Some Do, Some Don’t
What does it take to have your own private jet? As Jim Rohn says, some do, some don’t. The ones that don’t make up the common person, while those that do account for just a few individuals. There is nothing wrong with being one of the common ones, as long as you are content to be in the same place you are now, ten years from now. To live the better life, to take value from every day—you must be a doer. That means learning the skills and disciplines, and practicing and …
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Re-focusing on Goals
This is a great video about setting goals to be successful in life. Zig Ziglar tells how he wrote a book and lost 37 pounds by writing down his goals and why it was important to him achieve them. Consistency is key to accomplish any goal. If you wrote down New Year Resolutions and find that you have made much progress, let these videos be the nudge that puts you back on the right track. …
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Just a Common Man
The lyrics of John Conlee hold more value than just a catchy tune and snapshots of interesting hair styles. The truth is that living a common life is a definite way to a secure financial future. In fact the more simple and low cost lifestyle, the more you can succeed. It is important to steer clear of the urge to take the extravagant life without first being financially independent because while it is nice to cruise around in a Mercedes Benz, it can leave a serious dent in your bank …
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Thanksgiving Thoughts
A saying that I live by is that the winter always comes, and while it is true that we must be prepared and aware of the hardships to come in life, it is also necessary to appreciate and enjoy what we have to be thankful for. It is said that gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions, perhaps because in world where so many people are focused on moving themselves one step ahead of the rest, another individual took the time to stop and help you in some way on your journey of life. Todd …
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Creating Good Habits in Life
What is easy to do is easy not to do. Jim Rohn had the ability to put complex principles into words that are easily understood. This phrase demonstrates that even in a day filled only with what we would call easy tasks, we can quickly lose focus on what needs to be done and instead perform nonessential activities. After waking up, instead of reading a few pages of a book that could benefit your career, you may flip on the sports channel to see the commentary of last night’s game. We …
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Homeless Millionaire – Not Just an Oxymoron
5 Reasons why Hobo Joe could be in Better Financial Shape Than You: It’s unlikely that he pays taxes when someone drops a handful of change in his can. His monthly expenses are limited to the extra-curricular activities he pursues. Without a home, Hobo Jo has no place to put a television. No TV means he can’t spend his day watching CNBC and getting emotionally caught up in the drama of financial markets, dropping and adding stocks according to the latest news updates. Due to …
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