I am willing to learn

TFF 30.7.10

2010-08-05T22:58:00.000+08:00

Your Attitude Determines Your Future by Catherine Pulsifer How we react, the action we take, and, more importantly our attitude determines our future. There are times in all of our lives where our self-confidence wanes which can then lead to a negative outlook on life. This past week was one of those weeks for me. I questioned the work I was doing, both on the web sites and

TFF 23.7.10

2010-08-05T22:57:00.002+08:00

Q-Tip It by © Maureen Killoran Back in the 1920's when Polish-American entrepreneur Leo Gerstenzang invented cotton swabs as a safer way to clean his baby's ears, he called his product "Q-Tip." Actually, his first name-choice was "Baby Gay" - but that didn't sell, so the by-now familiar name emerged. Mr. Gerstenzang chose "Q" for Quality . . . and he must have been on to something,

TFF 16.7.10

2010-08-05T22:57:00.001+08:00

Motivational Speakers and Authors -The Secret to Their Success By Francine Silverman "Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it can achieve." Napoleon Hill"You become what you think about." Earl Nightingale"Fear of failure becomes fear of success for those who never try anything new." Wayne Dyer"You can have everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people

TFF 9.7.10

2010-08-05T22:56:00.000+08:00

If and When Were Planted by Catherine Pulsifer - How is "if and when" planted? The short stories below are examples of planting "if and when": Karen, one of my coworkers was stressed about where she was living. She hated the apartment she was in and complained every day about it. One day over coffee, I asked her why she didn't look for another apartment - it seemed like an easy

TFF 2.7.10

2010-08-05T22:55:00.000+08:00

24 Wisdom Thoughts for 24 Hours... by Kartik Bodawala Your presence is a present to the world You are unique and one of a kind Your life can be what you want it to be Take every moment as it comes Count your blessings, not your troubles Stop, Listen and then Act Within you are so many answers, ask questions Be yourself, stop imitating others Do not put limits on yourself Dream big and

TFF 25.6.10

2010-08-05T22:54:00.002+08:00

Seek Perfectionby Brian G. JettHave you sought to ascertain the talents you've been given? Do you realize the great gifts you possess? What are you doing with the talents you have, that can bring satisfaction to your being? You were born into this world with unique gifts. Within you is a glimmer of the divine. Your light can make a more beautiful world.Today, the light of many in the world

TFF 18.6.10

2010-08-05T22:54:00.001+08:00

I am Your Determination Allen Steble I am hope in a stream of hopelessnessI am a dream in a cloud of nightmaresI am love when hate aboundsI am light when darkness surroundsI am the last breath in fatigueI am the doubt that only you believeI am the finishing stepIn your endless raceI am the burst of speedThat puts you in first placeI am the part of you that doesn't give upI am the open

TFF 11.6.10

2010-08-05T22:53:00.000+08:00

Discovering Your Passion Edward G. Drennan There have been many who have asked the question, "How do I determine my best career path?" Here, I will describe how I have answered that question in the past, and how I continue to answer that very important question today.Some signs when I knew that I was on the right path: The day "flew by" because I was completely engrossed in the task. I was

TFF 4.6.10

2010-08-05T22:52:00.002+08:00

It's Not A Deal Breaker Kartik Bodawala When I was a child, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner, every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet

TFF 28.5.10

2010-08-05T22:52:00.001+08:00

Excess and Excuses Miles Patrick Yohnke As a writer, I've been blessed that my work has touched so many lives in so many corners of the world. I receive many letters. An enormous amount of them come from places where it isn't as good as we have it here. Yet these letters are filled with hope and optimism.Terror and fear are daily occurrences in countries like Africa, India and Papua New

TFF 21.5.10

2010-08-05T22:51:00.000+08:00

What Is Progress? T.T.Rangarajan Man belongs to where he wants to go. Think 'improvement' in everything you do and think 'high standards' in everything you do. Believe it can be done.Believing something can be done sets the mind in motion to find a way of doing it. There is a way. And, there is a better way. When you believe it is impossible, your mind goes to work to prove why. But when

TFF 14.5.10

2010-08-05T22:50:00.000+08:00

The Power Of Thought Eduardo Dominguez"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."--- Frank Outlaw"Thought is at the bottom of each progress or retrogression, of all success or failure, of all is desirable or undesirable in

TFF 7.5.10

2010-08-05T22:48:00.001+08:00

In every experience -- Ralph MarstonEvery choice is an opportunity to make the best choice. Every difficult decision serves as an occasion to firmly reinforce, with your actions, your most deeply held values. From every mistake, there is much you can learn. In every setback, there are seeds of a more determined, purposeful and effective life. Every disagreement is an opportunity to more fully

