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Change How You Think

You don’t need to change your whole personality in order to refine your thoughts. In fact, every bit of who you are should remain intact, even if you wish to convert your negative mindset to something more positive. Your personality is made up of so many different factors. Your emotional stance, mannerisms, eye color, voice,… Read More Change How You Think

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What Does Success Mean to You?

What is success? Does it matter if others think you are successful, or is it defined within you? When you wake up in the morning and feel happy, is that success? If you are content with your profession, your relationships, or your finances, is that success? Motivator, Tony Robbins, said “To be great, you have… Read More What Does Success Mean to You?

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Taking the High Road is Worth It

Have you ever had a day when life feels like it is working against you, for whatever reason? Expectations are uprooted, emotions are volatile, and anger brews right below the surface. Whatever the problem, conflict, or difficulty, it weighs on you. You feel slighted and unappreciated. You want to shut down, keep it all inside,… Read More Taking the High Road is Worth It

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10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

I love martial arts, and even more than that, I love a positive mindset. While this article is directed toward a martial art mindset, all of these improvements can work in your life, too. Read along and pick out your favorite, or create a list of your own. The important thing is for you to… Read More 10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

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Mistakes Happen For a Reason

Have you ever felt like a mistake ended up being a good thing? I suppose that doesn’t happen very often.  Mistakes usually mean you’ve done something wrong, or something is not the way it should be.  It’s uncomfortable to make a mistake, especially once you realize you’ve made one.  You start to hope no one notices or… Read More Mistakes Happen For a Reason

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Live with Greatness

I grew up with a pleasant childhood, a nice family, decent schools, and a good neighborhood. I recall so many summer evenings in New England when the entire neighborhood of kids would gather together to play games in the front yards and local roads. Hide and seek was a big hit. Everyone loved scurrying around… Read More Live with Greatness

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When You SHOULD Quit

During my journey as a writer, motivator, and martial artist, I meet some of the most incredible people. I could have a page  just about all of those who have inspired, motivated, or encouraged me along the way.  None do I take for granted. I know that people are placed in my life for a… Read More When You SHOULD Quit

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Create a Powerful Life

You, like many people, might be fooled into thinking that you are just an average or ordinary person. I disagree. You may be living an average life (and that can be changed), but you are far from being ordinary or average. Every inch of you, right down to the tiny specs of color in your… Read More Create a Powerful Life

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Transformed

I went to a concert with my son the other evening. It’s not what you think. It wasn’t a rock band or some pop music gig, but a concert band made up of percussion, various horns, and drums, just like a marching band. The theme was holiday songs, and the reason we were there is… Read More Transformed

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From Struggle to Strength

It is not a coincidence that opposites attract. Colors on opposite ends of the spectrum look miraculously wonderful together. Different personalities in relationships complement each other. The sky and the earth are worlds apart, and yet they blend together effortlessly. Almost everything has an opposite. Happy and sad. Right and wrong. Light and dark. Up… Read More From Struggle to Strength