I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.
Estée Lauder
Friday, November 25, 2022
Quote #128
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.
Alexander Graham Bell
Quote #127
Giving to others never depletes me; it enriches my life in countless ways.
Bob Proctor - 1934-2022 - Author-Speaker-Legend
Quote #126
I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
Thomas Jefferson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Quote #125
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar
Quote #124
A positive mind finds opportunity in everything. A negative mind finds fault in everything.
Unknown
Quote #123
Unsuccessful
people make their decisions based on their current situations.
Successful people make their decisions based on where they want to be.
Benjamin Hardy
Quote #122
Do not settle. Reach for the life you were designed to have. You have to stretch. It’s just beyond the edge of your fingertips.
Sandy Gallagher – President, CEO and Co-Founder, Proctor Gallagher Institute
Monday, October 3, 2022
Quote #120
Tolerance, compromise, understanding, acceptance, patience - I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.
CeeLo Green
Quote #118
People
make mistakes all the time. We learn and grow. If there's patience and
love, and you care for people, you can work them through it, and they
can find their greatest heights.
Pete Carroll
Quote #116
I
have always been a very patient person, I am a perfectionist but have a
high level of patience and think that's one of the things when I
started my comeback that really helped... I wasn't rushing anything as
long as I knew I was on the right track.
Tommy Fleetwood
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Quote #115
I am open and receptive to all the good and abundance in the Universe.
Louise Hay - 1926-2017- Motivational Author-Founder of Hay House
Quote #113
If you want the best the world has to offer, offer the world your best.
Neale Donald Walsch - Author
Quote #112
New
ideas for innovation grow out of the minds of each new generation.
Having an institution of higher learning that can help young people put
those ideas into action is critical.
Jay Samit
Quote #111
True masters are those who've chosen to make a life rather than a living.
Neale Donald Walsch - Author
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Quote #109
Achieving Summer Goals in Just 5 Simple Steps
Realizing a dream goal is a rewarding, worthwhile experience. However, for many when they try to manifest a goal, or perhaps that long awaited vacation, it never seems to materialize. It becomes just another good idea that gets "put on the shelf". Why do so many people NOT take action?
People have worthy goals that they want to accomplish but for some unknown reason their dreams never see the light of day. Many of us live our lives in a flurry of activities & work overload. We tend to be on autopilot with set routines and far too many responsibilities. It would make sense then that few people set goals, so why would they even contemplate taking the time to develop a strategy? What would happen if they did? What if they took it one step further by visualizing? If that was the case, they would then be working with their marvelous mind and would have shifted into high gear!
Visualizing is an effective method that enables you to create "pictures in your mind" of an upcoming event or that goal you truly want to achieve. You see once you make a decision to commit to that idea, it will then begin to take on a "mind of its own". The goal that you desire becomes not just a thought anymore, but an idea that slowly and surely begins to manifest into physical form. In over 35 years of study, this is by far the coolest idea I’ve ever been taught.
This mental process can be displayed in almost every aspect of your life. From building a picture of your daily routine to booking a worldwide trip. To attracting wealth & prosperity or the ideal companion to share your life with. In my experience the only reason your goals may not come into fruition is simply because you stopped focusing on that idea and changed the picture!
A great example of this is, my family decided to go hot air ballooning this summer in memory of my dad. Experiencing a hot air balloon ride was something he always wanted to do. So, our family decided we would go for him. The flight had been cancelled several times due to poor weather conditions and we were discouraged and very frustrated thinking we may not be able to go.
However, instead of quitting and cancelling the flight we persevered. We did not "change the picture" but rather we held fast and continued to visualize us taking the flight. Our family have used the visualization process for many years. In fact, our two kids have been taught this skill ever since they were young. Needless to say, we were enjoying the flight even before we got in that little wicker basket.
We were successful in experiencing the amazing peace, that blissful quiet and serenity way above the earth floating effortlessly up in the clouds. In reflection, I found this experience quite surreal. Another goal achieved! Here are a few effective tips I have been using that will support you.
