The strangest secret

The following is an excerpt from an audio / video presentation by Earl Nightengale in 1956 (The Strangest Secret). This recording is chock full of wisdom and I would recommend visiting YouTube to hear it in it's entirety (see below). The underlying theme is as follows:"Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal."Analogy of Fertile Land to the Human MindSuppose a farmer has some land and that land is good, fertile land. He may plant whatever he chooses, the land doesn't care, it's

The fox and the crow

THE FOX AND THE CROWA Crow having stolen a piece of cheese from a cottage window, flew with it to a tree that was some way off. A Fox, drawn by the aroma of the cheese, came and sat at the foot of the tree, and employed his plan to make it his. “Good morning, dear Miss Crow,” he said. “How well you are looking to-day! What handsome feathers you have, Perhaps your voice is as sweet as your feathers are fine and if that Is so, you are really the Queen of Birds.”

Beware psychological barriers

The concept of psychological barriers is well known in the realm of science. Recently, a marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small fish into the tank. As you would expect, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacking and eating the smaller fish. The biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fiberglass into the tank. This created a separate area on each side of the barrier. She then put the shark on one side of th

Growth Takes Patience

GROWTH TAKES PATIENCEThere was once a man who felt very discouraged. New Years 2017 was just around the corner and he took stock of the resolutions he had made the previous year. Nothing in his life had changed. He was the same person with the same flaws and problems. He beganto lose hope. Unable to see a clear path moving forward, he decided to go speak with his friend. The friend offered this response: "Do you know how long it takes for the giant Chinese bamboo to grow as tall as a building.?

Counsel Without Help is Useless

Another excerpt from Aesop's fables...enjoy..!!Counsel Without Help is UselessA boy bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence. "Oh, sir!" cried the youth, "pray help me now and scold me afterwards." Counsel without help is useless.

The Perfect Storm - True Story

Well into my second 6 month segment with WA I have become aware of the 'Perfect Storm' brewing. The Perfect Storm I'm referring to concerns a niche I have had my eye on for quite some time. Having been exposed to some of the fundamentals of affiliate marketing, I feel I will be appropriately prepared for the coming storm. For the immediate future I will maintain focus on my current niche (health and wellness) and continue to create content for my site on a regular basis. The addition of a secon

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Another selection from Aesop's fables, since the last instalment was so well received. These fables are definitely not for kids only, but that's a great place to start..!! THE ANT and the GRASSHOPPERIn a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toil

One good turn.

This is excerpted from Aesop's Fables. Messages for kid's, right...? This one is very appropriate for the WA community, short with a solid message - 'one good turn deserves another.' The Ant and the Dove An Ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A Dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to t

Turning obstacles into opportunity

There is an old Zen story about a king whose people had grown soft and entitled. Unhappy with the state of affairs, the king set out to teach his people a lesson. He had a simple plan: he would place a large boulder in the middle of the road, completely blocking entry into the city. He would then hide nearby and observe their reactions. How would his people respond? Would they rally together and remove it? Or would they get discouraged, quit, and return home?With gro

30 crazy brain facts

30 CRAZY BRAIN FACTS