From the Web What You Say is Who You Are – Tim shares an entry about how the words you use regularly have an impact on your life. I strive to avoid “must” and “have-to” when it comes to how I spend my time. One word can mean the difference between being forced into a […]
Need Little, Want Lots
I’d say contentment is the difference between what you need and what you have. I’d also say that drive is the difference between what you have and what you want. Since both drive and contentment are important, I think it’s important to have as big a gap as possible between your needs and wants. Most […]
How to Stay Focused
Focus is important for making improvements. If your focus is spread too widely, you won’t make much progress. If you can’t stay focused on one project for long, you won’t be able to reach a foothold before you slide back to where you started. One trick I like to use to stay focused is to […]
Stop Trying to Impress People
Someone once told me that, “Integrity is being the same person in your house that you are on the street.” More than just integrity, I think that consistency has a huge effect on your self-image. How can you be comfortable with yourself if you feel the need to impress other people? The people I have […]
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