July 23, 2015

The light and dark forces of optimism [podcast]

Optimism: that way of seeing the bright side, the silver lining, the half-full cup, the light at the end of the tunnel, the lemonade you can make from lemons. If you’re an optimist, there’s no shortage of material from ...

May 1, 2013

Review: “Succeed” by Heidi Grant Halvorson

If you want to get something done, stop reading this post and read this book instead. Seriously. End of report. But you’re still reading this so you probably want to know why you should. Right? Well read on. ...

March 29, 2013

The ABCs for following your dream

How can a book on sales help you discover and act on your dream? In my last post, I reviewed NY Times best selling author, Dan Pink’s latest work, To Sell Is Human. The central thesis of that book ...

January 1, 2012

What to remember when your New Year optimism fades

There's something about the end of the year and the anticipation of the next that makes us optimistic of great change and blessing. And when the enthusiasm fades, there's something worth remembering to rekindle it.

February 2, 2010

Thought for the Day – H. Keller on Optimism

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”– Helen Keller Put anyone else’s name behind this quote and it would be just another flowery motivational sentiment. Yet Helen Keller stands as a testament to personal achievement. Few of us ...

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Tag Archives: optimism

The light and dark forces of optimism [podcast]

Review: “Succeed” by Heidi Grant Halvorson

The ABCs for following your dream

What to remember when your New Year optimism fades

Thought for the Day – H. Keller on Optimism