1. Make a decision & choose what you want.
2. Write down your goals in the present tense.
3. Visualize yourself with the goal & experience the sensation in your mind. This will crystalize the idea which propels you forward to the goals completion.
4. Read your goal with constant repetition to keep you focused on the end result.
5. Make a commitment to pursue the goal and get on with the work.
That’s it in a nut shell.
Try the above technique for yourself. You’ll be surprised how quickly your wishes come true. Lastly, remember to celebrate and savor the experience before you move on to your next big accomplishment!
"The purpose of life is to live it, to reach out eagerly without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt
Lori Gradley
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Quote #108
When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, always new questions, then it is time to die.
Lillian Smith
Quote #107
Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.
Jim Rohn - Entrepreneur-Author-Motivational Speaker
Quote #106
I
wouldn't change anything. I think that it's important to let things
happen, and stay 'happened'. I think that's all part of the learning
curve, part of fate. I'm just glad that it happened.
Mike Peters
Quote #105
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus - 50 AD-135 AD - Greek Stoic Philosopher
Quote #104
The fundamental upon which all our knowledge and learning rests is the inexplicable.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Quote #103
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.
William Blake - 1757-1827 - Poet-Painter-Printmaker
Quote #102
I
think I've been able to find happiness, and I've learned to love
myself. That's a huge accomplishment for anyone, learning to love
yourself.
Jazz Jennings
Quote #101
If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
Colin Powell - 1937-2021 - Former United States National Security Advisor
Monday, August 1, 2022
Quote #100
Some of the biggest achievements of your life will come from helping others achieve.
Unknown
Quote #99
I
know those challenges that come up from time to time in life are our
little learning tools, our little steppingstones. If we didn't have
those things in our life, how would we learn anything? We would just be
walking around like nothing. We need those obstacles in our life because
I know one thing - I'm a much better person for them.
Gladys Knight
Quote #98
I don't believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.
Ken Venturi - 1931-2013 - Professional Golfer
Quote #97
And I like asking questions, to keep learning; people with big egos might not want to look unsure.
Heston Blumenthal
Quote #96
The ordinary focus on what they're getting. The extraordinary think about who they're becoming.
Unknown
Quote #94
The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
Carl Jung - 1875-1961 - Psychiatrist-Psychoanalyst
Quote #92
The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving.
Oliver Wendell Holmes – 1841-1935 - Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Quote #91
Build an Internal Shelter
This week, I witnessed something that demonstrated how tenuous our sense of peace and calm can be.
A coaching client, whom we’ll call Trish, sat before me despondent. Less than 15 minutes earlier, she was hopeful about how things were beginning to progress with your entrepreneurial efforts. She felt like she was finally finding her voice.
But now, she sat quiet and a bit distant. What changed?
In the midst of her sharing about her new possibilities, her father’s sad business experience came to mind. He had several brilliant ideas over the years, but time and again, his insecurity stopped him before he got started on them.
Instead of engaging in the demanding work of birthing an idea, Trish’s father would soothe his fears and insecurity by boasting about the brilliance of his idea instead of taking the action that manifesting a dream requires. People listening to her father’s boasting would take his ideas and successfully implement them.
Trish had watched this dynamic happen at least three times and unconsciously believed that her father’s failure was her destiny.
As she sat before me, I saw a worthy, successful woman be reduced to boogieman thoughts and despair. At that moment, she and her father were the same.
What she needed was distance between her habitual fearful thoughts and the truth: she was not her father; her fear belonged to her younger self.
Creating the life we want requires us to challenge our beliefs and mental habits. When the mind is hijacked by habitual panic or fear, we must remind ourselves of the truth and consciously work to free ourselves of the untrue. (In my book, The Little Book of Big Lies, I call such distortions lies.)
