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Comment on Setbacks, Generosity, and Gratitude by Dragos Roua

Dragos Roua — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:45:17 +0000

Nice story. I would say that you have to leave the past behind. Destruction is only one way in which the Universe is telling you it’s time to let the past behind.

And start building again :-).

Have a better 2009!

Dragos Rouas last blog post..The Trip To Switzerland - The Unplanned

Jonathan’s reply:
Thanks Dragos, the point of the article was to reflect on the generosity of some dear friends, not to pine over setbacks. It’s all good and I view life’s little challenges as valuable opportunities for personal growth. 2008 was wonderful and 2009 will be even more so.

Comment on Setbacks, Generosity, and Gratitude by Colleen Felz, Homeschooling Coach

Colleen Felz, Homeschooling Coach — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:03:51 +0000

This situation sounds like God intervening in your life. He is so amazing! I love how He can influence someone to give a gift that is desperately needed.

Comment on Can You Train Yourself to Recognize Opportunity by Links For Super-Charged Living - December 27, 2008 | My Super-Charged Life

Links For Super-Charged Living - December 27, 2008 | My Super-Charged Life — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:02:13 +0000

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Comment on How Do Others View You? by LifeMadeGreat | Juliet

LifeMadeGreat | Juliet — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:05:43 +0000

Hi Very interesting exercise. I should think it would also show you where you are acting in a manner that you openly critisise. Where are you authentic? And what is your authenticity. Juliet LifeMadeGreat | Juliets last blog post..Experiencing Fear As It Is Meant To Be

Comment on Can You Train Yourself to Recognize Opportunity by Jeff@MySuperChargedLife

Jeff@MySuperChargedLife — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:23:57 +0000

I work with a lot of high-powered salespeople and I can assure you that they focus on relationships. It is how they have built their books of business. It is how they pay the mortgage! Great advice. Jeff@MySuperChargedLifes last blog post..Improve Your Life: Things I Love From The Disney Movie BOLT

Comment on Ramping Up the Way You Think About Setting Goals by Dan

Dan — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:00:51 +0000

If you’d like a tool for setting your goals, you can use this web application:

http://www.Gtdagenda.com

You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version is available too.

Comment on How to Instantly Influence Others by Malcolm Red

Malcolm Red — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:08:14 +0000

Its all about making others feel good about themselves - if you want someone to remember you, make ‘them’ feel important - say ‘their’ name when you talk to them and talk about ‘their’ goals and aims.

Malcolm Reds last blog post..Self Motivation: How to Motivate Yourself

Comment on How to Instantly Influence Others by Joshua U

Joshua U — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:43:35 +0000

This whole topic of smiling’s effect, not just on me, but on other people fascinates me.

Emotions are a virus. It’s a matter of whether you want to infect people with good emotions.

I’ve written a full article about this topic that directly relates to what you’re talking about: The Magical Science of Emotions: Emotional Contagion, Mirror Neurons, and the High Road to Happiness

Comment on 3 Ways to Turn Challenges Into Opportunities by Shawn Lim

Shawn Lim — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:34 +0000

Hi John, you’ve changed your blog’s template! Looks great.

Thanks for sharing these great tips. Can’t agree more with you about your ‘one degree of difference’.

You are absolutely right. It is the first step that is most important. When we start a business and we got hit by an obstacle, most of us will give up because we can’t get it right even at the beginning.

The fact is, many people don’t even dare to take the first step!

True enough, when we think negatively, everything will goes negative.

Shawn
Success Strategies

Comment on How Do Appreciation and Gratitude Affect Your Life? by Annie

Annie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:57:07 +0000

One of the best tips I ever read about gratefulness was… find a beautiful stone or gem that will fit in your pocket and make this your “grateful stone” everytime you touch it, take a moment to get into the grateful zone… let the wonderful feeling wash over you and give thanks.
My little pink stone gives me a reminder everytime I come across it, which is at least 3 times a day.