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7 Books for Millennial Leader Greatness
I applaud all the millennial leaders, who are defying the rumors about how we are spoiled, entitled, and behind other generations. I respect you for leading in spite of the noise and being inspiration for our generation. In my article Six Leadership Tips for Millennials I tell of how age doesn't determine your leadership ability, but your resolve does. Nine years into my leadership career, this is how I am honing my resolve. I am hoping you will share some great reads with me too, because we all know it's not cool to grow and not bring others along, right.
TJ NealPublished 5 years ago in MotivationAuthentically Me
Authentically Me… “There is nothing I need to SEE There is nothing I need to SEEK There is nothing, but what I BE That can COMPLETE ME”
Sara MariePublished 5 years ago in MotivationLearn How to Make Stress Your Best Friend
When was the last time that you’ve experienced stress? A week ago? Yesterday? Maybe even right now? Regardless of when it occurred, stress is obviously not the greatest feeling, both psychologically and physiologically. I mean, who’s got the time for sweaty palms, butterflies, and shakiness?
Nicole AddisonPublished 5 years ago in MotivationThe Greatest Dream I Ever Had
Dreaming is one of the most common forms of hallucinations experienced by our conscious minds. It is also one of the most powerful, to the point where it is life-changing for many individuals including myself. Many people in my life tend to overlook their dreams without reflecting them to their own awakened reality. Whenever I talk to my friends and family members about our dreams, they often describe them as “nothing interesting,” “awesome,” or a “horrible nightmare.” When I became more aware of my dreams, I started to realize they are a path towards a greater awareness of the world around me. Dreams are an opportunity to learn new lessons and receive inspiration so that I can gain more self-discipline and self-improvement. There is one particular dream I experienced that had the most impact on my perspective of life. This dream taught me how to accept failure, accept the fact that I may not succeed in everything I do, and use past failures as a way of learning how to improve. More importantly, due to past experiences, it taught me that hard work and dedication are the key factors to success, not self-esteem and intelligence level.
Jesse CungPublished 5 years ago in MotivationIt Takes Grit
The human mind is capable of a great deal of things. What's funny to me is how the mind loves to tell its user that it isn't able to do the things it can. Think about it. How many times have you given up on something or not even attempted it in the first place because you either thought it was too hard, too scary, or altogether impossible? And how many times have you done something remarkable and felt really accomplished afterward? I'll say the feeling after I've done something scary or difficult is a lot better than when I take the easy way out. Many times though, my mind has won the battle, and I've succumbed to its lies.
Zachary BoulangerPublished 5 years ago in Motivation- Top Story - December 2018
The Law of Process: Daily Construction
I sanded on my industrial arts project for what felt like an eternity. I knew the teacher was right. I had seen my dad’s woodwork. In the end it was worth the time to hear, “Wow! I’ve never seen something this nice come out of a seventh grade class!”
Charlotte MasonPublished 5 years ago in Motivation Stripping Bare for Public Consumption: You Think It’s Easy Being a Writer?
Writers are, by and large, a bold lot. The women pictured above were inspired by a similarly empowering visual of the musical group, Little Mix. The insults scrawled on their bodies, as with those of the women of Little Mix in a much-discussed body-positive photo posted on their Instagram account (see final image, below), represent a selection of verbal affronts they’ve endured throughout their lives.
