5 Incredible Books That Changed My Life

reading book 5 Incredible Books That Changed My Life Have you read anything life changing lately?

We are either moving forward or backwards in life.  There is no standing still.  In order to move forward, you must be a continual learner.  You must find positive inputs that grow and expand your thinking.

For me, one of the primary inputs I use to grow is reading books.  I love to read.  Mostly, I love non-fiction books that give me new …

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Smart Living Rule 8 – Never Stop Learning and Growing

happy reader thumb Smart Living Rule 8   Never Stop Learning and Growing What have you learned recently?

I know one thing.  Life never stands still.  Neither should you!  You’ve got to continually challenge yourself to grow and learn if you want to experience smart living

Those that excel in life never stop perfecting their craft and exploring new avenues of enlightenment.  Grow yourself into a wonderful life! 

You really have to be a continual learner to survive today

It is easy …

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Living in Fear – Too Much Baggage?

This is a guest post by The Happy Rock.

aaf1048c 1c79 40b7 be86 1472d10646e4 Living in Fear – Too Much Baggage?Fear is good. It keeps us safe, keeps us from harm, and keeps us from making terrible mistakes. Fear is healthy, right?

Teach a young child to be afraid to touch the stove because he will get burned and he doesn’t go near the stove. He is safe.

As he grows older he realizes that the stove isn’t something that …

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Please Don’t Tell Everyone About My Terrible Mistake!

mistake Please Dont Tell Everyone About My Terrible Mistake! It would sure be nice if life offered mulligans or do-overs when we make a mistake.  I have made some painful mistakes in the past and they cost me dearly.  Unfortunately, most of the time, we do not get a second chance.  Once an error has been made, then all we can do is try to mitigate the damages.  Of course, different mistakes come with a different set of consequences.  …

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20 Ways To Stretch Yourself Beyond Your Comfort Zone

yoga thumb 20 Ways To Stretch Yourself Beyond Your Comfort Zone What is life without a challenge?  We need to continually push ourselves outside our comfort zone to grow and stay sharp.  It is easy to become lazy and complacent.  However, our brain and our body are a use it or lose it proposition.  Don’t waste your potential!

We need to find ways to challenge ourselves with new activities and learning opportunities to live life to the fullest.  If you have …

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17 Good Habits For A Successful Life

I feel strongly that these are good habits that everyone should adopt to be more successful.

Students go to school to get an education for a better, more prosperous life.  However, many of the habits needed to truly be successful are learned outside the classroom.  Developing good habits that will help individuals of all ages succeed can never start too early.  These routines will help us create success for the …

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7 Great Ways To Rekindle Your Creativity

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~Pablo Picasso

Creativity is the true starting point for all accomplishment in life.  I supposed Pablo Picasso knew a little about creativity.  In 2006, one of his paintings sold for over $95 million in an auction at Sotheby’s.  How did he create such masterpieces?  He was a rebel of sorts in his day.  He liked to challenge the status quo.  He pushed …

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