Motivation

Man’s Search for Meaning – Dr. Viktor Frankl

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken …

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Trust

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

Trust is one of those intangibles that has so much value.  Think of auto brands.  There was a time when General Motors and Ford were the most trusted brands.  Then they fell out of favour and Toyota and other Japanese …

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Wellbeing – Tom Rath and Jim Harter

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

Written byTom Rath and Jim Harter “Wellbeing” is the result of Gallup research covering 150 countries, representing 98% of the world’s population. An easy read that will make you re-define your perception of happiness and wellness. From this research, five …

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Expectations

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” so the tune goes. It seems that Christmas begins the day after Halloween, with the decorations, the music and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. And certainly it’s a fun time …

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Losing My Virginity – Richard Branson (autobiography)

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

“Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won’t make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa… …

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The Ostrich

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

The Ostrich, officially named “Struthio camelus” is the largest of the 8,600 bird species, which exist today. Reaching a height of up to 2.6m these birds can weigh up to 135kg, cannot fly, but are very fast runners. The long-held …

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Living A Deliberate Life

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

Take a moment to reflect on your life, and think of at least one time when you achieved something significant. You set a goal, made a plan, and dedicated time to achieving that goal. You worked hard, and eventually you …

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As Is

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

There’s a small room in the massive Ikea store that houses “as is” items. These are pieces of furniture and accessories that have some defect or problem and cannot be sold on the floor. They are relegated to the “as …

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How to Start a Movement – Derek Sivers

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

 With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.) Recorded at TED2010, February 2010 in Long Beach, CA. Print or Share

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Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Posted 13 years ago by Matthew

“Everything your mind can conceive, you can achieve” – Napoleon Hill Even if it is 70 years since the book Think and Grow Rich was written, it is still a highly respected and read book.  It has sold millions of …

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