tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85630632011-04-21T11:12:22.396-07:00Sharing my thoughts and opinions on success, and observations of daily life. In an effort to assist others in approaching their full potential.A1 Success Forcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353850794303685348noreply@blogger.comBlogger1421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8563063.post-1142787399298360682006-03-19T08:49:00.000-08:002006-03-19T08:56:39.310-08:00

Well, I ate at a Chinese buffet a few nights ago. This morning I discovered I still had an unopened fortune cookie in my coat. I thought it might be fun to open it and type my thoughts on its wisdom.I'm going to do this 'live' as I open it. So, here goes...I am opening the plastic wrapping now. Next I am breaking the cookie. I am slipping the fortune out of the cookie...my, isn't this exciting ;)

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Seems that cigarette sales in the U.S. are at a 55 year low. That's good news. Even better news is that it is a downward trend. You can read the full article here.US cigarette sales drop to 55-year lowI would like to think of every pack of cigarettes not purchased as an investment in one's health. Plus, the money (which adds up fast) can be used for better things.

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One of the hallmarks of a successful life is personal reflection. We may not always like what we find, but the successful among us are willing to change what needs changing. In that vein, here is a little quiz I took and decided to share. This one seems to make sense. I think it re-enforces my blogging philosophy as well.Philosophy67%Sociology67%English67%Psychology58%Linguistics58%Journalism50%

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Think for a bit before completing this sentence. Try to really internalize it, feel it, and be honest. Here is the sentence:"I wish ..."Simple, right? In fact, I'm willing to bet with a little bit of time, most would be able to come up with several good answers. What do you wish? What would you change? Write it all down (in complete sentences).After you write out each wish, think about how much

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Looks like eight co-workers are going to share the largest U.S. lottery jackpot ($365,000,000US). I don't exactly know why, but I am really happy for them and wish them all the best.Though I usually can't resist the temptation to buy a ticket when the jackpot gets really high, I decided not to this time. I know there will be people who will actually be angry that someone else won. Not me, because

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There are 365 days in a normal year. Here is a near painless way to squeeze an extra 2 1/2 days into every year. It is very simple. In fact, it is so simple that many who learn of the technique laugh at it, and never take advantage of it.To others, this simple plan is more like a slowly dawning revelation; one that they use to win back some time and improve their lives. Now, before I tell you

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Well, I tried everything I was capable of to make The Success Spot look good to Firefox users. I just couldn't figure it out. So, I switched back to the basic template I started with back in October, 2004.I hope you like it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to change or not. Then I decided that it is more about what is being posted, than how it looks. The driving force behind The Success Spot is

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Happy Valentine's Day to all. Here are a few thoughts on the subject.Any day where love is the focus is a good one.Let's all remember it is a day about love, not consumerism.On the other hand, a gift thoughtfully purchased may do wonders.Warning, brief rant ahead: Valentine's cards in school are not what they used to be. When I was a kid, they were bigger, more varied, cuter, and much less

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Success is next to impossible without some form of motivation to thrust you forward. Without motivation you would have no reason to succeed, less the sheer idea of success itself. There are those who succeed only to succeed, they are driven by nothing except the wild goose chase of a success they will never find.There are different types of motivation: Recognition, money, the things money can by,

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"Success is dependent on effort" - SophoclesI will not attempt to improve on such a concise truth. Yet, there are too many people who wait for that mystical thing called luck to happen to them. "Someday" (along with its nasty cousin "if only") seems to be their universal refrain.Successful people hardly even think of these words. Instead, like the above quote, they put forth effort to achieve

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Yep, I'm still here (sort of).The poll just does not look right, so it will be dropped until I find one that works correctly.I still like the idea of a more interactive approach to helping you achieve success.Yes, I am going through a bit of a dry spell, but this post is intended to get inertia working in the right direction.As always, wishing you all every success in opportunities that come your

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Here is the first of what I hope to many success related polls. The idea is to make The Success Spot more interactive, thereby giving each reader a sense of ownership of their own success.Which of the following is most important to you? FamilyFreedomFriendshipFunMoneyRespectSpiritualityTimeOther Free polls from Pollhost.comIf I left something out, if you have suggestions, or just want to add your

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The title says it all.

