tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68902072012-01-02T13:18:22.863+08:00Lots of stuff to read, get inspiration from, dream, achieve, feel, or make you want to do something about yourself. I'll see you at the beaches of the world.Davidnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890207.post-74243151089733418812010-11-30T16:44:00.003+08:002010-11-30T16:52:59.760+08:00

I now have my new web hosting venture. It's http://www.turbocows.com/ There's nothing there so you have to contact me (by email or by phone) if you want to have an account. I think about 100 megabytes of web space with 1 gigabyte of bandwidth for 100 pesos per month is a good starting point. Let me know.

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Q. What's the difference between corruption in the US and corruption in the Philippines ?A. In the U.S. they go to jail. In the Philippines , they go to the U.S.Q. What`s the difference among Philippine Presidents Cory, Gloria and Erap?A. Cory can`t tell a lie Gloria can`t tell the truth Erap can`t tell the differenceREPORTER: Sir, kung wala po kayong evidence, witness or suspect ano na po ang

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Three contractors are bidding to fix the White House fence.One from the Philippines , another from Mexico and an American.They go with a White House official to examine the fence.The American contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. Well," he says. "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit

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Three things in life that,once gone, never come back - 1. Time2. Words3. Opportunity Three things in life that can destroy a person - 1. Anger2. Pride3. Unforgiveness Three things in life that you should never lose- 1. Hope2. Peace3. Honesty Three things in life that are most valuable - 1. Love2. Family & Friends3.

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Between Poverty and ParadisePaolo MangahasLast night, I had dinner with a German friend to talk about her planned trip to the Philippines . She had just completed an internship program in one of the law firms here in Malaysia and wanted to take a short holiday in a nearby country before heading off to Australia to finish her studies. She wanted to know more about the Philippines and asked me for

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VULTUREIf you put a Vulture in a pen that is 6' x 8' and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a vulture always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10-12 feet.Without the space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for it's lifetime in a small jail with no

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The typhoon nationally code-named Milenyo that blew into Metro Manila on Thursday, Sept.28, was reportedly the strongest direct hit on the megalopolis in 11 years. The rhythm of our usual city lives continue to be suspended in its aftermath, with tons of debris still being cleared at this writing, and the slow restoration of electric power in ongoing repair of a significant number of damaged

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A recent study suggests women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy could reduce the risk of their child developing a brain tumour – giving further leverage for marketing to this important consumer group.In the study, which appears in this month's issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention (Vol 15, 1660-1667, September 200), the protective effect of multivitamins early in pregnancy

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I read a little one-liner that said, 'If your children lie to you, who has made them afraid to tell the truth?' That was like a door slamming me in the face, because kids lie. At a certain stage of their life, they are testing different forms of communication to see which works. We sat down with our kids, and we said, 'Always tell us the truth. If you tell us the truth, we promise you'll never

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Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 116, James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35The Gospel this coming Sunday is what one may call a Gospel of paradoxes. Webster defines a “paradox” as a statement that seems to contradict common belief, or a self-contradictory statement or proposition. These paradoxes alone must have presented Jesus as an enigma to His disciples. His teachings --- in words and in deed – were very

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Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't Taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the Party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong. Jack had To force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple Of aspirins next to a glass of

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Sometimes as a discussion starter, people will ask, "If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be?" It is always a fun question to listen to people answer. It gives you a good look into their interests.But of course, it is all a dream isn't it? I mean, we can't ever get the chance to interact with the great minds of history, could we?Well, actually, we can! That's what books

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Every single human being has internal dialogue every day. It is the thoughts that make up our thinking all day long. There are two kinds of thoughts:First, the thoughts about what is going on and about the people around us:That building is tall.That flower is beautiful.Today is Friday, and the weekend starts tomorrow.Tom is a nice guy.Second, the thoughts about ourselves:I am smart.I could never

Davidnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890207.post-1157007801694263162006-08-28T14:56:00.000+08:002006-08-31T15:03:21.706+08:00

A young woman said something very powerful and something that I think would do us well to think about this week. She talked about passing things on and the power that comes from that.You see, we do not live our lives in a vacuum. We are the extension of lives that came before us, and we extend our lives into those who come after us. We receive - both good and bad - from those who come before us.

