Personal Development
The Joy of Giving, and Giving, and Giving, and….
In a film that deserved much more fanfare than it got, About Schmidt, tells the story of a man who seems to have lost his way in the world. One of the things that brings his life meaning is giving money to an orphan boy “Ndugu.” From this film came two great quotes:
“I suppose the […]
Losing Weight Takes Guts
Losing weight is way more complicated that it should be, because it involves many more elements than it should. In a perfect world, losing weight would be tied to the amount you eat or how often you exercise. However, it’s tied to emotions, misconceptions, how you were raised, and so many other factors and attitudes, […]
Hulk Hogan and Personal Development
Current family circumstances notwithstanding, Hulk Hogan is one of the ultimate personal development examples in America. Growing up, he was not just a pop culture icon, but he was the guy everyone at school would love to be friends with, and for good reason. It wasn’t just the hyped up red and yellow fury he […]
Life After Failure
The hardest part of life is failure, other than death of course. Failure is something that has plagued mankind since the beginning. Even in the Bible, Adam had to deal with his own failings while still protecting and caring for his family.
George Bernard Shaw, the great Irish playwright, once said “A life spent […]
Success and the New York Yankees: Emulating the Bronx Bombers
You may not be a fan of the New York Yankees, but it’s hard to deny their success over the decades in building perennial playoff contenders and championship teams. Here are some of the ways the Yankees have defined baseball with their success over the last 100 years or so:
1. Confidence - […]
Personal Development: The Truth About Being Your Own Boss
Many movies often include a major character beginning their own business after years of frustration with their boss or company, and many Americans fantasize with the life they could lead if they only were their own bosses.
If becoming your own boss is your goal, or even the next step in your life, here are some […]
Personal Finance Tips: Which Bank is Right for You
Banks get bigger, they promise more, but who delivers? There’s the major establishments: Washington Mutual, Bank of America, Citibank, Wachovia, Wells Fargo, Chase and HSBC. There are your local banks and credit unions and of course, your sock drawer. But, in a world where banks are almost too desperate for your business, […]
Tips of Developing Your Confidence
Developing your personal confidence can be hard, especially if you’re not naturally a person who is confident or who thinks about confidence as an asset. However, everything from the Bible to Tony Robbin’s tapes discuss the issue of believing in yourself. Here are some easy tips on how to grow your confidence, which […]
American Idol: What We Can Learn From America’s Favorite Reality Show
Although it’s sometimes a car wreck, American Idol holds quite a few powerful and positive lessons for life, even for those of us who don’t aspire to be the next William Hung. Here are five helpful hints and tips from American Idol that translate into everyday life:
1. Don’t give up on your dreams. […]
How to be the Lebron James of Your Office
He’s known as “King James” and “The Chosen One” and at the tender age of 23, Lebron James has already been to all-star games, the NBA Finals and has a great chance to win the NBA MVP award this year. After Michael Jordan retired, James filled the superstar void left by the legendary Jordan. […]
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