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Where I work resolutions are frowned upon, or made fun of. This does not stop me from making them. Do I keep all of my resolutions? No, but at least I try. Even the ones that have been broken have had some lasting benefit. Learning German, playing guitar, and getting in shape are all resolutions which did not last. There are still lasting benefits from these semi-failed attempts. I still know a

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"I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger... Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:10-12, 14 (KJV)

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Achievement does not happen through osmosis, but through taking action.Put another way, you will not get healthy just by watching someone else exercise. You need to do the work, but at least this means your successes are well-earned. Sometimes it's hard, and sometimes we all wish things would happen through osmosis. It may not be simple or fun, but at least it is fair.

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Just stuck in a bit of a rut. Arggh.

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The handshake represents trust, sincerity, cooperation, agreement, courtesy, and friendship.With all of the things a handshake represents, it is worthwhile to make sure yours is a good one. Make it firm, but not bonecrushing. Grasp the full hand, not just the fingertips. Don't try to use a "cool" handshake in a professional setting, or when making a first impression. Look the other person in the

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Making good choices will propel you to success faster than poor choices. The only way to get better at making good choices is to make more decisions. Then learn from the decisions that are made. Don't be paralyzed by the grip of indecision. When faced with too many choices - pick one. Often you will not know what type of choice you have just made until many variables have been played out. Of

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A few thoughts on principles with a nautical current.There will be storms, there will be calm, and there will be times when the ship of life is off course. It will be your principles that will right the vessel and eventually lead to the proper destination.Principles are the map, compass, and rudder; while goals are the itinerary.You are the Captain of your life, and will face no greater joy than

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We all can keep getting better and better by helping each other get better and better.

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Here is the fifth installment in what was the Basic Ideas About Success series. While the concept is the same, the title of the series has been changed to Success Basics.Discipline is the key to how long your success will take. Gary Ryan Blairsums it up nicely: "Self-discipline is an act of cultivation. It requires you to connect today's actions to tomorrow's results".There are systems in place

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A while back, I mentioned that The Success Spot was not even listed in the top 1,000 search results at Yahoo!(for the search term success). This may not seem like a problem to some people, and my apologies to those of you who may find this a dry topic. It was to me, though. Here's why.One of my major goals is to reach out to others to help them achieve their full potential. It has been my hope

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We have all encountered people who exhibit one or more of these traits. Like me, maybe even you do some of these more often than you like to admit. So, how to be a success? Don't follow this... How not to succeedUse a weak and ineffectual handshakeBetter yet, don’t shake hands at allTalk when other people are talkingBe rude, impolite, and inconsiderateUse a lot of swear words when you talkTell

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Enviroman gets his wish.In my attempt to help anyone on a daily basis, I thought it would be fitting to help out one The Success Spots' readers. The original comment was as follows...At 10:55PM, Enviroman said...Nice of you. How about doing a good deed for the environment and forEnviroman who is on a campaign to increase environmental awareness.To see how you can help, visit Support

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This is a brief update on A Year of Success, as well as a few ideas about it.First of all, let me say thanks for all of the thoughtful comments so far. They are as helpful as they are encouraging.Well, I figured I was probably going to start small, and so far I would say that is correct. My updates will not include simple smiles, being polite, nor other general niceties. I think these are things

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Starting tomorrow, October 24th, I will do at least one thing every day to help improve someone's life. This may be done with or without their knowledge. The improvement may be something small or something larger. It may involve lending advice, lending a hand, or lending some money.The plan is to do it for one full year. I will keep track of what is done and post it here. The updates will vary in

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"The palest ink is better than the most retentive memory." - ConfuciusHow many times has this thought occurred to you? "This idea is so good, there is no way I will forget it", only to find mere moments later it has vanished, never to return. It is not only frustrating, it may also hinder your ultimate success.Get in the habit of writing things down. Put paper and pen within easy access. Where

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Weakness erodes the character, while humility strengthens it.

