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What I have learnt
I had everything anyone could possibly dream of. My hair, gorgeously curled with primly smoothness, coloured with roasted chestnuts. I am beautifully tanned from my Mexican-Indian background. My face is angelical. My figure is slender and complexion is perfect. Both my parents are multi-millionaires. Nevertheless, with unimaginable beauty and the world’s wealth, I was arrogant, self-centered and idle.
By Kim Chen6 years ago in Motivation
Don't Make The Same Mistakes I Did...
A couple of months ago I was at my lowest point in life, I was lost, Falling in a downward spiral with the uncertainty of life ever going back to normal giving me no ground to land on. However one day I decided to give up on hope… Give up on waiting for life to go back to normal… Give up for even the want for solid ground to land on and build up on… But it was in that hopelessness, It was in that presence where I found myself thinking “What if I did this one thing, Took this one step…”. Before I knew it I decided to take another and another till I found I wasn’t falling, I was precariously caught on a branch aside the hole, Above the bottomless pit I had been falling down. Even though I wasn’t falling anymore I was still struggling with the uncertainties, depression, and self hate I had been. It didn’t miraculously go away as portrayed in the many movies and shows we consume in our daily lives. Life is vastly complex, unable to be summarized in an hour and a half long movie or 45 minute episode series. But even though those thoughts and feelings didn’t change and actually got worse, I decided to take another step, And as it got worse I continued to step, And sometimes I would trip and fall but I always found it in myself to get back up…
By Eighty6 years ago in Motivation
8 Actual Things You Can Do Today To Live Your Best Life
"It is always the simple that produces the marvelous." - Amelia Barr There's something about simplicity that is universally appealing. To be "not complex," I think, is something we should all strive for. I mean, doesn't life throw enough complexities at us already?
By Rick Martinez6 years ago in Motivation
A Fulfilled Life
What does it mean to live a fulfilled life? Do we even know what the feeling of fulfillment is like, or an even bigger question, do we even really know what fulfillment is? Fulfillment is defined as "the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted", but it is also defined as "satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's potential". Perhaps we have achieved a feat or goal in the past, and it has indeed brought us happiness and satisfaction, but has it really provided us lifelong fulfillment? Has it transformed our life, or was it just a personal accomplishment that delivered us short term satisfaction and happiness? If we look at the last four words of the definition, we would identify the greatest gap as to why so many people live unfulfilled lives. How many people honestly make the effort to fully develop their own potential? One thing is for sure, it's an extremely low percentage of people. I believe it starts with our childhood, as the way in which we are taught by our parents, teachers, and society, we are influenced to believe that our years of education are basically from the day we are born, through until our late teens/early twenties, once we complete school and university. The encouragement, support, and urgency, for us to continue receiving education in life, completely stops. No longer do we sit in a classroom listening to a teacher feed us with education and information, plus our parents begin to take a back seat in telling us what to do as we enter into adulthood, and instead allow us more independence and freedom. The truth is, the real education in life starts from when we actually leave school and university, because that's when we truly start to experience life, which then gives us the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop.
By David Stidston6 years ago in Motivation
Life as a lesson
What if you had the chance to be something you'd always wanted to be? Would you take the opportunity to do something you always knew you'd be able to do? Or would you just let the opportunity pass you like the rest of life seems to be doing? What if I told you, you could be anything that you wanted to be? What if I told you all you had to do was, have faith in yourself? Well, that is all you have to do. Even if you have nothing right now, or you feel as though you have nothing right now. I would like you to imagine if you will. A black book, where you write down all of the characteristics you'd like yourself to have, and every day put aside an allotted amount of time. To embody those characteristics, it doesn't have to be in front of people.
By I Am6 years ago in Motivation
Mr. Hearst
“Shauna, get your room set up, I’ll have the delivery crew bring up the rest of your things,” Mama called to me from our new kitchen. The clanging of dishes as she sorted the cupboards fostered an atmosphere of excitement. We’d just moved to Memphis from Oakland, California after Daddy’s job required the family to uproot to the South. I missed the crisp Oakland air already, the salt of the freezing bay misting my nose. The Tennessee climate was hot and humid, creating a stickiness in the air that choked my breath. The second I climbed out of our Uhaul van, I immediately felt that steamy moisture coat my body. Nevertheless, I was excited for a fresh change.
By Tori Lindgren6 years ago in Motivation
5 Things I learned from reading 1 book a week. (Part 1)
Oh, how the tables have turned. There was a time when I wouldn't pick up a book to save my life; way back when the only thing that mattered in the world was sports, food, and sleep. Nowadays, my focus has shifted towards reading 1 book a week! Granted, it's only been 2 months since I made this goal so I haven't much to say about the long-term results thus far. Nonetheless, I have been able to learn a few things that have given me leverage in life in a variety of ways!
By Mahonry Franco6 years ago in Motivation
The Man and the Hole
A man went walking through the woods. As he walked he breathed deeply of the fresh air. His eyes and ears drank up all the beauty around him. Though he’d walked this path many times before, this time, He was so enthralled with what he saw and what he heard that he decided to stray from the beaten path. Distracted by creation, he lost track of time, and soon the sun plummeted below the horizon like a weary eyelid closing for rest; as it did shadows chased each other among the magnificent trees. One of these shadows happened to disguise a deep hole and tripped the man who fell down the deep shaft.
By Joel Hawkins6 years ago in Motivation
Nostalgia, Ultra.
If 2020 didn't teach us anything else, it was how to stay comfortable, even when things were very uncomfortable in the world around us. I know a couple of friends and family who became infatuated with the whole idea that breathing in normal fashion felt like a crime. During that time period, I learned a very valuable lesson. Nostalgia Matters! Your favorite movies, tv shows and coming of age movies.
By Imani Ke'Von6 years ago in Motivation
What I learned about Entrepreneurship & Self Help (my story)
So where do i begin... I would like to start by giving a brief introduction into who i am. My name is Tahj Simmons, im a freelance Photographer and writer based in West palm beach, fl, and for the Past 4 years of my life i have been consumed in the self help niche. I read all kinds of books and materials , attended live seminars and webinars, and audios on this type of material. This is a complete analaysis on my personal experience in what i have learned from the genre of "Self-help". My intention is to be as completely transparent as possible. Lastly, I hope this gives a new perspective on a well known Topic.
By Tahj Simmons6 years ago in Motivation
The Little Black Book and the Challenge
A strange thing happened to me last week. As I was sitting in my study reading, the bell rang. I went to answer, and as the entry to my portico swung and the morning light flooded through the room, I caught the silhouette of an unfamiliar figure standing on my stoop with a small package. He was a tall, well-dressed man. I said “hello.” He said, “message for you sir,” handed me the package, and turned and walked away. Confused, I took the package, politely said thank you, turned, and closed the door.
By Joel Hawkins6 years ago in Motivation
