Life can be hard. We all get knocked down sometimes. This is why it’s important to celebrate even your smallest successes. This creates a “success mindset” which will serve you well…
Author Archives: John Harrell
Insecurities
Most people are insecure about something. For example, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. I don’t know about you, but I’m more afraid of death than I am giving a speech!
We also have things we exude confidence in, our securities. Focus on those while seeking to improve on whatever might make you feel insecure…
Dividing Lines
The news media and the politicians like to point out our differences to keep us divided. Don’t fall for it.
The truth is, everyone is unique. Even identical twins have different fingerprints! Another truth is, we are more alike than we are different…
Peaceful Thoughts
Our thinking controls our attitude and our outcomes. Want chaos? Think chaotic thoughts. Want peace and clarity? You know what to do…
Diversions
Diversions are defined as, “an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns.” We all need them. Attending a concert, a play or going to the movies gives us a short window to take a break from life. Life will still be waiting for us after the show.
I encouraged you to divert your attention to something other than your problems every day. It’s healthy for you, and doesn’t make you irresponsible. It makes you a more well-rounded person…
Value
There is a trend in the United States that has been growing for quite some time. And the trend is not a good one. In fact, it’s disturbing.
What I’m talking about is the belief that we are entitled to certain things just because we were born. This is not true. We aren’t owed anything.
We have opportunities in the U. S. not everyone has. It’s up to us to take advantage of what’s in front of us. Only a lazy person would accept whatever comes along.
We value what we earn…
Say No
There are people who will suck the life out of you, if you allow them to.
Say no to the people who aren’t good for you, and say yes to those who enrich your life…
Solutions
Every problem our world faces is a problem of the heart. When you get your heart right, worthwhile actions follow…
My Interview with Dr. Robb Kelly
Robb Kelly had it all. A Ph.D. from Oxford, a beautiful wife and two daughters, wealth and a growing, thriving business. But he threw it all away because he couldn’t stay sober. He became homeless, tried to kill himself multiple times, yet today he is known as the addiction doctor. Dr. Kelly has helped thousands of people obtain sobriety. Click on the link to watch our lively, sometimes funny and other times deeply emotional interview. The Determined People Podcast
Courageous
Everyone has fears. Most of them are irrational and get built up inside our heads as impossible to overcome.
Get out of your head and get into life. There is freedom beyond fear. Have courage…