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Here are nine simple sentences designed to get anyone from absolutely nothing to success. It can be thought of as the essence of achievement.You are. Whether you believe in Creation or evolution, you are one of a kind, and...You are aware. You have senses through which you receive different types of information. Because of your senses...You are able to experience,think, and feel. These mechanisms

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Normally I like to avoid negative news stories, but I feel the need to do something about this one.Wow! Was my blood boiling yesterday morning. There was a news story about a Wisconsin man (the word 'man' is used here to denote the sex of the individual, not character) who had used a canine shock collar on his 8 year-old stepdaughter. What put me over the top was the little girls' quote: "I cried

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Oppourtunity only knocks once - well maybe two or three times, but how do you know when it has knocked for the final time?That is why it is so important for people to think positive. It prepares them to recognize and seize opportunity when it comes their way. These are the people who are most likely to achieve the things life has to offer.It may seem, to some, that they have nothing but bad luck.

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Basic Ideas About Success is now going to be a monthly feature. In case you missed the previous posts you can find them at the end of this article.Not doing what's wrong is a given. If you're not doing this already, it's probably a good idea to start. Integrity is more than that though. It is also doing what is right. This can be hard. Gossip is a good example. It may be easy to not engage in

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Nobody's perfect is an age-old phrase. This is usually said in reference to somebody doing something dumb. It can also be said in reference to vices. I must admit I have a few vices.Coffee. I drink a few cups a day, so it is probably not a serious vice. There is something about that first sip in the morning that has the ability to pry my eyelids open. I used to only drink it in the morning, but

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Striving for a goal sometimes becomes more work than you think it is worth. This is a taboo subject in most self-help success books. I am not suggesting you change course at the slightest problem. Obstacles are to be expected in attaining any worthy goal. Q-U-I-T is a four-letter word, but it may be the right thing to do.How do you know when to change course, or when to keep trying? Often you

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Well, it's been one year since my first post on success. It has been an enjoyable process. Over the past year the most common question I've received is what the definition of success is. I would have to say success is approaching one's full potential, and success is self-defined. Look for more to come on that definition.The description directly underneath the title is being revised. It will be

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After almost a full year of writing about success, the big question for me, still, is: How can this bloc help the people who read it, and how can it help those who do not read it?Obviously, getting more people to read it is important. To do that, it is imperative that the message is clear, and the writing accessible. Just now I did a search on Yahoo! using the word success. Do you know where The

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Here is a collection of all of the Quick Thoughts from the past year. I think I made them up, but maybe I had heard them before, and they stuck. Sometimes they are simple and other times a bit esoteric...1. Humans are the only creatures who can consciously reduce stress.2. Let us be quick to accept the responsibilities of our shortcomings, and always willing to help others overcome theirs.3. It

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Well, just one week until the first anniversary of The Success Spot is here. Today I thought it would be nice to re-cap the most popular posts I have written. How to determine popularity is not that easy. So, any post that has garnered five comments or more is included in the list.Fear Of Open-Mindedness (A bit of a rant) (7 comments)Communication Breakdown? (5 comments)Empty Potential (8

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Eight days to go until what? In eight days The Success Spot will be one year old. Hooray!So I decided to take a look back over the next few days. As of now there have been 103 postings spanning 357 days - this works out to a new post every 3.46 days. Obviously, consistency can be improved.We'll examine past comments, articles, and hopefully tie up some loose ends. In a way, it's an attempt to "

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How you walk is more important than the path you choose.

