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5 Tips to Help Get Your Goals Back On-Track

Michael Pollock — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:36:17 +0000

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always [...]

6 Ways to Feel Great About Yourself & Your Life

Michael Pollock — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:17:51 +0000

Here’s a pop quiz. Which of the following statements are true for you? I like most aspects of my personality. I have experienced several warm and trusting relationships with others. I have confidence in my opinions, even if they are contrary to the general consensus. I am quite good at managing the many responsibilities of [...]

6 Inspiring Quotes for a Happier, Healthier, More Prosperous Life

Michael Pollock — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:05:57 +0000

Your playing small does not serve the world. “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. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not [...]

Inspirational Video: Running for My Existence

Michael Pollock — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:24:55 +0000

This is the inspiring story of Roger Wright. At age 47, and weighing in at nearly 250lbs, he decided to change his life. Over the next 10 months, he lost over 100lbs, raised money for Cystic Fibrosis and fulfilled his lifelong dream to run the Boston Marathon. “I have discovered that regardless of my age, [...]

How Behavior Patterns Can Change Your Life

Michael Pollock — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:44 +0000

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face … The danger lies in refusing to face the fear … You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt, You Learn by Living - As a musician and actor, Will [...]

Inspirational Video: Rocky Balboa

Michael Pollock — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:00:14 +0000

“Let me tell you somethin you already know. The world aint all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard [...]

The Number One Predictor of Greater Health, Wealth and Fulfillment in the 21st Century

Michael Pollock — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:08:09 +0000

Want to know the number one determinant of greater health, wealth and fulfillment in the 21st century? Here it is.

6 Keys to Being Excellent at Anything

Michael Pollock — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:48:43 +0000

From Six Keys to Being Excellent at Anything by Tony Schwartz. 1. Pursue what you love. Passion is an incredible motivator. It fuels focus, resilience, and perseverance. 2. Do the hardest work first. We all move instinctively toward pleasure and away from pain. Most great performers, Ericsson and others have found, delay gratification and take [...]

Inspirational Video: Wisdom from Will Smith

Michael Pollock — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:11:50 +0000

If you’re a Will Smith fan, and even if you’re not, you’ll find the bits of wisdom in this video quite inspiring. Here’s one of my favorite quotes: “You don’t try to build a wall. You don’t set out to build a wall. You don’t say ‘I’m going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall [...]

Gandhi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World

Michael Pollock — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:39:30 +0000

I love this. Download it, and get it printed at Kinko’s. Compliments of francesca.