What really matters to you? Think of something you desire. It can be anything, something whimsical or profound. Now ask yourself why. What is it about reaching that desire that will bring fulfillment to you? Is it the thing itself or is it the process of achieving it? Or is it because it will lay the groundwork for achieving something else? Be honest with yourself and then for whatever answer you come up with, ask yourself why it is you... Read more

When you treat people as if they’re no good, they’ll prove you right almost every time. And when you let people know you expect the very best of them, again they’ll usually prove you right. Expectations make a significant difference in performance and results. Expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. So it makes sense to expect the very best of others, and of yourself as well. It is easy to fall into the trap of basing expectations on what has... Read more

Wherever you may be in life, whatever your background or current situation, there is joy to be found. Over and over again, modern culture relentlessly shouts the message that joy is possible only when you’re comfortable, entertained, and have the material means to be continually self indulgent. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. The assumption that material wealth, pleasure and leisure time are things to be valued above all else is so widespread, so firmly entrenched, that too... Read more

Passion is like gasoline that you put in your automobile. By itself, gasoline is dangerous and easily ignited. Yet when fed to the well engineered and maintained engine, the gasoline can be a powerful, driving force. Indeed, the automobile cannot operate without it. Similarly, your life cannot operate without passion, and yet pure, uncontrolled passion can be very destructive. When passion is channeled through discipline, focus and purpose, then it becomes a powerful driving force. Without passion, life has no... Read more

When the going gets rough, and it seems like you just cannot take any more,  remember — you can take it, you can make it, you can do it. All it ever takes is one step. One step in the direction of your goal. One  step away from your troubles. Just one step. And then after that step, another.  Anyone can take one step. You can take one step, right now. You were born to do great things. Every human... Read more

Accomplishment comes when you clearly know why you’re doing it. If you’re vague and unclear about the reasons you’re pursuing it, the accomplishment is never going to happen. Yet when you are filled with passion for the accomplishment, when it is clearly and unmistakably connected to your most deeply held purpose, then it will surely come about. One of the best techniques for accomplishment is not a technique at all. It is simply knowing and understanding why. Many people will... Read more

How do you get yourself to take action now? Here are some powerful suggestions. Focus intensely on the positive things that your action will accomplish. In your mind, visualize in great detail and richness what your actions will bring you. Whether it’s something you’re seeking to accomplish, or something you’re seeking to be rid of, visualize exactly how your life will be after the work is done. The more intensely you can imagine it, the better. Focus on the negative... Read more

At this very moment you are creating your future. That future is, for the most part, open ended. Sure, a few limitations have already been placed on it. Yet those limitations pale in comparison to the unimaginably vast possibilities still open to you. The future is relentlessly arriving and it will continue to do so, no matter what actions you take or avoid. The best strategy for making that oncoming future the best it can possibly be is to become... Read more

Are you so busy fighting against life that you have no time left to live it? Are you so worried about what’s going on in your world that you have no energy left to get things done? Do you put so much of your attention into judgment that you fail to notice the real treasures right in from of you? Let go. Step back. Detach. Free yourself to live. Free yourself to experience. You don’t have to take a reading... Read more

Do you realize how much power you have? Do you understand that you are a full-time, high-powered, creative, resourceful goal fulfillment machine? It’s true. Other people may try to put you down. Those who know you may criticize you endlessly, laugh at you, and act with extreme disrespect. But none of that matters. Because no matter what, you are who you are. You are the magnificent, unique, person you are, with all kinds of great gifts to contribute to life... Read more