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Friday, February 20, 2015

Progress begins with action

Don't be that judge, that critic, that bearer of negative review, whose criticism adds insult to injury and are intended, in no shape, form or fashion to empower those being critiqued by you. Are you the one sitting back waiting to find fault...to point out errors, to judge quickly, simply because you're too afraid to actually get on about the business of the "doing" of the thing that you so resent someone else attempting? 
Be careful of your assessments of those who have actually thrown off the cloak of fear and decided to step into the ring to follow their dreams, whether they come up short or they eventually make the great success of the vision they've dreamed about for years.  
So, take it easy and recognize what your true intention is when you start to "critique" a subject/subject matter.  Your task is secondary....progress can only happen by those who are attempting the task.
"It behooves every man to remember that the work of the critic is of altogether secondary importance, and that, in the end, progress is accomplished by the man who does things." -  Theodore Roosevelt


Wednesday, February 11, 2015

You hold the keys to your own well-being

"God has entrusted me with myself."  Epictetus
If you don't take your personal success into your own hands, no one will do it for you. We may not be in control of every external influence or experience but we do have free choice and control of what we do and think. Excuses and placing blame on others or situations will simply stall any progress. Start with small practical changes. Ultimately, your success is dependent on you. (Taken from article: 8 Ancient Sayings to Inspire Health & Happiness, David Zulberg) Read more ancient sayings here from MindBodyGreen