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How many times have you seen successful people portrayed as dishonest swindlers who stab people in the back to claw their way to the top? More times than you can remember? Me too.Does this happen? Yes, but it is much easier for anyone to approach their full potential through service and cooperation. Think about which segment of the population commits a disproportionate amount of crime - the

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This started as an exercise to create a business plan for my life; it went in another direction. I decide to share it with you. I was aiming for honesty, so it is not all nice.I strive to be objective and fair. I have political, social, fiscal, and religious opinions, which I regard as correct. I enjoy engaging in conversations with others in regard to their opinions in kind.I love my wife and

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I would like your help.Occasionally, I think it's important to re-assess The Success Spot. In that regard, here are a few questions for all of you.1. What is your opinion of the "Good News" segment?2. Would you like to see more opinion?On political issues?On current events?Or should I remain "anti-partisan"?3. Would you like to have me answer reader's questions, and freely suggest advice?4. What

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My wife is a cashier at a gas station, and frequently is on the receiving end of customers that are frustrated with high gas prices. It seems as though tempers rise with prices. I am sure they understand she has no control over pricing, after all, she has to pay the high prices too. Some days are better than others.Today was one the better ones. Sure, there was the normal complaints of co-workers

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It's been a while since I posted. This is just a quick message to say I'm still here, and have a few different ideas brewing. The tricky part is deciding which idea to develop first. When I think i know which way I'm going, more ideas flood in.It's great to be in a state of ideas. A little sorting out is due in short order, and I sincerely hope the results merit the wait.

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Here is a recap of my most recent post, along with the two comments it received:Beware of manipulation disguised as mutual benefit.posted by A1 Success Force @ 11:09 PM 2 wonderful things said 2 Comments:At 8:35 AM, Chris said...That's a good thought to keep in mind whether shopping, working or hanging out with ones significant other at the college quadrangle.Deliberate Chaos At 12:47 PM, Pug8

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Beware of manipulation disguised as mutual benefit.

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A few weeks ago I mentioned some ideas about reaching my full potential. The question was, and still is: How can I reach the ideal, that is, approach my full potential, in each of these six main areas of success?So, I have been working on a list for each of the six major areas of success. The lists are intended to be a combination of goals and guidelines. Here then is my first, and admittedly

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Here are a few more Good News stories from the previous week. Let's remember there is good stuff happening in the world, at different levels. Enjoy! (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).On a personal level, I look forward to the workplace improvement that is catching on in beautiful New Zealand. Even if you think the idea isn't practical,

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Here's an idea that popped into my head at work yesterday. Basically, it's just improving in short bursts. Each burst is only 15 minutes, and allows for small changes. How much more successful will you be if you do all six each day?Ask yourself questions like this for each of the six main areas of success:Social: What relationships can I improve using 15 minutes of time effectively?Mental: How

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Twenty weeks of the Good News is now behind us. This may be week twenty-one, but it is only the beginning of great thing to come. Really. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).It can be tricky deciding which stories to choose each week, but sometimes certain stories really stand out. Lance Armstrong's victory is Lucky 7 for an inspirational

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A few choices for you to consider.You can choose...Success or failure (I choose success) To persevere or quit (I choose to persevere)Happiness or bitterness (I choose happiness)To create or destroy (I choose to create)To help or ignore (I choose to help)Learning or ignorance (I choose learning)Love or hate (I choose love)To support or condemn (I choose to support) Sharing or selfishness (I choose

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After many weeks of careful planning, contemplating, and preperation - I have decided to be spontaneous!

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Here is a way to get from "can't" to "did".I can't leads to...I don't know how which leads to...I'm not sure which leads to...I might be able to which leads to...I can which leads to...I will which leads to...I DID!Have a wonderful day!

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I finally got the background issue figured out. I'm not sure if I'm keeping this one, but I will leave it up for a while. Thanks again for all the help, it is truly appreciated.

