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About Abe Stone

I’m the creator of and a coach at Mindlife Works. I'm also the curator here at Coaching Really Works. I'm the lucky father of four amazing children who I'm blessed to parent with their wonderful mother, my ex-wife. I am enthusiastic about life and love people. I'd love to get to know you!

9 Remarkable Dad Quotes to Share This Father’s Day

Maybe you need a light quote to send your dad something new this father’s day or one on a more moving note. I can see my dad in several of these, especially his strength and his calm demeanor to this day.

Over course there are a couple that remind me of his quirky sense of humor even in rough times.

Share the ones that hold special meaning to you and your father.

1. Vincent Carrella

But maybe that's how the world changes, Isaiah. One father, one child, at a time.

“A father is only capable of giving what he has, and what he knows. A good father gives all of himself that is good.”

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7 Ways to Stop Negative Thoughts from Getting You Down

Do they come up like a virus and take over your mind, or are negative thoughts really YOU? Some people say, we are not our mind. The truth is we have little control over when and how negative thoughts come to us.

We do, however, have a choice in letting them stay. You can keep negative thoughts from getting you down and here are few tips to kick the habit of negative thinking to the curb.

In this Video:

00:19 – The Things That Trip People Up
01:30 – This is the Opposite of What You Might Think
01:56 – You Body May Hold the Key
02:27 – The Magic of The Pen
02:46 – An Old Tradition That Brings New Thoughts
03:14 – This One Even Works on Toddlers
03:33 – Retune Your Thoughts With This Fave
03:53 – Disconnect to Reconnect
04:38 – Quote from – Joel Osteen
04:56 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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5 Things That Give You Better Focus in Your Life

“Come to the movies with us”, came the beckoning voice of friends. “Can you join a subcommittee to improve an event we’re hosting”, a text from work asked. What do these requests have in common?

These were two unrelated items that came on my radar as I sat trying to focus on completing this post for you. The mind battle I faced, as I subsequently turned each request down, was exhausting but I did. I kept my FOCUS on my priorities. You can learn to do this too.

In this Video:

00:43 – This Will Make You Cry
01:03 – Rituals That Matter
01:40 – Say No to Everything Else Besides This
02:20 – Take Care of Your Lacks This Way
02:48 – 5 Tips to Reduce Operator Trouble
04:53 – Bonus Tip, Find Out Who’s There for You
05:13 – Quote from – Sabrina Bryan
05:28 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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4 Secrets to Make Sure You Get Good Rest, So You Can Wake Up Early (infographic)

Dragging your body out of bed in the early morning is no one’s idea of a good start to the day. While having something to look forward to can change all that, it’s not enough.

The trouble is it’s not easy, unless you prepare for it. So what is the secret to hopping out of bed with enough energy to make it through the day feeling stoked?

In this Video:

00:35 – Operating Legally Drunk
01:12 – Things That Matter to You
01:47 – Transition and Wind Down
02:20 – How Food Matters
02:40 – Making Space, and What About This Little Guy
03:23 – Does That Drink Really Help?
03:47 – Quote from – Thomas Dekker
04:10 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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20 of the Best Motivational Quotes Ever, to Get Your Work in Action (Infographic)

Why do some days just seem to be low on the motivation scale and you keep hoping another cup of coffee will turn things around? The reasons will be as varied as anyone who answers this questions.

One thing is for sure, your mental game is where this one is played out and the battle is won or lost. So, here are some quotes to give you that motivational shot of mental espresso.

In this Video:

00:09 – When Your is Life a Drag
00:38 – Get Your Shot of Mental Espresso
00:57 – When You Cry
00:00 – Quote from – Mike Ditka
00:00 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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How to Direct Your Life to Fulfill Your Vision

Will Smith plays a conman, in the movie Focus, who teaches a young con artist the skill of redirecting people’s focus so you can pick their pockets.

In my twenties, I learned about this skill the hard way, by getting cheated while exchanging money. It’s not an easy lesson to forget but somehow we don’t apply it to the bigger picture of our lives and the time that stolen from us every day, when we fail to choose what we focus on.

In this Video:

00:30 – This is Where the Magic Is
01:07 – Two Sides You Could Look At and Why It Matters
01:43 – What Do You Do When You Bang Your Finger With a Hammer?
02:05 – Quote from – Denis Waitley
02:23 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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7 Easy Tips that Will Make You More Productive Now (Infographic)

Sometimes you’re in the zone and your work just seems to flow with ease, you are a productive rock star. But what about those days you just don’t feel it but you want to have get some important things done?

You feel terrible when you get to the end of those days and you frittered the day away in a less than productive mode. We all have those days, right?

In this Video:

00:52 – Has Multitasking Made Your Life Any Easier?
01:15 – Get Someone to Work on Your To-Do List While You Sleep
01:43 – Set the Mood with Some Vibes
02:07 – Clutter Matters
02:33 – Batch Your Tasks So You Don’t Tire Yourself Out Needlessly
03:06 – How to Change Gears So You Can Give your Next Task All You Can
03:45 – The Magic of Maintaining Your Machine
04:28 – Quote from – Paul J. Meyer
04:53 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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5 Things That Will Get You Out of That Funk (and On Your A Game)

Whether it’s a dip your energy midday or a deep dissatisfaction with what your life or your work have become, there is a way out.

Here are some big picture keys, as well as some small life hacks that you can use to pull out of that funk even if it seems to be there to stay.

In this Video:

00:53 – What’s Love Got to Do With It?
01:24 – When You Really Know Why You Wanna Cry
02:04 – A Mentor Shocked Me With This One
02:34 – The 50/5 Rule
02:55 – The Reset Button That Makes It All Possible
03:55 – Quote from – Robin Sharma
04:15 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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