If you’re easily knocked off-center, there are things you can do to shift your energy quickly. For example, the next time something disturbs your inner peace, try this…
Bring your attention to your breath. Consciously slow your inhales and lengthen the exhales. This will help get you out of your head and into your body and heart. If you feel tense in an area of your body, lovingly rub that area. Soon, your shoulders will soften, your heart will slow, and your mind will begin to quiet. With the compassion you would show a child, tell yourself the truth.
Here is Trish’s truth statement: I am not my father. His story is not my story. Up until now, my younger self’s fear has directed my thoughts, but from this point forward, this can change for the better. I can create my success.
Though you will likely still feel saddened, anxious, or whatever emotion you felt before this intervention, there will be enough space to acknowledge the old story that is running and your feelings without buying into them. With the separation between yourself and the historical feelings, you create space for new possibilities.
Every moment you spend being present with yourself, you create a shelter. You’re building your capacity to be with and transform your experiences, no matter how stormy the conditions are outside. The more you use inner fitness practices to help you navigate life, the better you will become at managing challenging situations as they arise.
It takes practice and often some discomfort to install new patterns that allow you to stretch into the next best iteration of yourself, but with awareness and consistency, you can do it.
Let’s LIVE WELL & THRIVE!
Tina
Quote #89
Our thoughts and imaginations are the only real limits to our possibilities.
Orison Swett Marden – 1848-1924 - Author
Quote #88
Wear
your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it
out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one.
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
Quote #87
One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you cannot change.
Unknown
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Quote #85
The "Art of Giving" A Key Component to Success
People often wonder why some individuals get ahead in life and excel in everything they do while others question why they don’t get better results & they struggle. What is the secret to living a successful life? There is a key ingredient to being successful but interestingly enough it is not what most people would think. Although there are many components that involve a life of success & prosperity, the common thread many people have discovered is the genuine Art of Giving.
"Giving is the master key to success, in all applications of life" Bryant McGill
Researchers have found that those individuals who are true "givers", who have freely given their time, donated money, or even just shared a kind comment or gesture to someone in need have reported greater self esteem, lower levels of stress and is less prone to depression. But does "giving" make you any happier? Yep, it most certainly does. When the covid pandemic started years ago our company decided to do a fundraising campaign to thank the nursing staff at the Ontario hospitals. Hundreds of dollars in free product were given away thanking the staff for their unprecedented service. From the reviews we received they were appreciative of our generosity which made us very happy!
When you add value to another person’s life it will in fact move your own life upwards reaching new heights. Subsequently the good you provide will return to you ten-fold with abundance, better health, & happiness. How many times have you been patiently waiting at a Tim Hortons drive thru (a Canadian coffee franchise) and some wonderful soul in front of you buys you a coffee?! Smiling ear to ear you are thinking, "well, that’s unorthodox behavior!" Lol, it’s so unusual as very few people do it! Those caring, thoughtful individuals are "paying it forward". This beautiful act of kindness starts a chain reaction of generosity providing a proven, positive ripple effect towards others.
I’m sure if you look back in your own life, you’ll recall great acts of kindness that you as the giver have either contributed to, or have been the recipient of. In my own lifetime I can clearly remember several considerate people who displayed unprecedented acts of kindness towards me, far beyond normal generosity. Like many who have experienced such kindness you will never forget those people as they made such an impact on your life. More importantly that gesture of giving, that memory of kindness you experienced will be fondly remembered for a lifetime.
One person in particular that comes to mind who recently passed away and who would have been celebrating his 88th birthday is Bob Proctor. Many will know him as a famous international icon in the personal development industry, a milestone in human potential. I had the great honor & privilege of working with him over 3 decades ago and was in awe of his inspiring, undeniable positive attitude, his strength of character and blessed, giving nature. Aside from his powerful personality he possessed, as well as his marvelous, unparalleled mind, Bob Proctor was a true "giver" in every sense of the word.
"At the end it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you have lifted up, who you have made better. It’s all about what you give back." Denzel Washington
I hope you too will meet someone in your life that is as kind and as much a role model to learn from as I have experienced. That you will remember with much gratefulness how that generosity created a positive impact on your life and may it continue to move you upward towards your dreams and goals. More importantly, just like a beautiful chain reaction, you too will "pay it forward" and share the "Art of Giving" towards others.
