You’ve probably heard people saying “if only I won…”, followed by all the things they would do with their new fortune, how they would quit their dead end job and start living life at its fullest. Truth is, most of these people end up spending their time dreaming about all the things they could have had, rather than being proactive …
PATIENCE Is the Companion of Wisdom (─Saint Augustine)
Intro What trait has the power to change an ordinary person into an extraordinary one? It’s perseverance, also known as persistence, steadfastness, patience, or tenacity. It’s the ability to hold on to your dream like a pit bull, refusing to let go, regardless of the obstacles. Perseverance is one of the secrets of success. After all, if you keep moving …
F.ollow O.ne C.ourse U.ntil S.uccessful
Imagine the rays of the sun striking a newspaper lying on the sand of a tropical beach. Even if the newspaper were to remain there for many years, there wouldn’t be very much damage. True, the pages would yellow and fade, but for the most part, the newspaper would remain intact. Yet, if we were to use a magnifying glass …
Why Does It Take So Long to Make Progress?
Part of the spirit of human nature is a desire to make progress, or positive change. We all want to improve some area of our life. Perhaps we want to improve our finances, relationships, health, or education. We may want to control our emotions, develop self-disciple, or grow more tolerant. But why is progress so slow? Part of the reason …
The Key Traits of the Highly Successful People
My favorite clients, especially for my high-end coaching sessions, are the highly successful ones, and it’s not linked solely to having a lot of money or fame. In fact, there are plenty of people out there who are not particularly rich, but who are successful through their accomplishments, interests, and dreams that they followed. Things they’ve done for others and …
How To Choose The Ideal Business Coach
Business coaching is only effective if you have the right coach. That is why it is so important to choose your coach carefully. Some are definitely better than others. Below, I have compiled some of my best advice on how to find the ideal business coach: 1. Choose a coach with a proven track record of success. Think about what …
Life Secret: Embrace Your Problems
Frank is a 23-year-old European. He has graduated the university and started his studies for teaching credentials. Yet, rather than feeling joyful because of his achievements and a fairly comfortable life, Frank is troubled. “Why can’t I be as confident as others? Why am I so sensitive? What can I do to become accepted and admired by others? Why do …
The Road to Change
It’s often said that nothing is certain in life other than death and taxes. And after paying taxes, all that is left are two kinds of change. The change we carry in our purse and the unstoppable transformation of everything we experience. As change occurs at a dizzying pace, we cling to straws in the hope of finding stability. But …
It’s the Little Things that Matter
It’s a hunger that needs to be satisfied. It’s in all of us. We have a need to make something out of our lives. To be recognized for something positive. And when we don’t reach our desired goals, we feel like a failure, cheated, unworthy. We question our own self-worth. It can leave us despondent. We ask ourselves if only …
The Success Toolbox – The first step is to understand what is required for success
… it’s what you do with what you’ve got. – (Leroy Van Dyke) What is it that we all want? Isn’t it success and happiness? So, it’s no surprise that a reader in Iran is interested in success. Arash (not his real name) is a 35-year-old married carpenter who wants to become extremely successful. That is, he wants to be free …