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I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. Several years ago in the spring, my husband planted three rose bushes in one of the flower beds close to our house. He had missed having roses for several years, and finally decided that he?d had enough? he

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Why I decided to chuck my Mr. Right checklist.by Shana SchutteUntil a few years ago, I shopped for men like I shop for Kleenex, Saran Wrap, or jelly beans?with a list. A girl knows what she's getting when she makes a list. She can size up her date and compare him with criteria to make sure he's "worthy."Everywhere single women look, someone encourages us to find the perfect guy. Friends say, "

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Jesus is our redeemer and our friend. We've heard that over and over again. But do we really understand what it means? As our redeemer, Jesus laid down His life for us on the cross. He became the final sacrifice for our sins. He suffered and died so that

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A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island.The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other recourse but to pray to God.However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.The first thing they

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What is the one thing that you do to get you through those most difficult times?"The wise counsel of good friends. The greatest support system in the world is those close, intimate friends.Figure out ways to help other people pay their bills, and yours get paid. When you figure out a way to help other people get well, you get well. If you help inspire someone, you become inspired. Change your

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Chris: What is the one thing that you do to get you through those most difficult times?Brian Tracy: "Three things that have been very helpful to me. I do spiritual reading every morning for 30-60 minutes. It lowers your flashpoint, so it's very hard for things to get you riled up or for you to get excited emotionally, if you have a lower flashpoint. So read spiritually--it calms you. As Jim

Davidnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890207.post-1156179125957837862006-08-21T00:47:00.000+08:002006-08-22T00:52:05.990+08:00

It's been awhile and I think it's about time I put more regular posts. I've also managed to get a domain of my own at http://www.davidracho.com/ but it will probably contain different content than in this blog. Or I might move over some from here to there when I figure out a decent hosting (or a cheap one, as that's all I'm really looking for.) I've also managed to get turbo cows but I don't know

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Here is a directory I found which might be useful to others. Philippine Web Directory and Search Engine

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Conceptualize Your Success ? Whatever You Want Wants You!What you can conceptualize in your mind will materialize in your life. WOW! Think about that for a minute. Whatever you focus your powerful mind and energy on, will manifest itself into physical form. This has been going on your whole LIFE and you may not have even noticed it. Have you ever been on your way to a meeting and said, "There is

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We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Maybe some of our fears are brought on by your own experiences, by what someone has told you, by what you've read in the papers. Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad part of town at two o'clock in the morning. But once you learn to avoid that situation, you won't need to live in fear of it.Fears, even the most basic

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Getting rich is the main goal for a lot of people. That is unfortunate however, because there is something so much greater than simply the accumulation of money. Now don't get me wrong - I am not saying people shouldn't have large sums of money. In fact, I believe greatly in the power of money for good when in the hands of the right people. I think money is simply a tool that people can use to do

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Here are three things that struck me this week, related to the topics on this blog, and some thoughts for you on each.Jim made the comment that the rich invest their money and spend what's left. The poor spend their money and invest what's left. So think like the rich!If you are like most people, you started out earning barely enough to make ends meet right out of school and then steadily raised

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"Jim Rohn taught me the importance of performing simple disciplines. Simple disciplines repeated over a period of time will produce a compound affect. He taught me the power of consistency. These philosophies came into my subconscious. This is the internal communication. Master that. Master what goes in; deliberately choose what goes in instead of having it be by default.The key is not learning

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This article's focus is on self-confidence and self-esteem. In my opinion, there is nothing more important than your belief in your own potential for success and happiness, regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, looks, education or background. The truth is, every day "You only sell you." You don't sell products or a business concept. You sell the value of the person offering the products and