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I have been kicking around the idea of reaching my full potential for a long time. Recently I've been thinking about breaking it down into the six areas I mention in the description under the main title of this page.The question is: How can I reach the ideal, that is approach my full potential, in each of these six areas?Some categories seem obvious, while others do not. I think most people would

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People tend to like nice round numbers, and 20 is one of those. That's right, this little experiment of reporting Good News has become enjoyable for me. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Hundreds of teens putting their faith into real action makes for an uplifting Good News story, regardless of your level of faith. How wonderful to read

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Hello regular readers and first time visitors.Not exactly hiatus, but I haven't been updating as much as I would like to The Success Spot, but I have an excuse. I've been working on a new blog - Random Generation. I try to reveal a little, but not too much, of myself on this blog. The reason is that I am trying to help people, and I don't think that is well-served by getting into my likes,

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"Where there is poverty, there is no true freedom" - Nelson MandelaThe concerts were great from a music fan's perspective. The messages were great from a humanitarian's perspective. The impact remains to be seen.

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Three stories intended to show there is good stuff happening in the world all the time. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Amazing medical breakthroughs make 'impossible' science fiction a reality. The ability to control prosthetic limbs with thought, along with the eventual ability to feel temperature and texture are one example of that

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A few affirmations that popped into my head before starting my day.Today I will break free of the self-imposed imprisonment of my comfort zones. Today I will show them just what I'm made of.Today I will look at things in a new, refreshing, and invigorating way.Today I will approach my full potential.Use these affirmations yourself if you like. What other affirmations would you like to add?

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Could someone please help? I am trying to make the image below a tiled background image for my blog. I cannot figure out how to do it. I am trying to do it in the Template>Edit Current section on Blogger.com. Any ideas?

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Flexible hours are one of the benefits of my job. I can generally start any time I want, just as long as my work for the day gets done. I think that's one reason why people seem to have such a hard time understanding why I choose to get up so early. Here is stereotypical conversation:"So, what time do you get up for work?""A quarter to four""In the morning?""Yep, 3:45 AM""Why?"(This is the part

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Time travel has long captured imaginations. One of the reasons is that people have regrets, make mistakes, feel guilt, and experience loss. People think: "If I could only go back in time and change one little thing...things would be so much better today", but we all know with certainty that you cannot change the past. Or can you?How can you change the past? By choosing how to remember it. At the

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Here is another batch of Good News stories to help enlighten your upcoming week. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Until recently no-one had survived rabies after untreated symptoms appeared. The innovative treatment used on a Wisconsin girl is now being tried elsewhere.Some farmers in Australia are so happy about a four year drought

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For whatever reason, I've been on a slightly more philosophical bent lately. Here is another post in that fashion. Please forgive me if I seem to ramble, or come across as esoterically vague.Honesty and truth are two of the most vital elements of true success. In fact, the very first post I made on The Success Spot was about honesty. If honesty is the absence of deception, then truth is the

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Where I am lacking is in specifics. I know I want to help people. It may sound a bit naive, or even corny, but I really want to do my part to make the world a better place. At this point in my life I think The Success Spot is a good starting point.My main purpose is to influence other people to help people. In this way I hope to reach out and improve your life, and in turn through an osmosis of

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It seems that countless people have a universal disdain for Mondays. People even have written hit songs about it: "Blue Monday", "Monday Monday", and "I Don't Like Mondays" spring to mind. When something goes wrong on this widely loathed day people often say in disgust, "Well, what do you expect? It's Monday". I am not one of the countless horde.Monday to me is a day full of promise for the

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False optimism is the result of ignored reality.

