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Top 5 Motivation Killers We Need To Be On Guard Against

March 3, 2014September 5, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Anybody can start something and anybody can quit – but it takes a winner to finish. Nobody wants to be a failure, nobody wants to be a quitter either. However, not everybody who starts something is able to finish the job.

A lot of people start new ventures with great excitement and enthusiasm. They get off the starting line and start to run for sometime. But something happens on the way and they start to lose the motivation. Probably they start to doubt themselves or their ability to succeed. Finally, they give up on their dreams and fail to reach the finish line.

Following Rules – Does It Always Produce Pleasant Experience?

January 28, 2014August 30, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Talking about a perfect world at the coffee table, several years ago, a good friend shared this with me and asked what would I do in that situation. Today, I would like to share the situation here and ask the same question to you.

Consider a group of children playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused (for unknown reasons). Only one child is playing on the disused track while the rest are all excited and busy playing on the track that was in use. Suddenly you notice that the train is coming, and you are just beside the track interchange.

Book Review – Doing What Must Be Done By Chad Hymas

February 4, 2013August 22, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Doing What Must Be Done by Chad Hymas, is the book I have been reading since last week as I mentioned in my last post, Positive Thinking – It Takes Work While Negative Is Automatic. Now that I have just finished the book, I must admit, I couldn't keep the book down until finished. If I had to take a break for any reason, I got restless until I got back to reading again.

I am overwhelmed with the inspiration, the motivation and the positive thinking this book has pumped into my soul. It's an absolutely incredible story with absolutely incredible messages throughout the pages!

Chad Hymas, the author, is a world record wheelchair athelete with a new world record of wheeling his chair for 513 miles from Salt Lak City to Las Vegas in July 2003. He has been named "One of the 10 Most Inspirational People In The World" by the Wall Street Journal. Chad is also the youngest ever to be inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame of the National Speakers Associations.

Positive Thinking – It Takes Work While Negative Is Automatic

January 28, 2014August 17, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Positive Thinking is what we all aspire to develop. But technically speaking, negative is what subconsciously we are susceptible to. Here is my perspective on why it is so hard to think positive and remain that way consistently and what can we do about it.

Photo Courtesy of Bill Butler

Did you know that our mind can do 100 trillion calculations per second? What an amazing instrument under our possession!

Did you also know that, even with this infinitely powerful brain, it is impossible for you to smile and be angry at the same time? If you want to test this, give it a try… right now – I can wait.

The Hot Air Balloon Problem Solving Approach – Up, Up And Away!

February 13, 2013August 4, 2012 by Bill Butler

Let’s face it, who doesn’t have problems? If you have problems in your life, that’s simply means that you’re alive. Problems come unbidden, and oftentimes unexpectedly. So when they do, no matter their size, they need to be dealt with.

Many of our problems are a result of our own blunders. We often make mountains out of molehills such that avoiding the day ahead seems like the only viable option. But the truth is… avoiding problems will not solve them. It will only serve to magnify and exacerbate them.

Life Is Like Running A Marathon, Not A 100 Yards Dash – Everybody Wins!

January 28, 2014August 3, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

One thing I enjoy doing is, going to the Toastmasters meetings and participating. I have been an active Toastmaster for sometime now and that has really impacted my public speaking and leadership abilities in a positive way.

It was a funny moment today when I was asked to speak about my favorite game in the Olympics and I was kind of not up-to-date with the progress today. I had to admit and everybody laughed!

However, one of the speakers, shared the history of the Olympics. He shared how it all started and how slowly it evolved in today's form of game where 28 games and more than 300 events are being organized in London as I write this post. I felt that was an amazing story!

Develop Success From Failures. Discouragement And Failure Are Two Of The Surest Stepping Stones To Success.

August 29, 2013August 1, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Never Miss The First Opportunity – You May Regret Later

January 28, 2014July 5, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

This is one awesome story a friend of mine sent me in the email a few years ago. I loved the story that time and today again. So I decided to share with you here. Hope you enjoy it as well and the lesson that comes along. Here goes the story:

This young man wished to marry the farmer's beautiful daughter. Therefore, he went to the farmer to ask for his permission for this marriage.

The farmer looked him over and said, "Son, go stand out in that field. I'm going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter."

Success Principles To Create Your Ideal Life – Teachings of Napoleon Hill

December 6, 2012July 4, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

5 Simple Steps To Achieve Success In Anything

January 28, 2014June 15, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Success in anything is not a matter of luck. Instead, it is a result of organized efforts towards a definite purpose. Whatever might be your pursuit, here are 5 simple things to implement in your life to increase your chances of an incredible success.

I personally believe that if you implement these into your success planning, you’ll move forward quicker than you ever dreamed.