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 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...

Published on Monday, March 9, 2009 by Optimist There are times in life when an opportunity appears in front of us telling us of the possibilities and the great wonders of what we would be able to achieve. However, how may of us are ready to take the leap? We worry about the family, the lack of security, the sudden change and perceptions of how others will view us. Have we forgotten our dreams and hopes for our ...

Published on Thursday, March 5, 2009 by Optimist The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment. ~ Earl Nightingale ~ [Source] Often, it is passion that drives a person into staying on and interested for so long about a particular object or career despite the lack of monetary returns. Take for examp...

Published on Monday, March 2, 2009 by Optimist Stephen R. Covey is a successful author of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In his blog, he shows us some tips on improving ourselves. Notable Reads Become the Leader of Your Boss - An example of a micro-managing boss and how to handle the situation. The Leader Formula: 4 Things That Make a Good Leader - Where leadership is a choice. Top 4 Qu...

Published on Thursday, February 26, 2009 by Optimist The man who can smile when things go wrong has thought of someone else he can blame it on. ~ Robert Bloch [Source] photo credit: Bearman2007 A text message was sent asking for the available time and an activity to be done outside. The reply was positive and nothing else was communicated until a few hours later you wonder when the person didn't arrive. You sta...

Published on Monday, February 23, 2009 by Optimist In life, we need help and some tips on how to manage ourselves. Life Tools for Women dishes out tips and tools for women to feel better and manage their lives better. Notable Reads 8 Body Signs Women Should Heed - Swollen breast or unnecessary hair loss can signal a more serious health problem. Managing Your Emotions - Women tend to be more emotional than men...

Published on Thursday, January 22, 2009 by Optimist Writer's block is the greatest side effect of boredom ~ Jason Zebehazy ~ [Source] Being a writer means you constantly need to carry on writing. However, when you run out writing inspirations, you panic and tries all means and ways to get the brain juices going. Writer's Block is a horrible enemy of any writer. It robs you of the ability to create fantastic articles...