How to Be Outstanding If you do what you love to do, then you won't do it in an average way. ~Angela Bassett Are you exceptional in your line of work? Do you love what you do? People who consistently achieve outstanding results all have this in common: they are passionate about what they do. This article takes a deeper look into outstanding performance, and gives guidance as to how you can manifest outstanding results in your life. First, I’ll start with a slice from my own experience: Five years of my life was spent in University getting a Math and Computer Science degree so that I could get a high-tech job with guaranteed security. Very soon after, I realized that I wasn’t that great at programming software, nor was I very interested in it. I knew better. My Story Continues … Overtime, I recognized that I naturally gravitated towards designing graphical interfaces and that I naturally obsessed over the user’s experience while using software. I didn’t give up. Lessons from Following My Passion Photo by Mike BG
Motivational Pictures - All Funny De Motivationals 50 Inspirational Positive Quotes That Make You Think at Goal Setting College I’ve always have this penchant for inspirational positive quotes. It’s amazing what those mere strings of words can do. Seemingly simple. If you’ve some time today, I invite you to join me in this self discovery journey as we go through this 50 wonderful inspirational positive quotes. Indulge in the tranquil moment as you read with both your eyes and heart. Remember, eyes may provide sight. Enjoy. “Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought.” - Henri L. “I am only one, but still I am one. “Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” - Josh Billings “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” - Will Rogers “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - Christopher Columbus “To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand. “We don’t see the things the way they are.
Dragos Roua - Brilliantly Better — The Personal Development Blog » Top 20 Motivation Hacks – #1 OK, here it is! After about two weeks of waiting to get to the No. 1 spot, the best of the Top 20 Motivation Hacks … A number of people have commented that I must be dedicated to achieve some of the goals I’m going for: exercise, frugality, organization, healthy eating, etc. Well, I don’t believe in someone being naturally “dedicated” … it’s all a matter of motivation. You can achieve anything if you motivate yourself enough. NOTE: This series is coming to an end, and tomorrow I will do a roundup of all 20 Motivation Hacks. Motivation Hack #1: Always think positive. I cannot stress this motivation technique highly enough. I know: this sounds like so much motivational public speaker mumbo jumbo. Let me use running as an example. Monitor your thoughts. Positive thinking can be amazingly powerful.
How To Motivate Yourself – Self Motivation Staying motivated is a struggle — our drive is constantly assaulted by negative thoughts and anxiety about the future. Everyone faces doubt and depression. What separates the highly successful is the ability to keep moving forward. There is no simple solution for a lack of motivation. Even after beating it, the problem reappears at the first sign of failure. Reasons We Lose Motivation There are 3 primary reasons we lose motivation. Lack of confidence – If you don’t believe you can succeed, what’s the point in trying? How to Boost Confidence The first motivation killer is a lack of confidence. The way to get out of this thought pattern is to focus on gratitude. It might sound strange that repeating things you already know can improve your mindset, but it’s amazingly effective. Developing Tangible Focus The second motivation killer is a lack of focus. If you’re caught up in fear based thinking, the first step is focusing that energy on a well defined goal. Developing Direction
Top 31 Motivation Hacks « We The Change, Personal Development for Conscious People | Exploring How Self-Improvement Plays a Role in Global Consciousness Here are 31 of the most powerful motivation hacks you can use to increase productivity and attain greater fulfillment in life. I have picked some of the most useful tips from quality blogs and classic texts (so some may sound familiar) and added a few We The Change nuggets. Enjoy! 31. Make it FUN You will never be motivated to do something that makes you feel sad, scared, depressed or bored. 30. One of the most powerful motivation tools which most people simply do not employ. 29. Can you do it alone? 28. No matter how motivated you are, things do not always happen immediately or when you want them. 27. Life coaching and business counseling is taking off, and for good reason! 26. It is so easy to get lost in a sea of inactivity when we are constantly thinking about the big, massive goals we set for ourselves. 25. Spend 10 minutes looking up at the stars on a very clear night. 24. People lose motivation because they are bored. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. Why? 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10.
The 50 Best Mind Hacks on the Web Image: JanneM/Flickr Mind hacks. Ever since Tom Stafford and Matt Webb introduced us to the hidden logic of our upstairs system in their 2004 neuroscience tome, these simple tricks have taken the blogosphere by storm. Nowadays, there’s a hack for everything, from your sex life to your kitchen stove. We compiled the Web’s 50 best mind (and life, and career, and…you get the point) hacks. These self-improvement gleanings are bound to make you a better, well, everything: Work and Career Five rules for keeping your inbox empty. How to control your workday before it controls you. Make your to-do list fun by turning it into one big game. Here’s a nifty system for keeping your desk clean and tidy. Boring, but valuable: How to automatically back up your hard drive. This is the ultimate procrastination hack. 10 things to do right now to cultivate a superior leadership year. Your Finances 9 methods for mastering your money. How to find out exactly what your job is worth…then ask for that raise. Life Skills
Erowid Spirit Vaults : Meditation - Essay It seems everyone is interested in meditation...talking about the wonderful benefits, recommending classes and discussing the different ways to "do it". But, for a beginner, just what is "it"? And how do you do "it"? Our busy, hectic, lifestyles may seem to prohibit this peaceful practice, or provide a convenient "excuse" not to begin, or continue, to meditate...but, the happy news is, you CAN successfully benefit even if you practice for short periods. With the simple technique described below, you will begin and incredible journey. There are 100's of styles, traditions and forms of meditation, but this simple practice has always been highly recommended. Sit comfortably, preferably upright and alert. To sit on a mat, cushion or pillow, sit cross-legged, half or full lotus, depending on your ability. You may close your eyes (unless this causes you to fall asleep) or gaze with almost-closed eyes as if looking downward and inward.
111 Lessons Life Taught Us Sometimes thinking about your life and sorting out what you have learned is just as important as tackling a new venture. That’s what our new sister site, Everyday Life Lessons, is all about. It’s an online community where people share, rank and discuss life’s greatest lessons. The site challenges you to reflect on your past, dig deep within yourself and answer one simple question: What has life taught you? Think about all the things you would love to tell yourself if you could travel back in time to give your younger self some advice about life. Here’s a sample of 111 life lessons that were recently submitted to the site: Spend more time with those who make you smile and less time with those who you feel pressured to impress.Never tell someone their dreams are impossible. Everyday Life Lessons is updated daily. Photo by: Lauren Macdonald Related 7 Important Life Lessons Everyone Learns the Hard Way “People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” May 11, 2012