More Driven To Succeed Later In Life

"Those who are challenged physically, emotionally, or economically early in life are often more driven to succeed later in life. And for some, overcoming those personal challenges can help to nurture a deep empathy for others and the desire to help."

-- Linda Kaplan Thaler

Using Our Imagination To Picture A Goal

"In a sense, the act of visualizing—using our imagination to picture a goal we want to achieve—is just like watching a movie. The more “real” we make that vision, the stronger the mental picture will be when we actually attempt to attain it."

-- Bob Bowman

Have A Good Sense Of Your Own Value

"Look within to gauge your worth rather than depending on institutions or the opinions of others, for institutions rise and fall, and fashions come and go, but a good sense of your own value will see you through life’s ups and downs."

-- Norman E Rosenthal MD

Become The Master of Your Own Fate

"You can become the master of your own fate by setting up real challenges and knocking them down, enjoying and sharing the process all along the way."

-- Brendon Burchard

Become Optimistic By Choice

"Many people are not naturally optimistic, and they can’t imagine how to become that way. If you are one of these people, and you are not optimistic by nature, know that you can become optimistic by choice."

-- Rhonda Sciortino

Your Thoughts Supportive of Your Goals

"Keep your thoughts supportive of your goals and make sure that your attitude, words and deeds are a true expression of who you are and what you wish to achieve."

-- Yvonne Teoh Bource

Fear Keep Us Playing Small

"Fear keeps us from falling in love with our life; it keeps us playing small and avoiding risk to protect what we have created."

-- Shannon Kaiser

We Know That We Are All Human

"We know that we are all human, and that events that are beyond our control will certainly happen, traumatic in scope. Overcoming this obstacle gives you a pragmatic answer to those unconscious thoughts and some sense of security. It lets you know that, when it arises, you will be ready for it."

-- Bob Litwin

Look Deeply Into What Makes You Different

"Look deeply into what makes you different. Understand that difference and develop it, for it may be your greatest contribution."

-- Norman E Rosenthal MD

improves Our Ability To Think

"Research has shown that exercise and deep breathing increases oxygen to the brain, which improves our ability to think and solve problems, improves creativity, and helps to alleviate feelings of depression."

-- Rhonda Sciortino

Keep Your Momentum Moving Forward

"Your problems can be temporary if you keep your momentum moving forward. We all experience difficulties, but they can be blips if you remain positive and move on."

-- Donald Trump

Loving What You Do

"Loving what you do can make you more productive, sociable, and innovative. That kind of enjoyment can help fuel the grit needed to help us persevere when we face the inevitable challenge."

-- Linda Kaplan Thaler

All Work No Play Make Jack a Dull Boy

"All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, and it’s a recipe for backsliding. There should be a time to celebrate, to enjoy some of the fruits of your victories along the way."

-- Darren Hardy

Writing a Letter To Your Future Self

"Writing a letter to your future self can be a true gift. Your journey will unfold more gracefully when you are aware of and aligning your current path with your future self, the one who has overcome the tough times you currently face, the future you who is happy and healthy."

-- Shannon Kaiser

Train Yourself To Avoid Negative Thinking

"One way to train yourself to avoid negative thinking is to wear a rubber band around your wrist, snapping it every time you catch yourself having a negative thought. It’s a free, simple, and effective tool to begin the process of reprogramming your
mind to avoid negativity."

-- Rhonda Sciortino

Learn To Accept Reality

"Learn to accept reality. It will improve your life and can make the difference between life and death. Be careful neither to deny danger (either within your own body or from the world outside) nor to amplify fears, thereby needlessly distressing yourself."

-- Norman E Rosenthal MD

When You Are Reliable Confident and Trustworthy

"People are far more likely to feel confident in you, respect you, and trust you, if you come across as being reliable, confident, and trustworthy. That’s not exactly rocket science, is it?"

-- Richard Templar

Be Clear When Asking The Universe

"Asking the Universe for what you want is your opportunity to get clear about what you want. As you get clear in your mind, you have asked."

-- Rhonda Byrne

Fake It Till You Make It

"Fake it till you make it is actually one of the easiest ways you can manufacture confidence because if you act one way, the brain automatically begins to send signals that you are in fact that way. The emotional receptors fire a New Story for you, and before you know it, you are that person."

-- Bob Litwin

For You To Gain Perspective

"Once you’ve done all you can do to resolve the challenges you face, the process of helping someone else serves to get your focus off yourself and your problems and onto someone else. This helps you gain perspective. It engages your assets—the strengths, talents, and abilities in you that can be helpful to others."

-- Rhonda Sciortino

Write A Statement To Affirm Your Desire

"Work out the things you desire in your life. Write a statement to affirm these desires in positive words, and write these affirmations out at least ten times morning and night. Remember all this reframes the conscious mind to accept new instructions and to override outmoded behavior and thought patterns that no longer serve you."

-- Yvonne Teoh Bource

Important To Face Your Fears

"Whether you confront them aggressively or gently, it is important to face your fears. By ignoring them, you increase the risk that trouble will come when you least expect it and are least prepared to deal with it. This lesson applies to governments and organizations as well as to individuals."

-- Norman E Rosenthal MD

The World Loves You As You Are

"Whatever your true heart’s desire is, you owe it to YOURSELF and the world to be you. The world does not need you to hide your true self in an effort to fit in. The world loves you as you are. And as you allow yourself to show your true colors, you will see the world as a safe place; you will see that it is comfortable and more loving than you ever thought possible."

-- Shannon Kaiser

Regular Challenging Work Strengthens Our Mind

"With regular challenging work that exercises and strengthens our body or mind, our physical and intellectual abilities can remain vibrant and strong, as well. And without it, they can wither."

-- Linda Kaplan Thaler

Put Your Life in Proper Perspective

"Having clearly defined goals for the life you want to live can be a powerful tool in motivating you and in helping to put your life in the proper perspective."

-- Rhonda Sciortino

Passion and Commitment Stronger Than Your Fears

"LET YOUR passion and commitment become stronger than your fears.  Instead of focusing on your challenges along the way, always focus on your outcome. Don’t try to blend in out of fear of being different."

-- Greg S Reid

Setting Real Challenges That Mean Something

"Whatever your challenge, realize that it’s often not the name or topic of the challenge that makes all this so important.  It’s simply setting real challenges that mean something to you, that stretch you, that make you a better, stronger human being."

-- Brendon Burchard

Faith Is a Powerful Medication

"Faith is a powerful medication. You can be happy without much in the way of material possessions. And acceptance of one’s lot in life is an important key to happiness."

-- Norman E Rosenthal MD