15 Awesome Books That Have Made a Difference in My Life

You are very different from me but it’s very likely that we do have one thing in common, a love for learning. Finding a good book to read can be a challenge.

I’m always interested in what others have found meaningful and helpful, so I thought I’d pay it forward by letting you have a peek at some of the books that have molded my life and thoughts.

In this Video:

00:50 – 3 Books on Mind and Spirit
02:03 – 4 Books on Communication, Relationships, and Love
03:52 – 2 Books on Money and Business
04:45 – 6 Personal Development/Success
06:43 – Quote from – Vera Nazarian
07:00 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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17 Signs You Have What It Takes to Be Successful

Success is not a destination. The following definition made me so happy when I first heard it years ago: “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”

It’s being in the process, the journey that qualifies you as successful or not. To many people give up and don’t do anything because it looks to difficult.

In this Video:

00:18 – Is This a Guy/Girl Thing?
01:06 – It’s Starts Out With These Things You Do About Others
02:30 – Don’t Be Stingy With This One
03:13 – Use This If You’re New To Goal Setting
04:02 – Do You Know What Transformational Means?
04:22 – Quote from – Arnold H. Glasow
04:37- Affirmation to Move You Forward

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5 Easy Steps to Gain Back Your Confidence, and Belief

I hear you saying, “But I can’t have that (fill in the blank), because (fill in the excuse).” How about “I’m too _____ to ever be good at _____.”

Some of these beliefs about yourself are a little less logical but just as limiting. “He never listens to me.” “She’s not will to do this or that for me.” Your story could be drastically changed with some simple challenging questions.

In this Video:

00:25 – Limits You May Have Set and Believe
00:46 – The Sources of Learned Limitations
01:20 – Byron Katie’s Formula Passed Down to Me
01:35 – Identify It and Ask This Question
01:54 – The Challenge
02:15 – Connecting to the Effect
02:28 – A Peek at Possibility
02:40 – Ready to Believe Your Choice
03:04 – Quote from – Les Brown
03:26 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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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.

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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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