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Trust
“Someone who thinks the world is always cheating him is right. He is missing that wonderful feeling of trust in someone or something.” ― Eric Hoffer Many of us have difficulty when it comes to taking a leap of faith. … Continue reading
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Who we really are
“Our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it.” ― Steven Pressfield Hopefully, as we all prepare for NANO … Continue reading
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Fear and Doubt
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ― Dale Carnegie The truth of the matter is we learn … Continue reading
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Success & Happiness
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. Dale Carnegie Successful people know a thing or two about starting over, and doing it again and again. The ability to recognize that it’s time for a change … Continue reading
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Getting Stuck
“There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there is so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on.” ― Zayn Malik Some folks … Continue reading
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Purpose and Direction
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” ― John F. Kennedy I’d like to continue on the subject of how writers plan their work. I’ve thought a lot about this lately and have made changes, both large … Continue reading
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What would you give for success?
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright I know what I’m willing to give, and I know what I’m not willing to … Continue reading
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Imagination
“Both desire and imagination are stored in the mind of the individual and when stretched, both have the potential to position a person for greatness.” ― Eric Thomas The unbeatable combination, desire and imagination. Almost as popular as cheese and … Continue reading
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Fear
the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear from Frank Herbert’s brilliant Dune: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me … Continue reading
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Trouble with the Curve
For the first time on a very long time, I don’t believe there is an appropriate quote to accompany the blog. I know, really? I’m stunned too. If you follow the blog, you know how I love the inspirational quote. … Continue reading
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