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If the five Olympic rings were attitudes of champions in every profession, these five attitudes would be prominent in the mindset of the peak performer:1. Paying the Price -- Everyone wants to win, but few are willing to invest the time and effort. Paying the price means focusing on developing the skills and training regimen of champions ? observation, imitation, repetition and the

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Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist? I've been giving some thought lately to optimism and pessimism. Basically, these are attitudes. Attitudes that shape and formulate our entire existence. I mean, have you ever met a happy pessimist? Of course not.In short, our optimism or pessimism is this:The way we interpret the pastThe way we experience and view the presentThe way we imagine the futureHave

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"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity." -- Lou HoltzSuccess in life depends upon being strong people with clear goals and indomitable spirits. Unfortunately most of us aren't born that way. We grow that way. And that growth can either come from us entering willfully into situations that will cause us to grow, like subscribing to

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When it comes to achieving accomplishments there are two foundational actions that must take place. When these two actions take place, and take place in the right order, you will become unstoppable. You will also enter into an elite group of people who actually do both.You see, most people are given to only one or the other, and in doing so negate their opportunity to accomplish what it is that

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Spend some time thinking about how good you have it. We know this, but we don't often spend time pondering it. Doing so will shape and mold your attitude and develop healthy thought patterns that will make you more thankful all of the time. As the old hymn goes, "Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One." Take some time and write down every single thing you have in your life to be thankful

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Our true rewards in life will depend on the quality and amount of contribution we make. From the Scriptures, to science, to psychology, to business, the documentation is the same. "As we sow, we reap." Life is an unfailing boomerang. What we throw out, will come back full circle.The way we can build self-reliance is to recognize the number of alternative choices we have in a free society. And for

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No Room for Excuses'The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.' You have heard it a million times. However, my guess is that you have never heard it from the mouth of the 'rich'. Instead, this echo has most likely bounced to your ear with its origins being an excuse. That is right... an excuse. Excuses are what many use to pacify their guilt of not accomplishing what they are capable of.I am

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The Day Before You Go on VacationHow do you achieve employment security in a world where there is no employment security? I start with a question. How many of you consider yourself to be honest and at least reasonably intelligent? Can I see your hands, please? Okay. How many of you honest, intelligent people, as a general rule, get about twice as much work done on the day before you go on

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Four Words that Make Life WorthwhileOver the years as I've sought out ideas, principles and strategies to life's challenges, I've come across four simple words that can make living worthwhile.First, life is worthwhile if you LEARN. What you don't know WILL hurt you. You have to have learning to exist, let alone succeed. Life is worthwhile if you learn from your own experiences - negative or

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The Two Choices we FaceEach of us has two distinct choices to make about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be less than we have the capacity to be. To earn less. To have less. To read less and think less. To try less and discipline ourselves less. These are the choices that lead to an empty life. These are the choices that, once made, lead to a life of constant

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Three Inborn FearsAll people are born with three inborn fears. These three fears are:* Fear of falling* Fear of loud noises* Fear of abandonmentAs a child, these inborn fears kept you safe. They helped you monitor your life and what's going on around you. They were needed. Think about it, it is fear that gives you the powerful adrenaline rush so that you will have the ability to flee from a

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The Opportunity ClockWhen I was in college, I heard someone say something that has been with me ever since. It was something that demonstrated to me a positive attitude and the choice to take something that most people dread, and change it into a motivating factor.He called the alarm clock the "opportunity clock."When does an alarm go off? When something bad is happening! Well, waking up isn't

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Use What You've Already Got by Mark Victor HansenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a brilliant man born with a God-given talent. He was composing at age five and performing before royalty by the time he was six years old. Early on, Mozart realized what his talents were, practiced and honed what he was born to do and used his natural abilities to create amazing pieces of music.Mozart was not the first