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Here is this week's Good News. I've changed the format a bit, just because I thought the stories had a common theme. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).A few positive news stories always make me feel better about life. Rarely, do they strike a chord that gives me hope beyond the day or week. How is this for a vision of the future?First

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In the words of The Great One: How sweet it is! Sweet 16, that is. When I started the weekly Good News feature here at The Success Spot, I planned on only doing for a few weeks. After getting into the habit of looking for positive news items, I started enjoying it too mouch to stop. So on with week sixteen. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain

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Success is found just past failure. Countless people have failed when just a bit more persistence would have brought about the world of personal success. I am sure this has happened to me in the past, and it has probably happened to you, too.Do not waste time dwelling on what 'could have been', because you are now armed with the wisdom that persistence brings. No longer do you have to say, "Today

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I will try to contain myself. Nah! I won! I mean I lost. I mean I won by losing.The results of the weight loss contest are in.I lost 22 pounds!Mr. S. lost 9 pounds.Mrs. W. lost 13 pounds.I got all of the gloating out of the way already, so let me congratulate the other two on losing weight. I know it is not an easy thing to do. Every effort they made has been rewarded with a degree of better

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1. In this current piece of words arranged in logical order, that your person is perusing, is contained an example of the unnecessary process of over-complication of items that can be thought of in a simple manner.2. This sentence is simple.Quick question: Which of the above sentences was easier for you to read? I’d wager it was #2. Both sentences say the same thing. Each one also defines

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To paraphrase a famous news tagline from years past: "That was the week that was, and what a great week it was". This makes it fifteen weeks of trying to counterbalance the negative news that seems so prevalant with a dose of Good News. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Researchers have been amazed by the efficacy of a new drug that

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Success is not defined by how much you move up, but how much you reach out.

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Here are a few reflections on the listening and silence...Silence is golden.Silence prevents arguments.Listening makes it possible for you to know what the other person is thinking.Listening, active and interested listening, is a basic form of respect.We have two ears and one mouth - we need to listen twice as much as we speak.Listening to someone else makes it many times more likely that they

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Here is what I plan on being the second-to-last update for those of you who are keeping track of, and helping me win, the weight loss contest. So far...Mr. S. has lost 10 of 20 pounds. He has decided he is giving up, because it's just not worth it. Hogwash! I congratulate him for as much as he has lost.Mrs. W. has now lost 11 of 15 pounds.I have now lost 16 1/2 of 20 pounds. I'm starting to find

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Whew! I'm back after taking a one week mini-vacation. This week the format will be a little different; to catch up on two weeks' worth of Good News. There are links to nine news stories, but there is less explanation. Enjoy! (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).More proof that it is the best medine.Nationwide water cleanups are restoring

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Lucky 13, week 13 of the Good News that is. Wow! What a week, good stuff was happening everywhere. I hope these three stories are enough to make you feel better about the future. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).A meeting between China and Taiwan once again shows that enemies can enter into constructive dialogue. It is the highest

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"There must be something I can do". "Why do they get all the lucky breaks"? "The rich just keep getting richer". "It's just not fair". Each of these sentences are a symptom of frustration. Chances are you have heard someone utter one or more of these sentences. That someone may have even been the person reading this blog entry. If so, that's okay you are normal. Breaking the habit of saying

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If you do not believe, the hurdles you face will be insurmountable. Without belief there is no persistence. Without belief there is no discipline. Without belief there is no motivation. You must believe that you can succeed, or will not do everything that you can to succeed. Having belief or no belief is like the difference between having oxygen and not having oxygen.Wishing, wanting, hoping,

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People often do not live up to their full potentialWhy? Because people don’t grasp their full potential. It is an unknown. When people start to get an inkling of their full potential, they get excited. It becomes a smoldering ember ready to ignite their success.The other reason is comprised of almost equal parts of laziness, apathy, and complacency. If any of these three things are standing in

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Hooray! Three months of Good News and counting. Use these stories anytime to counter any claims of there being nothing but bad news. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).The peace process between two nuclear powers can sometimes be described as tentative at best. Other times it can create dangerous tensions. This week, however, brings news

