About Writer David DeFord is the owner of Ordinary People Can Win, a personal development company dedicated to helping ordinary people achieve extraordinary success in all areas of their lives. See his website at http://www.OrdinaryPeopleCanWin.com and subscribe to his free weekly e-zine. His new e-book, Ordinary People Can Achieve the Extraordinary—A Practical Guide to Goal Achievement, is available at http://www.OrdinaryPeopleCanWin.com/extraordinaryachieve.htm
Making A Difference In Your Life Not long ago I heard about a study performed on death-bed conversations. The study noted that the two most frequently discussed subjects at the end of one’s life were:1. Relationships; and2. Contributions made in one’s lifeWhile we remain in pursuit of many worthwhile personal endeavors, we must always remember to acknowledge and nurture those around us. Those who need nurturing may be our family...... Similar Editorial : The Difference Between Wants by Jeffrey Strain. | Source : American Attitudes
What Is Personal Development? When many people think of personal development, their minds immediately go to "Positive Thinking". They think of Dale Carnegie, Norman Vincent Peale, and empty optimism. While thinking positively, knowing that we can accomplish more than we currently achieve, can be an important tool of personal development, it goes much farther.We all have the freedom to dream big dreams—but when we change our...... Similar Editorial : The Development of GPS by Gary Lowry. | Source : Creative Critical Thinking
Being Proactive Have you noticed how a plastic grocery bag acts by the side of the road? The wind from passing cars tosses it into the air according to the direction the car is traveling. The bag has no control; it travels by the external force of the air currents. It ends up where the wind determines.We need not be subject to the winds of external forces. We have the freedom to choose our destinations. Don't we...... Similar Editorial : Proactive Skin Care by Martin Haworth. | Source : Learn Creativity
Why Settle For What You Have? The Grocery Bag AnalogyHave you noticed how a plastic grocery bag acts by the side of the road? The wind from passing cars tosses it into the air according to the direction the car is traveling. The bag has no control of its movements; it travels by the external force of the air currents. It ends up where the wind determines. We need not be subject to the winds of external forces. We have the...... Source : Learn Creativity
Eleven Steps To Getting What You Want Do you set New Year’s resolutions every year, but never keep them? You aren’t alone.What are the usual resolutions? Lose weight Stop smoking Stop cussing Read more, and watch less TV Stay on a budget ExerciseA few years ago, I worked in an office building that had a health club attached.Beginning January 1st, the parking garage would be full, and cars would be lined up a half mile on the road side...... Similar Editorial : 11 Steps to by Collette Gillian. | Source : Learn Creativity
Staying Motivationally Nourished Motivation is very much like our bodies—without consistent nourishment it dies. We must see that we consistently feed our motivation with uplifting material and people. Dr. Stephen Covey calls it “sharpening the saw.” Taking the time to sharpen the saw increases our productivity and eases the effort. By doing so, we can continuously make progress toward goal achievement. This nourishment can take...... Similar Editorial : Staying the Course by Pat Morgan. | Source : Learn Creativity
Ordinary People Can Live With Significance It’s holiday time—a time when our thoughts rise from our everyday living to higher ideals. Something lifts our sights above the everyday, and helps us focus on our relationships, on our neighbors, and on our fellowman.The Babe from Bethlehem changed everything. His perfect life, inspiring teachings, and infinite sacrifice has had a profound impact on the world ever since. It was the turning point...... Similar Editorial : Spicing Up the Ordinary by daf719. | Source : Learn Creativity
Ordinary People Can Get What They Want Johanes Tot is an ordinary nineteen year old young man. He works at HP in a non-technical, non-professional job. He graduated in May from Benson High School, where he ran track and cross country.He's much like you and me. But, let's dig a little deeper into Johanes' life.He was born in war-torn Sudan in northeast Africa. Life there was very dangerous. In a brutal civil war, youth in Sudan are...... Similar Editorial : OK People by Cathy Bryant. | Source : Directors Responsibilities
Gaining Wisdom Motivation isn't enoughMuch good can be accomplished if we have the right motivation. This motivation often spawns from a defining moment that triggers us to say, "Enough!"However, motivation alone will not always get us to our goals-vision, planning, action, and discipline must be employed.Skill-buildingImagine setting a goal to double your income in five years. There are many paths to achieving...... Similar Editorial : 10 Wisdom by Gala Gorman. | Source : Directors Responsibilities
Ordinary People Can Make A Difference--Annie Tacha Ten-year-old Raises Funds for K-9 UnitAdapted from stories in the Omaha World HeraldGrand Island, Nebraska ten-year-old Annie Tacha wanted to raise $1,000 to help the Hall County Sheriff's K-9 unit purchase a bulletproof vest. Chief Deputy Chris Rea asked her to consider raising $5,000 for a new dog. Their 12-year-old service dog, Ringo, had retired, and their other, Brix, had developed cancer...... Similar Editorial : The Difference Between Wants by Jeffrey Strain. | Source : Business Responsibility
