Do you have suckers you need to trim?
This past weekend, I heard a speaker share how she used to help her father trim trees. This was one of the many ways that he provided for the family.
One of the things that he taught her was that if you want a tree to produce the most fruit possible, you have to prune the suckers from it.
Suckers are undesirable …
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Can you answer this question?
We all need to give it some thought. Take a moment and ask yourself, “What compels me?”
Things that are compelling are irresistible. They drive you like a moth to flame. They inspire you and push you to greater heights. They invoke a deep sense of commitment and joy.
Is there anything in your life right now that compels you? What gets you out …
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Are you getting what you want out of life?
If you aren’t, then it is time to try something new. You need a new attitude, a new strategy or a new goal.
Life is full of amazing opportunities, but you’ll never know if you don’t reach out and proactively pursue more of what you truly want.
Life just doesn’t give up all its treasures without a fight. What is it …
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Do you have enough margin in your life?
Margin is defined as a spare amount created for contingencies or special situations. In my mind, it is a safety or buffer zone between you and disaster.
If you live life too close to the edge, then you are bound to fall once in awhile. You just can’t control every external factor. When you lack margin, the slightest breeze can be …
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This is a guest post by Melissa.
Whether one’s career preparation occurs at a traditional college, community college, or through online education, reading books not included on a class syllabus can provide much needed inspiration.
Here is a list of 10 informative, entertaining, and mind-expanding page turners to widen job seekers perspectives and encourage them on their way to an exciting career path.…
1. Cry of the Kalahari by Mark Read more »
What are some things that you need to leave behind?
We often get so focused on what we want to acquire whether it be possessions, behaviors or relationships that we forget to think about what we need to leave behind.
You can accumulate a lot of baggage over a lifetime. This can weigh you down and make you feel stuck.
It might be time to lighten your load. Perhaps you …
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Are you as happy as you want to be?
George Bernard Shaw said, “Life isn’t about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.”
The same can be said for happiness. Often, we waste our time trying to find it in other people, material possessions or our circumstances. When in reality, happiness is created on the inside by cultivating the right attitudes.
Researchers have seen time and again that external factors …
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