The list is endless when it comes to ideas about being successful. There is the idea of failing forward. Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success Successful people are always willing to learn from all situations. We are allowed to grow and learn valuable lessons when we fail. In Chapter 6 of John…
Personal Growth and Steps to Success. What is personal growth, and are there specific steps? Here are a few notes on what I have done for personal growth and the steps to success I have focused on lately. School – A place for growth and learning. It was also a place to learn structure and…
How Humility Handles Ambition in a Healthy Way Is it wrong to have ambitions? Of course not. We are to produce and to accomplish. Perhaps another question to ask is; what is my purpose, and does that line up with my ambitions? Humility healthily handles dreams when applied. As a person of faith, I have…
I have not written about teamwork in quite a while, and it is so important. As I reflect on the partnership, I realize that almost everything I have ever accomplished has required some team effort. Work together as a team to facilitate the opportunity. The roof over my head and the food on the table…
What is causing my stress? Here are some types of stress. Physical stress is mostly my fault. I am carrying around excess weight due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. My feet ache, and my back sometimes hurts because I am overweight. There is a solution. Better diet habits include fruits, vegetables, nuts,…
Why is my attitude so important? I have been thinking a lot about my attitude lately. Why is my attitude so important? I am not always positive, and sometimes I can even be grumpy. However, I get the job done. At work, I do my job and accomplish tasks. At home, I help with the…
10 ideas for personal growth 1. Read 20-30 minutes every day. Leaders are readers and always learn from books, articles, and quotes. I have found myself remembering things I read a few years back that were insightful and valuable to me today. 2. Counsel with Mentors. Find people who specialize in what you need to…
How to relax during stormy circumstances It is amazing how busy we are in a typical week. Work, commute, kids, meals, sports, church, chores, exercise, shopping, cleaning, fixing, reading, homework, favors, dates, study, more work, classes, projects, cooking, paying bills, appointments, socializing, Twitter, Facebook, and the list go on and on and on. It is…
Failure builds character and prepares you for the future. In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what not to do the next time. Anthony J. D’Angelo What is Character? Character is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. It is also the strength or originality in a person’s nature….