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Here are a few thoughts on the key element of success. An attempt was made to arrange them in a logical manner, with the final statement creating a circle of thought.1. People often do not live up to their full potential.2. People get frustrated, because success seems so close, yet elusive.3. People also tend to think that just one thing, or just one lucky break stand between them and the success

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There are times when people unintentionally use the wrong words. There are times when they use the right words, too. Now, there are people who use every opportunity to correct other people's speech. This includes grammar (for anyone who reads the comments, this is where I misspelled grammar as 'graamar'), pronunciation, and word choice. Here are a few of my thoughts...Whenever someone is talking,

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Once again trying to dispel the myth that only bad news gets reported. I do think it is important to know what is going on the world - good and bad. After all, if you do not know about any of the bad stuff, you really can't do anything to improve it. On the other hand I think it is important to give good news its own spotlight. So, here we go with a few more. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I

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Desire alone never replaces the actions needed to achieve that desire.

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The premier of the Star Wars movie "Revenge of the Sith" is set for May 19th, so here are two "jokes" I made up (I think I did anyway) yesterday.What is the favorite pasta dish for a Star Wars bounty hunter?Boba Fett-ucineWhat is the name of the invisible droid in Star Wars?C-Thru-POGot one or two you would like to share? If I think of more I'll add them to the comments. May the jokes be with you.

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I was leaving a cookout with friends on Saturday afternoon. My wife and were dropping off our little one at my sister-in-law's house, which was some distance away. Oh sure, I thought I knew the way form the cookout, which was in a rural location. No need for me to ask directions from anyone at the cookout.After a short while of enjoying a scenic backroads drive I realized we were very low on gas.

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Wow! Ten weeks of the Good News. I consider it an antidote not only to the plethora of bad news, but also an antidote to those who grumble about it. It's great to have a few positive news stories to share with other people when a conversation turns to current events. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Collisions between motorists and

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Success and procrastination are both subject to the laws of inertia.

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Here is another update for those of you who are keeping track of, and helping me win, the weight loss contest.I'm still referring to the other people by first initial. So far...Mr. S. has lost 7 poundsMrs. W. will not say how much she has lost, but has said she's about where she started.I have now lost 7 poundsI'm starting to catch up, even though I started four days later than the other two. I

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This week's Good News stories have the common theme of cooperation of one kind or another. In my opinion, cooperation is a form of inter-personal phenomenon that removes suspicion and distrust. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).The United States enjoys some of the lowest gasoline prices in the world, yet its dependence on foreign oil

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Here is another round of three news stories with a positive focus. Sometimes the hardest part is chosing which of the few to link to from the many good news stories available. So, here goes. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Albania has been a country of deep political unrest, and its capital probably has not been high on the list of

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Some people lean more toward being open-minded, and others lean toward being close-minded. Then there are those people who seem to do more than just lean toward one or the other, they actually cling to their choice of close-mindedness. The problem arises when you introduce any idea that runs counter to their beliefs. I have seen the effects firsthand, and they can be quite explosive. Yelling,

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I am keeping this one short and sweet.Success is really about taking charge of your life and its potentials. That is probably why people who are success oriented, positive thinkers often get ridiculed. It is easier to ridicule than it is to admit a lack of responsibility for their own shortcomings. I have shortcomings, and plenty of them, but choosing to focus on strengths is always more

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Well, it has been another week of negative news being pushed by the media. I understand the need for reporting on such things, and my take on bad news is that it is a good thing if it spurs people to action against it. Here are three stories from the past week with a more positive outlook. (Due to the dynamic nature of news I do not know how long any of the links will remain active).Researchers

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Talking on the phone today, I was told how stupid my friends' co-worker is. The comments were quite demeaning, and revolved around her inability to spell. She had the nerve to spell, on a sign, the word sandwich as sanwitch, and fries as frys. Now, these spellings might be somewhat humorous, but at least they are phonetic. Also, her lack of spelling ability did not keep her from what she was

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