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Believing in yourself no matter what

Nov 27th, 2011
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from sparkpeople.com

On July 24, 2004, there was a 0% chance of rain in Cincinnati. No way was it going to rain, according to the people who should know best. You know what? Despite millions of dollars worth of sensors, computers, and forecasting systems, the weather experts were wrong. It rained, against all odds. This is not a criticism of weather people. It’s just a reminder of all the people who were given 0% chance of making it by the “experts,” but who succeeded anyway. Whenever accomplishments are on the line, there are always voices whispering, preaching–even shouting–that it can’t be done. Sometimes, that voice is coming from inside our own heads. If you’re having doubts about your abilities, just remember: How many times have the naysayers been proven wrong? No matter what anyone says–no matter what you might believe–it can be done. The nut can become a tree. There’s always a chance of rain.

Persistence. Persistence. Persistence.

Nov 17th, 2011
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from sparkpeople.com

We keep hearing about how persistence is often the key to success. But what do you do when you’ve been striving for so long that it seems like your goal is never going to see light? How do you deal with the fear that you’re about to fail? Simple. Give it just one more shot. And then one more. Think about the sweat and time you’ve committed already. You’ve come this far, you’d be unfair to yourself if you quit without a fight. Even if the odds are way out of your favor and you can’t see how it can possibly help, reach out and take one last swing. You never know what will happen. Big, meaningful achievements don’t just happen when everything goes your way. How many times have you seen tennis players make miraculous winning shots while lunging for a ball that seemed impossible to reach? Sometimes, you can find victory in the effort.

The Wisdom of Listening

Oct 29th, 2011
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The Wisdom of Listening
by sparkpeople.com

One common trait to nearly every good leader is the art of listening. Many times, the best leaders can be among the quietest in the room. They know their time is well spent in hearing new perspectives, ideas, and thoughts. It’s how they grow personally and build visions. The wisest leaders know that hearing themselves talk is no way to build trust and goodwill. You can do the same thing. When a friend needs to talk, resist the urge to give advice right away and just listen. Ask questions, and really try to understand the answer. When a customer calls, don’t say a word about your product until you fully know their needs. When your spouse is hurting, it’s not the time to prove that you were right. Over time, you can develop that leader-like sense of when to open your mouth and when to keep it clamped firmly shut.

Be Responsible for YOU

Oct 26th, 2011
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Taking Responsibility for Your Success
from sparkpeople.com

We all need support from other people. Love, encouragement, words of advice and friendship will help you get through the important stages in your life. When people are in your corner, you feel like taking on any challenge. As important as help from others may be, though, it all has to start with you. If you’re waiting for someone to solve your problems, or wondering when someone is “going to do something about that,” you may be waiting a long time–unless you look to yourself first. Take responsibility for your own situation and think of what concrete steps you’ll take today to help it. If you’re going to need help, it’s only fair that the person with the most at stake (you) is willing to make the most effort. When someone is pulling you out of a hole and has grasped your hand, you still must take the first step to climb out, or you’re just going to be hanging there.

Stop Psyching Yourself Out!

Sep 26th, 2011
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5 Ways To Stop Psyching Yourself Out
by Chris Smith

Over the past 5 and a half years I have gained interests in several different disciplines and topics.

I like playing guitar, gaming, writing, creating and designing websites, programming, biking (bicycling, Harley dudes), understanding economics, science, and math. I’ve come to find out that I am pretty good at some of these things, yet with most I am mediocre at best. And because of this I start to talk myself out of everything that I have any ideas about.

The Inner Critic

Let me introduce you to someone. Her name is the critic, and if you are a knowledge worker or creative individual you know her quite well. She is the one that pipes up and tells you that you aren’t very good at something and because of that you should give up on everything.

Sound familiar?

The Inner Critic is something that we all experience and can lead talented and creative individuals to give up on their ideas without even trying them.

Personally, I have been visited by the critic too many times to count. And many of those times she has stopped me dead in my tracks on ideas about a website, article, or piece of software that I would like to create. Remember, the critic is sneaky; not only will she try to stop you dead in your tracks and force you to give up, she will sneak her way into your plans and and to-do lists in the form of non-clarified next actions, forcing you to procrastinate on your goals and dreams. Continue reading “Stop Psyching Yourself Out!” »

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