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In large and small ways, many people have made a difference in your life. Your parents are your first influencers, and some of your earliest memories can be activities or moments you spent with your family. As you grew and integrated more into your community, a...
The power of leading by example is one of the most profound areas of contribution to leadership. Whether you are an army of one or commanding legions, someone must take the lead. "We can't all be heroes, because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by."-...
In goal-setting, “your why,” refers to the relevance that the particular goal has in your life. Relevance is the R, in the SMART Goals method of goal setting. This part of setting a goal for yourself is crucial because it’s about ensuring that the goal is important to...
Happiness and Joy Affirmations are statements you say to yourself that are typically stated in the present and as if they have already happened that help you set intentions to get what you want. They help boost self-confidence, create inner peace, spread love, and joy...
One of the quickest and easiest ways to double your income is to come up with a ticket item that you can sell to your customers. One of the most popular models to do this is to offer one-on-one coaching or small in-person workshops at your house. The challenge is that...
Inspiration is everywhere
There is no doubt that working to make a difference benefits you - even with all the good intentions to help others. That's easy math for sure: one person making an effort + multiple people receiving the benefits of that effort = countless people who are now in a...
If you've not heard about KrashKarma - well that's a bit of a shame. This rock duo is setting themselves apart - Ralf is guitarist-bassist all rolled into one and Niki hits the drums and both bringing the vocals to the show. I had the pleasure of interviewing them -...
Good morning everyone!!! Its Tuesday! I hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week! Be motivated and elevated!! Share it with everyone! Be the impacting change! For Black History Month I'm highlighting appreciation for black artists and black excellence...
For Black History Month I'm highlighting black excellence in Metal/Rock/Punk. In a scene and culture predominantly yt, my mission is to bring attention and normalize POC in these scenes for all sides of the spectrum, to be viewed and defined as individuals by our own...
For Black History Month I'm highlighting and appreciating Black excellence breaking down barriers and crashing the stereotypical mindset in Metal/Punk/Rock . We all too often are alienated because of our individualism, confusing both sides of the spectrum that can't...
You have this one life
You are a powerful being and you probably don't even recognize it. You've been conditioned to think that being powerful is wrong and that it's fueled by masculine energy and riddled with control. But what if for just a moment you challenged the definition of owning...
There are things you can to shift your focus toward positivity. Once you begin to do that, you'll start to find positive thinking comes more naturally and with ease. Cutting down on your complaining is something that will take practice. Not everyone is naturally...
Mason's Toy Box started when a young man named Mason, lost his battle to rare childhood cancer in 2011. The truth is that not all children will be home for the holiday season, as my family as experienced in 2008 as my son was fighting for his life after his liver...
I want to talk to you candidly about why it's so important to set a good example for your kids by making a change instead of complaining. If you're a parent, you know how impressionable kids can be. This includes children of all ages and stages, from birth through...
The one thing I used to overlook when I first started my business is to have a system in place and having various tools needed to do the things I do was a bit disjointed. Since then, however, I have implemented a system and Dubsado has helped me stay organized. But...
Embrace the Rebellion
Hobbies have proven to be very beneficial to people. They give you time to relax and to do things that you enjoy doing. Having a specific hobby has also helped many people to make new friends, keep the brain sharp, and even make money in some cases. Sharpen the Mind...
One of the most important parts of self-care and growth is knowing when you need help. For example, for physical health, you may consult a personal trainer or dietician to help you reach your goals. The same goes for mental health. When you are having a particularly...
Writing is a powerful process and is a allows for you to show your gratitude with words. Sharing your written words of appreciation with others can have an even bigger impact than journaling privately. Personal notes can really brighten a person’s day, and the...
Your head attitude matters because your mindset can truly make or break you. This is why it is so important to be aware of, and to always be working towards building a healthy thought process. More than ever, people are realizing just how much mental health has an...
It's true that change is a fact of life but they are also new beginnings. We can't escape it. Sometimes we're given a choice in whether to make a shift in our lives. Sometimes we're blindsided and forced to do things differently. Either way, the change usually comes...
As your business grows, outsourcing is going to be one of the keys to success. You wanted a business that provided the income you needed while not overtaking your life. You want time to live all aspects of your life to the fullest, and you don't want to work all the...
Cultivating Your Support System and having relationships is pretty solid things we all want in life. For some it's easier than for others. If you've found yourself having a hard time making supportive friends, it's time to take a deep look into yourself and figure out...
Even though journaling is on the rise there are still some misconceptions and myths about journaling that stop people from using this amazing tool. A growing number of entrepreneurs and others are finding it to be invaluable for getting the clarity and motivation...
Let’s get down to business
As you work to create products and content and build your list with smart lead magnets, learning how to focus on the benefits of your offers will help you a lot. You've likely heard the phrase benefits over features during your business studies. This is exactly what...
Can you think back on a time of real growth, be it in business, in your personal life, or anywhere else? More than likely, you had to step out of your comfort zone for that to happen. Yes, we can make progress by doing what we've always done. But it will be slow and...
It is not uncommon for everybody to be writing on the internet in today's world. The question is not "if" you are writing on the internet, but "what" you are writing and how often. Blogging and other types of online diaries have greatly increased the amount of writing...
The components of a business plan are traditionally designed so the business owner could apply for and receive financial help through loans, venture capital, and other investments. An excellent online platform to create your business plan is at liveplan.com. However,...
It's important to format your posts in a way that makes it easy to scan, get a quick idea of what the post is about, and then decide to read it. That’s what formatting is all about. It’s an important step in your blogging process. Especially in a world where people...
Beating procrastination can be hard. We do well for a few days, but then old habits set back in, or we get frustrated with our lack of apparent progress. Nothing goes fast enough. If you face a small setback at this point, it may be enough to stop working on what you...
As you work to create products and content and build your list with smart lead magnets, learning how to focus on the benefits of your offers will help you a lot. You've likely heard the phrase benefits over features during your business studies. This is exactly what...
In goal-setting, “your why,” refers to the relevance that the particular goal has in your life. Relevance is the R, in the SMART Goals method of goal setting. This part of setting a goal for yourself is crucial because it’s about ensuring that the goal is important to...
One of the most important parts of self-care and growth is knowing when you need help. For example, for physical health, you may consult a personal trainer or dietician to help you reach your goals. The same goes for mental health. When you are having a particularly...
Even though journaling is on the rise there are still some misconceptions and myths about journaling that stop people from using this amazing tool. A growing number of entrepreneurs and others are finding it to be invaluable for getting the clarity and motivation...
There are things you can to shift your focus toward positivity. Once you begin to do that, you'll start to find positive thinking comes more naturally and with ease. Cutting down on your complaining is something that will take practice. Not everyone is naturally...
Can you think back on a time of real growth, be it in business, in your personal life, or anywhere else? More than likely, you had to step out of your comfort zone for that to happen. Yes, we can make progress by doing what we've always done. But it will be slow and...
