What other people think of you is actually none of your damn business. Their thoughts are (generally) private thoughts and stem from their perceptions that are informed by their experiences …
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Compare, Then Motivate
It is often said that comparison is the thief of joy. That nothing good can come from comparing yourself to others and holding them in a higher regard than you …

Action – Not Excuses
You need to take responsibility for your actions. You and only you can control what you do everyday. Sure, you can ask for help but even then, it is up …

Life is Not a Shopping List
There are people out there that see life in a very black and white, linear kind of way. It’s a persistent group that maybe includes your aunt or an elderly …

Things Successful People Do
There are a lot of articles and blogs on the internet listing exactly what successful people do to be successful; “14 things ridiculously successful people do everyday!”, “11 Things Very …

Rise
When people insult you, belittle your dreams, and mock your hobbies; rise above. When someone is two-faced, watches for your fall, or thinks they’re better than you; rise above. Definitely …

Comparison
You are a nobody. I am a nobody. Everybody is a nobody, and we’re all trying to be somebody. The similarities between us all start and end there. Any other …

Patience
We live in a world of instant gratification. Emails can be sent to the other side of the world in a matter of seconds; we don’t have to queue to …

Life is Not a Contest
Since the death of Aretha Franklin a few weeks back, I, along with others I’m sure, have been listening to her great body of work. One of my personal favourites …