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Lori Gradley
Splendid Inspiration
Quote #84
The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you're learning you're not old.
Rosalyn Sussman Yalow
Quote #83
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
Frederick Keonig - 1774-1833 - Inventor
Quote #82
Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment.
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Quote #81
Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.
Robin Sharma - Writer
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Quote #80
There
is no royal road to a successful life, as there is no royal road to
learning. It has got to be hard knocks, morning, noon, and night, and
fixity of purpose.
Charles M. Schwab
Quote #78
Is Happiness Around the Corner?
For a lot of people, happiness is just around the corner. They just need to get their degree, a particular job, a promotion, or a raise. Maybe they’re waiting to get married or have a child. Perhaps they will be happy when they retire.
Alfred D’ Souza said, "For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." John Lennon put it another way, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans."
The point is our lives are happening now. If we are to get the satisfaction and fulfillment we want, we have to learn to draw pleasure and joy from everything that happens to us and around us because these experiences are the very essence of our life. The more conscious we are that life consists of the journey, not the destination, the more likely we are to get the most out of it.
So, if there are things you want to do, begin to fit them in now or accept the fact that you can be happy whether or not you do them.
Happiness isn’t just around the corner. It’s now or it’s never.
The good news is you have everything you need to be happy. Philosophers, poets, and scientists all agree it can’t be attained through money, prestige, or power. Happiness is not a fact… it’s a mindset. All you need is optimism and gratitude.
Michael Josephson
www.whatwillmatter.com
Quote #76
The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see.
Unknown
Quote #73
No amount of learning goes to waste. It adds to building your skill set and intellect.
Shruti Haasan
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Quote #70
The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.
Mortimer Adler
Quote #68
Never become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience.
Denis Waitley
Quote #67
Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won.
Billy Bowerman - 1911-1999 - Track and Field Coach-Co-Founder of Nike, Inc.
Quote #66
Intelligence
is what you use when you don't know what to do: when neither innateness
nor learning has prepared you for the particular situation.
Jean Piaget
Quote #63
Staying positive doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on the hard days you know better ones are coming.
Unknown
Quote #62
Believe In Yourself
Ideas and babies have a lot in common when they are newborn; they require a lot of nourishment to survive. A new idea, regardless of its size, may not be able to withstand a beating when you first give it birth.
The next time you set out to do something that is completely out of the norm and the idea driving you is new, there is an important rule which should be followed. Only share your idea with people who will encourage and support you.
Here is an added word of caution. Contrary to popular belief, the individual who will offer the most support is not necessarily a great achiever. It just needs to be someone that you know will give you the mental and emotional support needed.
History records that many of our greatest achievers were not always the strongest supporters of others. Individuals who claim that all things are possible… you can do anything… frequently sang a different tune when the idea was not one they had originated.
Here are a few examples:
In 1899 Charles H. Duell said, "Everything that can be invented has been invented." Duell was the Director of the United States Patent office that year.
In 1927 Harry M. Warner of Warner Brothers Pictures said, "Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?"
In 1923 Robert Milliken suggested, "There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom." We gave him the Nobel Prize for physics that year.
This is not an uncommon phenomenon. Think of how often one of your superiors shot your suggestions full of holes, only to find out later the same idea earned great profits for your company. If you believe in your own ideas, that is all that is required. You don’t need the approval of others.
The Wright Brothers were not swayed nor stopped by Lord Kelvin who was President of the Royal Society in 1895 when he said, "Heavier than air flying machines are impossible."
And, Grover Cleveland would be banned on sight today by at least half of the population with the advice he gave in 1905, "Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote."
Many of these people did great things but they were often wrong when it came to others’ abilities. Believe in yourself and your ideas and only share your ideas with those who will encourage and support you.
