self improvement: Doing Something Worthwhile - 02/24/09 09:54 PM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Doing Something Worthwhile
 
"Real joy comes not from ease or riches
or from the praise of men,
but from doing something worthwhile."
 Sir Wilfred Grenfell (1865-1940) 
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When we do things that we consider worthwhile the time passes quickly because we enjoy what we are doing.  
The task seems to move forward with little effort as result of our thinking.   
We find joy in our work and find ourselves giving extra effort not because we're asked but because we are enjoying what we … (14 comments)

self improvement: Discovering Two Stepping Stones of Success - 02/23/09 02:21 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Discovering Two Stepping Stones of Success
 
"Develop success from failure.
Discouragement and failure
are two of the surest
stepping stones to success."
 Dale Carnegie, author   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Discovering the two stepping stones of success we will open the doors to unlimited opportunities and success.  
Our learning experience of today creates the foundation for tomorrow, our success and achievement. 
Two of the firmest stepping stones of success come from our failure and discouragement.   
The lessons can become harsh and have lasting impact.  The key becomes not … (8 comments)

self improvement: The Power of the Mind - 02/17/09 12:39 PM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
The Power of the Mind
 
"The mind is its own place,
and in itself
can make a Heaven of Hell,
a Hell of Heaven."
 John Milton, (1606-1674) English poet
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What we think about we become.
The human mind is a powerful computer that processes your thoughts into information. That information will be processed and then stored in your mind as either positive or negative information.  
The positive information stored in your mind creates positive thinking and positive actions. People who are positive … (8 comments)

self improvement: Using Outlook as your contact manager - a course for Realtors - 02/16/09 06:49 AM
Steve is an outstanding instructor and this program is an great education opportunity,

This coming Thursday, February 19th, I will be conducting a 2 hour course (from 9:30 to 11:30 am) for the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches in their technology lab at 1926 10th Avenue North, Suite 410, Lake Worth, Florida.
The course "Introduction to Contact Management" features using Microsoft Outlook as a contact manager and includes material from the last yime this course was offered plus brand new content that I have prepared to meet the learning objectives.
The course is a hands-on workshop on using Outlook … (6 comments)

self improvement: Finding Your Way - 02/06/09 01:31 PM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Finding Your Way
 
"I may get off the path,
but I will never get lost."
 Lou Ludwig, sales and management consultant, educator inspirational speaker, author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our success journey may be long and take us in many directions.
Through out that journey we may face detours or obstacles that may temporarily takes us off our path. At that point we have to adjust our course to get us back on tract and continue the journey in the direction of goals and objectives.
Maintain … (14 comments)

self improvement: Lessons from Experience - 02/03/09 10:59 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Lessons from Experience
 
 "Experience is a hard teacher
because she gives the test first,
the lesson afterward."
Vernon Law, former major league baseball player
  
As I see it. . . . .
Life can deal us some very challenging situations; those experiences can be very hard at the time.
The experiences can form a valuable lesson for the future to build our confidence as a decision maker.  
Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Author
(14 comments)

self improvement: What's on Your Schedule? - 01/30/09 11:04 AM
Inspirational Power Quote
 
What's on Your Schedule?
 
"The key is not to prioritize
what's on the schedule,
but to schedule your priorities."
 Steven Covey, author and speaker

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Time properly used becomes time invested, by prioritizing our day's to accomplish our most important priorities we invest our time in our future success and prosperity.   
Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Author
 
(6 comments)

self improvement: Your Potential Becomes Unlimited - 01/23/09 10:59 PM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Your Potential Becomes Unlimited
 
"The size of the future you actually experience
will largely be determined by one factor;
the people you choose to connect with.
When you invite people who are
truly committed to growth
into every aspect of your life,
your own potential for growth
become truly unlimited."
 Dan Sullivan
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your potential becomes unlimited when you choose to invite positive people into your life.
(10 comments)

self improvement: Is Your Glass Half Full? - 01/22/09 11:46 PM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Is Your Glass Half Full?
 
"Dissatisfaction and discouragement
are not caused by the absence of things
but the absence of vision."
 Anonymous
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
People who lack vision and purpose in their lives view their glass as half empty and live a life of dissatisfaction and discouragement.
 
