5 Important Life Lessons – As I Turn 36

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As I turn “36” this month, I’m reflecting on my life, and some of the lessons that I have learned. Some of these lessons I have learned recently, and some many years ago, but I believe each of these lessons make my life a little easier to live. 5 Important Life Lessons As I Turn 36 1. Be Authentic, “Real” One of my favorite quotes is from the late Bishop, Mar Enoch Ashe, perhaps one of the greatest Bishops of the 21st century, and the Bishop says, “I want to be ‘real,’ when it’s all over!” In other words, when …

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12 Steps to Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety – Part II

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In our last article we were discussing the different ways that you can overcome shyness and social anxiety.  So with that, let’s continue. 12 Steps to Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety – Part II 7. Be The First To Initiate Don’t wait for others to introduce you; you should initiate the introduction.  I recently saw U.S. President Barack H. Obama on television; he was walking into a voting location to cast his ballot for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election.  I watched to see how his demeanor differed from others. Here’s what stood out:  he walked confidently with a smile on his face, and he  took …

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12 Steps to Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety – Part I

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Shyness and social anxiety are usually the result of an overly excited amygdala (a portion of the brain that receives stimulation based on your surroundings).  Individuals who are shy or socially anxious typically have an amygdala that is extremely sensitive (in part due to their genetics, in part due to the way they were raised).  Shy or socially anxious individuals perceive unknown situations as highly threatening. This feeling of being “threatened” would be beneficial if you were being chased by a lion; causing your mind to focus solely on what is critical to save your life.  However, your mind “going …

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How to Finally Lose Weight

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Every year you commit to lose weight, and every year you fail to keep that commitment.  This article will explain how to permanently lose weight and keep your commitment. The problem The problem isn’t what you think it is. The problem isn’t that you lack discipline.  You can look at several areas in your life and see that you are very disciplined, when you need to be.  It’s not that you’re lazy, you show incredible resilience and determination when you must. So what’s the problem? The problem has to do with your relationships, yes, your relationships.  And I’m primarily talking …

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10 Must-Read Success Lessons from Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, National Basketball Association (NBA) team. Jordan was very instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. His biography on the NBA website states, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” It takes a very special person to become the greatest basketball player of all time, so today I want to talk about 10 success lessons from Michael Jordan. 10 Must-Read Success Lessons from Michael Jordan 1. The Mind “My body could stand …

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5 Life-Changing Keys to Success

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There’s an old English proverb that goes, “God is every bird a worm, but he doesn’t throw it in their nest.”  To succeed, we must follow the principles that cause success.  When you follow the principles you will succeed every time. Today I want to discuss five life-changing keys to success that will position you to succeed, to be your best, and to live the life of your dreams. 5 Life-Changing Keys to Success: 1. Do Your Best “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” ~Og Mandino Your todays are the building blocks of your …

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6 Must-Read Motivational Success Lessons

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox said, “Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.” You can achieve your dreams, and you will, when you follow these six motivational success lessons. 6 Must-Read Motivational Success Lessons: 1. Get into Action “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~Thomas Jefferson Your actions define who you are; your actions bring to light your potential, …

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7 Must-Read Success Lessons from Les Brown

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Leslie C. “Les” Brown is a motivational speaker, former U.S. politician, popular author, radio DJ, and former host of The Les Brown Show. Les Brown was born with his twin brother Wesley on February 17, 1945 in a low-income section of Miami, Florida in an abandoned building. He was subsequently given up for adoption and adopted by Mamie Brown, a then 38-year-old single woman who worked as a cafeteria attendant and domestic assistant. He was declared “educably mentally retarded” while in grade school. Despite the obvious self-esteem issues this created, with the encouragement of his mother and assistance by a …

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How to Climb the Corporate Ladder – In 3 Steps

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According to Harvey Coleman’s book “Empowering Yourself,” success at work depends on three critical elements, and today I want to discuss those three elements from least important to most important. # 1: Performance The least important component of your success at work is your performance on the job. While great performance is critical to success, Harvey proposes that it only accounts for 10% of what is needed to succeed (i.e. get promoted). If you rely solely on being a great performer (e.g. being a great worker bee, turning in projects on time, broadening your knowledge base, etc.), this will not …

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15 Keys to Incredible Confidence

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There is no such thing as “confidence;” there is only confident behavior that results from confident thinking. “Confident” people are people who are in the habit of portraying confident behaviors.  The more you “act” confidently, the more confident you will become. You start off “faking” confidence, and you actually trick your mind into thinking that you are a confident person.  The more you fake it, the more genuine the confidence becomes. Thinking confidently is a choice, you can choose to be shy and quiet, or you can choose to be confident. There are times when you “act” shy, and there are …

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