Today, I Surpass the Self I Was Yesterday
The following Japanese popped into my head yesterday when I was taking my walk. Walking is part of my effort to “Get a Little Better Every Day.” 今日は昨日の我に勝つ (Kyō wa…
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Discipline
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The Power of Perseverance
“継続は力なり” (Keizoku wa chikara nari). Japanese Proverb I’ve quoted this many times. And for good reason. It’s one of the simplest—and most powerful—truths you’ll ever hear. “継続は力なり” Keizoku wa chikara…
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Start Your Day Like a Warrior
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney Each morning, before the chaos begins… Before the world makes its demands… Before doubt and…
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Fight As If You Were Already Dead
“どんな戦いにも勝つためには、すでに死んでいるつもりで戦わなければならない” – 宮本 武蔵 Okay. The title of this newsletter is a bit extreme. It comes from a quote from Miyamoto Musashi, “Donna tatakai ni mo katsu tame ni wa,…
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How to Eliminate Procrastination and Take Action
“Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso I have been dragging my feet about writing this newsletter. A few months ago, I surveyed my readers about…
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Learn to Read 10 Minutes a Day
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary” – Jim Rohn Reading was one of my favorite pastimes as a child. I remember my mom coming…
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How to Think Critically
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein I have always loved this quote. Albert Einstein’s words remind us that…
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Complaining Is Not A Strategy
“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.” – Napoleon Hill Complaining is not a strategy. Control…
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Be The Light That Guides Someone’s Path
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have…
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Take Ownership Of Your Life
Years ago, I decided to move to Japan and start a career. This was not something given to me. It was a decision, a path, and a plan I put…
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