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He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. ~Harold Wilson Rejecting change is like rejecting growth. The only place the rejects growth is the cemetery. Now, Am I saying that you’re going to die if you don’t change? Of course NOT! However, “change” is […]

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The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. ~James Openheim Today’s message reminds me of the old saying: “Looking for love in all the wrong places.” How many times have you been disappointed because you put your happiness in the hands of someone else? I’m not saying that […]

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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle As we close out 2011, we’re reflecting on new goals and renewed motivation. Keep in mind, the key to achieving those goals has A LOT to do with your habits!

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It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. ~W.C. Fields When you argue with a fool, its hard to tell who’s who. It’s okay for people to have their opinions, what’s NOT okay is when you respond to petty disagreements.

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He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. ~Harold Wilson Growth requires change. Your unwillingness to change will put a complete stop to your progress. If you get stuck in your ways, you won’t grow. But if you embrace change, you enhance the possibilities […]

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Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~M. Kathleen Casey The challenges in your life don’t matter as much as your RESPONSE to those challenges. You can have 2 people experience the same EXACT hardship and 2 completely DIFFERENT outcomes. The difference is the RESPONSE. You can choose to dwell in your sorrows (which will add […]

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“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” ~Don Wilder We are faced with obstacles daily, but we don’t fail until we make excuses for why we can’t OVERCOME these obstacles. Everytime you make an excuse, you are building a bigger wall between you and your dreams. Makes moves, not excuses.

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“If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, then it’s moving you away from your goals.” -Brian Tracy The things you do and people you associate yourself with can push you forward or pull you back. If you’re not where you want to be, evaluate your relationships and consider your actions. […]

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“It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for someone you are not.” -Andre Gide People who fake it usually slip up and reveal their true character. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not just to get people to like you. Being true to YOU is more important than […]

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Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~M. Kathleen Casey Bad things may happen, but the key is not allowing those things to keep you down. You can choose to dwell on hurtful situations or you can adjust your mind, learn from the lesson and move forward. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Happiness is available […]

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“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Anon You want someone to change? BE an example. Instead of criticizing and complaining, try patience and understanding. People have their beliefs for a reason. Realistically, you can’t “change” a person but you CAN “influence” them. In order to get someone to embrace your point of […]

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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results – attributed to Albert Einstein Your actions determine your outcome and progress can sometimes require a different approach. If you keep doing the same thing, you won’t grow. Don’t be afraid to be different.