6 Tips To Becoming A Friendlier Person

Do you have trouble making friends? Do you wish you had more friends? In this technology-filled world, it is easy to rely solely on distant contact through the Internet, rather than making “real” friends in the offline world.

If you want to make more friends, the best way to do so is to be a friendlier person. Here are six easy guidelines for you to follow to start making more friends today:

1. Smile. Without even realizing it, you could be walking around with a frown on your face all the time. A frown discourages others from approaching you. It says that you are angry, which is a huge deterrent.

2. Be positive. Nobody likes to be around or talk to someone who is negative all the time. Say nice things about others. Make positive statements about things you like. Overall, stay positive and don’t whine or complain.

3. Don’t be shy. Even if you are shy by nature, practice not being shy. Pretend that you are an outgoing person. If you don’t show others that you are nervous about talking to them, they will never know.

4. Talk. You don’t have to be a chatterbox, but you should at least be able to make small talk. Talk about the weather, things you have in common, or a good book you just finished reading. Making small talk will break the ice.

5. Be confident in yourself. Whether you suffer from low self-esteem or not, you should build your confidence up when around others. Just as they’ll never know that you’re shy, they also won’t know that you aren’t confident unless you show it. Keep your hands out of your pockets and arms unfolded. Be proud and confident of who you are.

6. Tell a funny joke. A little bit of humor goes a long way to making people comfortable around you. Just be careful to keep the humor light in tone and don’t go overboard trying to be funny.

5 Ways to Give Thanks This Year

Is your Thanksgiving the same old boring routine year after year? Are you ready to do something different? Here are five simple ways you can give thanks this year:

1. Donate food and clothing. Look through your Yellow Pages and you should find more than one charitable organization. Go through your closets and cupboards and gather up all your “extras” to donate to the homeless or needy.

2. Cook Thanksgiving dinner for a needy family. Chances are, you know someone who is having a hard time making ends meet this Thanksgiving. What better way to give thanks, than to cook a nice Thanksgiving meal for a neighborhood family who doesn’t have much.

3. Gather your family. Has there been a riff in your family this year? All too often, families who are in the middle of a dispute (usually over something petty) cancel their holiday plans. If this describes your family, have Thanksgiving anyway. Call and invite everyone and have a nice family dinner, for whomever decides to show up.

4. Do something nice that is unexpected. In this fast paced world hardly anyone expects kindness any more. Go out of your way to do something nice for someone else. Watch their reaction. If it’s an older person, you might get a smile and a gentle, “Thank you.” If it’s a younger person, you might not even get eye contact, but do it anyway. You’ll love the feeling you experience.

5. Say “Thank you.” Again, we get so busy with our full lives that we often forget to give a simple word of thanks to others. It’s almost as if “Thank you” has turned into a “dirty” word. Break this bad habit by intentionally looking for times when you can say, “Thank you.”

5 Ways to Get Your Kids To Eat Healthier

Are you having trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables and fruit? Do they constantly beg for junk food and juice packed with sugar? Here are five super ways to get your kids to eat healthier without all the whining:

1. Cut fruit into fun shapes. Most kids love fruit once they try it. Getting them to try it can be a problem, though. If this is the case with your children, try cutting the fruit into fun shapes. Cut star fruit or pineapple into the shape of a star. Cut strawberries into heart slices. Use a melon baller to scoop out “marbles” of cantaloupe and honeydew.

2. Trade one junk food for a fruit. If your kids are accustomed to eating junk food a lot, then it is probably best not to take it all away from them at once. Gradually trade one for one until you’ve succeeded in ridding your kitchen of junk food altogether.

3. Encourage your kids to drink water. While most kids won’t drink tap water, they will drink cold bottled water. Simply recycle and reuse old water bottles. Or, purchase each kid a cool water bottle that they can refill themselves and store in the fridge for a quick grab and go cold drink.

4. Get your kids involved in the kitchen. Most kids love to help out in the kitchen. Let your kids help make meals or snacks. By getting them involved, they’ll become more proactive in their own health and might even start coming up with ideas of their own.

5. Make healthy eating fun. If you try to force healthier foods on your kids, they’re going to balk. Instead, make it fun. Plan fun dinner parties for the family or let the kids fix an entire meal on their own.