Bob Proctor
Paradigm Shift our most popular and high-demand event. On June 6th-10th, Proctor Gallagher Institute will share 20 – 30 minutes highlights of the best teaching segments from Bob Proctor and Sandy Gallagher from a previous Paradigm Shift seminar.
The segments will explain how you can transform your finances, health, relationships and lifestyle by changing your mental programming. And each day, after the recorded lessons from Bob or Sandy our team, including Arash Vossoughi, Mykie Stiller and Monica Da Maren will be with you LIVE to dive deeper into and break down the content with you.
This 5-day event will synthesize decades of study, application, and teaching to explain what paradigms are, how they guide every move you make, how to identify your paradigms—and most importantly how to make a Paradigm Shift.
Over the course of five days, you’ll discover how to zero in on and replace a paradigm that doesn’t serve you well with a new one that frees you to create the life you want.Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Quote #60
Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.
Imam Ali
Quote #59
Behind every successful man there's a lot of unsuccessful years.
Bob Brown - Politician-Doctor-Environmentalist
Quote #57
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
Stephen McCranie - Author
Quote #55
The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Benjamin Disraeli - 1804-1881 - Statesman-Politician-Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Quote #54
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Quote #53
If you want to be successful, find out what the price is and then pay it.
Scott Adam - Author-Cartoonist
Quote #52
Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.
Morgan Freeman
Quote #51
Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.
Baltasar - 1601-1658 - Writer-Philosopher
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Quote #50
I love what I do, and when you love what you do, you want to be the best at it.
Jay-Z - Rapper-Songwriter-Record Executive-Entrepreneur-Media Proprietor
Quote #49
The Power of the Heart
Most of my adult life, I’ve thought of my heart as just an organ in my body that thrived on low-cholesterol foods and occasional daily exercise. I also believed if I didn’t take care of my heart, I would die early, the way my father did at age 56.
My view of my heart, however, changed recently when I watched a film by Drew Heriot, the director of the movie The Secret. I knew that this new film would be special because Drew and Author/Producer Baptist de Pape had come together to create a movie that was 5 years in the making. I planned my week around watching the movie, picking a Saturday afternoon when I would have time to lock the front door of my condo, turn my phone off and sit on my hardly ever sat upon sofa. What I forgot, however, were the tissues. Nobody told me that I might need them, too.
As the film began, I was swept into a story of a young samurai and his quest for heaven, as he was living in his own private hell. He sought out the help of a sage who guided him on a journey of self-discovery, a journey from his head to his heart.
As the film progressed, the samurai and I were guided and mentored by some of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time, including Paulo Coelho, Mark Nepo, Immaculee Ilibagiza and Isabel Allende, to name a few. Dr. Maya Angelou told me "If you don’t know what to do, do nothing. Don’t fill your time with trivia." She smiles. "Simply do nothing. Simply sit. Don’t do anything and you may be able to hear your heart." I leaned in closer to the screen and also learned from Maya that I can actually talk to my heart. I asked myself: If I could hear my heart, what would it say? When my heart finally answered, would I have the courage to listen and, better yet, do what my heart was telling me? I soon realized that my heart needs more than a low- fat diet and exercise; it needs to be nurtured.
Eckhart Tolle, another film co-creator, joined me on this wonderful Saturday afternoon journey, telling me that The Power of the Heart will connect you with who you are at the deepest level. Like many people, I have done some personal work over the last 30 years to figure out how to do this, and now I finally understood that the journey to connect with myself lies in my heart, not in my head. That Saturday afternoon I also learned about the scientific proof, through the Heart Math Institute, that my heart is much more than a physical organ. As we live through our heart, we can actually transform our views of money, health, relationships, and success. The heart is an inexhaustible source of love and wisdom that far surpasses that of the mind. I am fully on board.
As I witnessed the emotion of the samurai and the teachers in the film, I heard tales of great hardship and even the horrors of war (physical and self imposed). I learned that I can forgive others, as well as myself. I found myself thinking of all the times I was mad at someone. Did it really matter? What toll did it take on my body, and whom did that welled-up anger serve? In the end we discover the power of forgiveness and the healing it brings not just to us but to the world as well.
