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The Strangest Secret Review: Earl Nightingale’s Success Manual
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you purchase through my link. In 1956, Earl Nightingale recorded an audio called “The Strangest Secret.” The small group of salesmen Earl recorded the audio for enjoyed it so much that they requested copies to share with their…
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The Song of Acceptance for You and for Me
What is acceptance about? Acceptance brings a certain peace with it. Acceptance heals and brings together. Acceptance is the name of the song shared below in this post, which is post #50 on the website. Thank you to everyone who has read the website and everyone who will read it. Thank you to everyone who has…
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Wake Up and Live Book Review: Dorothea Brande’s Answer to Failure
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. “We all live so far below the possible level for our lives that when we are set free from the things which hamper us so that we merely approach (our potential),…
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The Magic of Believing Book Review: Claude Bristol’s Guide to Powerful Thinking
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you purchase through my link. I’ve known about “The Magic of Believing” by Claude Bristol for many years, and I finally read it. I knew I would enjoy the book and get value from it, and I did.…
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One Race. Human Race. The Differences Are Only Skin Deep
Perhaps you’ve seen this phrase before: “One Race. Human Race. One Blood. Red Blood.” Or this phrase that shortens it further: “One Race. One Blood.” These phrases are excellent reminders that humans aren’t so different after all. Divided we fall. United we stand. We’re stronger together. One race with many, many ethnicities. One race with…
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What Is an Overdose About – My History of Non-Fatal Overdoses
What is an overdose about? Over a period of 19 years, I overdosed multiple times on multiple substances. Each time, I thought I could handle larger amounts and not suffer any consequences. The possibility of overdosing didn’t enter my mind. Using and abusing substances is similar to gambling. They can both be addictive behaviors, and with…
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My Parents Got Together Even If It Made No Sense
I’ve heard of couples who have only stayed together for the sake of their children. My parents were not one of those couples. I was the only child that my parents had together. If my dad had his way, I wouldn’t have been born. So, faced with the choice of no husband or no child,…
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We’re Still Here to Live Another Day
The lyrics below tell a true story that happened to me years ago. Back when I was much too naive and far too trusting. Trust needs to be earned, and it’s something that I gave to those who didn’t deserve it. I met a man who could have been a friend. He was going to…
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What I’ve Learned from Cats and Kittens about Life
If I dare to be humble enough, I can learn from anyone and anything. I got my front teeth knocked out when I was 17. I nearly drowned when I was 18. What did I learn? “My parents were separated before I was born. I never met my dad. He died when I was 18.”…
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What Is Speaking About: An Introvert’s Perspective
Dear Speaker, As an introvert, I’ve often wondered what speaking is about. I’ve seen so many other people talk as if they know exactly what to say in each circumstance, while I’m surprised if I say anything. I’ve made so many mistakes. I didn’t use the right tone, speak at the right time, or say the…
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When You Beckon the Brightness and Turn Off the Dark
“Gratitude.” That’s my word of the year. When I find myself in a foul mood, I remember “gratitude,” and my mood shifts to something positive. When I see and consider the blessings that I have in my life, I think of “gratitude,” and I know that I’m safe wherever I am. I am provided for. I am freedom. I am…
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and the Word of the Year Alternative
New Year’s resolutions are well known for not working out. How many don’t work out? At least 4 out of 5. And the ones that fail typically don’t make it as far as the end of January. Even with the odds against you to this extent, people still set new year’s resolutions anyway. Setting those…