Mi365 Daily Intentions

"Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." - Napoleon Hill Have you ever dreamt of being a winner but did not pursue it because of overwhelming challenges ? Why not learn from the Williams sisters?  Serena and Venus Williams are multiple Grand Slam tennis champions. Life was not easy for them when they were young, but they overcame all difficulties, includ...

"Live life as if you were living a second time and as though you had acted wrongly the first time." - Viktor Frankl We all want a better future, but is it possible to live a happier, more successful, and more fulfilling life in this pandemic-laden world? The world that we live in today presents us with numerous difficult challenges and most of the time the future seems bleak. However, you must nev...

"Behind me is infinite power, before me is endless possibility, around me is boundless opportunity." - Mac Anderson Do you feel like you are stuck in life ? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of the richest people? Do you want to be as successful or even as rich as Elon Musk? Elon Musk is the wealthiest man in the world today. He was born in 1972 in South Africa. He possessed c...

"The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." - Bob Marley What is wealth ? Is being rich equivalent to having more money than you need? Everyone wants to be rich and wealthy, but is there something more to it than money? For this episode, we have Migena Agaraj as a special guest. She is an Albanian entre...

"A great attitude is not the result of success; Success is the result of a great attitude." - Earl Nightingale What is success? Do you consider yourself successful? Success is defined in the dictionary as the achievement of the aim or outcome. It is someone who achieves their goal . It is something that takes place because of an earlier effort. Success can also mean differently to different people...

"Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle, and a victory." - Nelson Mandela Do you have a happy and fulfilled life? Do you consider yourself successful? What does it take to succeed in life ? People view or define success differently from one another. Many of them consider having more than enough wealth. For some, it is profess...

"Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself." - Robert Foster Bennett Are you in control of your life right now or is the world controlling you ? Are you making progress in your life or a...

"Showing up is essential. Showing up consistently is powerful. Showing up consistently with a positive outlook is even more powerful." - Jeff Olson Are you still living in default mode ? Have you thought about who you would be if you consistently showed up to do things? What things would have the greatest impact on your life if you did them consistently? We frequently underrate our ability to be c...

"Our lives begin and end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Do you have a message that you want to share with the world but are afraid to speak out ? How many times have you wanted to say something but opted to be silent all because you were frightened of how people would react? Did doing so make things better or have you regretted it? If you are one of those...

"One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes." - Benjamin Disraeli Do you like rap music? Do you know Marshall Bruce Mathers III aka Eminem ? He is one of the best rappers of all time and has been dubbed by some as a modern-day Shakespeare . He has been writing songs to express his thoughts and feelings since he was a teen. Eminem's successful music car...

"Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy because of what you have." - Zig Ziglar What is happiness? Why are so many people living futures they do not want? Can you really be happy right now in a world that is full of challenges? If you want to know the answers to these questions, then listen as I unfold insights on happiness including the happiness equation. We have also set...

"Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows." - Kelly McGonigal Human beings are incredible because they have the capacity to endure difficulties and stress , but how much can we take until we finally break? How do we cope with stress and avoid being addicted to living a life we do not want? Stress is a state of mental or emotion...

"All humans are entrepreneurs, not because they should start companies, but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA, and creation is the essence of entrepreneurship." - Reid Hoffman , co-founder of LinkedIn Entrepreneurs are people who come up with brilliant ideas and take risks in the pursuit of profit. They have a burning desire to do something. Entrepreneurs put their ideas into acti...

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand." - Albert Einstein Did you know that you have a brilliance in you that you can tap into to be great? We all want to succeed or to be better because, as human beings, that is our innate goal. Howeve...

"The future depends on what we do in the present." - Mahatma Gandhi The year 2023 has started and this is the time when most people think about their resolutions . Have you thought about yours? Are they really that necessary to have a fantastic year? What if I told you that a resolution is not the answer, and a revolution is better? Furthermore, there are other things you must do to have a better...

"To know and not to do is to not know." - Stephen Covey The new year has finally begun. This is another opportune time to set new goals , but before that, I want to thank everyone who has been listening to our podcast. I am delighted to say it is already in its seventh year . Have you set your goals for 2023? Are you aiming for a better you or would you rather drift aimlessly and continue to live...

"The biggest battle in life is with yourself." - Dennis Prager Yesterday marked the 7th year of this podcast and once again I want to thank everyone who listens to the Future Self Podcast with Pete Cohen . Today I am going to give you insights into overcoming your greatest battle . What is your greatest struggle? It is the resistance within yourself . Resistance is the act of fighting against some...

"Procrastination itself is a failure - failure to utilize your innate talents. When you procrastinate, you're failing to believe in yourself." - Dr. Travis Bradberry Procrastination is putting off doing something. We procrastinate for several reasons and one of them is that man has been designed to conserve energy to survive. Another reason is that we do not want to get out of the familiarities in...

"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellowmen. True nobility lies in being superior to your former." - Ernst Hemingway A festive Christmas to everyone. We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for this season. We have surpassed life's struggles , including the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. As you gear up for the coming year, new opportunities await , but have you...

"The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see." - Dr. Robert Holden   Have you taken the time out today to thank someone who has touched your life or think about the things you should be thankful for? Has your mind been clouded by all the hurt, frustrations, and negativities in the world that you forget to appreciate and see the bea...

"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind." - Wayne Dyer The year is near its end and, for most people, this is the time to think about resolutions and make changes . However, have you really looked at yourself and thought about what your thoughts and actions have resulted in? Have you mismanaged yourself and ended up living a life you do not want? What if...

"It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." - Tony Robbins I am sure you know Robert Downey Jr , one of the most inspirational, influential actors and producers of all time, but do you know how he became successful? Robert Downey Jr was not always the famous and successful actor he is today. He used to be just as ordinary as any of us. He was even addicted to drugs and alcohol...

"Only you have the power to determine whether your future mimics your past." - Skip Prichard Are you taking steps to be your future self? Do you know who your future self is? Future Self is simply the person you are becoming , the person you will be in the years to come. It is important to choose and decide who you are going to be because this gives you a purpose and a goal. Human beings are, by n...

"It's my job to plant the seed and it takes only one person to plant the seed." - Wally Green Are you aware that Ping-Pong has been instrumental in achieving good relationships between countries? What does it take to spread peace worldwide ? What can you do to make the world a better place? Today, I am going to talk to Wally Green , the amazing person who used his sport to fulfill his diplomatic g...

"Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!" - Viktor Frankl Is it possible for a man to dominate life by finding meaning in his life? Can you find your own meaning in life? Can your greatest test become your greatest testimonial, your legacy? What is your mission in life? We can gather great wisdom from the tea...