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On Our Greatness Within
We all have something unique within us that we can bring forth to help us succeed. Whether it’s a skill, a passion, or a personality trait, we can harness our individual strengths to push through difficult times. As the poet, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Perspective, Tools
Tagged Fears, Hopes, Nelson Mandela, Obstacles, Power, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rumi, Russell Grimaldi, Struggles, The Gospel of Thomas, Weakness
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On the Gifts of Challenges
Martin Luther King Jr., said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Challenges are an inevitable part of life. They … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Challenges, Destiny, Joni Earecksen Tada, limits, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Obstacles, Perspective, Setbacks, Tony Robbins
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On Resilience
Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” It is the great leaders’ resilience to bounce back and face life’s difficulties and challenges. It is the unstoppable you who … Continue reading
Posted in Tools
Tagged Bounce Back, Challenges, Emory Austin, Nelson Mandela, Resilience, Winston Churchill
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On Choices… the Hinges of Destiny
Every step in life’s journey involves a choice. Every choice determines our future direction. Every choice has consequences. Denis Waitley captures this beautifully writing: “A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you come to terms with the realization that … Continue reading
Posted in Tools
Tagged Choice, Consequences, Decisions, Denis Waitley, Destiny, Edwin Marekham, Fears, Future, Hopes, J.K. Rowling, Nelson Mandela, Purpose, Tools
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You Are Capable of More Than You Think
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine,” writes Roy Bennett. It is the power and joy of self-belief that empowers and frees great leaders to … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Belief, Discovery, Empowerment, John Wooden, Limit, Nelson Mandela, Roy Bennett, Selflessness, SONG, Uniqueness
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I Am the Master of My Fate, I Am the Captain of My Soul
In a scene from the 2009 movie Invictus, Nelson Mandela, played by Morgan Freeman, is meeting with Francois Pienaar, played by Matt Dillon, the captain of the Springbok Rugby Team which is preparing for the 1995 World Cup. Mandela asks … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Expectation, Francois Pienaar, Matt Dillon, Mindset, Morgan Freeman, Nelson Mandela, Perspective, POEM, William Ernest Henley
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On the Other Side of Terror… the Best Things in Life
“On the other side of your maximum fear are all of the best things of life.” Will Smith speaks these words in his video, Will Smith Talks About Fear, in which he shares his first skydiving experience: “Terror, terror, terror, … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond
Tagged Challenge, Fear, Nelson Mandela, Preparation, Rachel Huber, Will Smith
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