“You need to take the bull by the horns” Approach difficult situations directly. If you beat around the bush, you’re only creating a false sense of comfort. More often than not, beating around the bush and avoiding the difficult situation makes the situation worse. It only prolongs the inevitable. I really like this metaphor because … Continue reading By The Horns
Darkest Before Dawn
In life, there will be times where things seem bleak and desperate. Times will be tough and the break of dawn might seem like a lost dream. In those times - keep going. Keep working. Keep hustling. Keep living each day as best you can. Work towards that break, no matter how hopeless it may … Continue reading Darkest Before Dawn
Creative Ideas
“How do you think of something to write everyday?” I don’t get asked many questions about the blog, but when I do, this is usually the first question people ask. So, how do I come up with a different idea every day? The answer is simple, really. I usually just write about the first thing … Continue reading Creative Ideas
Sacrifices
In life, sacrifices need to be made. Compromises need to met. Whether or not they are in your favour. Sacrifices can be some of the hardest things we need to make. They often involve losing something we care about in some capacity and we don’t always get a say in how big the sacrifice is, … Continue reading Sacrifices
Constant Learning
We learn something new every day. To believe otherwise is to close the door on possibility. Why would you choose not to learn about something new each day? The knowledge may one day prove invaluable. Allowing yourself the opportunity to learn and develop only does you good. Never believe you know everything; that’s a one-way … Continue reading Constant Learning
Evolving Concepts
Did Steve Jobs stop after the first Macintosh computer? No — he evolved the concept. He used what he learned and made the Mac a better computer, then launched the iPhone later in his journey. Did Bill Gates stop after he first founded Microsoft? No— He evolved his concept for what Microsoft was. What started … Continue reading Evolving Concepts
Informed Ideas
First ideas are great. They get you motivated and excited to do something new and encourage you to take risks. Informed ideas are better. They give you everything your first idea did, but with more direction. Use your first idea to start the journey. Then with the knowledge you gain along the way, use your … Continue reading Informed Ideas
Sell The Feeling
What makes you want to do or buy anything? What is the driving force that leads you to making a decision? 9/10, its the feeling you get out of it. We don't buy books or see movies because we need them for survival. We purchase these goods because they make us feel a certain type … Continue reading Sell The Feeling
Writing Blanks
Writers block is when you can’t think of what to write next. You have ideas and you simply can’t decide on what’s the right direction to go. While I personally don’t believe in writers block, writing blanks is a different story. Writers block is trying to think of what to write next and essentially not … Continue reading Writing Blanks
Down Days
Sometimes, you just have off or down days. That's okay. If you're feeling down or slow, sluggish or unmotivated, don't stress about it. Down days are natural and having them doesn't mean anything negative. The reason behind these down days can be one of many. What matters is picking yourself back up in the days … Continue reading Down Days
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