CHALLENGE PROJECT

Little Things Determine Everything

"How you do the little things is how you do everything." We are constantly at war. Every feeling, thought, decision, and action is a battle in the form of a fork in the road. We are bombarded with choices literally constantly. Most decisions are small and seemingly infinitesimal. What harm could there be in hitting the snooze button one more time? What’s the big deal with just one less phone call, rep at the gym, or dollar saved than you committed to? The truth is, how you do the little things is how you do everything. The real cost is...

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Focus On What You Can Control

Seen the headlines lately? How should recent events and the current state of the markets affect your daily life? The answer - it shouldn't. Stay focused on the things you know you can control. This is not an excuse to be ignorant or unprepared. It's a call to action to be doing the things you should be doing regardless of the headlines. Maintain your physical fitness, keep yourself out of financial trouble, maintain basic supplies and resources in your home that are needed for you and your family, and don't rely on anyone else for your personal comfort, security, or...

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Let Criticism Fuel You

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with bricks others have thrown at him." - David Brinkley When Edison was creating the lightbulb, Ford was building the Model T, and the Wright brothers were designing the first airplane - do you think anyone made fun of them, told them their ideas were insane, or told them they were wasting their time? Absolutely. In fact, they received more criticism than praise even from people closest to them who regularly told them to just quit. If you have an idea that you feel passionately about, go for it....

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If You Don't Believe, No One Will

"If you do not believe in yourself, no one will do it for you." - Kobe Bryant "If only more people believed in me, then I'd be even further in life" said no successful person ever. The first person that needs to believe in you is you. Even if everyone else believes you can do something, if you don't believe it, then that will remain your reality. The reverse is also true - if no one believes you can do something, but you do, then that will be your reality. Don't discount yourself. You can truly accomplish just about anything...

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