Joel EisenbergPublished 5 years ago in Motivation22 Lessons I've Learned by 22
Life isn't automatically happy. You have to bring happiness to your life. Genuine people are rare. Few people are raised correctly, and few have any regard for those who aren't themselves. Remain as genuine as possible, and keep genuine people around you, even if that means dropping a few friends. You might have to work for things other people are just given. There will always be spoiled people, but spoiled can only do so much. Don't get discouraged at the privilege others may have over you and continue to work hard for what you want until you get it. How you are perceived by others may not always reflect how you perceive yourself. It is important to not let how others view you affect how you feel about yourself. However, if you are noticing repeated problems with friends or in any type of relationship in your life, it may be time to look in the mirror and come to terms that you might be the person in your way of happiness, healthy relationships, or success. Don't get caught up in other's opinions, but if you continue having the same issues with different people, you may need to make some adjustments. Nothing is wrong with accepting who you are (and that maybe you have some jealous admirers) and nothing is wrong with realizing your attitude needs an adjustment. Allow your expectations of others to be adjusted based on how they treat you. Instead of repeatedly allowing yourself to be disappointed, hurt, etc. by the same person, adjust what you would expect of them by what they have already shown you they are capable of. The same way someone proves to you that they are a good friend, partner, etc., they will prove to you that they are a bad one. Being nice, civil, or respectful to those you do not particularly care for is not "being fake." One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone will say that being nice to someone you don't particularly care for is "fake." It is being mature. Make time to be lazy, but do not let it keep you from being productive. Yes, time manage, but manage your time well enough to spend a few hours doing absolutely nothing. Consider it your mental reset. Take life day by day, tackle your workload day by day, and keep your "bigger picture" in the back of your mind. Up until recently I would easily get overwhelmed by my responsibilities and what was expected by me. I work 15 hours this week, have four papers, two tests, three quizzes and a project due this month, four sorority events, a friend's birthday... I'll never do this all and get good grades and now I might lower my GPA and chances of getting into the grad school I like! STOP THINKING THIS WAY. Think in short term, for long term benefit. If I take on my responsibilities by what have immediate needs and future needs, it takes away a lot of my stress and concern, giving me a clearer mind to do other things. Apply this daily and you can handle your life much more easily. Budget money to treat yourself. You're working for your money, you should enjoy some of it! Just make sure you take care of the necessities first. Learn how to prioritize. Pretty self explanatory. Get your sh** together! Drop those who believe "if you mean something to them, they will make time for you." We're all busy in one way or another, and I shouldn't feel obligated to spend the little free time I get sitting on my phone texting people so they know they are important to me. Adult friendships are not constant or even consistent in contact or how much we see each other. Life is too fragile. Tell the people you love that you love them every chance you get. Be sentimental. Create memories as often as you can. Let go of bitterness. If something has already happened, do not continue to carry it into another day. Learn your lessons, accept your losses, and keep it pushing. If it doesn't impact you or your life directly, stop carrying such intense emotion about it. What someone else chooses to be, to do, anything—if it does not directly involve YOU, it is not your business to get bothered by it. Learn how to be accepting, not just tolerant. Society's views are ever changing, and this is in part due to new educational findings. Do not merely ignore something because it does not impact you directly, and do not dismiss it because you refuse to educate yourself on it. Ignorance is bliss, but ignorance is also counterproductive. Allow others to have an opinion, especially if it is different from yours. You do not need to comment on everyone's status or post that does not line up with what you believe. Just because their opinion is not the same as yours does not make it wrong, and you have absolutely no right to tell someone their opinion on something is "incorrect." Don't plan your life, outline what you want in it, and work towards achieving it without time restraints. You try to plan, and the universe laughs. Work diligently for what you want, but don't set yourself up for frustration or disappointment! Don't expect people to have the same heart that you do, follow the same morals as you do, or be the same type of friend as you are. No one comes from your same family life, background, environment, etc., and that all goes into who we are as a person. You may be lucky enough to come across a few people who match what you give, but don't get hurt over those who do not. Success is not linear. You have to have your bad days to appreciate the good ones, and your failures to learn how to succeed the next time around. You'll get there, but it won't always be smooth sailing. Check in on your friends and family members, even if they seem to be ok. Life is hard for everyone, and some people are better at hiding their emotions than others. Don't ever assume someone does not need your attention or love. Do not rely on other people to be a part of how you identify yourself, feel about yourself, or feel about your life. You are your own person, to the very core. Create a self that feels complete on its own, and love it for all that it is. Build a life centered around what you want, what you love, and what makes you happy in the least selfish way possible. Self explanatory—only surround yourself with what you consider to be good things and set out to prosper in happiness. It will be constant readjustment, but that's all that life is.
AnnePublished 5 years ago in MotivationF.O.C.U.S.
Here we are again at the end of another year. In just under a month and a half, it will be 2019. Every year during the holiday season, we’re encouraged to love our fellow man a bit more, forgive wayward relatives and lastly, re-establish goals.
Denise Joyce WilliamsPublished 5 years ago in MotivationFear of Greatness
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."-Marianne Williamson
Eva SmittePublished 5 years ago in MotivationWhy Not Me?
“UGH… That stupid bitch,” I thought as I watched a Fisher Price ad play during the commercial break. “That was supposed to be me!” You see, I had been put on hold for this exact national campaign a few months back and seeing the ROBBER OF MY JOB really interrupted my peaceful time reserved for Netflix. After all, seeing a girl that could basically be your twin say a single line and play with an infant on TV makes you want to shout to the heavens “I CAN SO DO THAT! WHY WASN’T THAT ME?!”
Kelly DankbarPublished 5 years ago in MotivationThe Mountain Top Experiences
Failure is not the end. Repeat that with me, FAILURE IS NOT THE END! Many people once they fail at something, they want to give up. They act as if their world has come to an end and like there is nothing positive happening for them. They take one failure and judge their whole life on it. I know how easy it is to do that.
Shauna CampbellPublished 5 years ago in Motivation