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People who know the most, know they know so little, while people who know nothing want to take all day to tell it to you.Self-improvement can be harmful if you are doing it to look better. If you live your life in helping others look better, you'll to be better without trying.If you give to get something, you're not really giving you are trading. Giving is never to get, because you have it and

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Leave the World A Bit Better by Ron WhiteOne of Ralph Waldo Emerson works was a poem on success, and one of his measures of success in that poem was to, 'Leave the world a bit better.' That line has always stuck in my head. Emerson said you have succeeded if you leave the world a bit better. And I have made that line part of my life philosophy. When the tide goes out there is a watermark left

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The 14 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Selling Success by Brian Tracy1. The Law of Sales: Nothing happens until a sale takes place.2. The Law of Ambition: How high you rise is largely determined by how high you decide to climb.3. The Law of Need: Every decision to purchase a product or service is an attempt to satisfy a need or relieve a dissatisfaction of some kind.4. The Law of Problems: Every

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Expand Your Imagination About What's Possible by Mark Victor HansenWhen we were children we believed anything was possible. We created worlds where we were the main characters and everything revolved around our wants. Our friends came over and became part of these worlds and we had the time of our lives ? laughing, playing ? being who we wanted to be. It was magical!As time passed and we grew

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Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down by Chris Widener "Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are, think about how good they will be!"Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the successful life. But what happens when things go wrong? What happens when circumstances deal us a blow? We have a tendency to let our attitudes take the dive along with our

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Thoughts Create Behavior by Vic Johnson "Cause and effect are as absolute and undeviating in the hidden realm of thought as in the world of visible and material things." -- As A Man ThinkethWe remember from science class Newton's physical law that "every action creates an equal and opposite reaction." Or, every cause has an effect. And because it is a law, it is absolute and undeviating. It

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Because He Said He Would by Ron WhiteIt was a family get together a few years ago, and in my absence my family began to speculate if I was going to show up. Some said, "Probably." Others didn't think so. Then my aunt chimed in, "He'll be here." Everyone turned and looked at my aunt because of her matter-of-fact tone. My grandmother said, "How do you know that?"My aunt replied, "Because he said he

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Why Accepting Change is Vital to Your Professional Success by Connie PodestaLike it or not, change is an integral part of today's business climate. Those employees who embrace and initiate change will thrive, while those who complain and fear change may be headed for the unemployment line. Employers feel strongly about the need to have employees who are successful change agents for their team and

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To Get Ahead, Use Your Head by Harvey Mackay I'm the last person in the world who would tell you not to work hard. I'm also the first one to remind you that working hard must also be tempered by working smart, or you might just be wasting a load of effort. There is a reason why we were born with both muscles and brains.Consider the story of two lumberjacks in a tree-cutting contest. Both were

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Don't wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills.You can cut down a tree with a hammer, but it takes about 30 days. If you trade the hammer for an ax, you can cut it down in about 30 minutes. The difference between 30 days and 30 minutes

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Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and the first part is: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They

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1) Successful people are action oriented and they do things immediately. One of the basic laws of the universe is that life rewards action. Some people may say, "Yes, but if I try, I may fail." But the truth is that if you don't try you absolutely will fail. I have found that the difference between successful people and those who are not successful, basically comes down to those who take action

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Seven Habits Revisited: Seven Unique Human Endowments by Stephen R. CoveyI see seven unique human endowments or capabilities associated with The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. One way to revisit The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is to identify the unique human capability or endowment associated with each habit.The primary human endowments are 1) self-awareness or

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PersistenceI believe there are three kinds of people. There are winners, who know what they want and understand their potential and the possibilities. They take life on. Next are losers, who don't have a clue as to who they are. They allow circumstances to shape their lives and their self-image.I believe there is a third group as well. This consists of potential winners whose lives are just

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"If you have plenty of goals well-designed and plenty of goals to stir your imagination, here's what they will do, they will become like a magnet. The bigger they are and the stronger they are and the longer the list, the stronger they pull. Here's the other advantage...goals will pull you through. You can much more easily survive the next crisis, the next winter of your life, if you have

