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You become what you think
“Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat ? ” Growing up I hear d this from my parents, teachers , advertisements on television, radio and magazines. T here was an abundance of guidance on what was healthy to eat and drink. The world was encouraged to consume recommended serving s of vegetables, milk , dairy, and avoid sugary snacks . Likewise, balance every meal with the suggested amount of protein , fruit and vegetables. The message was clear, and e veryone understood . There was much emphasis on how and why we needed a healthy body . The phrase “You are what you eat,” became ingrained in popular culture. Sadly , b arely anything was taught about the need for a healthy mind. I wonder what the impact would be if we were taught with the same intensity, “You are what you t...
What I learned about the power of focus and how it increased my creativity
“The successful warrior is the average man with laser like focus.” – Bruce Lee You can’t focus. Everyone around you seems to pull great ideas out of thin air. Their ideas are the talk and praise of your team. But your concepts seem to fall flat. There is hope and a simple solution if you are willing to become the creative genius you know you can be. Understand you are no less creative than the person next to you. And you are capable of channeling life changing ideas and concepts. The problem? You haven’t learned to empty your mind. Before you begin a painting, write a song, compose a tune or sculpt a masterpiece, do this one thing. Be still. Close your eyes and sit in silence. Do not think, just sit still. You can feel the power in being still . There is wisdom in the silence, a feeling of familiarity as ancient as our soul. Learning how to quiet down the mind can be an invaluable practice . The m...
Six tips to make learning hard things fun
“Most of the important things in this world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie Congratulations. You stepped outside of your comfort zone to acquire a new skill. Now you ask, “what have I gotten myself into?” I have been there. We all have. L earning new things is awkward, difficult an d frustrating. No matt er the skill, craft or vocation , we all begin our journey at the bottom . Even the privilege d few who have been p laced in a leadership role before gaining experience, start at the bottom. Think about it. A fancy t itle does not put you any further ahead of the curve if you have not acquired the skills to match it . Such cases always prove the fall is quicker than the ascension u nless th e person commits themself to learning. Always remember , the journey will deal yo u a fair share of disappointments. ...