Ever noticed how the more you try to control a situation, the less control you actually have? Ever noticed that there are just some things that aren't even worth the effort? Have you ever noticed that the more you give it up (that 'control freak' thing) the more things seem to work out? Well, lately, this used-to-be-control-freak is taking a good, long look at all this....and realizing that maybe she's got a bit more work to do.

Everyone strives to be "faster, higher, stronger" but who knew a lanky kid named Michael Phelps would dive into the pool to win 8 gold medals, all in record breaking times?

Feeling stuck in a job you don't like? Not sure what you want to do next in your life? Do you spend a lot of time planning and thinking, but never take action? Don't give up! There are ways to move towards the life you really want.

So many people think motivation is an elusive, difficult thing to get hold of and sustain. It is not and this article will give you the core secret to achieving good motivation that achieves real results.

The easiest way to remove procrastination from your life and increase your level of planning is to get into the habit of using a diary. Whatever goes into the diary needs to be completed at the time you put it in...

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"Look at all the sentences which seem true and question them."

"Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou will judge others with the judgment of charity."

"...it is as hard to do your duty when men are sneering at you as when they are shooting at you."

"He who boasts of his ancestry is praising the deeds of another."