Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by Optimist You have to believe in yourself. ~ Sun Tzu ~ [Source] The mind is a power tool that we are born with. One of the strong attributes that we have been born with is belief. Belief is either empowering or limiting. There isn't any right or wrong. A simple example: You buy a meal from a stall after walking around for some time. When you place the meal in front of you fina...

Published on Monday, April 20, 2009 by Optimist Mind Tools is a site that helps visitors to empower themselves for their self improvement and careers. Notable Read Emotional Intelligence - Developing strong "people skills" Successful Delegation - Using the power of other people's help Humility - The most beautiful word in the English language (not included in the Mind Tools Ebook) How Good Are Your M...

Published on Thursday, April 16, 2009 by Optimist Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier.  The way it actually works is the reverse.  You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.  ~Margaret Young ~ [Source] When you wake up, what are your ...

Published on Monday, April 13, 2009 by Optimist Scott H Young writes about self improvement. He started out on goals, productivity and energy. Since then, he has brought forth his focus into areas like relationships, networking and socialising. A young man but he certainly has set his priorities in his life. Notable Reads What do you know for sure? How Much Time Do You Have? Balancing Work and Leisure ...

Published on Thursday, April 9, 2009 by Optimist I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat. ~ Sylvester Stallone - [Source] Since the day we are born, we have been hearing, "No!", "Don't do that!", "Stop asking why!" until we automatically accept rejections as a way to stop ourselves from progressing further unlike what Thomas Edison, J. K. Rowling, Bil...

Published on Thursday, April 2, 2009 by Optimist The real contest is always between what you've done and what you're capable of doing.  You measure yourself against yourself and nobody else. ~ Geoffrey Gaberino ~ [Source] photo credit: vanhookc Steve Olson wrote about one's definition of success. Below is yours truly's. Able to spend more time with the family. Being able to help others find their goa...