Roll the Dice by Charles Bukowski if you’re going to try, go all the way. otherwise, don’t even start. if you’re going to try, go all the way. this could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs and maybe your mind. go all the way. it…
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He Sacrifices His Health In Order to Make Money
The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not…
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SWAN Saturday: Educated Risks
SWAN (Stop Wasting Away Now) Saturday is a weekly dose of inspiration from me to you. Each week I will make a short video post about something on my mind. The posts will be unscripted & shot straight from my soul. Stop wasting away now,…
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Shine On, You Crazy Diamond (or How to Ignore Negative Criticism)
“I have no patience for anybody that doubts me, none at all.” —Tupac Shakur About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to be a motivational speaker. At the time, I had a cozy office job, a good salary, and I received increases &…
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10 Tips for an Awesome Interview
A few interesting facts about me. By the time I was twenty-two, I’d had twenty different jobs. I’ve never been fired from a job. I’ve received a raise or a promotion at every job I’ve ever had. And, finally, I have received a job offer…
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7 Life Lessons from My First Garden
We planted our first vegetable garden this year. It’s been an incredible journey watching our tiny seedlings and seeds transform into delicious vegetables. I fell so in love with our plants that it was difficult to kill pick them and then *gulp* eat them! But…
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I Am a Motivational Speaker
With time, and saliva, the ant will devour the elephant.” —Ancient Chinese proverb I spent the first half of my life between forty and seventy pounds overweight. I’ve never told anyone this before, but most nights before I went to sleep, I would lie in…
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The Best of evolution you
In celebration of my 10-month-blog-anniversary, I’ve decided to do a Best Of post. This is also a great place to start if you are new around here & looking to get a taste of the most delicious bits without having to sift wildly through the…