(15 comments)

self improvement: Motivation is the Fire That Burns From Within - 01/22/09 01:18 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Motivation is the Fire That Burns From Within
 
"Motivation is a fire from within.
If someone else tries to light
that fire under you;
chances are it will burn
very brightly."
 Dr. Steven Covey, personal development author and speaker
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Motivation lights the fire that burns from within; it's encourages you to do a little more, try a little hard and see it though to a successful outcome.
Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspiration Speaker, Educator, Author
 
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self improvement: There Are Two Choices - 01/22/09 12:07 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
There Are Two Choices
 
"There are many ways of going forward,
but only one way of standing still."
 Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
There are two choices, one is to continually move forward and the other is to stand still and be passed by.
(6 comments)

self improvement: Commit Yourself to Fulfilling Your Dreams - 01/21/09 10:07 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Commit Yourself to Fulfilling Your Dreams
 
"With great confidence in yourself
and your abilities,
you will set bigger goals,
make bigger plans,
and commit yourself to
achieving objectives that today
you only dream about."
 Brian Tracy, self help author and speaker
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Confidence in yourself creates confidences in your decisions and your actions.
(8 comments)

self improvement: Time Doesn’t Change Things…You Do - 01/21/09 08:54 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Time Doesn't Change Things...You Do
 
"They say that time changes things,
but you actually have to change them yourself."
 Andy Warhol, an American artist
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When it comes to change we are responsible for the change that we want to see.
(6 comments)

self improvement: Don’t be a Rocking Horse - 01/18/09 01:58 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Don't be a Rocking Horse
 
"Do not confuse motion and progress.
A rocking horse keeps moving but
does not make any progress."
 Alfred A. Montapert
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Progress is following your plan and continuously putting one foot in front of the other in order to keep moving in the direction of your goals.
 
(8 comments)

self improvement: There is No Such Thing as I Can’t - 01/17/09 06:21 AM
Inspirational Power Quote
 
There is No Such Thing as I Can't
 
"There is no such thing as can't,
only won't.
If you're qualified, all it takes
is a burning desire to accomplish,
to make a change.
Go forward, go backward.
Whatever it takes!
But you can't blame
other people or society in general.
It all comes from your mind.
When we do the impossible
we realize we are
special people."
 Jan Ashford
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
If we believe that we can we will, if we believe we can't we … (8 comments)

self improvement: We Are the Alike - 01/16/09 09:18 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
We Are the Alike
 
"I laugh, I love, I hope, I try,
I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same thing too,
so we're really not that different,
me and you."
 Colin Raye
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
As I get to know people I find that we are all more alike than we may have thought.
(4 comments)

self improvement: The Power of Simple Courtesy - 01/11/09 12:43 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
The Power of Simple Courtesy
 
"Never underestimate the power of simple courtesy.
Your courtesy may not be returned or remembered,
but discourtesy will."
Princess Jackson-Smith
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The simple act of courtesy, when done without seeking a reward or recognition, can be one of the most fulfilling moments in a person's life. 
(14 comments)

self improvement: You Were Born to Succeed - 01/08/09 05:06 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
You Were Born to Succeed
 
"You were born to win,
but to be a winner,
you must plan to win,
prepare to win,
and expect to win."
 Zig Zigler, author, motivational speaker
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The foundation of success is to visualize your success, create a plan, and develop a strategy to accomplish your plan. Take the necessary action steps required to succeed with the expectation that you will be successful.
(14 comments)

self improvement: Make a Life of Richness - 01/06/09 01:52 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Make a Life of Richness
 
"It's easy to let life deteriorate
into making a living
instead of making a life."
 Jim Rohn, author, motivational speaker
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Live a full life and create a vision of what you want to attract into your life. Your life will become a magnet for your dreams and you will have a life of richness.
(8 comments)

self improvement: Choose Your Attitude - 01/05/09 03:49 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Choose Your Attitude
 
"You cannot choose the things
that will happen to us,
but we can choose the attitude
we will take towards
anything that happens.
Success or failure depends
on your attitude."
 Alfred A. Montapert
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We can not always control our circumstances that we find ourselves in, but we have a choice about our attitude when we find ourselves in those challenging situations; our attitude will lead us to solutions that will either open doors or close doors, success or … (8 comments)

 
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