April 27, 2009
“Live every week like it’s shark week.” – Tracy Morgan as Tracy Jordan of 30 Rock You’ve probably heard the old saying, “live every day as if it were your last.’ While it’s pretty good advice, it’s also a bit morbid. That’s why I like this quote from 30 Rock. While meant to be funny, ...
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April 23, 2009
“Choose one goal and stick to it.” I’m sure you’ve heard that before. It’s sound advice too, when you think about it. If you have only one goal to worry about, you can focus all of your energy on achieving it. Practical, right? But what if you’re like me? I have dozens of goals. I ...
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April 17, 2009
“Everyone can think of the one thing that would make life better for them. But people are not so quick to answer the second question: ‘What are you doing to make that change come true’.” Catherine Pulsifer What have you done today to reach your goal? Nothing? How about for the whole week? If you ...
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April 14, 2009
When you were a kid, did you ever have to move and go to an entirely new school? Being the new kid is tough, but there is one plus side. Most people who become the ‘new kid’ end up using the situation to completely reinvent themselves. For instance, you may have been teased for your ...
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April 10, 2009
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher It really is that simple. You want to become a fireman? Go through the steps to become one. This can be said for all goals. If you don’t actually take the action to achieve your ...
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April 7, 2009
Sometimes it’s easier to think of the small steps, rather than the big picture. A large goal can seem daunting if you only think of the end result. What can you do today? Even something small, yet related to your goal, can help you get ever closer to who you truly want to be. 7 ...
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April 6, 2009
The more concrete your goals are, the easier they are to achieve. For instance, if you want better fitness, you could have a goal of ‘lose weight.’ While that’s a fine goal in general, it’s not very descriptive or concrete. It doesn’t really say how you’re going to lose the weight. Instead, you could say, ...
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April 3, 2009
“There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second.” Logan Pearsall Smith I’ve heard of people having a fear of reaching their goals, because then they have nothing else in life to reach for ...
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April 1, 2009
Have some goals that seem a bit unrealistic? For instance, are you a couch potato looking to start getting way more active? Here’s a little something you can try to help you get more motivation to reach your goals. Try out the end result of your goal for one week Examples: Want to become a ...
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