5 Easy Weight Loss Tips You Can Use

Are you tired of struggling with diets? Do you dread stepping on the scale every morning because you know the number you’ll see isn’t one you’ll be proud of? Start melting off those pounds with these five proven weight loss tips now.

1. Drink 6-8oz glasses of water every day. The easiest way to start seeing those pounds melt away is to drink more water. Most people don’t even get half of the recommended amount of water needed every day.

2. Exercise at least 3 times per week. Exercise always seems to be the worst part of weight loss for most people. However, it is the best way to start burning extra calories. If you find it difficult to do this, sign up with a gym and get a trainer.

3. Don’t buy junk food. Stay far, far away from the junk food aisle in the grocery store. It’s easy to say that you’ll only eat one at a time, but when the temptation is there, it’s way too hard to deny yourself. The best thing to do is just not to buy it and bring it home.

4. Chew slowly. Most people don’t chew their food up good enough before swallowing it. The faster you chew and swallow, the longer it takes for you to feel full. By chewing your food slowly, you will feel full faster and therefore, won’t eat as much.

5. Replace sugar with a sweetener. If you drink coffee or any other sugar-sweetened drinks, replace the sugar with a sweetener, like Splenda. You can cut out a huge amount of empty calories just by doing this simple thing.

The 4 BIG No-No’s of Goal Setting

If you are ready to set some great goals for yourself, then you should also be aware of the top four things you should avoid. These things will not only deter you from reaching your goals, but will discourage you and cause you to stop trying altogether.

1. Procrastination – Procrastination is the number one time thief of all time. It will steal your time and joy if you let it. It is really easy to allow yourself to procrastinate and not even realize it. Some examples of procrastination include:

• Delaying a task until a later time or date
• Reading email instead of cleaning off your desk
• Cleaning out your car instead of visiting a sick relative

2. Not being accountable – Accountability is a key factor of goal setting. If you don’t have someone to be accountable to, chances are you won’t hold yourself accountable either. That means you’ll do less and slack more instead of working harder to reach your goals.

3. Wasting time – Wasting time is almost as bad as procrastinating. In fact, it might just be worse. Wasting time and procrastination go hand-in-hand and will kill your goals every single time. Examples of wasting time are:

• Talking on the phone too long
• Playing games on the computer
• Excessive shopping trips

4. Unrealistic expectations – It is one thing to have high expectations, and another to expect something that isn’t possible. When you set your goals, be sure to frequently ask yourself, “Is it realistically possible for me to do this thing in this amount of time?” If your answer is yes, then you’re okay. If not, you should take a closer look at your goal and rethink it.

Easy Goal Setting 1-2-3

Too many people make goal setting a difficult thing to accomplish. The truth is that goal setting is simple and easy and anybody can do it. Here are three very simple steps that will get you started on the right foot for setting your goals.

1) Decide what you want

Dream and dream big. There is no dream too big or too little. There is an old saying that goes something like this: “Reach for the moon and fall among the stars.” Never settle for “just anything.”

The main key to deciding what you want is to determine what you are lacking. What is the one thing you wish you could do or have right now that you don’t? If you could only achieve one thing in your lifetime, what would that single thing be?

2) Create your action map

Dreaming big is just one very small part of the picture. You have to know how to get where you want to go.

Once you have a goal in place, it’s time to sit down and set some solid, achievable steps. These steps will carry you closer and closer to your final goal. An action map is not an option—it’s essential to reaching your goal.

3) Do it

All the dreaming and planning in the world will get you nowhere unless you move yourself into action. Make a plan, and then follow through by getting up every day and doing something that will take you one more step closer to your goal.

Can you reach your goal? Of course! First dream big, next make a plan, then finally, start working towards reaching your dream.

Simple Time Management

Do you struggle to find enough time every day just to barely get everything done?

Do you frequently say, “I wish I had more time, but…”? With families, jobs, hobbies, church…it can all become a bit overwhelming at times just to keep things running smoothly.

It is important, as you already know, to become a wise manager of your time. Here are some really simple tips you can use to get focused and take control of your time.

1. Create A Block Calendar

One of the best ways to get control of your time is to use a block calendar to map out your day. This should be done at least a week, but preferably a month, in advance. Each block can represent thirty minutes, an hour, or even three hours of time. Think of them as your “time chunks.” Write down everything you need to do in each chunk of time. Once you have all your time chunks filled, you’ll have an overall view of each day. This will also help prevent you from overbooking yourself.

2. Prioritize Tasks

Once you create your block calendar, you can very easily assign priorities to each task by writing a number beside each one. Giving each task a priority helps you keep things in perspective, as well as ensure that you get the most important tasks completed early on.

3. Rid Yourself of Distractions

When you have important business to take care of, there is nothing worse than having lots of distractions to cause you to waste time. Know your weaknesses and get rid of them before they suck your time away from you. Common distractions many people face are: computer games, Internet, telephone, and unexpected company.

Finally, remember to allow yourself frequent breaks throughout the day...

If you have a desk job, be sure to take a ten or fifteen minute break every couple of hours. Grab a drink of water and stretch your legs.

You’ll be ready to hit the books again when your break is up, and get much more accomplished throughout the day.

Happiness And The Secret of It!

Happiness seems to be the single thread that ties many people together because everyone seeks happiness at some point in their life. Happiness is not elusive, yet it seems that many people have trouble knowing what happiness truly is, or how to find it for themselves.

Happiness is defined as a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Let’s break down this definition to get a clearer picture of exactly what happiness is…

First, take note that happiness is defined by your emotions. Let that thought soak in for a minute. Now read it again: Happiness is defined by your emotions. That means you can choose to be happy, or not. Happiness is clearly and solely dependent upon your attitude and thoughts.

Your emotions, ranging from contentment to joy, is what defines that feeling of happiness you can experience. Contentment is simply being happy with your lot in life.

If you are crippled, but can accept your handicap as the way it was meant to be, you will experience happiness every day. But if you look at your handicap as a negative attribute that hinders you from living your life to its fullest, then you’ll be miserable every single day.

Your attitude defines your happiness…or unhappiness.

The secret of happiness doesn’t lie in having all the things you think you need. Many people say that if they just had a couple more thousand dollars, or a bigger house, or a better job, then their life would be better and they’d be happier.

The truth is, no matter how much physical possessions you own, those things can never define your happiness. You must reach deep within yourself and become content with your life as it is. That is when you’ll learn the true secret of happiness.

Get Going With Positive Thinking Quotes

If you struggle with a negative attitude, it can be difficult to change it...

Developing that negative way of thinking is something that happened gradually over a period of time. Reading positive thinking quotes can be very helpful in the shift of your attitude.

Reading quotes can literally cause you to stop and think about things in a different way. They can make you realize that your situation might not be as bad as you thought. They can open your eyes to a different perspective that you’ve never had before.

Here are some terrific quotes about positive thinking. Read them and write down your thoughts on them in a journal:

• “Just because you're miserable doesn't mean you can't enjoy your life.”-Annette Goodheart

• “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”-Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book

• “He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.” -Samuel Johnson

• “If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want.” -Oscar Wilde

• “Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious.” -Bill Meyer

• “Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” –Voltaire

• “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” -Scott Hamilton

As you read each quote, did you begin to notice any shift in your attitude? Did any of the quotes make you feel like you wanted to try to have a better attitude?

Positive thinking quotes will get you going every time. When you start to feel pessimistic, stop and read a few more quotes to inspire and motivate yourself.

Learn Meditation

Meditation is a terrific and easy way to relieve stress. Some people shy away from learning how to meditate because they associate the word “meditation” with new age or weird science.

In truth, meditation is super easy to learn and can be practiced by anyone, regarding your religious belief.

One of the most important keys to meditation is harnessing your mental power. This is extremely difficult for many people. We are so accustomed to a fast-paced society that it is difficult to slow down and quiet the mind.

Because this type of meditation is so challenging, a new type of meditation has evolved. This one, called active meditation, is so easy that anybody can do it. You don’t have to sit still to practice this form of meditation. Rather, you can do it anywhere at anytime and still achieve the stress-relieving results of regular meditation.