2010-08-05T22:47:00.000+08:00

The Foundations of Success(by Michael Miles)What can we do to become more successful? How can we excel in all areas of life, whether professional or personal? A vast body of literature has been written on this subject over the decades, but here are five points which I regard as being fundamental.Be ProactiveViktor Frankl said that between stimulus and response there is a gap, and within this gap

TFF 23.4.10

2010-08-05T22:45:00.001+08:00

Overcoming a Loss of Motivationby John WesleyHow many times have you started a new activity (such as a personal project or exercise routine) with a burst of enthusiasm, only to see that initial momentum evaporate? This often leads to depression and causes us to give up prematurely. I’ve experienced this letdown dozens of times myself. But fortunately, with a bit of thought and reflection you can

TFF 16.4.10

2010-08-05T22:44:00.000+08:00

The man who achieved everything he couldBy Yuri Alkin They say that once upon a time, there lived a man who wanted to achieve everything he was capable of achieving. He was obsessed with this desire. He ate, slept, and walked with one and only dream: to die, having accomplished every single thing he was able to accomplish. There were so many things he could do. He felt like the whole world

TFF 9.4.10

2010-08-05T22:43:00.002+08:00

Motivation And Humility Eduardo Dominguez Gratitude, Motivation and Humility are some of the ingredients of success.To accomplish what we want, we need to know what we need to know and be the person we need to be; we are where we need to be, where we have aimed our thoughts. Open your mind, be humble, otherwise you take the risk of staying where you are. Until we become humble, in our

TFF 2.4.10

2010-08-05T22:43:00.001+08:00

Each Day Is A Gift by Author Unknown The 92-year -old petite, well poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with her fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of

TFF 26.3.10

2010-08-05T22:42:00.000+08:00

When I WhineBy Red Foley Today upon a bus, I sawA lovely maid with golden hair; I envied her - she seemed so gay -And oh, I wished I were so fair.When suddenly she rose to leave,I saw her hobble down the aisle,She had one foot and wore a crutch,But as she passed, a smile.Oh, God, forgive me when I whine;I have two feet - the world is mine. And when I stopped to buy some sweets,The lad who

TFF 19.3.10

2010-08-05T22:41:00.000+08:00

Digging for Gold by Tony Masiello When I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my Grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved. He would then share them with the neighbor for payment. He grew corn, beans, peas, zucchini

TFF 12.03.10

2010-03-12T10:17:00.001+08:00

The Great Man Who Wanted To Be Free By Saleem Rana Sitting by the fireside in the cold desert night, the sky above him pitch black and mysteriously void of stars, he reflected on who he was and what he might have been and the history of the troubled times that were unfolding all around him. His was possibly the greatest of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe. On a parchment in front of him, he

TFF 5.3.10

2010-03-11T23:04:00.000+08:00

Man In The Mirror I'm Gonna Make A Change,For Once In My LifeIt's Gonna Feel Real Good,Gonna Make A DifferenceGonna Make It Right . . .As I, Turn Up The Collar On MyFavourite Winter CoatThis Wind Is Blowin' My MindI See The Kids In The Street,With Not Enough To EatWho Am I, To Be Blind?Pretending Not To SeeTheir NeedsA Summer's Disregard,A Broken Bottle TopAnd A One Man's SoulThey Follow

TFF 26.2.10

2010-03-11T23:03:00.002+08:00

Be Careful of What You Plant…. If you plant honesty, you will reap trust.If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.If you plant perseverance, you will reap victory.If you plant consideration, you will reap harmony.If you plant hard work, you will reap success.If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.If you plant openness, you

TFF 19.2.10

2010-03-11T23:03:00.001+08:00

SometimesJoel Mbowa Sometimes we forget that there are people watchingUs (I mean our actions).Sometimes we forget we are letters read on a daily basis.In these letters we are sometimes the headings, the lines,The chapters, the verses, the comas, the full stops whichAre all important.Sometimes we forget that there are those who take seriousWhat we do slightly and think there hasn't been any

TFF 12.2.10

2010-03-11T23:01:00.000+08:00

Your Best Year Eduardo DominguezLike in everything we do, in life there is not a second chance; every moment, either we lose or win! Everything is mental; we bring to our life what we think about most of the time.The road has two ways, one toward light and other toward darkness. Life is a choice! Everything and Everybody starts from zero; it is your choice in what place you finish. If we