I reached for another tissue. I was not sad. I was moved. Maybe I was becoming enlightened, as years of anger and self-doubt were being understood and examined as I continued down the path with a now-expanding heart.
As your journey begins, if you find the courage to ask your heart the questions, your heart will surely give you the answers you need to go forward. Relationships will heal. You will find grace in forgiving an enemy, and you will realize it is okay to just sit and be. Don’t we all want to see the good in people? The Power of the Heart calls us to explore ourselves and discover the treasures we hold in our chest, revealing that with an open heart anything is possible.
By the end of the movie I became a Samurai, changed forever. I found hope that I can mend my strained relationship with my daughter. I learned that total strangers can complete bucket lists and that my heart is more than a glob of tissue pumping in my chest.
My heart opened, and I was speechless. I resolved to sit on the couch more often. Needing a good five minutes to reflect on all the lessons I learned in 90 minutes, I was glad I locked the door and turned off the phone. As the credits rolled for The Power of the Heart, I realized my journey from my head to my heart is just the beginning and a wonderful way to begin my 57th year.
Michele Cohn
Creative Director
Beyond Words Publishing
Michele works very closely with Baptist de Pape. De Pape explores the realm of the heart and what it means to live from that space, rather than living merely from the head. This change of emphasis led directly to some astonishingly synchronistic events.
From his spiritual awakening blossomed the concept of a movie in which he would interview the leading spiritual teachers, authors, and scientists of today. Baptist went on to film and become good friends with many of his interviewees and was generously helped by Gary Zukav, Eckhart Tolle, Maya Angelou, Isabel Allende, and others. For more on the film, please visit: http://www.beyondword.com/product/the-power-of-the-heart-DVD
Quote #48
Check your ego at the door. The ego can be the great success inhibitor. It can kill opportunities, and it can kill success.
Dwayne Johnson
Quote #46
Use
power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own
purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but
one just use of power and it is to serve people.
George W. Bush
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Quote #44
May I never be complete. May I never be content. May I never be perfect.
Chuck Palahniuk - Journalist-Author
Quote #42
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
Winston Churchill - 1874-1965 - Former British Prime Minister
Quote #41
I've
learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to
what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is
valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your
self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path.
Transforming fear into freedom - how great is that?
Soledad O'Brien
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Quote #40
Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.
Alan Cohen - Author
Quote #39
Every
man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I
can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly
esteemed of my fellow-men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition is yet to be
developed.
Abraham Lincoln
Quote #38
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
Dan Millman - Author
Quote #37
You
can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a
solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure.
Gordon B. Hinckley
Quote #36
If you make your internal life a priority, then everything else you need on the outside will be given to you and it will be extremely clear what the next step is.
Gabrielle Bernstein - Author-Motivational Speaker
Quote #35
To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.
Bono
Quote #34
Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas.
Charles Kettering - 1876-1958 - Inventor-Engineer
Quote #33
What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven't even happened yet.
Anne Frank - 1929-1945 - German-Dutch Diarist-Jewish Holocaust Victim
Quote #32
The Law of Opposites
The last two years have been challenging for many people for many reasons. As the law of opposites decrees, if something is very bad, the opposite side of it is very good. But sometimes you must look for the good, be aware that there is good and harvest the good.
In 2021 I was diagnosed with cancer and entered a treatment plan, that I assumed, would be a breeze. It was nowhere close to being a breeze, but from the diagnosis onward, I chose to find the good and to look for the blessings. The great news is, there were many blessings in this experience and one of blessings lead me to write my twentieth book Savy Wisdom 2: The Sequel.
It was Napoleon Hill who said, "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."
When I received my diagnosis, I returned home from the hospital and crawled into bed. It was the middle of the afternoon. After pulling the covers over my head, and feeling consumed by fear, my phone rang. I looked at the call display and it showed Bob Proctor’s iPhone. It was Bob Proctor calling me at that precise moment. I remember thinking "how does he know to call me now?" Bob was so tuned in.
