What is motivation? Many people use the word to describe the inner push to get them to take a first step. For example, "I do not have the motivation to go to the gym," or "I need the motivation to start going to the gym." A search of the word in the dictionary may provide definitions that substantiate the use of the word in these examples. However, there is another angle to motivation that can be considered.

Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? Or start a new positive habit? Were you successful? If you're like most people, you probably found it tough to change, even if you were successful. You probably tried to change through sheer "willpower."

I want to become a millionaire, very easy words to say. But in reality it isn't quite so easy becoming one, well not for most people. What separates those that succeed in becoming millionaires and those that spend there whole lives trying but never achieve it. What is the secret formula?

It's a basic truth: If you do what you've always done, you will get the same results you've always gotten. If you want to live your best life, you're going to have to move out of your comfort zone. Once you get moving the law of inertia will be on you side. You may be asking yourself, "Doesn't the law of inertia mean that things stay stuck?" That's only half of the story.

What's wrong with being lukewarm? Isn't being somewhere in the middle the right place to be? The safest place to be? I mean, who would ever complain of people trudging silently and patiently along, never bothering anyone? Why did the Bible deem it better to be cold instead of being lukewarm? Is being bad better than being not good enough?

Miracles occur all around us every day. Are you aware of even a few of them. Here are some hints to help you become consciously aware of the wonder and beauty of life.

Motivation techniques can be extremely useful in your quest to fulfill your life's purpose. As you strive to reach your goals, you will undoubtedly face let-downs and disappointments. Your reaction to these disappointments, will greatly determine your ability to reach your ultimate destination.

I was watching a new housing development the other day and noticed how the builders were digging to lay the foundation. As I watched, the thought occurred to me that logically you would think that if you need to go up, then you should be able to start in an upward direction. But not so for building any structure that is expected to last. To build a lasting structure, you will start in the opposite direction going downward.

"Young is the one that plunges in the future and never looks back."

"When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you can have more happiness."