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Disappointment doesn't have to stop you from going for your dreams

How to Use Disappointment to Motivate New Action

Disappointment is inevitable. Maybe that’s a negative belief, but you’d probably agree that most people experience disappointment at some point—especially if they take risky steps to realize their dreams. But you don’t have to allow disappointment to stop you from continuing to move boldly toward your future vision. I know this well. As a writer, …

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never too old or young to pursue your inspiration

You’re Never Too Old: Lessons From The 2024 Grammys

If you are of a “certain age,” search the internet for a recording of two 2024 Grammy Award Performances—Billy Joel and Joni Mitchell. I’m not suggesting you do so because you may have listened to their music back in high school (like I did), but because their performances provided a powerful reminder that you’re never …

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Get desired results in the new year

A 12-Step Process for Getting Desired Results in the New Year

Goal setting has become a widespread new year preparatory practice. However, the majority of people never achieve their goals. So, don’t set new year goals. Instead, get desired results by being someone who can move successfully from where you are now—Point A—to where you want to be in a year—Point B. In the The Motivation …

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beat odds and finish first

How to Beat the Odds and Cross the Finish Line First

Every year I watch the Kentucky Derby. I’m not much for the pageantry, but I love to see the young racehorses, hear their stories, and watch them run for the roses. It’s an exciting and sometimes heartbreaking sport. To be honest, I’m a thoroughbred lover. I owned and rode several thoroughbred horses when I was …

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An alter ego can help you succeed

How an Alter Ego can Help You Achieve Goals and Manifest Dreams

If you find it challenging to become the person you want to be, consider developing an alter ego. This “alternative self’ might be just what you need to begin showing up in life with the characteristics, behaviors, and mindsets you desire—and know you need to succeed. Simply defined, your ego is that portion of your …

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Achieve Your New Year Goals by Aligning Them With Your Desired Identity

Good intentions aren’t enough to ensure the achievement of your New Year’s goals. If they were, more people would make good on their intentions. But, instead, only about eight percent of those who set goals in December actually achieve them. And the reason why is simple: On January 1, they possess the same identity as …

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Don't let busy work get in the way of your life's work. Make your purpose a priority.

Don’t Let Busy Work Get in the Way of Your Life’s Work

In this day and age, the query, “How are you?” more often than not elicits the response: “Busy.” But are you stuck doing busy work…rather than your life’s work? I feel busy much of the time…with busy work. And that often keeps me from my life’s work. So, I understand. Really. I do. There’s so …

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how do you create sustainable motivation--a desire for constent action toward an ambition

How to Develop Sustainable Motivation to Achieve Goals

What makes the difference between setting a goal and achieving it or not achieving it? Motivation. Without motivation, no matter your ambition, you’ll struggle to move toward achieving that goal. In some instances, your motivation may start out strong but then fades mysteriously away. In other cases, it may remain high, allowing you to move …

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Create Inspired Results: Make Needle-Moving Changes

New year, new…you? Life? Attitude? Habits? Job? Relationship? Health? Bank balance? Will anything be different for you in the New Year, or will everything be the same as last year? Will you say, “Same ol’ same ol’…nothing ever changes”? But you know the adage: “The only thing we can count on is change.” Right? If …

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Create Inspired Results: Set Meaningful Goals

I’m all for goals. But, over the years, I’ve realized not all goals are created equal. In fact, some goals don’t matter as much as others. Focus on the goals that matter—meaningful goals. That’s when you produce transformative results. What do I mean by goals that matter? They are aspirations that change your life when …

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