Three Simple Tips For Dealing with People

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tim

Can you imagine the last time you went a day without dealing with someone? An average day, not one spent locked in your house with the intent on not dealing with people? Unless you’re living in the post-apocalyptic world or somewhere in the arctic circle (or somewhere as remote) chances are good you have to deal with at least one of the six plus billion people in the world. Not only will you have to deal with people, but not every person is a shiny happy person. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 27 seconds

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Learning to Say NO!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Tim

Being assertive and telling people what I want has never been something I’ve been good at. I am a people-pleaser, and will go to great lengths and risk my own comfort to make people happy. And as much as I value the truth and honesty from my friends, I will more then often not say anything or simply avoid something I don’t want to do. I often change my plans to help meet a friend-in-need plans, and do things I don’t want to do in order to feel like I am helping a friend.

At some point I have just got to say no to those requests for dinner, or coffee, or just that trip to the gym. I’ve got to be honest and say I don’t have the time, I have other plans or that I just need some down time. I do alot, everyday I have something going on, and although I don’t mind doing my best to make time for friends. However saying no is sometimes a requirement, here are some ways I do it: Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 55 seconds

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Focus on Doing

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tim

I have been pretty lazy about posting updates of any kind on this blog. I haven’t really been pushing myself with any self improvement tasks lately. But it extends beyond that – I haven’t posted on my other website since late in 2010. I just haven’t been writing in general, and haven’t been doing much else other then going threw the motions.

Truth is, I have been focused less on talking about what I want to do and just doing it. In the past I have been more of a talk about what I want to accomplish, and just stopping there. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 25 seconds

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Early Riser Challenge

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Tim

My Challenge for February is to be an earlier riser. I’ve always figured myself as much more of a night person, and I hate getting up in the morning. I often find myself pushing the snooze button on my alarm clock several times in the morning. This is because I am not going to bed till much later then I should. So the trick will be the following: getting up and going to bed earlier. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 10 seconds

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Focus on the Journey

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Tim

Have you ever seen the movie “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior”? Or read the book? (Amazon Affiliate Link) I’ve done both, and enjoyed both. I saw the movie first, then went on to read the book. One of the moments that really stuck with me from the movie was where this discuss the three rules of life, and then the journey, and how the journey brings us happiness. I’ve embed the YouTube video below: Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 49 seconds

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2011 Challenge: a book a week

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Tim

My challenge for 2011: To finish a book a week, every week, for the year. That is fifty-two books, in 2011. This isn’t quite like a new year’s resolution to simply “read more books”, it is a challenge – I have a measurable goal and a plan to attain it. And often that is the difference between your casual new year’s resolution and my year long challenge.


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Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 31 seconds

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First Step for 2011? Shift your Perspective

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Tim

Shift your Perspective
My first step to 2011 for a better year is to shift my perspective on me and what I do. It’s amazing how a quick change of perspective can help you be more successful, and met your goals. In the past I’ve talked about this (How to be more successful), and that is why this is my first step for 2011. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 42 seconds

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Don’t be afraid to do the drastic

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Tim

Sometimes you have to have to do something drastic in order to advance. Maybe that is breaking up or separating from a girlfriend or wife, quitting that job to pursue that freelance dream or taking a job and putting off that freelance dream. Whatever that drastic action is, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 30 seconds

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Quitting Doesn’t Make You a Failure

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Tim

Quitting doesn’t make you a failure. I’ve stated previously that failing is certainly a part of success, so failing also doesn’t make you a failure. Giving up on your dreams and goals is what makes you a failure. Giving up and quitting is not the same thing; Quitting is a conscience change of mind on a goal well giving up is an admittance of defeat due to your failures. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 44 seconds

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Movember

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Tim

Movember is an opportunity for men around the world to show a united front in the battle against prostate cancer, by raising awareness and funds to help fight the most common cancer to afflict men. At least Canadian Men, according to the Prostate Cancer Canada website. That is why I am participating in Movember, to help raise awareness of this cancer, and the benefits of early diagnoses and treatment. Continue reading →

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 4 seconds

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