The Power Of A Positive Identity

Many years ago an author named Norman Vincent Peale was visiting a city in Hong Kong. As he walked down the street he noticed a tattoo parlor. In the window he saw displays of the various tattoos that were available: an anchor, mermaid, a flag, etc. But what he found shocking was three words that […]

The Most Overlooked Secret of success

If anyone knows the secrets of success, it is S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Mr. Cathy overcame huge set backs to build his fast food chain, which now has over 1500 restaurants.  He has given millions of dollars to charities and is well known for conducting business with excellence and integrity.   On […]

Henry Ford’s Secrets Of Success

1.) Think optimistically Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way, you are right.” Although he only had 2 years of formal education, he believed he could make cars affordable for the average person. It was a huge dream that would take many years to achieve. With […]

Michael Jordan’s Secrets Of Success

As a sophomore in high school, he was dropped from the varsity basketball team.  He was so devastated that he went home and cried.  His mom gave him some good advise.  “Work so hard and improve so much that the coach realizes that he made a mistake.” Michael did not give up on his dream.  […]

How to Be Grateful During Tough Times

Gratitude is a positive feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for having received a benefit in your life.  It may also include expressing the feeling of appreciation to the person or source of the blessing.  For example, you might send a thank you note to a favorite college professor who made a difference in your life.  […]

How To Achieve Your Goals And Dreams

As you work towards your goals and dreams, realize that there will be delays, roadblocks and set backs.  This does not mean that you should give up.  You must be Persistent. It is one of the key characteristics of successful people.   I have not always been persistent.  Fortunately, my sixth grade teacher, whom I […]

How To Stop Worrying About Getting Cancer

Many of the cancer survivors reported that their experience was a wake-up call which caused them to reorder their priorities. They discovered what was truly important in life. They learned to put their family ahead of their work and to devote more time to their significant relationships.

Babe Ruth’s Secret of Success

Babe Ruth was famous for hitting 714 home runs during the course of his baseball career. His remarkable home run record stood from 1935 until it was finally surpassed by Hank Aaron in 1974. Yet Babe Ruth also knew what it was like to experience failures and set-backs. Many people are not aware that Babe […]

A Simple and Powerful Time Management System

Ted Engstrom and Alec Makenzie, in their book, Managing Your Time, give perhaps the best known business example regarding time management. The authors tell how in the early part of the 20th century, Ivy Lee, a pioneer in the field of public relations, helped Charles Schwab and his employees become much more effective at managing […]

The Power of Encouragement

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced jeering crowds in almost every stadium. The stress, pressure and mistreatment were pushing Jackie to the breaking point. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His owns fans began to […]

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