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...

Published on Monday, March 30, 2009 by Optimist Brian Kim writes about investing in yourself. An excellent advice since nobody is going to invest in you when you are the one who will be enjoying the intangible benefits. Notable Reads How to Find What You Love to Do How to Believe You Can Do Anything How to Get Rich How to Really Make Money Online Top 5 Things Every Extrovert Should Know About Intr...

Published on Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Optimist Happiness depends upon ourselves. ~ Aristotle ~ [Source] In this fast paced and highly stressed world, we are unhappy with how our lives are being controlled. Some have taken the leap. In the process, they found themselves enjoying life the way they had imagined it to be. Others are afraid of changes, to the point of pushing the blame on others that they are unhapp...

Published on Monday, March 23, 2009 by Optimist Network marketing isn't new. It's how it's being done now with changes to how people network that is added. The traditional ways still work for some while it doesn't for others. Megan Marshall is using the new way as it suits her lifestyle. She writes easy to absorb articles about how to improve yourself and gives new insights. Notable Reads Is Your Upline Keepi...

Published on Thursday, March 19, 2009 by Optimist Whatever qualities the rich may have, they can be acquired by anyone with the tenacity to become rich. The key, I think, is confidence. Confidence and an unshakable belief it can be done and that you are the one to do it. ~ Felix Dennis ~ [Source] When desperate times leads to desperate measures, many have jumped into the bandwagon of those who claim to help them r...

Published on Monday, March 16, 2009 by Optimist Randy Gage is a coach believes that it's a sin to be poor and he teaches you how to break out of the cycle and be in control of yourself. Notable Reads The Big Picture - Despite the hotel mixed up, he still managed to get things done. Dying to Live or Living to Die - What are we fighting for? Elevate Yourself - Grow your self esteem. Being Real With You...

Published on Thursday, March 12, 2009 by Optimist I'm tired of dreaming. I'm into doing at the moment. It's, like, let's only have goals that we can go after. ~ Bono ~ [Source] How many times have you sat down and look at your list of dreams only to sigh because you haven't achieved anyone despite your best efforts? Ever wanted to be your own boss but the business ends up busted because of essentials that were lac...