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10 IMPORTANT THOUGHTS TO START YOUR DAY

Chuck Lee

1. Always remember, you are your own main limit.You determine how far you’re going to go todayand how much you’re going to accomplish.2. Look at your past andgive thanks for all the lessons learned.Look at you present and be inspired to growfrom what your past has taught you.3. During your darkest moments,refuse to focus on the dark, search for the light.It’s in the darkness that you see the stars.4. Sometimes you have to give up what is goodand comfortable, take a risk, and go for what is great.Great things rarely come from comfort zones.5. When you’re hoping for things to … Continue reading 10 IMPORTANT THOUGHTS TO START YOUR DAY

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DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP?

Chuck Lee

Do you ever have one of those dayswhen you want to give up?You want to throw in the toweland say, “Enough is enough. I give up.I just want the world to stopand I want to get off.I just don’t feel like fighting any more.I’ve had it. I give up.”I was having one of those dayswhen I happened to see a story aboutthe Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.Jimmy Valvano, basketball coachat North Carolina State University, was ina battle with adenocarcinoma (cancer).In a speech at the 1993 ESPY Awardsceremony and before a nationwidetelevision audience, he brought a howlingteary-eyed Madison Square Gardenaudience to … Continue reading DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP?

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WHAT IN LIFE DO YOU WANT TO FINISH?

Chuck Lee

In the 1968 OlympicsTanzanian runner, John Akhwari,fell during the marathon race andseverely injured his leg.Olympic officials wanted himto drop out but he refused.In great pain, he hobbled on,one step a a time.An hour after other runnershad finished the raceAkhwari managed to somehowcross the finish line.The few spectators still in thestadium rose to their feet indisbelief and gave Akhwaria thunderous ovation.When asked why he didn’t quit,Akhwari simply replied,”My country did not send me hereto start the race.They sent me here to finish.”Take a moment to reflectand ask yourself this question:”What is one really important thingin your life you want to finish?”It’s … Continue reading WHAT IN LIFE DO YOU WANT TO FINISH?

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TRUE GUILT vs. FALSE GUILT— WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Chuck Lee

There are two broad categories of guilt:TRUE GUILT AND FALSE GUILT.TRUE GUILT(1) This is the guilt you feel when you are responsible for a wrong that you committed.(2) In a sense this is a “healthy guilt”because it makes you realize that what you did was wrong.(3) The first goal is to correct the wrongif possible. If you offended or hurtsomeone, seek forgiveness.(4) The second goal is to let go of theguilt. Don’t carry the guilt and allow it to become a heavy burden.Remind yourself that you are humanand make mistakes. You aren’t perfect. You are still loved.You can’t change the … Continue reading TRUE GUILT vs. FALSE GUILT— WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

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YOU NEED TO KNOW THE NEW DEFINITION OF SUCCESS

Chuck Lee

You no longer have to beoverwhelmed with busynessto be successful in life.There is now a trendto approach life as aminimalist.Simplicity is now the ruleof the day.Finally, people are reducingthe complexities in their life byeliminating all the needless wantsthat have been such a burdenand have rubbed them of joy.And it’s working.The new definition ofsuccess is this:You have succeeded in lifewhen all you really wantis all you really need.And at home and work and playyou thoroughly enjoy your life as aminimalist. Continue reading YOU NEED TO KNOW THE NEW DEFINITION OF SUCCESS

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THERE’S A SPARK OF HOPE WITHIN YOU

Chuck Lee

Hope is not somethingyou can purchase.It’s not a gift you can receive.Hope is a spark thatlives within you.And only you can ignite it.Only you can decide howbright you want it to burn.But it’s best to igniteyour spark of hope often.It will burn brightestduring your darkest hours.It will guide you throughyour heaviest moments.It will shine bright whenyou reach for your dreams.It will glow bright whenyour heart needs healing.It will lift your spiritswhen doors seem closed.A bright light of hope isstronger than fear,tougher than despair, andmore powerful than doubt.As long as you keep thespark within you burning,you will always have HOPE.Never let … Continue reading THERE’S A SPARK OF HOPE WITHIN YOU

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ONE WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Chuck Lee

One teeny tiny two-letter wordhas the potential powerto change your entire lifein a potent, positive way.Interestingly, the two letters sitbeside each other in the alphabet.N and O = NO.Here are 10 important reasonsto learn to use the word “NO.”1. Learning to say no simplifies yourlife, frees you from anxiety, and keepsyou from feeling overwhelmed.2. Learning to say no will help yoube proud of the the fact that you arewilling to take care of yourself.3. To learn the art of saying nomeans you don’t have to lie, makeexcuses, or try to explain yourself.You simply learn to graciously decline.4. Learning to say … Continue reading ONE WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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SOMETIMES I CRY

Chuck Lee

Sometimes I cry.I don’t always know why.But it’s okay.It’s okay to cry.Sometimes I get hurt.It may be an accident that happens to me.Or it may besomeone’s wordsthat hurt me.Or maybe I get lonelybecause I miss someone I love.Or maybe certain thingslike music or moviesor patriotic paradesor beautiful thingsstir my emotionsand touch my heart,and I cry.Sometimes the tearsare happy,sometimes sad.But it’s not bad to cry.Here’s why.That’s what tears are for.That’s why you have them.They help you cry.So use them when you need to.They’re good for you.They wash and cleanse.They help you let go and release.And you never run out.Yes, sometimes I … Continue reading SOMETIMES I CRY

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5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE

Chuck Lee

Everyone wants a happy, fulfilled life.But how do you achieve it?How do you make it happen?I have one answer to this question. It’s one answer based on my experience in working with people for many yearsas a former college professor and alicensed mental health counselor.It’s not the only answer, of course,but it’s the one answer I found that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.It not only works, it’s based on solid research.THE 5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE(Please note that Creative Expressionis the heart of each Key.)(1) PERSONAL GROWTHANYTHING you can do to keep LEARNINGand GROWING as a … Continue reading 5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE