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Why do some people seem to be resilient?
Is it a consequence of upbringing? Circumstance? Luck? Research shows it comes down to perspective – and that’s something you can shape.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then there are a lot of words to be said for the week we’ve had.
Thoughts on optimism …
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The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
~ Winston Churchill
Monsieur Controleur’s passion for skiing
I don’t really like talking about myself. It’s not that … I just don’t know what’s interesting to someone else. I’ve done a lot of things in my life but currently my main vocation is that I’m a ski instructor.
Thoughts on personal impact …
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Maya AngelouPhoto – Ceramic wall mural in Drewery Lane, Melbourne (author’s own)
How to have health and happiness in three lessons
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Do you enjoy good health? Are you happy? If you were going to invest in yourself for the future, where would you put your time and energy?
What is your biggest regret?
A chalkboard was placed on a street in New York City for one day. It asked people to write their biggest regret, and they did. They didn’t put things like driving a new car or living in a particular place. Instead … they wrote things like
Thoughts on happiness …
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When you’re happy you find pure joy in your life. There are no regrets in this state of happiness – and that’s a goal worth striving for in all areas of your life.
~ Suze Orman
How to conquer procrastination
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Do you procrastinate? Who doesn’t? Here are some techniques to conquer it!
Thoughts on success …
If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.
~ Albert Einstein