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Advice that will put you on the path to success; tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom from trusted experts and motivational mentors.
My Choice
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. - J.K. Rowling I talked to a friend after a very long time and he told me how confused he still is and how he still hasn't figured out what to do with his life. It made me realize we are, perhaps just bohemian souls born in a generation meant to question things and set new norms. People who have a strong belief that there is more to life than what we have actually been taught to believe. The conversation went from relationships to lifestyle choices to me explaining the energies and the philosophy of life - Every person you interact with is a guide sent to teach you something. I learned what impartial, non-judgemental listening can do for a person from our rendezvous and also that I have been living in the hermit mode for a long long time. Once you start dwelling in the peace of solitude, you find that it is pretty addictive and don't want to deal with the noise of the world.
By Devika Pathak5 years ago in Motivation
Self Criticism, an Overwhelmed Mind, and How it Leads to Self Destruction...
“I am bored.” This is simply not a statement I can relate to. Unfortunately, it is not because I’m just that productive 24/7, or even a large chunk of time. I deeply struggle with learning how to “shut my brain off.” I have a million “ideas,” and want to explore all of them. When it’s time to rest, have fun, or decompress, I struggle, because I have programmed my mind to believe that I have not “earned” those “luxuries.” There is simply too much to do that I’ve yet to finish (or start). Unfortunately, that ultimately ends up with me getting barely anything accomplished. Sooo...the vicious cycle repeats itself. It has been a vicious cycle that has taken a lot of self reflection to change. I had to dig deep, asking myself some very important questions.
By Annie Mae Edwards5 years ago in Motivation
The Organ Grinder's Monkey
The Image almost always recalled hearing the phrase Organ Grinders Monkey is of the old-time street musicians playing a barrel organ, while a trained monkey performed to the music. Art often makes money in strange, cute, and embarrassing ways. And sometimes the artist can be reduced to little more than a trained monkey themselves, bound to the whims and needs of something bigger and stronger. You must wonder who the real organ grinder is and who's the monkey. Who is performing and who is getting paid?
By Benjamin Alexander House5 years ago in Motivation
Truth Or Dare
We know that a dare is a challenge that requires us to demonstrate courage in order to accomplish it; to take a risk, as it were. Perhaps you have previously played the good old "truth or dare?" game with a group of friends, and when it came around to you being given the responsibility to choose one, either option would always feel a little uncomfortable. You would have either had to reveal something perhaps private, secretive, or awkward, about yourself, that you preferred not to share, however you knew the game was about being totally honest, or you were given a task or action, that was very upfront, confronting, and maybe even put you at risk to potential harm or injury. Although, if played sensibly, it's a game that poses no risk to our health or life, it's a great little tester in measuring our courage, to an extent anyway, whilst incorporating some fun and socializing with our friends into it. It drags us out of our comfort zone, and forces us to do something, or say something, that we wouldn't normally do or say, nor would we feel comfortable in doing or saying. When all is said and done though, once into the game, that initial discomfort and awkwardness soon turns into a few laughs and some good fun. As our friends begin to start revealing some truths, and start engaging in some dares of their own, we become a bit more relaxed, and we soon understand that we all each have our own secrets and fears. We also begin to understand that steeping out of our comfort zone isn't as bad as we assumed it would be. Initially, things were awkward and uncomfortable, but soon become fun. We parted with that barrier that was holding us from having fun, and kept us in discomfort. Once we let go of that care and fear, it became enjoyable. If only we responded the same way in real life.
By David Stidston5 years ago in Motivation
The Disciplined Power of Making a Single Choice
Supplying one link vs. two links is life-changing. Imagine you have a social media profile and you only offer one link in your bio. Or imagine you email 100,000 people and you only give them one link to your work. Or contemplate writing your career history for a potential employer and only giving them one link.
By Tim Denning5 years ago in Motivation
Quiet People Can Rule the World
I worship quiet people because I was a loud idiot before. Keanu Reeves was the first person to make me believe in a quieter world. I was so busy running around for years making a giant noise, that I missed the simple act of being quiet.
By Tim Denning5 years ago in Motivation
Challenges: Who Are You?
Learning who you are once you meet face to face with an obstacle or challenge is something many people face throughout their lives. Multiple times do we find ourselves meeting these phases between jobs, promotions, opportunities to move to a different city or country.. or even as simple as playing sports.
By Spencer Schmidt5 years ago in Motivation
The Fear of Failure
How many of you fear the thought of “failing” at something, so much to the point of it even getting in the way of you pursuing some of your passions and dreams? Personally speaking, I have found many situations in which my anxiety over the consequences of said “failure” have actually prohibited me from doing things, that quite honestly, could have been successful, and could have made an impact.
By Annie Mae Edwards5 years ago in Motivation
You are not alone
Do you remember the first time you realized you were different? It may have felt like everybody around you changed, or that there was a disconnect. Guess what, you are not alone! I remember growing up being picked on and feeling as though I was on this journey alone. My mom would tell me all the time that I am set apart for a reason and being picked on is a part of the journey. I did not know what that meant at the time, but as life progressed, I began to learn. I was being called to a higher purpose and to get there I needed to develop tough skin physically and spiritually. Of course, it hurt to find out friends were not really friends and family members would speak ill against my name due to their lack of understanding of self but choosing me was more important. When I started to choose myself and love me more things began to transform. For the first time in my life I felt free and safe to be me. No longer operating to please people or caring what they had to say. I started embracing me, connecting with my higher self, and allowing "spirit" to guide me on my journey.
By S Wash5 years ago in Motivation
