Monday, August 3, 2009
Reading Inspirational Quotes
Is it enough to read success stories?
I have read so many inspiring stories, success strategies, motivational books that will make me on fire to achieve my goals in life. Back then, I was proud enough. At the back of my mind, I proudly said to myself that I can face the world and all of its challenges because of the inspiration I got from my readings. Whenever Struggles blocked my way, what I simply did is to refresh myself thinking about those stories I've read. Later on I realized that it's not enough!
Stories are good but we need daily supplement of hope. A success story is read normally once, right? But an inspiring quote? It is always remembered! List below are some reasons why I prefer inspirational quotes:
1.) Inspirational Quotes are easy to remember.
No one will ever memorize a success story. Even if it is the story of the wealthiest person in the world. Stories are meant for reading purposes right? Unlike stories inspirational quotes are easy to be remembered. In fact, most people often use inspirational quotes as their personal motto. Since it is easily remembered, I guess it will greatly affect our lives compared to reading a success story.
Reading success stories are good but using inspirational quotes will help inspire us on a daily basis. :-)
2.) Inspirational Quotes takes a few moments.
What I noticed is that most people don't spend much on reading books. They prefer to read magazines or reports more than books. So no matter how inspiring a success story is, if people don't really get interested on reading it, then it will be useless, right? But just observe that most people are fond of reading success and inspiration quotes. Whether we like it or not, every person wants to save their time so they don't bother to read books especially with their busy schedules.. In short, it will be advantages to read inspirational quotes to supplement our need for encouragement. :-)
3.) Inspirational quotes have many options
Even if you are a wide reader, you will not take every opportunity to read as many success books as you can. If for example there are 10 success books in your shelves, I believe that you will only choose 1 or 2 for your reading. Its because reading all of them will take months to finish, right?
On the other hand, if there will be 10 inspiration quotes in front of you, I guess you will read them all. In fact, you will not be choosy. You will read as many as you can since it is very short to read.
Don't get me wrong about this article. I have read so many success books in my entire life. What I am trying to say is that it will be beneficial if you will add to your lifestyle reading inspirational quotes. It will not take most of your time, but its effect will last your whole lifetime :-)
Richard Butler is a life and success coach and runs the popular site http://www.FocusAndMotivation.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Celebrate Even Small Achievements
What kind of a business person are you? Are you the ones who's mind is always focused on bigger things and thus you neglect the small achievements you had? Yes, it is possible that every business person will say that bigger things are yet to come. True, but don't ever forget that big achievements started from small ones.
Success is a process. There is a path and a sequence which should be followed. No shortcut, all follow the same procedures. The danger starts when people tend to achieve everything in an instant. It's like they don't want to earn success, but rather they want to buy success, which is not possible.
Why do we need to value small achievements?
Just recently I met with a few friends of mine. We talked about our previous achievements in life. Surprisingly, we are all striving to succeed. What makes us pursue our goals and plans is whenever we look at those small achievements we had before. We may not have achieve the supreme success we are hoping, but if we will sum up those small achievements in our life, it will seem to be very big.
Take note of this, celebrate even the tiniest success you experience. As long as you are succeeding, it will remind you that you are positively heading towards your goals.
I always remember a saying that "Tiny ripples creates a vast ocean." Meaning that every success we have, no matter how small it is, still will create an impact for us to achieve a bigger success in the future.
Richard Butler is a life and success coach and runs the popular site http://www.FocusAndMotivation.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Share Your Success Story
The moment you are searching for your success, you find a lot of resources to teach and train you how to succeed. Luckily, I believe you even got some free resources and materials that serve as your guide in achieving what you want. Now it's your turn to share!
All people dream of success and only a few have found it, you are one of them. What's your next move? Is it to search for new opportunities? Branch out into other businesses? Invest in other markets? Spend you money and enjoy luxury? No, No, No, that's not the next step..
Now you have your success, you are definitely required to share it. If you benefited from other peoples' life and success stories, I believe other people needs to hear yours', right? Here are some things you might need to do:
1.) Create your personal website.
2.) Create an brief outline of your story.
3.) Write an article or publish an ebook or report about your experiences.
4.) Create a list of action plans you take to succeed.
5.) SHARE IT TO ALL THE WORLD.
Don't withhold success from other people. Who knows, you story might be their success guide. Whether you had short or long action plans, it doesn't matter. What's important is that you succeeded in any way possible. Be a blessing, share your story!
Richard Butler is a life and success coach and runs the popular site http://www.FocusAndMotivation.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
When You Dream, Don't Stop
What kind of a person are you? How do you manage your dreams? Is it for one time planning? Or once failed, do you dream again? There are different kinds of people. And normally they face their dreams differently.
I've known a lot of people because of my coaching sessions. I taught them how to dream, how to have a vision, how to be successful. At first I was so excited knowing that they had big dreams and plans. In fact, I was surprised that the way they think is far better than mine. :-) I just differ from them based on my attitude towards my goals and dreams. When I plan, it surely will be accomplished. I start good and end up good! Every time I plan, I make sure that their are corresponding action plans to fulfill it. That is why my students differ from me.
My students are good planners. They have big dreams. The problem starts when they start loosing their vision and enthusiasm in fulfilling their plans. In short, the are good starters, poor finishers. I am deeply concerned with their attitudes so I started including a lecture about consistency.
Here is what every person should do. Once they plan, they should do everything they can just to fulfill it. There should be no turning back. Check the lives of the most successful person around the world, they started well and even though they faced heavy trials, they still manage to succeed.
If they can, so do you. Just remember, once you dream, don't stop!
Richard Butler is a success coach based in Ireland, who coaches clients internationally via the internet. He is a trained Practioner of NLP, certified by Dr Richard Bandler and a qualified Life and Business Coach. He had worked with clients from the four corners of the globe.
For more information please visit http://www.richardbutlerthesuccesscoach.com