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Do The Work actions happiness meaning purpose work Jan 13, 2025

It’s why you’re here. The work, that is. We probably should call it The Work; it’s that important. And it is just as important that you do the work, once you are clear on what...

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Mindset Matters actions discipline happiness mindset purpose Jan 06, 2025

What do you want?

More money? The answer is mindset.

A nicer house, a better car, a better job? The answer is mindset.

Want to move to a different town, different country? Want to be your own boss?...

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Be Enough happiness mindset purpose responsibility strength Dec 23, 2024

True psychospiritual growth entails periods of pain and isolation. Focused introspection will allow you to learn from the situation and move forward. You will need to be self-disciplined,...

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Uncomfortable Truth communication control happiness mindset relationships Nov 18, 2024

If you regularly follow my work, you know that the unifying theme of my writing is a concept I call Hardcore Happiness. It is an uncomfortable truth that you must have discipline and exert some...

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Pick Your Hard choice discipline entrepreneurship happiness purpose Nov 12, 2024

Turns out you just have to pick your hard.

Sitting around all day, doing nothing and having no purpose and wondering why you’re here at all is hard.

Trying your best and being consistently...

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Too Much Discipline? discipline goals happiness progress purpose Nov 04, 2024

Discipline is necessary for just about anything in life, from getting up in the morning to achieving lofty goals. My own experience, in my personal life and from working with others, is that there...

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Why Happiness? happiness health joy purpose satisfaction Oct 28, 2024

The line of people who don’t want to be happier is the shortest line in the world. When you ask why they want to be rich, to be famous, to have freedom, to generally do well in their lives,...

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Happy Habits actions habits happiness mindset purpose Oct 10, 2024

This week’s article is in response to a reader’s question: “What are some tools to help us be aware of our habitual choices and improve upon them?” This is a great question...

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Stress Management happiness love mindset peace stress Aug 09, 2024

We all have daily stressors; it’s part of life. That’s NOT what I’m talking about here. I’m talking about those days when there are so many issues coming at you so fast that...

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Eight Life Lessons experience happiness love mindset new year Jan 02, 2024

Today I have been fortunate and careful enough to complete 66 orbits around the sun. Like any life there have been many highs and lows. Like any person, I have tried to maximize the highs and...

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Perfection vs. Excellence excellence happiness inspiration jeff w welsh motivation purpose success Sep 11, 2023

We hear the phrase all the time: “I want to make it as perfect as I can.” But there are two issues with that statement that can lead to disappointment and disillusion. To understand...

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The Habit of Procrastination discipline happiness inspiration mindfulness motivation procrastination selflove success Sep 04, 2023

The “P" word. The habit of procrastination is one of the great killers of productivity, self esteem and success in business and life.

Procrastination wastes our time, makes us feel bad about...

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The Secret of The Secret coaching creators gratitude happiness inspiration manifestation mindfulness mindset motivation success Aug 28, 2023

Millions of people have bought Rhonda Byrne’s book The Secret. If you don’t have a copy, I suggest you pick one up. I have never met Rhonda and I’m not affiliated with her...

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Not a Dress Rehearsal discipline energy happiness inspiration mindfulness success Jul 03, 2023

Life isn’t a rehearsal where you can request a do-over. You don’t have the luxury to rehearse your lines until they are perfect. You’re living in real-time. This very minute, as...

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Burnout: A Multi-Axial Approach energy happiness mindfulness motivation self love success Jun 19, 2023

You are likely familiar with burnout; a state of mental, emotional and often physical exhaustion brought about by prolonged periods of stress. Let’s take a slightly different look at the...

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