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In my work with Olympic athletes, astronauts, top business executives and other winners, I've discovered that most of them have approached their success in ninety-day seasons. In many areas of life, ninety days is regarded as an appropriate growing cycle. The business world operates on a quarterly basis. The sports world, to a great extent, operates on a seasonal basis in which the majority of

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Children Learn What They Live by Denis Waitley (Excerpted from The Seeds of Greatness Treasury) An ancient Chinese proverb tells us, "A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark." We cannot teach our children self-esteem. We can only help them discover it within themselves by adding positive marks and strokes on their slates. All positive motivation is rooted in

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"We are all affected by five things. But the most important thing that affects us is our dreams--our ability to see the future. But here's why we don't reach into the future. We're trapped either by regret of the past or the routine of the present."So make sure that the greatest pull on you is the pull of the future."--Jim Rohn, excerpted from the 2004 Weekend Event, Goals Workshop, CD 15, Track

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The 12 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Leadership by Brian Tracy1. The Law of Integrity: Great business leadership is characterized by honesty, truthfulness and straight dealing with every person, under all circumstances.2. The Law of Courage: The ability to make decisions and act boldly in the face of setbacks and adversity is the key to greatness in leadership.3. The Law of Realism: Leaders deal

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Humans have the remarkable ability to get exactly what they must have. But there is a difference between a "must" and a "want."The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy says, "I wish someone would come by and turn me on." What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life.When you know what you want, and you want it bad enough, you will find a way to get

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One of the most powerful things that struck me this week while listening to Jim Rohn (2004 Weekend Event 24 CD set) was, what you do today prepares you for your future. In fact, I sat down recently and wrote out 100 things that I wanted to do, places I wanted to see, etc., before I die--pretty powerful stuff. One of the best things you can do to guarantee your future success is to be sure that

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The Formula for Failure and Success (Excepted from the book The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle)Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. We do not fail overnight. Failure is the inevitable result of an accumulation of poor thinking and poor choices. To put it more simply, failure is nothing more than a few errors in judgment repeated every day.Now why would someone make an error in

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The Last Word...Ever wish someone would make a "short list" of success traits key to developing your leadership skills? Well, this week's Last Word offering is exactly that, so in the spirit of keeping it short... Here are Seven Character Traits of Successful People!1. They are hard working. There is no such thing as easy money. Success takes hard work and people who are willing to do it. 2. They

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The Butterfly EffectIt was 1960 and meteorologist Edward Lorenz was working in his lab. He was entering data into his computer in the hopes of modeling weather patterns when he stumbled upon a theory that is known as, 'The Butterfly Effect'. He was entering wind speed, air pressure and temperature into three separate equations that were linked in a mathematical feedback loop. This equation

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What Does Being a Navy SEAL Have to Do With Success? - TC Cummings Interview by Jerry Clark (excerpted from the 2004 Jim Rohn Weekend Event) Jerry Clark: Hello everyone this is Jerry "DRhino" Clark. We have here an individual with us who happens to be the Master Coach for the Jim Rohn International coaching program. TC Cumming is a guest speaker at this Weekend Event and is also a former U.S.

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James Bender, in his book How To Talk Well (New York: Mcgraw-Hill Book Co. Inc. 1994), relates the story of a farmer who grew award-winning corn.Each year he entered his corn in the state fair it won a blue ribbon.One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors."

