Advanced Life Skills

We’re all aware that many people feel that we must be careful when focusing on money or affluence or abundance… that in the pursuit of those things, there is danger. If you pursue money and affluence to the exclusion of other values in life, you have lost, not won.
However, let’s consider this question: If [...]

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You may have heard the saying “you can achieve whatever the mind can conceive” but do you really believe that it’s true? There is only 1 thing that can stop you from achieving your dreams. It’s YOU… I am talking about the grey matter between your ears. This is what makes or breaks your dreams. [...]

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Have you ever noticed that every challenge also contains a blessing in disguise?  If not, you may not have been looking closely enough!  It’s true that challenges often seem like inconveniences when they get in the way of something you want.  When you’re working toward goals that are important to you, the last thing you [...]

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Let’s talk about the simple act of giving without wanting anything in return. Many of us are so self-centered that everything we do, even in our closest relationships, is actually bartering rather than unselfish giving. This can be true even when we are dealing with ourselves as I pointed out in my last post, What [...]

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There are an increasing number of debilitating conditions that affect more and more people these days. Today, I want to begin an ongoing discussion about one that interferes with a person’s ability to set goals and pursue them.
 
Yes, I’m talking about low self-esteem.
 
Have you ever wondered how a seemingly well balanced and productive person [...]

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When you think of success, do you immediately picture monetary wealth, luxury homes, and fancy cars?  Do you think of the respect and prestige you’ll receive when you’ve made your mark on the world?  Or perhaps you imagine the sense of pride you’ll feel when you accomplish your objectives?
 
As great as those benefits can be, [...]

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Would you rather have a million dollars or a penny doubled every day for thirty days?
Let’s take a look at the penny option…
Day 1: $.01
Day 2: $.02
Day 3: $.04
Day 4: $.08
Day 5: $.16
Day 6: $.32
Day 7: $.64
Day 8: $1.28
Day 9: $2.56
Day 10: $5.12
Day 11: $10.24
Day 12: $20.48
Day 13: $40.96
Day 14: $81.92
Day 15: $163.84
Day 16: $327.68
Day [...]

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