There Are No Shortcuts: Only Illusions

illusion reflection thumb There Are No Shortcuts: Only IllusionsDo you fall for shortcuts?

Life is full of so-called time-saving techniques, quick-fixes and easy formulas.  Many of these come with big promises, but seem to deliver very little.

I’m here to tell you that there are no shortcuts to living life to the fullest.

In fact, I think it is safe to say that success, happiness and real contentment comes to those who take the high road and persevere …

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What Are You Shooting For?

female archer thumb What Are You Shooting For?Occasionally, you need to stop and ask yourself some questions to evaluate your progress in life.  Are you happy with where you are headed?

I’m going to propose to you that you hit exactly what you aim at.  If you aim at nothing

I think you get the picture.  You’ve got to pick something and shoot for it to even have a chance of expecting a better life.…

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You Need a Plan to Improve Your Life

couple beach thumb You Need a Plan to Improve Your Life

You hope for a better life, but do you have a plan to get there?

Hope is not a strategy.

You cannot expect the circumstances of your life to improve without a specific action plan.  A sports team would never expect to win without a game plan.  An investor would never give their money to an entrepreneur without a business plan.

Why is this so important?  Because

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Kick the Porn and Relish Real Life

This is a guest post by Mark Chamberlain, PhD.

fire alarm thumb Kick the Porn and Relish Real LifeAre you overloading your pleasure system?

Every human being on the planet has an exquisite built-in enjoyment system.

Think of it like one of those old High Striker carnival games, where you use a big hammer to smash the lever. The harder you swing, the higher you score. If you hit it hard enough, you launch the puck all the …

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Doing Good Benefits You: Kindness is King

flower offer thumb Doing Good Benefits You: Kindness is KingWhat good have you done lately?

Doing good for others has some pretty nice benefits for you.

Performing simple acts of kindness and compassion will make your life more enjoyable, satisfying and complete.

If you want to live a truly great life, then perform sincere acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.  

Trust me, the benefits will come.  They just can’t be the primary reason for your actions.…

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Five Smart Tips for Your Tax Return

paying taxes thumb Five Smart Tips for Your Tax ReturnHave you filed your income tax return this year?

Taxes are our single largest expense.  However, we generally like to avoid thinking about them.  The idea of giving large sums of our money to the government is unpleasant at best.

Of course, as Ben Franklin stated, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”  Taxes are an inevitable fact of life. 

Therefore, as …

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Unleashing Potential: 5 Top Strategies for You

unleashing potential thumb Unleashing Potential: 5 Top Strategies for YouAre you living up to your potential?

You were born to do great things.  You were intended for more than just an average life.

Unleashing your full potential will get you the victory you so desire.  It will open up your life to new and exciting experiences.

You are absolutely full of hidden possibilities.  You just need a few effective strategies to help you uncover all that is locked …

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