Rather than rewrite the experience from that day, allow me to share a short segment from my newest book Savy Wisdom 2: The Sequel. (Savy is based on Bob Proctor and Sophie’s character is based on me).
[beginning of the excerpt starts with answering the call from Bob]
"Remember that lump in my neck? Remember I told you that I was going
to the hospital for a biopsy to have it checked out? Well, I went to my
doctor this morning for the results, and he has informed me it is
cancerous," I cried.
In a gentle yet stern voice, Savy responded,
"You are crying over something that you don’t even have all of the
information for. You are getting way ahead of yourself, and you are
putting your energy where it doesn’t belong—on fear. You must focus. What would you love, Sophie? You’ve
heard me ask you that question before, many times, and it is more
important now than ever that you focus only on the outcome that you
desire, regardless of what the test results show. Please don’t
misunderstand me. I am not suggesting ignoring the recommendations of
the medical professionals, but you are in control of your thoughts and
feelings, and I strongly suggest you get in control right now, young
lady!"
Savy continued, "What are you doing right now? Where are you?"
"At home. I’m lying on my bed."
"Get up! Get up right now!" he demanded. "Go into your office and write this down."
Savy waited as I walked down the hallway to where my office was located in my home. I sat down at my desk and said, "Okay, I’m now in my office, pen in hand, and ready to write."
I knew enough to follow his instructions. Every time Savy suggested that I do something, I followed through. His advice always produced amazing results. This man knew what he was talking about. He was a self-made billionaire who came from nothing and created success in every area of his life. His results spoke for themselves.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Yes, ready."
"Write this statement down: I am so happy and so grateful that there is only perfect health in every part of my body. I choose to mentally move from my head to my toes setting up a positive healthy vibration. Every molecule of my body is vibrating in perfect harmony with all the good I desire. It is so. Thank you."
I wrote down every word.
"Now, I want you to put that statement somewhere visible so that you see it every day. Perhaps leave it on your desk or tape it to the keyboard on your computer. But here’s the most important part: when you read it, feel it. Feel the result with every ounce of your being regardless of what is going on. You can use this statement to switch from negative to positive, out of fear and back into faith. And remember, I am here for you. As you go through this next phase of your life, look for the blessings. In every adversity, there is a seed of greatness. It may not seem like it at the time, but believe me, there are going to be many great and valuable blessings and lessons to come out of this experience."
I wrote down, "Great and valuable blessings and lessons come from this experience."
"Everything that you have created in your life, Sophie, from your dream home to your best-selling book, and building a very successful, thriving business, all came because of your effort. You know how to get the results you desire, even when there is no evidence of it in sight. The same energy to create a successful business can be used to create a successful outcome with your health. It is a matter of desire, decision, focus, and energy. You know how to do this, Sophie. I believe in you, and I believe in perfect health for you."
"Thank you, Savy. I am grateful for you," I said from my heart. "You are literally a life-saver in more ways than you know."
[end of excerpt]
To find out what happened next, I suggest you get the book Savy Wisdom 2: The Sequel (wink).
I feel so blessed to have met the incredible Bob Proctor more than forty-three years ago. As a result of Bob Proctor’s teachings, my life has been transformed in extraordinarily positive ways. Can one person make a difference in your life? One man made a massive positive difference in mine. I believe he saved my life, more than once.
Look at the challenges, and adversities you’ve experienced in your life. What are the blessings from those experiences? What can you learn from it? What will you do with it? Is it as simple as taking lemons and making lemonade? Sometimes it is.
Peggy McColl
Peggy McColl is a New York Times Best-Selling Author http://SavyWisdom.com
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Quote #30
Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it.
Maya Angelou
Quote #26
The greater the difficulty, the more the glory in surmounting it.
Charles de Saint-Évremond
Quote #25
The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.