This active meditation is perhaps the best way for beginners to start. The easiest way to practice active meditation is through simple exercise. Walking, jogging, or swimming are great times to try active meditation.

The process is simple. First, find something to focus your mind on. If you are swimming, focus on the muscles in your arms as you stroke. If you are jogging, concentrate your attention on your stride. This type of focused concentration is the central idea of meditation.

Once you master active meditation, you should consider practicing the formal type of meditation. Getting still and being quiet enables you to find your center and create a greater sense of calmness and peace in your mind and life.

Weight Loss And The Law of Attraction!

The law of attraction has become most popular among those seeking to improve themselves in various ways.

The law of attraction simply states that you attract to you whatever you focus your mind on most. Taking this definition into consideration, we can see that the law of attraction can be very helpful in weight loss.

How The Law of Attraction Works

As stated above, with the law of attraction, like attracts like. If you sit around and think about eating hamburgers all day, what do you think you’re going to do the first chance you get?

You’re going to run down to the local burger joint and get the biggest, juiciest burger in town! If you’re really bad, you might even get two.

On the other hand, if you concentrate your mind on exercise and nutrition, it will be much easier to choose healthier foods over junk foods. You’ll be more willing to exert your energy into exercise more often.

How The LOA Works For Weight Loss

Let’s factor all this into the equation of weight loss. Can the law of attraction truly help you to lose weight?

The truth is that just thinking about losing weight will never make the pounds melt off your hips and thighs. Dreaming about being skinny again will never make you skinny. There’s one tiny piece of the puzzle missing—a piece only you hold.

ACTION

The law of attraction can serve you well by creating a more positive and focused mindset towards your weight loss goals. But you must be willing to kick-start your body’s weight loss process by getting up and taking action for yourself.

Does the law of attraction work for weight loss? Yes. But only when you apply some elbow-grease action behind your thoughts.

How To Not Just Set - But Also Achieve Your Goal!

Are you tired of spinning your wheels? Do you have big dreams, but rarely seem to be able to reach any of them?

Setting and achieving goals is a big challenge that not many people can live up to. If you’re ready to set and get your goals, here are some fast tips to help you get back on track.

TIP #1: Be Reasonable

Do you tend to set your personal goals so high that they are simply unreachable? This could be your biggest problem. It’s okay to aim for the stars, but don’t set your expectations so high that you can never get there.

It is best to set small, manageable goals. You’ll be able to set benchmarks to see your progress over a period of time. This will motivate and encourage you to keep moving forward towards your goals.

TIP #2: Be Firm

One of the biggest pitfalls for many people is procrastination. You set a goal, then you plan out every step you need to take to reach that goal. Half-way there, though, you lose motivation and you slip and stumble. You put your goals on hold for other things.

Don’t let yourself fall into this trap. Be firm with yourself. Have personal pep talks, if you have to. Get yourself motivated and pumped up about your own goals.

TIP #3: Never Stop

The key ingredient to success is to never give up. No matter what obstacles you may face, or walls you run into, don’t ever give up. Always keep your goals in mind. Be persistent and steady and you will reach your goals.

Achieve Your Financial Goals

Do you regularly set financial goals for yourself? Do you plan ahead for your future and know where your money is going before you even get it?

If you answered no to these questions, you need to start setting some financial goals for yourself.

Here are some proven tips for maximum financial goal achievement...

• Plan Ahead

There’s no better time to plan for financial hardship than when you’re at the peak of your financial existence. Create a padded savings for “just in case” future purposes. You never know when your family will hit a financial speed bump or experience a medical emergency that could set you back dearly.

• Be Frugal

Too many people who have extra money after paying bills and squaring away monthly expenses end up blowing it frivolously, rather than saving or investing. Don’t spend your money on things you don’t really need. Learn how to get by with what you need and save up for everything else later.

• Set Reasonable Goals For Yourself

If you aren’t wise with your financial goal setting, your money won’t go very far. Plus you’ll end up disappointed that you aren’t seeing results as quickly and you’ll be more prone to spending rather than saving. Set some financial goals that are reasonable.

