a rich and whole life Stay in control of where you’re going, and make the most of your time. It’s important to make plans, follow through on each action item and stay on the right track no matter how long it takes to
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You have POWER over your thoughts. Having a vision keeps you on track. Here is an Olympic story that says it all: Speed skater Dan Jansen was known as the best in the world. Year after year, he set world records that everyone else found impossible to beat. But despite showing his best during practice
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Have DEFINITE results in mind In order to succeed, you must see yourself as successful. Quantum physics studies have proven that the computer in our brain cannot tell the difference between what we see with our eyes and what we see with our imagination. That is why visualization, coupled with belief, is a remarkable tool.
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Catch people doing things right, and then tell them – NOW! When I stepped out in faith to start my own company, it was the stretch that caused me to reach into myself and discover talents, abilities and skills that I didn’t know I had. I discovered that being my own boss meant answering
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To Achieve results, be open to new ideas and new ways When I left 21 years of job security at one of the world’s largest companies to venture a new industry with opportunity for growth, I was scared stiff at giving up the comfort of the know and leaving friends that I’d known since college.
Be bold and confident. Free yourself from personal limitations, worry or anxiety. You may have dismissed your dream because it seemed unattainable. Perhaps you wanted to be an architect. Were you discouraged from shooting for that career goal because you’re not so good in math? Don’t accept limitations. Challenge the odds, and become that
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Get energized by new ambitions and excitement for living. Everyday routines are the status quo. If you have the same lunch every day, if you drive the same route home, if you party with the same people all the time, you’re in a rut. Even something as simple as going down a different street might
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You are a unique, confident, and interesting person – A Winner! The great Muhammad Ali was a master at building himself up. Before a fight, he would announce to the world: “The bear will fall in five!” He proclaimed it, over and over. And sure enough, the bear would fall exactly as Ali had convinced
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The highly anticipated Summer Issue of Career Mastered Magazine is available in print or on-line. www.careermastered.com This issue takes a special look into the corporate sector: Ally Financial Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer shares insights on ascending to the C-Suite. Championing the advancement of women: Our top 50 Companies for Women Learn why Consumers Energy
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Those who are confident right now know that spirit determines the quality of our lives. Spirit determines who you are, what you can do, and what you can have. A positive spirit of confidence will carry you through to your next level of Power. Do not compromise, no matter how things appear. Just as the
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I gain tremendously from people who inspire me—people who challenge my thought processes, and shine their light in what are sometimes dark places. They give me something to think about, and help me grow. Thinking well allows me to solve problems, accomplish great things, and ultimately, give hope to others. In the midst of economic
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You can’t solve what appears to be an insurmountable problem by worrying. No matter what situation you are facing – no matter how terrible or confusing it may appear to be – the most important thing is the choice you make in how to view it and what you’ll do about it. The difference between
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“My choice, my responsibility. Win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny.” -Elaine Maxwell Sometimes, in the midst of a divorce, bankruptcy, losing a love one, or just day-to-day stress, a shift occurs in our attitude and expectations. We experience despair, feel vulnerable, and have no hope for the future. You’ve been
Listening to critics is like running with chickens—and chickens just aren’t worthy of your time and energy. Those who criticize for the sake of holding you down are small minded. They mean you no good and should not be in your circle. Their words are only distractions. They strut around, like chickens in the yard,
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