When we stretch before or after exercise, it usually hurts before the muscles adjust. It’s the same way when we stretch ourselves in personal growth. Pain before gain, so to speak, but you get the picture. The challenges of something new won’t last forever, if we keep going…
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Succeeding…
Do your work every day, no matter what personal obstacles you are dealing with. We make our own “lucky breaks.” I prefer calling it, putting yourself in a position to succeed…
Self-reliance…
We are equipped with everything we need to take care of ourselves: a brain, eyes, ears etc. Sometimes people fall on hard times. The right thing to do is help them out, but also help them get back to relying on themselves, not someone else or a government…
Gimmicks…
There are all kinds of shortcuts, gimmicks and tricks out there promising you “everything you ever wanted.” Hard work and sincere effort are the only certain paths, though. We value what we earn…
Trust…
When someone places their trust in you, that is the highest honor you will ever receive.
The Past…
Painful memories can rob you of the joy and beauty of the present. It’s like being in a prison of your own making. Forgive others, and forgive yourself. You, and only you hold the key which can set you free…
Free Stuff…
Everything of value has a cost attached to it. This could be work, commitment, energy and money. Nothing is free, nor are we entitled to anything we are not willing to pay a price for…