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The road to success is always under construction; share your equations for success — and learn some new ones.
Finding My Path
This is my logo. This signed my fate and sealed the deal of my future. I should be excited and thrilled. I should be overjoyed, I’m 23 and starting my own business. Yet, I’m not. Instead, doubt fills my head and I’m constantly thinking if I'll succeed. Fear makes me question the one thing that I’ve dreamed of for a year. Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Am I witty, clever, bold and interesting enough? Why would anyone buy from me? What makes me special? All these questions I can’t answer. All these questions I wish I could answer. I wish I could erase the doubt that I feel. I wish I knew that this was path that won’t change. But I don’t. I don’t know if it will. I don’t know if I will make it.
By EJ L7 years ago in Motivation
Failure, Faith, and the Victim
I remember it as though it all happened a day ago. I was in 12th grade and I chose not to apply to as many colleges/universities as I should have. Instead, I concluded that one application was enough. Amusingly, that one decision was enough to book me an appointment with you at this very moment, so hello friend, my name is Ntokozo and I’m from South Africa. This is my story and I hope that you take away the value of presence when you make decisions when you’re done reading it. You won’t always feel sure or certain, but do with all that is within you to prepare as best as you can and leave the rest to life. And one day, you’ll have a great story and the pleasure of telling it.
By Ntokozo Masilela7 years ago in Motivation
Novel Motivation
If you are a new writer hoping to make a career, there’s no doubt that the Romance genre is your best chance to make money with your novels. It’s relatively easy to self-publish your work these days, but sales are often poor, and it’s difficult to persuade bookstores to stock your novel. To achieve good sales, you really need to get your book published by a large, mainstream publisher—and they are so inundated with manuscripts, they won’t even look at anything sent direct to them by a writer. They will only deal with agents—and it’s very hard for a new, unpublished writer to find an agent. So effectively, the doors of most publishers are closed to most newbie writers.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Motivation
My Nighttime Routine for Success
There are certain things and chores I do each day that create a space for success to build. These routines, if not done, can sometimes lead to a morning filled with exhaustion and chaos. While they have changed throughout the years, they are a part of me now. My routine might not be for you, but I have found that giving myself tasks right before bed has helped me wake up with a clear mind that is ready for whatever the day brings.
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Motivation
You're So Close!
Filled with enthusiasm and fire but can't seem to use it correctly for your goals? You aren't alone! I am just one person out of hundreds of people who want to succeed badly but sometimes struggle to use it efficiently enough in a way that progresses your dreams and aspirations. I've learned over the past half year of ways to suppress, and even take control of procrastination and insecurities to provide the most satisfaction out of my progress and production.
By Spencer Schmidt7 years ago in Motivation
7 Books for Millennial Leader Greatness
I applaud all the millennial leaders, who are defying the rumors about how we are spoiled, entitled, and behind other generations. I respect you for leading in spite of the noise and being inspiration for our generation. In my article Six Leadership Tips for Millennials I tell of how age doesn't determine your leadership ability, but your resolve does. Nine years into my leadership career, this is how I am honing my resolve. I am hoping you will share some great reads with me too, because we all know it's not cool to grow and not bring others along, right.
By TJ Neal7 years ago in Motivation
Learn How to Make Stress Your Best Friend
When was the last time that you’ve experienced stress? A week ago? Yesterday? Maybe even right now? Regardless of when it occurred, stress is obviously not the greatest feeling, both psychologically and physiologically. I mean, who’s got the time for sweaty palms, butterflies, and shakiness?
By Nicole Addison7 years ago in Motivation
The Greatest Dream I Ever Had
Dreaming is one of the most common forms of hallucinations experienced by our conscious minds. It is also one of the most powerful, to the point where it is life-changing for many individuals including myself. Many people in my life tend to overlook their dreams without reflecting them to their own awakened reality. Whenever I talk to my friends and family members about our dreams, they often describe them as “nothing interesting,” “awesome,” or a “horrible nightmare.” When I became more aware of my dreams, I started to realize they are a path towards a greater awareness of the world around me. Dreams are an opportunity to learn new lessons and receive inspiration so that I can gain more self-discipline and self-improvement. There is one particular dream I experienced that had the most impact on my perspective of life. This dream taught me how to accept failure, accept the fact that I may not succeed in everything I do, and use past failures as a way of learning how to improve. More importantly, due to past experiences, it taught me that hard work and dedication are the key factors to success, not self-esteem and intelligence level.
By Jesse Cung7 years ago in Motivation
The Law of Process: Daily Construction. Top Story - December 2018.
I sanded on my industrial arts project for what felt like an eternity. I knew the teacher was right. I had seen my dad’s woodwork. In the end it was worth the time to hear, “Wow! I’ve never seen something this nice come out of a seventh grade class!”
By Charlotte Mason7 years ago in Motivation
