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An old martial arts proverb says, "Knocked down seven times, get up eight!" Easier said than done, right?
It's not always easy to stay positive, especially when circumstances knock you down.

Here's where I'm going to part from many presenters in the "positive thinking" and "motivation" fields. It is usually simple to adjust attitude, but it is not always easy.

Have you ever started your day feeling great when your boots hit the boards only to step into a whirlpool of circumstances ready to suc… Continue

The foundation for developing personal power is Discipline. Simple; not easy.

I almost started this article by saying, “Please forgive me if I’m going on a bit of a rant today.” Forget about it; I am going on a rant and I’m not asking for anyone’s forgiveness, indulgence or permission. These are the facts and what I’m about to share with you is the truth: period.

Lately I’ve been networking with a lot of business people and employers. I sat in on two meetings sponsored by my local Chamber of C… Continue

Here goes, at the risk of offending…

The two dirtiest words in the English lexicon today are:

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Of course, giving due respect to readers of PowerPAGE I’m probably preaching to the choir today. So be it; help me spread this message!

It’s easy to complain about the state of politics, or politics in your state. It’s also easy not vote. Not everyone has the drive or ambition to run for public office; even if you can’t drive they’ll pick you up to go out and vote! That’s th… Continue

Do you set New Year resolutions? If you did, you’re in the company of about 40% of Americans. Also if you did, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re going to fail in your resolutions before the end of January!

That’s depressing!

Why do we have such a hard time keeping New Year resolutions? Well, because resolutions suck! At least that’s my opinion.

The experts have a more informed view on the matter. Psychiatrists at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Toronto ha… Continue

Before anyone gets in a twist, this isn’t MBA bashing or PhD envy. However, every successful person I’ve ever met is and continues to be self-taught…

So you wasted all your time and money on that Ivy League business education, right? Not necessarily. Neither are all those degrees a guarantee of success in real life.

Others, like me, may have earned a degree from the “University of Adversity.” While you may want to return to college someday soon to advance your knowledge resources be sure you e… Continue