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We left Friday with a really positive point of view about celebrating our differentness, our uniqueness. Understanding that we have something to offer the world that only we can bring to it. Today's quote continues with an extension of how to go through a life that is sharing the joy that you have to offer. It states. “Happiness is a state of mind, a choice, a way of living; it is not something to...

Woke Up to a typical Monday. This quote is a good one to readjust the attitude. Marcus Aurelius states: If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.

As we close on the month of February and the study of attitude, we approach the month of March where will begin a study of core values over several months. We have moved to a new home and can be found at: www.makeadifferrencepodcast.com. 1st up in our study will be passion; by definition it represents a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept. In this epis...

“If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it—through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to express yourself. Tell the world you are one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.” ― Victoria Moran, Lit From Within: Tending...

Today's quote from Kahlil Gibran continues to display the importance of how we percieve ourselves and the impact that has on our attitude. It says: Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.  

This week has examined the perspectives we have of ourselves compared to outside influences. A lot of pressure can be exerted on our mental state as a result of allowing unnatural perspectives to influence our self perception. Today's quote by Lucille Clifton sums this up in a brief and simple statement to help you remember this.

“There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater. But sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of e...

The Longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. – Voltaire  Voltaire’s quote asks us to think about allowing the trials and tribulations to take a up residence in your mind long term.

I came across a quote that I have been a fan of for many years and it credited to Einstein . "Creativity is intelligence having fun." With it being the weekend and still having a Sunday to apply this to, I offer some ideas to get started.

With today being Valentine’s Day our quote has meaning on 2 different levels: 1st for those of us who are looking for a unique and creative gift for our spouse or significant other, and 2nd for our daily pursuit of the study of attitude and self improvement. I will leave it to you to apply it in the best manner for you today 🙂  To Live a creative life, we must loose our fear of being wrong. – Jo...

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to b...

I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better. Abraham Lincoln

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. Albert Einstein

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. Confucius Have you ever tried to put things in order when your attitude is out of order?

The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood. Voltaire There is a lot of truth to setting your attitude 1st thing in the morning.

Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are. James Allen Today’s quote really caused me to look at alignment in the teams of people I work with and how important the culture between the team and core values is to achievement; this can transfer to your personal life as well.

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” - Roy T Bennet Gandhi’s quote to start this week was powerful but today’s quote expresses this in the most simple of terms: the relationship between choice and attitude can not be overstated.

Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think. Benjamin Disraeli I have been asked why I am choosing to dedicate the time I spend on this podcast. Today’s quote explains the answer to this question nicely. Meditation and reflection have a powerful ability to focus the mindset past the present; and being mindful of my thoughts allows me to maintain a positiv...

Welcome back to Make a Difference. In the month of February we will study attitude. Now that I have become aware of power that I always have a choice, the choices that I make can have dramatic power of the attitude that I approach the day with. Today’s quote from Gandhi sums this approach up very clearly and needs very little reflection to get the point. I believe is makes a great thought to start...

We have come to the end of January and that marks the end of the study of change. I think this quote makes a good summary of our study this month. It comes from Steve Maraboli who is quickly become someone I am seeking out to read more often. “There are times in my life when I have been medicine for some while poison for others. I used to think I was a victim of my story until I realized the truth...

“Changing is what people do when they have no options left.” ― Holly Black, Red Glove Today's quote offers a great reflection for those of us who resist choices and change.   It has been stated early in the podcast that one always has a choice and that even refusing to make a choice is still a choice.  It was discussed with a quote from Covey that going with the flow generally leads...

“If you choose to not deal with an issue, then you give up your right of control over the issue and it will select the path of least resistance.” ― Susan Del Gatto Approaching the end of January, it is not longer enough to exercise the concept of choice.  We know by now that choices must be made in order not to go with the flow.   Not dealing with the issues does not stop the issue...

“Maturity is when you stop complaining and making excuses in your life; you realize everything that happens in life is a result of the previous choice you’ve made and start making new choices to change your life.” ― Roy T. Bennett The month of January has focused upon change.   The study has shown that with effort and steady study, the ability to make choices improves and the confidence...

Attitudes are nothing more than habits of thought. John C. Maxwell This upcoming week draws January 2020 to a close.   It is often the case that the best intentions of the New Year's resolution to change has worn down as we reach this point already in January.     I took a moment on Twitter and examined  #NewYearsResolution for a few moments and wonder how the commitm...

I use an analogy about a box when I teach and it goes along with today's quote about the comfort zone.   The classroom has square tiles in the carpet and I walk along the perimeter of the square and identify it with my students.   This is a square I have walked for many years in this classroom and I know it well and I know every inch of it.   I tell the students about the...