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Advice that will put you on the path to success; tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom from trusted experts and motivational mentors.

Lucky as a Penny
The banker looked up from the pile of bags at my feet. His spectacles hung at the edge of his nose allowing his bewildered and suspicious eyes to pierce me.
By Natasha Cox6 years ago in Motivation
How Not to Get Hit in the Head
“How Not to Get Hit in the Head” By Matthew Gordon “Practice. Practice makes better. Keep your knees bent, if you fall with your knees bent you roll, if you fall with your knees locked you’re a redwood. Timber! That’s skateboarding 101.”
By Shredward Shorten6 years ago in Motivation
Welcome to my heartbreak
What other words can describe what I feel, what I felt when you told me it was over. My whole world collapsed with your words, your kisses, and your touch. I deeply felt that my world was ending because of you, Maria. I put everything in this; my future, my life, my heart.
By Rafael Ortega6 years ago in Motivation
Golden Eggs
I didn’t notice the old woman until she sat down next to me on the park bench. Her smell told me immediately what her situation was, and that was before I saw her threadbare coat, the holes in her shoes, and the haunted look in her eyes—the same look I’d seen in the mirror.
By Lizzy the Rose6 years ago in Motivation
The joy of risking failure
The day I stopped beating myself up ranks among the greatest days of my life. I was that guy that was quick to give others grace that I refused to extend to myself. But the day I stopped beating myself up, I started taking risks. Risk is the pathway to adventure, change, and growth. Is it dangerous at times? Maybe. But there are far more dangers to be experienced from doing nothing. The day I stopped beating myself up, I discovered that my thoughts have merit. I have something to say, something to contribute. My words and actions can influence others to speak up and speak out about issues that are important in the world. The day I stopped beating myself up is the day I discovered that others need validation, and they can find that validation and catharsis in something that I write, say, or do. The day that I stopped beating myself up, I experienced emotions that I had repressed. I allowed myself to feel, to feel joy, sorrow, pain, release and relief. And to feel them deeply.
By Rick Adventure 6 years ago in Motivation
Surviving the Pandemic
First, my sincere condolences to anyone that has lost a loved one during this tragic time. You have a heavy burden and I wish I could take that away. I sympathize with ya though.
By Mel Cook6 years ago in Motivation
Change is good
"Change is a great and horrible thing, and people love it or hate it at the same time. Without Change, however, you just don't move." -Marc Jacobs
By LENE - Erislene Brito6 years ago in Motivation
“You is strong, you is kind, you is important.”
Rituals are super important. And I want you to take a moment to think about your morning rituals. My ritual happens to be the same as J Shetty, former monk, now businessman and advocate for wisdom going viral. He is an influencer. Who is bringing monk principles to the main stream. #MakeWisdomgoViral . Our morning rituals are the same. We wake up, go brush our teeth, we have meditation time, we spend some time outdoors in nature just being grateful for the day, then we check social media for a bit before we head on over to the gym ( Jay is more about light cardio and boxing, where I am about jump rope and yoga). Long story short if you won’t take it for me that rituals are important, at least listen to someone who was a former monk.
By Thai Cromer6 years ago in Motivation
How to Be a Morning Person
For most people, mornings… well, honestly they suck. Leaving your warm comfy bed to go to work, class, or whatever, feels like the last thing you want to do when you hear that alarm interrupting your beloved slumber.
By Holistic Femme6 years ago in Motivation
Right Now It's Like This
Breathe with me and say, "right now it's like this". Living in a different world: We are living in a different world and let's be honest, it's not easy. It's proven anxiety is more higher than ever. People have lost jobs, family, and income. Families have adjusted to distance learning and lack of social interactions compared to what it used to be. People are more lonely than they used to be. There's more tension than before because there are not as many getaways.
By Shannon Pitzner6 years ago in Motivation
The Color of an Aquarius
“Why isn’t your hair in braids?” “Do you ever get sunburnt?” “If Martin Luther King wasn’t a thing, you wouldn’t be here.” Yes, I had someone tell me that when I was a measly eight-year old. There was a discomfort within me that I felt when microaggressions and racist comments were made towards me, but I was the only girl of color in a class of white people. Who was I supposed to relate to?
By Kavita Singh6 years ago in Motivation
Overcoming Writer's Block and Other Benefits of Becoming a Vocal+ Member in 2021. Top Story - March 2021.
The eager, excited writer in me was defeated by a full time job, a challenging marriage that began when I was only 18 years old, parenthood and a very abrupt divorce. Did you hear that? Marriage at 18....
By Jilana Booker6 years ago in Motivation