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The road to success is always under construction; share your equations for success — and learn some new ones.
When Things Go Wrong
Every year around Easter, I head for the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and Rowany Festival. It's a 6 day event chock full of my target audience: kids in general, and adults heavily into Fantasy, History and handmade craftwork. As such, most years I walk away with a fairly decent profit, even after the cost of attending and hiring a tent that someone else gets to transport, set up and pack down for me.
By Natasja Rose6 months ago in Motivation
Discipline vs Motivation
Written by (Matiullah) (Discipline vs Motivation) Once there was a boy named Matiullah who lived in a small village. He was a student and had big dreams to become a successful person in life. He wanted to make his parents proud and live a better life in the future. Ali was very motivated in the beginning. One day, he watched a motivational video and felt very inspired. He said to himself, “From today, I will study hard, wake up early, and change my life.” The next morning, he woke up early, made a study plan, and started working. He studied for many hours and felt very happy. He believed that motivation is the key to success. For a few days, Ali continued this routine. He studied daily, avoided distractions, and worked hard. But after some time, his motivation started to decrease. One day, he woke up late and thought, “I will study tomorrow.” The next day, he again felt lazy and skipped his work. Slowly, his routine was broken. Ali became confused and sad. He thought, “Why am I not able to continue? I was so motivated before.” One day, Ali met an old teacher in the village. The teacher was wise and experienced. He asked Ali, “Why do you look worried?” Ali told him everything about his motivation and failure to stay consistent. The teacher smiled and said, “My son, motivation is like the weather. Sometimes it is strong, and sometimes it disappears. You cannot depend on it every day.” Ali asked, “Then what should I do to become successful?” The teacher replied, “You need discipline. Discipline means doing your work even when you don’t feel like doing it. Ali did not fully understand, so the teacher gave him an example. He said, “A farmer does not wait for motivation to water his crops. He waters them every day because it is his responsibility. That is discipline.” Ali started thinking deeply about this lesson. The next day, he decided to change his approach. He made a simple routine and promised himself that he would follow it no matter what. In the morning, even when he felt sleepy, he forced himself to wake up. When he felt bored, he still sat down to study. Slowly, he started building discipline. Days passed, and Ali became more consistent. He did not wait for motivation anymore. Sometimes he felt excited, and sometimes he felt tired, but he continued his work. After a few months, Ali saw a big improvement in his studies. His confidence increased, and he became one of the top students in his class. One day, the teacher met him again and asked, “Now tell me, what helped you more—motivation or discipline?” Ali smiled and replied, “Motivation helped me to start, but discipline helped me to continue.” The teacher said, “That is the secret of success. Motivation is temporary, but discipline is permanent.” Ali understood that success is not about feeling inspired every day. It is about showing up and doing the work regularly. From that day, Ali followed discipline in every part of his life. He managed his time, focused on his goals, and avoided wasting time. Years later, Ali became a successful person. He never forgot the lesson he learned in his village. In life, many people wait for motivation to start their work. They say, “I will begin when I feel ready.” But the truth is, motivation does not stay forever. Discipline is what makes a person strong. It teaches consistency, responsibility, and patience. With discipline, even small efforts can lead to big success. Motivation can give you energy for a short time, but discipline builds your future step by step. So, every student and every person should understand the difference between these two. Use motivation to begin your journey, but depend on discipline to complete it. Moral: “Motivation starts the journey, but discipline finishes it.”
By Matiullah k6 months ago in Motivation
Lesson 3: Saying “No” Is an Act of Self-Care, Not Selfishness
Have you ever said “yes” to something, even when every part of you wanted to say “no”? It could be you agreeing to take on extra work when you were already overwhelmed. Or helping someone who never shows up for you the same way. Or attending an event when your body was begging for some rest, urgggghhh!
By Ajan Lori A. 6 months ago in Motivation
Success. AI-Generated.
It was Saturday night. At nine o’clock, the lights in the hall were so bright that every drop of sweat was visible on the parquet. Tension hung in the air. Michael stood on the court, but his mind was elsewhere. He looked confused, as if he were holding the ball for the first time. Every pass he made was inaccurate, every shot missed the target. He couldn’t play as well as he could, as he usually did. When the final whistle blew and the scoreboard showed their team’s defeat, a deathly silence fell in the hall, which was soon followed by disgruntled shouts from the fans. No one in the locker room looked Michael in the eye. His teammates were dressing in silence, and some were already mentioning him indistinctly behind his back. “He ruined us,” “Nothing will come of him,” “We’ve run out of hope” – Michael heard these phrases like echoes. He felt that everyone was rooting for him. That night, when he returned home, only one thing bothered him: not the loss, but the fact that he doubted his own abilities.
By Giorgi Mirotadze6 months ago in Motivation
A Recalled Word
Imagine sitting down to write and being unable to. Not because you have writer’s block from not knowing what you want to write about, but because you forgot a word's definition, therefore, you were unable to recall the proper word you needed. So you spend hours looking in a thesaurus or dictionary, hoping the word you want will pop out to you. While causing you to struggle for hours, even days, on just a few sentences, just a couple of paragraphs. Sometimes, unable to find the words, you’ll break down and ask your teenager to help you, fully ashamed that they elude you. Mortified more when they inform you it’s all a misspelling on your part.
By Mother Combs6 months ago in Motivation
Teach for a reason; learn for many.. Runner-Up in Small Win Challenge.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love animals. Pets in general. I don't ever see myself living without one. Each and every day, our little furry friends provide more than an abundance of joy for their human counterparts.
By Lamar Wiggins6 months ago in Motivation
In the Red
It started as a lovely day. I woke up on a weekend that felt like it would never end (thank you, Easter), did a little Duolingo and read over some of my emails. Nothing seemed too important, so I headed over to look over some of that media that they call social. There were messages on Instagram and Facebook (again, nothing too special), and then I went over to feel the heat from Reddit.
By Kendall Defoe 6 months ago in Motivation
Alternative Universe
In an alternative universe, I'm not a geek. I'm a handsome go-getter. I'm popular and all the rave at whatever event I choose to appear at. Within the sphere of that universe, I'm welcomed no matter what the issue, no matter what the situation. But in this universe, ain't none of that true.
By John Scipio6 months ago in Motivation
Overnight Scripts: How Powerful Sleep Affirmations Can Rewire Your Mind While You Rest
In today’s fast-paced world, many people are searching for simple yet effective ways to improve their mindset, confidence, and overall well-being. One method that has gained significant attention is the use of overnight scripts—audio affirmations or subliminal messages played while you sleep. But do these really work, and how can you use them effectively?
By Nenci Gajera 6 months ago in Motivation
