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Win or Learn
The expression "win or lose" is pattern language used by industrial society. The Narrative is to work, work, work. Competition and work are the approach in the industrial mindset. Work to get ahead, work harder than others, all work and no play.
By Angela Schnaubelt6 years ago in Motivation
It’s All a Matter of Perspective
Perception, like possession, is nine-tenths of the law—three simple questions to help you reframe your thinking. I was talking with my sister-in-law about the power of perception, and the fact that our perception quite simply becomes our reality. We all believe that we live in a real world, a world that is based in reality, and yet the reality is that we all live in a world of perception, of perspectives, each of them different. Mine, yours, your family's, the perspectives of person next to you, the perspectives of the person you work with. All of us have a slightly different perspective. Our perception of what is going on becomes our reality. Perception, like possession, is nine-tenths of the law. If we perceive it to be true, it will be true. It quite simply becomes our reality. Having learnt this, I have been able to use a very simple technique to help me to change my perception, and in changing my perception, changing my reality, and that is what I want to share with you.
By Kim Adele6 years ago in Motivation
Speak the Truth
The other day I read some words in a post that truly resonated: “I’m not afraid of the truth. I’m not afraid of being honest and raw and downright brutal with how I choose to hammer words out of my mouth without any coat of sugary bullshit."
By Charlotte Kratchmer6 years ago in Motivation
Youth Needs to Stop Idolizing Laziness
Seriously, the last two generations are heavily criticized for being extremely lazy. Yes, in many ways, the Millenials and Gen Z are very lazy compared to their preceding generations. Some of this lazy behaviour developed by the two latest generations is not all their fault. A lot takes in effect when it comes to human behaviour, as many know. However, the progression of laziness in the human being as a race is very disturbing, and it needs to be stopped.
By Bazooka Teaches6 years ago in Motivation
My Journey from Hell to Hope
Once upon a time, I lived what seemed like an idyllic life. I was one of those people who went through their days thinking things only happened to other people. Oh, it was not without incident; my parents were divorced when I was very young and my grandfather passed away a few years later. My mother was a single, working mother, whose circle of friends were mostly divorced, so I did not feel the stigma of being a child of a broken home. I was shy, but had friends, did my homework, played baseball in the street and had a typical 50s childhood. Then, when I was 19, my father died, having been out of touch for years, and I was devastated. That was a difficult time, but wasn’t enough to deter my belief in the “other people” theory.
By Suzanne Scott6 years ago in Motivation
Life Is Our Priceless Gift
Life, that precious gift that so many have yet to appreciate. Personally speaking, for the first 11 and a half years of my being, I took it for granted. Although I had attended the funerals of several relatives, all had been much older than me. So, I quickly developed the idea that only older people were dying. It sounds naive, but I didn’t really know any better and never asked any of my elders. Then, shortly after my 11th birthday, and a few months before my 12th birthday, reality hit me twice when two well loved young people in my family passed away five months apart. The first was the death of one of my favorite female cousins, who was just 16 when she passed. This was devastating to me because I looked up to her as more like a big sister. And to this day, her death remains a mystery to me because I don’t understand what happened to her. At least five months after losing her, while still trying to learn to cope with her loss, my oldest, and only maternal, brother lost his life while to safe another. This was truly devastating for the entire family, especially so soon after losing another young family member. And as our family began to deal such great losses, I heard an elderly family member say, “It’s sad. But that’s life, one day you’re here. Next day you could be gone.”
By Nathonia Smith6 years ago in Motivation
Express Yourself
I started writing a book when my youngest son was one year old. I wanted to share my experiences as a young mother, the difficulties I went through with my eldest son who was adversely affected by vaccines, and the challenges I faced dealing with inter-cultural marriage.
By Teddi Jutsen6 years ago in Motivation
The Struggle of Worthiness
Laying down on my yoga mat at the end of my exercise class, we spend five minutes meditating and reflecting. A phrase they share often is "You deserve this moment of peace." This is meant to be a soothing finish to a difficult workout, but it often derails me. Each time my mind starts to wander.
By J B6 years ago in Motivation
Why Is Having Willpower so Important?
Willpower is a key trait that has an immense effect on our daily lives. Without its presence, we are often at the whim of short-term pleasure, gratification, and sustenance. However, while it is not a trait that is equally shared among each of us, it can be built up over time and by achieving bigger and bigger goals. The key thing with having willpower is that you have to start small and work upwards to really make a big impact in your life. Depending upon what goal or result you are trying to achieve, you have to set your willpower to be in line with that timeline to achieve it.
By Ben W6 years ago in Motivation