BB King - 1925-2015 - Blues Singer-Songwriter-Musician
Quote #24
The most characteristic mark of a great mind is to choose some one important object, and pursue it for life.
Anna Letitia Barbauld
Quote #23
I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.
John Cage - 1912-1992 - Composer
Quote #21
There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.
Napoleon Hill - 1883-1970 -Author
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Quote #20
Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.
Martin Luther King, Jr. -1929-1968 - Social Activist-Minister
Quote #18
Finding God in the Park
Abe was fiercely independent, even at age 85, but after a mild stroke his son insisted he move in with him. Abe missed going to the park near his old apartment, and one Saturday he set out to find it.
When he became disoriented, he asked a young boy named Timmy where the park was. Timmy said he’d like to take him there, but he didn’t have time because he was looking for God. He said he needed to talk to Him about why his parents were getting a divorce.
"Maybe God’s in the park," the old man said. "I’d like to talk to Him, too, about why He’s made me useless." And so they set off together to find God.
At the park, Timmy began to cry about the divorce, and Abe lovingly held his face in both hands and looked him straight in the eyes. "Timmy, I don’t know why bad things happen, but I know it wasn’t because of you. I know you’re a good boy and your parents love you and they will always love you. I know you will be okay."
Timmy gave Abe a big hug and said, "I’m so glad I met you. Thanks. I think I can go now."
From across the street, Timmy’s mother saw them hug and approached her son in a worried voice. "Who was that old man?"
"I think he’s God," Timmy said.
"Did he say that?" she demanded.
"No, but when he touched me and told me I’m going to be okay, I felt really better. Only God can do that."
When Abe got home, his son asked in a scolding voice, "Where were you?"
"I was in the park with God."
"Really? What makes you think you were with God?"
"Because He sent me a boy who needed me, and when the boy hugged me, I felt God telling me I wasn’t useless anymore."
Quote #17
If you continue to think the way you've always thought, you'll continue to get what you've always got.
Paul J. Meyer - 1928-2009 - Author
Quote #16
All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites.
Marc Chagall
Quote #15
Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.
Ken Poirot - Author-Social Media Trendsetter
Quote #14
Ocean is more ancient than the mountains, and freighted with the memories and the dreams of Time.
H. P. Lovecraft
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Quote #10
The direction of the mind is more important that its progress.
Joseph Joubert - 1754-1824 - Essayist
Quote #9
I
spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by
making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My
inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the
fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with
uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.
Brene Brown
Quote #8
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
Henry Ward Beecher - 1813-1887 - Clergyman-Social Reformer-Speaker
Quote #7
There's
a plaque on our wall that says we've sold over 65 million albums, and I
don't feel I've accomplished anything. I feel like I'm just getting
started.
Eddie Van Halen
Quote #4
If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.
J.K. Rowling - Author
Quote #3
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
James Baldwin
Quote #2
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.
John Steinbeck - 1902-1968 - Author-Nobel Prize Winner, Literature
Quote #1
It
doesn't matter how strong your opinion are. If you don't use your power
for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem.
Coretta Scott King
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Quote #10
After making a true decision, especially the tough ones, we usually feel a tremendous burden has been lifted from our shoulders.
Unknown
Quote #9
Good
planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of
the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a
difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the
chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.
Edmund Hillary
Quote #8
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Aeschylus - 525-455 BC - Ancient Greek Author
Quote #6
We each have a star, all we have to do is find it. Once you do, everyone who sees it will be blinded.
Earl Simmons - 1970-2021 - Rapper-Songwriter-Actor
Quote #4
A wise man said: Don't be afraid to start over again. This time, you're not starting from scratch, you're starting from experience.
Biggs Burke - Entrepreneur-Record Executive-Film Producer
Quote #3
Never
be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.
Harvey Fierstein
Quote #2
To ignore the power of paradigms to influence your judgement is to put yourself at significant risk when exploring the future. To be able to shape your future you have to be ready and able to change your paradigm.
Joel Barker - Author-Lecturer
Quote #1
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
William Feather
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