• Invest Wise

If you want to invest some money, be wise about it. If you don’t know much about investing money, read and study as much information as you can. Ask questions to those more knowledgeable than you. Above all, never sink a ton of money into something that you know nothing about. You’ll end up losing a lot more than you gain.

Do Fear And Anxiety Go Hand in Hand?

Anxiety is a mental state in which you worry excessively and experience a feeling of nervousness. It can be brought on by many different factors and usually leads to anxiety and panic attacks.

Anxiety can create tremendous emotional and physical problems. With it usually comes attacks, which make you feel like you can’t breathe. You might feel as though your throat has swollen and the air passage is closing. Some people feel lightheaded and dizzy, too. Overall, a feeling of loss of control overwhelms those who suffer with anxiety.

Fear plays a huge role in all this. In fact, fear can probably be pinpointed as the starting point of worry and anxiety.

The most common way fear worms its way into your mind is by playing the “What if…?” game. You might have a thought, then think, ‘What if…?’ These what if statements end up turning into huge, drawn-out thought processes that leave you feeling helpless and out of control.

It is important when you are fighting anxiety to remember that you are in control of your mind. You must calm yourself into a relaxed state of mind so that you do not trigger those what if thoughts again. You must learn to relax and ignore those hypothetical questions.

When you allow your fears to take control of your mind, anxiety kicks in worse than ever. It will plague your mind and body like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. Take charge of your mind and throw fear out the window.

The Process of Goal Setting

Setting goals is an important part of climbing the ladder of success. If you don’t have a vision for where you want to be one day, how will you ever get there? The actual process of setting goals for yourself is easy. Let’s take a look at how to do it…

First, dream a little dream. Goals come from the dreams that are deep within your heart and mind. What dreams do you have for yourself? Can you imagine yourself in the future? What do you see? Dreams are at the core of every goal.

Next, be precise. When you set a goal, you want to be as specific as possible. Don’t make generalized plans. Drill down deep so your goal will be clear and targeted. When you do this, there will be absolutely no questions about what you want or how to get it.

Third, give yourself a deadline. A goal with no deadline is like driving a car without a steering wheel. You’ll never get where you want to go. When setting your deadline, make sure you give yourself enough time to complete your goal, but not so much time that you actually lose sight of your goal.

Finally, track your progress. One of the second biggest reasons why so many people give up on their goals is because they don’t see their own progress. Create a “ladder” that you can use to keep track of where you’re going, as well as how far you’ve come.

You’ll be surprised at how motivating this can be...

How To Boost Your Self-Esteem

Poor self-esteem has devastating effects. It can lead to poor performance at school for children, and at work for adults.

Self-esteem is critical in developing basic personal skills. When self-esteem is lacking, it can truly create a terrible life for a person.

If you have suffered from low self-esteem for some time, you should know that raising your self-esteem is something that must be worked on continuously. You will not notice a quick, overnight change. But if you stick with it, you can build up your self-esteem. Here are some pointers to give yourself quick shots of self-esteem:

Do Something Nice For Yourself

Have you been admiring a new outfit for a few weeks, but keep telling yourself that you aren’t worthy of such a beautiful thing? Do you often give of yourself and your time to others, but rarely do anything nice for you? Turn the tables and do something special for yourself today.

Forget About What Others Might Be Saying About You

In all truthfulness, when you think someone is talking about you, they very well could not be. When you start to feel a bit paranoid about what others might say or think about you, remind yourself that only what you say and do matters. You can’t change other’s opinions, but you can control what you do.

Reward Yourself For Having Done A Nice Job

Many people with low self-esteem go out of their way to help others because they seek recognition and acceptance from their peers. Don’t keep waiting for others to acknowledge your good deeds. Return the favor to yourself the next time.

Create Your Personal Mission Statement

Just knowing who you are, what your personal values are, and what you stand for can create a sense of pride in yourself. Take some time to write out your own personal mission statement, then pull it out and re-read it frequently.

Easy Time Management Tips

Do you feel like there’s just not enough hours in each day?

