Posts in Mindset
How to Thrive When you Come From a Dysfunctional Family
Have you ever met anyone afflicted with a terrible disease I call blame-otitis? People with this condition are simply incapable of accepting responsibility for their own failings. Regardless of what they do, they will blame someone else. If they are struggling to make ends meet, it’s because their spouse spends too much money. If they
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How to Seize Opportunities to Prosper
Don’t Look BackAmerican philosopher Dr Orison Swett Marden said, “Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities, strong men make them”. Have you missed out on a wonderful opportunity? Have you regretted missing that opportunity? Everyone seems to have missed opportunities in their life, but guess
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How to Change Your Thinking Patterns to Attract Success
What Benjamin Disraeli and John Maxwell Have in CommonBenjamin Disraeli, the former prime minister of UK once said, “Nurture great thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts”. What he was saying is that every person is the sum total of their thoughts. Your thoughts will ultimately decide the direction your life takes.
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How to Turn Misfortunes into Your Lucky Breaks
Some people grumble that roses have thorns, but I am very grateful that the thorns have roses … in other words I’m a cup half-full kind of guy. I look on the bright side and try to see the positive in every situation. That’s not to say I haven’t felt down at times or hit
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How to Stop the Past From Dictating Your Future
Sometimes it’s nice to savour old memories, memories from your childhood, maybe spending time with your friends at school or visiting your grandmother. The past is a nice place to visit, but would you want to live there? The truth is that if you stay in the past, you will never go forward, never progress.Memories
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Parenting Secrets for Happier, Confident Children
Too many people live their lives in the “can’t” zone. They don’t believe in themselves, they have capped their potential, but even worse is that they are training their children NOT to excel. Children are born with endless enthusiasm and a natural inclination to trust in their own ability. I once heard about a little
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The Keys to True Prosperity
What is Prosperity?If you follow my work, you’ll know I’m committed to the philosophy of prospering. What does prosperity mean? According to The Oxford Dictionary, prosperity is the “state of being successful, especially in making money”. The Merriam Dictionary says prosperity is “the condition of being successful or thriving; especially economic well-being”. My definition of
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Do Positive Affirmations Work?
Some people swear by positive affirmations. They claim that affirmations are a proven method of self-improvement. These people declare that repeating a positive mantra every morning puts them on the right course for the day. Speaking wise words helps them achieve and prosper. Have you ever tried to start your day with a positive affirmation?
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