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Vampire Thinking Tricksters by Carol Gignoux

You’re about to encounter what is probably one of, if not the, biggest obstacle along the journey to success: your thoughts. Yes, you read that correctly. You are your own worst enemy. And this particular way of thinking won’t go … Continue reading

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7 Attributes of the Truly Confident Person by Elaine Sihera

Mondays are the day I usually need to give myself a little pep talk. These pep talks consist of positive affirmations – ones I’ve created specifically for me, my life and my dreams – and a brief reminder to keep … Continue reading

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Betrayal, Forgiveness and Jesse James by Karen Bentley

By now, everyone – including people like me who avoid the “news” at all costs – knows about the trouble in Sandra Bullock and Jesse James’ marriage. He cheated. She left. Divorce is imminent. Normally, the personal events in a … Continue reading

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There Is No “I Tried” in Success by Lora Morrow, M.S.

All my life I was raised on the notion that as long as I “tried,” that was good enough. Sure I’d fail, but who cares? At least I tried, right? So I’d just try again. It wasn’t until I watched … Continue reading

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Celebrate Your Mistakes by Carolyn Ellis

I subscribe to Carolyn’s “Bits of Brilliance” newsletter and it is one newsletter I actually read from top to bottom. In the latest issue, she reminds us to celebrate one of the most readily available learning tools in life–our mistakes. … Continue reading

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