Do you struggle with a heavy load and never able to accomplish everything that needs to be done? If you find yourself worn out from being rushed all the time, try these free time management tips to get yourself back on track again:

TIME MANAGEMENT TIP #1:

Drop half your work load. You’re probably thinking that isn’t possible, but it is. The truth is that you can most likely stop doing half of what you do every day and nobody would be any worse of because of it. Overloading yourself, whether at work or at home, creates a vicious cycle of never having enough time because you have way too much to do.

TIME MANAGEMENT TIP #2:

Get a planner…and use it. Whether a paper planner or digital, this could be your best friend in a few weeks. As soon as you have an appointment, make note of it in your planner. You’ll use your planner to stay focused and on task and should never be late for another appointment again.

TIME MANAGEMENT TIP #3:

Turn off the phone. The telephone is, next to the Internet, one of the biggest time wasters ever. When you’re ready to start working on an important project or task, turn off the ringer on your telephone. When you finish the task, you can turn the ringer back on again. This will prevent interruptions that could cause you to become sidetracked.

TIME MANAGEMENT TIP #4:

Let someone else do it. In addition to dropping half your work load, start doling out responsibilities to others. At home, put your children in charge of household chores, like laundry or dirty dishes. At work, form a team and hand out task sheets for everyone to pull together and get the job done.

How To Create Abundance And Prosperity

When you read those two words—abundance and prosperity—where your first thoughts directed towards monetary images?

This is often true of many people, and that is why so many people miss the boat on having more in their life and being happier and at peace.

The term abundance is used frequently with regards to the law of attraction. It is commonly mistaken as a term that refers to money or worldly gain. However, abundance actually refers to anything in your life.

Some different ways you can attract abundance and prosperity in your life include:

• more time
• less stress
• better friendships
• less financial burdens
• a better, more positive attitude
• wiser
• more trusting
• more trustworthy

As you can see from this very short list, abundance and prosperity create a better life overall, not just in the area of money alone. This list could grow on even longer if you begin to add your own ideas to it.

Prosperity, like abundance, sometimes makes people think about having lots of money. The truth is, we all have exactly what we need. Sometimes we just aren’t very wise with what we’re given.

People often complain and whine when they fall behind on their bills or don’t have the extra money to spend on frivolous things. The key to remember is that more will come your way when you get smart with what you have right now. Are you paying your bills on time? Are you conscious about your spending habits?

Creating abundance and prosperity is simple. Don’t think that you can wish for more money or time and it will fall in your lap. Make a plan. Start figuring out ways to be smarter with your time and money.

Eventually, you’ll find yourself feeling more abundant and prosperous than you ever imagined...

How To Cope With Anxiety

Wikipedia defines anxiety as a physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. Furthermore, Wikipedia says that these components combine to create the feelings that we typically recognize as fear, apprehension, or worry.

The leading cause of anxiety is stress. Stress can be brought on by many different things, including such thing as: family problems, work problems, financial difficulties. Now that we have a clear definition of what anxiety is and what causes it, let’s take a look at some simple coping methods for anxiety.

1. Get More Sleep Every Night

Losing any amount of sleep can take a toll on your body and mind. It can also play a huge role in raising your stress levels because lack of sleep causes you to be even more irritable and nervous.

2. Drink Plenty of Water

Believe it or not, drinking water can help you tremendously if you are dealing with anxiety. If your body gets dehydrated, it can lead to even more stress and anxiety.

3. Add A Dash of Humor To Your Life

Buy a joke book, read the daily comics in the newspaper, or call up a funny friend and ask for a good joke. When you start feeling an anxiety attack coming on, lighten the mood with a smile.

4. Go For A Massage

Sometimes you need to treat yourself to a little relaxation therapy. If you don’t like the idea of another person giving you a full-body rub-down, go for a water massage instead.

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[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety

Some of The Best Success Quotes

Personal success is of utmost important to everyone. Here are some of the best quotes on success. Take them and use them to motivate yourself to keep pushing towards your goals.

“Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all that he can.” - Henry Drummond

“Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.” - Henry Ward Beecher

“Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he's sure of losing.” - George Eliot

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” - Henry Ford

“Victory belongs to the most persevering.” - Napoleon

“Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. Courage is what counts.” -Sir Winston Churchill

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” - Woody Allen

“Pray that success will not come any faster than you are able to endure it.” - Elbert Hubbard