Work and Play
A couple of questions as we start the week: First, what do you absolutely love to do? And secondly, how well do you do i...Read More »
Author: The Pacific Institute
Gain or Loss: Where is Your Focus?
How good are you at focusing your attention? This is an extremely valuable skill, and vital to the learning process. So,...Read More »
Taking a Risk
Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? For a great many of us, the answer would be, "No!" In this day and age, that isn'...Read More »
Finding the Way
When you are presented with a serious challenge, how do you respond? When you have been dealt a difficult blow by life, ...Read More »
Jealousy
Do you ever feel jealous? Most of us do every so often, but it is jealous behavior, not feelings, that cause us trouble....Read More »
The Purpose Within
If you are a regular receiver of the Winner's Circle Network, or if you are familiar with the work of The Pacific Instit...Read More »
Do I Feel Powerful?
What do the words "personal power" make you think of? These two words together could be perceived as either positive or ...Read More »
Rediscovering Solitude
When was the last time you really spent quality time . . . with yourself? We're not talking about the few seconds that p...Read More »
Plans and Planning
Do you have plans for what you want from life? Do you have a plan for what you want to accomplish in your work? Today, l...Read More »
Viewing Time
The search for happiness seems to have been around as long as there have been sentient beings on the planet. Now, the de...Read More »
Hauling Rocks
Abraham Lincoln once said that if you "look for what is wrong, you will surely find it." How true this is. The imperfect...Read More »
Wealth of Human Potential
Have you ever looked back on something that you achieved and wondered why you were so successful? When you look back at ...Read More »
A Proper Start to the Day
As you wake up, how do you start your day? Does the way you wake up have an effect on how the rest of your day goes?
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Slow and Steady
Do you ever feel discouraged because your work on personal growth isn't going as quickly as you would like? Let's spend ...Read More »
Compulsive Busy-ness – Part 2
Yesterday, we looked at some problems associated with the compulsion to do too much. Today, let's look at some solutions...Read More »
Compulsive Busy-ness – Part I
What is the difference between a pleasantly active life and one that is compulsively busy? Sometimes, it is a heart atta...Read More »
Taking An Honest Look
Most of us are pretty sharp when it comes to noticing other people's imperfections and faults, but not always about our ...Read More »
Role Models: Personal Interactions
Just about everyone knows that good role models are important for a child's development, but have you ever thought about...Read More »
A Bit of Time and Effort
Everyone has a self-image, but how does a self-image get built? And what does your self-image have to do with who you ar...Read More »
Use It or Lose It
Most people are familiar with the phrase, "use it or lose it," which is usually said about muscle power. But scientists ...Read More »
Organizational Inspiration
How do you create an organization that inspires people to do their flat-out best? Here are a few quick tips.
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Why Get a College Education?
Why do we go to college? Is it just to get a better job and earn more money, or is there some other, deeper and longer-l...Read More »
Do You Value Honesty?
Parents, if your kids had a class called "Honesty 101," would they cheat to get a passing grade? Do kids today think of ...Read More »
Clear, Concise Vision
If you are single and looking for a long-term relationship or marriage but are having trouble finding a partner or spous...Read More »
Bringing Out Greatness
How does it make you feel when someone asks how you are, but obviously couldn't care less about your answer? How do you ...Read More »
A Little Bit of Difference
What is the difference between mediocrity and greatness? Possibly not as much as we think.
You know, it really takes ...Read More »