“When you come to life from a heart of service, you may be surprised by the blessings you will receive in return.”
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“If you’re always taking, you will inevitably experience resistance and struggle. Without realizing it, you may be creating a firewall that is blocking you from receiving exactly the things you most desire.”
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“If you can establish yourself in the community as a giver, those people with whom you associate yourself will extend your branding far beyond you.”
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“Speakers, coaches, consultants, thought-leaders, experts, and authors who dedicate their professional lives for the love of humanity and the betterment of society are making a positive difference in the lives of millions. These messengers of hope make our entire world a better place through their love and generosity.”
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“Desire. Enthusiasm. Purpose. Pleasure. Delight. Peace. Power. However you define passion, it is at the heart of your motivation.”
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“Feeling passion fuels your spirit and feeds your joy.”
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“Passion is a catalyst for action and provides you with the emotional stamina to stick with it, regardless of the obstacles.”
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“Every day should have threads of passionate pursuits within it.”
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“Think of the times in your life when you have been deeply passionate about something. Whether it is for your family, a cause, a person, an adventure, a hobby, a career, a love for music, or even going to the beach—your passion for it helps you tap into your unique personal power to live and love your life out loud.”
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“What turns you on, tunes you in, and lights your fire?”
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“When passion is lit, the fire permeates your being with the positive expectation that all is well and everything will turn out great.”
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“To be truly satisfied that your life is well-lived, the object of your passion is something you feel you must be, do, or have. What lights your fire?”
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“Passion is not just about the object of your focus or desires—it is the compelling emotion, fulfillment, and intense enthusiasm that it engenders.”
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“Are you impressed when you meet people who are filled with passion and conviction? Their energy is contagious and can make us all want “some of what they’re having!”
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“When a person exudes passion, it is evident that they love what they are doing. Their passion projects an aura of confidence and decisiveness.”
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“Sharing your passion with others will not only enlighten them to your dedication and commitment, it can enable you to garner their participation, collaboration, cooperation, and endorsement.”
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“When we are deeply passionate about something, the obstacles or challenges are diminished by sheer will and desire.”
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“When you want something badly enough, it does not matter whether it is going to be easy. The passion will push you forward.”
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“When people are not passionate about their goals, everything is more of a struggle.”
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“A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.”
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“Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.”
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“When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.”
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“I can . . . I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, and personal value? Which one usually wins the debate?”
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“Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.”
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“Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?”
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“While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.”
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“When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . .”
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“The voice of the inner critic is mean, unforgiving, punishing, and downright hurtful. When you allow it to run roughshod over your happiness and emotional well-being, it can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and leave you feeling anxious, fearful, and depleted.”
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“Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on others.”
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“We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!”
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“If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?”
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“Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.”
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“Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.”
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“Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.”
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“Focusing your energy on the things you don’t like about yourself is self-sabotage and defeating. When you re-direct all that energy into a more positive direction, you will feel the shift instantly to improve your self-esteem and attitude.”
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“It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.”
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“Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.”
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“Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.”
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“Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.”
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“It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.”
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“We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.”
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“What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your confidence, or instead, choose to look at it objectively?”
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“With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!”
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“28. “Remind yourself of the many victories you’ve achieved and build healthier self-esteem and perceptions on those.”
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“Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.”
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“BE HERE NOW
Do you feel fully present and engaged in the way you live your life? Do you immerse yourself in the moment or do you strive and struggle as you negotiate the distractions of our modern world? It’s easy to have blind spots regarding how you are showing up for life when you are consistently bombarded with distractions, commitments, and personal preoccupations, isn’t it?”
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“Active listening is not only a matter of making yourself available to hear someone talk, but it is showing the sender, physically, that you are receiving and understanding their message on all levels.”
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“14 Ways to Become an Incredible Listener
1. Be present and provide your undivided attention.
2. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
3. Listen attentively and respond appropriately.
4. Minimize or eliminate distractions.
5. Focus your attention and energy with singleness of purpose on what the other person is saying.
6. Quiet your mind and suspend your thoughts to make room in your head to hear what is said—in the moment!
7. Ask questions and demonstrate empathy.
8. Use your body language and nonverbal cues constructively and pay attention to theirs.
9. Follow the rhythm of their speech; hear their tone.
10. Repeat and summarize what you have heard them say to confirm understanding.
11. Be open-minded and non-defensive.
12. Respond rather than react.
13. Be respectful, calm, and positive.
14. Try to resolve conflicts, not win them.”
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“Now let’s look at the flip side. When a diligent and caring person receives your complaint, they have the power to turn a challenge into a triumph. Through active listening, they demonstrate that your satisfaction is their top priority. They not only seek to solve your problem, but they are dedicated to re-earning your trust, your respect, and keeping your business.”
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“If you have ever experienced this type of unprofessional treatment, I doubt you would even consider giving them business in the future. Interrupting, ignoring, patronizing, or antagonizing a customer is like pouring gas on a fire and creates a more explosive situation than the original complaint. Still, it continues to happen every day, costing companies millions in lost revenue.”
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