If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Is Always No

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.— Nora Roberts

Watch what happens when lifelong Billy Joel fan, Michael Pollack, ask his idol during a Q&A at Vanderbilt University for the opportunity to accompany him on his favorite song “New York State of Mind.”

We Need a Little Encouragement Every Now and Then

It’s everybody’s duty to give the world a reason to dance. —  Kid President

It always seems impossible until it’s done

"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

It always seems impossible until it’s done. —Nelson Mandela

Believe you can and you’re halfway there

"Believe you can and you're halfway there." -Theodore Roosevelt

Believe you can and you’re halfway there. —Theodore Roosevelt

The Wisdom in Golf Balls

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How many times have you said, “there just isn’t enough time in the day to do the things I really want to do”? We often get so caught up in “life” that we forget to make time for what’s really important to us. Just this morning, as I said those very words, I was reminded of the golf ball story, that I had read not too long ago. The first chapter of The Now Effect by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D., titled “The Wisdom in Golf Balls“, starts out with this short story: Continue reading »

15 Bob Marley Quotes for a Positive Day

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He made his reggae music to uplift us, inform, entertain, inspire, and make change in the world. He’s a musician, a poet and songwriter, a philosopher, a soldier, an activist and a leader. — Cedella Marley

In honor of Bob Marley’s Birthday we are spreading his positive vibrations. Enjoy these 15 Bob Marley Quotes for a positive day. Continue reading »

Top 10 Inspirational Vince Lombardi Quotes

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Vince Lombardi is considered one of the greatest football coaches in the history of the game. He won 2 Super Bowls as the coach of the Green Bay Packers and the NFL’s Super Bowl trophy is named in his honor. Lombardi is also recognized for his inspirational and motivational quotes and speeches that are often cited by other coaches and speakers that apply both on and off the football field. Just in time for the Super Bowl this year, here are our top 10 inspirational Vince Lombardi quotes. Continue reading »

What If Money Was No Object?

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In this amazing lecture by Alan Watts, he asks “What would you like to do if money were no object? How would you REALLY enjoy spending your life?” Watch the short video and read the full transcript after the jump.
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Top 10 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

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In addition to leading the fight for equality and his many other contributions to society, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for inspiring people through his words. In honor of MLK Day, here are our top 10 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Continue reading »

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions and Make Them Stick

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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going — Jim Ryun

Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are much easier to make than to keep and many of us find ourselves quickly breaking them and falling back into old habits. To help set you up for success this year, we created a list of tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolutions and make them stick. Continue reading »