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SEVEN QUALITIES OF PEOPLE WHO SUCCEED IN LIFE

Chuck Lee

Everyone seems to have their own definition of success. Yet, based on studies of people who are considered to have succeeded in life, successful people appear to have certain qualities in common. Here are seven qualities successful people have. They have a winning attitude. They are able to give their best at what they do because they expect the best of themselves. Their outlook is optimistic. The feel positive and confident about what they can accomplish. Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, ”If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk If you can’t walk, then crawl. … Continue reading SEVEN QUALITIES OF PEOPLE WHO SUCCEED IN LIFE

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THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP

Chuck Lee

Blue-ribbon, first-class relationships don’t just happen. They require attention. Here are three words that are always a part of every effective relationship. People often give lip-service to these three words, but living them is a different story. If nothing else, they’re good reminders. LOVE Anyone can say, “I love you.” But saying it isn’t enough. ACTIVE LOVE is the foundation of a rock-solid relationship, showing the other person on a REGULAR BASIS that you love her/him. Love is never, ever taken for granted. You make a CONSISTENT EFFORT to SHOW your love by doing all the little things that DEMONSTRATE … Continue reading THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP

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YOUR FLAWS CAN MAKE YOU MORE VALUABLE

Chuck Lee

Kintsugi is the wonderful centuries-oldJapanese art of fixing broken objectswith a special lacquer dusted withpowdered gold,thus adding value to the broken object.It’s based on the idea that inembracing flaws and imperfectionsinstead of hiding or disguising them,you can create an even stronger,more beautiful piece of art.Kintsugi is related to thewonderful Japanese philosophyof wabi-sabi,which calls for seeing beautyin flaws and imperfections.Every break in an object is uniqueand instead of repairing an itemto make it look new, the techniqueactually highlights the “scars.”In the process of repairing objectsthat have cracked or broken,something more unique, beautiful,and resilient is created,even more beautiful than the original.Metaphorically speaking,we … Continue reading YOUR FLAWS CAN MAKE YOU MORE VALUABLE

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IS SUCCESS A MATTER OF EFFORT OR ACHIEVEMENT?

Chuck Lee

There’s a tendency to alwaysdefine success based on achievement.People focus on the end result.They like to see the “finished product.”But is that all there is to success?Putting a man on the moonis a tremendous achievement,but what about all the years of effortit took to get him there?The birth of a baby is a great eventand everyone lauds the baby’s charm,but what about the nine monthsthat the mother carried the babyand the labor pain she endured?Sitting down in someone ‘s homeand enjoying a wonderful mealresults in compliments about the food,but what about all the planning, shopping,cooking and presentation it tookto get … Continue reading IS SUCCESS A MATTER OF EFFORT OR ACHIEVEMENT?

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PERSEVERANCE LEADS TO SUCCESS

Chuck Lee

Perseveranceis a big word, a very important word,but what does it mean?When you persevereyou maintain a purposein spite of difficulties, obstacles,or discouragement.You continue onward, steadfastly.You don’t give up.You keep going.Perseverance is strength, it’s power.It’s one of the most important qualitiesof people who succeed in life.Now look at the fifth line above again.Look at the word PURPOSE.That’s the SECRET to perseverance.People who PERSEVERE and SUCCEEDare those who have a STRONG,WELL-DEFINED sense of PURPOSE.They are PASSIONATE about whatthey want to accomplish, their goal.That’s the bottom line.If you want to SUCCEED at somethingmake sure you are very clear about your PURPOSEand be PASSIONATE about … Continue reading PERSEVERANCE LEADS TO SUCCESS

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STAND TALL, BE PROUD, YOU’RE MAKING PROGRESS

Chuck Lee

STAND TALL.BE PROUD.Look back at that pointearlier in your life,that place you once were,and feel proud of your progress.You’ve come a long way.You’re doing better thanyou think you are.Give yourself credit,even if no one else does.Your opinion is what counts.Stand tall.Hold your head up.Refuse to look down on yourself.Refuse to question your value.Walk tall.Keep taking steps.Keep walking forward.One step at a time.You’re making progress.Stand tall.Be proud.You’re doing fine . Continue reading STAND TALL, BE PROUD, YOU’RE MAKING PROGRESS

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10 WORDS DESCRIBING WHO YOU ARE

Chuck Lee

WHO ARE YOU?YOU ARE THESE 10 WORDS.DON’T FORGET THEM.You areEmpowered and able to stand strong and face the world.Resilient and able to withstand difficult times.Creative and able to find solutions to problems.Decisive and able to make good decisions.Compassionate and able to form good relationships.Intelligent and able to think for yourself.Caring and able to minister to others.Insightful and able to keep things in perspective.Firm and able to maintain good boundaries.Introspective and able to grow as a person.Remember….be WHO YOU ARE. Continue reading 10 WORDS DESCRIBING WHO YOU ARE

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DON’T WORRY, BE CONCERNED — BE HAPPY

Chuck Lee

WORRY IS A PROBLEM.It produces mental agitationand often emotional despair.Erma Bombeck described it perfectly:Worry is like a rocking chair—it gives you something to dobut it never gets you anywhere.Worry wastes your time and energy.It doesn’t change a thing.Say that again.WORRY DOESN’T CHANGE A THING.All it does is rob you of your joyand peace of mind.INSTEAD OF WORRY, TRY BEING CONCERNED.There’s a fine line between the twobut healthy concern tends to be constructive.It leads you take stepsto resolve an issue, to take action.YOU FOCUS ON THINGSYOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT.Say that again.HEALTHY CONCERN IS FOCUSING ON THINGSYOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT.Big … Continue reading DON’T WORRY, BE CONCERNED — BE HAPPY

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A HUG IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

Chuck Lee

Someone once said that a hugwas invented to let people knowyou love them without saying a word.I believe that’s true becauseone good hug says so much.No words are necessary.A good silent hug says it all.When people talk about theimportance of good communicationthey often forget to mention hugging.Hugging is perhaps the most beautifuland the most powerfulform of communication there is becauseit lets the other person know they matter.It expresses love and caring.Sometimes when you really need a hugand someone comes and hugs you tight,you just don’t want to let gobecause it feels so good and means so much.Never underestimate the power … Continue reading A HUG IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

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FEELING WORTHWHILE IS THE KEY TO LOVING OTHERS

Chuck Lee

Do you view yourself as worthwhile?Feeling worthwhile is often the crucial differencebetween success and failure.It’s often the difference between relationshipsthat connect well and those that don’t.Feeling lovable,feeling like you have worth,caring enough about yourselfto take good care of yourself,emotionally and physically,is the key ingredientin developing a strong, lovingrelationship with another person.To feel worthwhileis to believe you havepositive qualities and strengthsthat others need and want.To feel worthwhileis to believe you havesomething positive to give others.Love is energyand loving yourself is yourbasic energy source.The stronger this source,the more love-energy you haveto share with others.The deeper your love for self,the deeper your love … Continue reading FEELING WORTHWHILE IS THE KEY TO LOVING OTHERS