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Create That Winning FeelingI believe we would all agree that having a winning feeling is prerequisite to achieving outstanding results. A person can?t possibly expect to win if they?re constantly focusing on failure! The real secret here is to capture that winning feeling of success as often as you can to create the environment necessary to succeed.If you?ve been a little down in the dumps,

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Action vs. Self-DelusionKnowledge fueled by emotion equals action. Action is the ingredient that ensures results. Only action can cause reaction, and to take it one step further, only positive action can cause positive reaction.Action. The whole world loves to watch those who make things happen, and it rewards them for causing waves of productive enterprise.I stress this because today I see many

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Here are three things that struck me this week and some thoughts for you on each.First is that you become like the people you meet and the books you read. This is one of the most important lessons that I've been taught because it is so incredibly simple and yet profound, and always practical.Think about the type of person you want to be in five years. Think also about the kind of life you would

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I want to talk with you about leaving an impact legacy. "What is an impact legacy?" you may ask. It is how you impact people and the world around you. You see, many people glide through life and do not make much of an impact. That is unfortunate. Others though, those driven by a purpose and passion for living, are continually making the world a better place and making an impact wherever they go.

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You know me, I am a philosopher. I love principles. Yes, actions are great and I talk about them regularly, but the important stuff is what lies underneath--the principles.Here are what I consider to be the principles that we must commit to if we are to leave the legacy we desire:1. Life is best lived in service to others. This doesn't mean that we do not strive for the best for ourselves. It

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We've all heard the expression, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Well, I've got a good question for you: What if it's true? Wouldn't that be easy to do - to eat an apple a day? Here's the problem: It's also easy not to do.Neglect starts out as an infection then becomes a disease.Cardiovascular problems alone in America create over a thousand funerals a day... and 90% of the problem is

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Three Steps To Enhancing Your Personal Performance!1. Clarity of Outcome: Before you begin any endeavor, know in advance exactly what you expect your outcome to be. By getting clear on your outcome, you will be using the awesome force of what I call the "Future Pull"... In other words, the future you create for yourself pulls you closer to it and empowers you to take the proper actions in the

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A Seminar in a sentence: Always do more than you get paid for - to make an investment in your future." I've been taught you work for yourself, not whomever your employer may be. Your reputation is what follows you to the next level, to the next job, so go the extra mile: to make a difference, to make a change, to make an impression.When Jim spoke about the Two Important Questions he had asked a

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Robby's NightTrue Story -- Worth Reading!!!At the prodding of my friends, I am writing this story. My name is Mildred Hondorf. I am a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa. I've always supplemented my income by teaching piano lessons-something I've done for over 30 years. Over the years I found that children have many levels of musical ability. I've never had the pleasure

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The DNA of Top AchieversOf course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for scientists and will continue to be so for some time, I believe.This got me to thinking about what makes up those who are top

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Taking Advantage of Leadership Opportunities Will Increase Your Visibility in a Positive WayEveryone is a leader in his or her organization. Even if you don't hold a titled leadership position, such as supervisor, manager, human resource director, or CEO, you still have many opportunities every day through your actions and behavior to model "leadership" qualities. In fact, all employees must be

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Being an Extraordinary Leader Through Tough and Challenging TimesTough and challenging times will surely come. That is a given. The question is what kind of leadership we will demonstrate during those times. Those who are weak leaders will see lasting damage done, if not see the organization fall apart completely. With Extraordinary Leaders at the helm, however, an organization can actually

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Jim Rohn says, "Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become." So I have an interesting question for you (and for the moment it may seem completely unrelated, but stick with me...): Are you a hunter or a fisherman?Now let me explain: Last week as I spoke to a group of about 100 business people, we looked at a theme I frequently speak about: Hunting and Fishing. No,

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A Dollar and Some Ambition by Jim Rohn (excerpted from "Building Your Business" CD)Capital in your business isn't what matters. It isn't the money that buys you a future; it's your skills that buy you a future. Money and no skills, I'm telling you, you are still poor. Money and no ambition, where are you? Money and no courage, you're broke. A little bit of money and a whole lot of courage is all

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Here are three things that struck me this week and some thoughts for you on each.Allow for the passing of time. I, for one, am impatient, and perhaps you are too. One thing I have found to be helpful - even though it is hard - is to become more patient and be willing to allow time to pass. Sometimes the only thing that is standing between you and a dream is time. Sometimes things aren't ready for

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Forging Your Character by Jim Rohn (excerpted from Leading an Inspired Life book)Personal success is built on the foundation of character, and character is the result of hundreds and hundreds of choices you may make that gradually turn who you are at any given moment into who you want to be. If that decision-making process is not present, you'll still be somebody?you'll still be alive?but you may

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Develop A Prosperity Consciousness by Brian TracyThe starting point of all riches is the development of a prosperity consciousness. You must become a financial success in your thinking long before you achieve it in your reality. Both poverty and riches are the result of a state of mind, and the most important single step you ever take on the road to wealth and financial independence is the

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Boosting Your Immune System During the Rainy DaysThink the flu shot is the only way to beat the cold and flu season? Think again. Even if you're in high-risk group, the vaccination will only protect you against a few strains of the flu, so it still leaves you vulnerable to the myriad of other viruses out there. Your best bet is to support your immune system by reducing stress and getting adequate

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For a leader, honesty and integrity are absolutely essential to survival. A lot of business people don't realize how closely they're being watched by their subordinates. Remember when you were a kid in grammar school, how you used to sit there staring at your teacher all day? By the end of the school year, you could do a perfect imitation of all your teacher's mannerisms. You were aware of the

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Here are three things that struck me this week and some points for you to think about on each.One: Losers let it happen while winners make it happen. A lot of people just let life pass them by. They are bystanders. onlookers, if you will. They are not participants. "Well, I would like to do that someday." Well, why don't you? You can't just let it happen. You have to make it happen.In fact,

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The confidence you need is belief in your potential. If you see world class potential in yourself, you'll put in the effort. If you don't see the potential, you won't put in the effort and you'll wait for the performance, and the performance always follows the belief in self.Life is a do it with God, to myself, for others project.

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Cultivate Your Child-like Thinking by Lisa Jimenez, M. Ed. Psychologists say 68% of people miss out on opportunity simply because they are not awake to it. Did you read that clearly?They are not awake. Most people are in a coma of routine, habit and schedule. They almost have to be. We over stimulate our calendar with so many tasks and errands that it becomes necessary to be in a robotic state of

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Be willing to say to yourself, "I'm on the right road. I'm doing OK. I'm succeeding." We too frequently become adept at pointing out our flaws and identifying failures. Become equally adept at citing your achievements. Identify things you are doing now that you weren't doing one month ago? six months ago? a year ago. What habits have changed? Chart your progress.Doing well once or twice is

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1. Leading a World Class Life By Jim Rohn Every four years the world is given the gift of the Olympics. For a few weeks nations lay down their arms and come together to let their world class athletes compete on a level playing field to see who the best is in the many events. Such amazing athleticism was on display the past few weeks. It boggles the mind what these young men and women can

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Alleba Filipino Search Engine and Directory PhilippinesI just applied to be listed there, so here's the link they require. =) Hope everything is okay.

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A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During somepoint of the journey they had an argument, andone friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE. They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been

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There were once 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. On coming home one day, they realized to their dismay that the lifts were not working and that they have to climb the stairs home. After struggling to the 20th level, panting and tired, they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. They left their bags then and climbed on............ When they

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I'll be happy when... We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our

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Keep this in mind. This is for all: the recently married, the ones who have been married, the soon to get married, and the ones who are still looking.Years ago, I asked God to give me a spouse, "You don't own because you didn't ask" God said. Not only did i ask for a spouse but also explained what kind of spouse I wanted. I want a nice, tender, forgiving, passionate, honest, peaceful, generous,

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You have to read this it is absolutely beautiful...... Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year." She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know, that he

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Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-lender

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One Mercedes Benz TV commercial shows its car colliding with a cement wall during the safety test. Somebody asked the company spokesman why they do not enforce their patent on the Mercedes Benz energy-absorbing car body, a design evidently copied by other companies because of its success. The spokesman's reply: "Because some things in life are too important not to share." ...Even in a

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A man was exploring some caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls.It was like someone had rolled up some clay and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, to pass the time, he would throw the clay balls one at a

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