Every Hero Begins as Fool
A guest post from Tama J. Kieves: In celebration of April Fool’s Day…and of all Spring’s new beginnings, I wanted to encourage you to be
March 31, 2009
Five Myths about Life and How You Should Be Living It
Every day, we’re bombarded by television commercials, celebrity spokespeople, and advertisements telling us the “right” way to live. We are told to strive for unattainable
February 12, 2009
Happy? Or Just Going Through the Motions?
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. ~ Aristotle I was shocked to read a
January 8, 2009
The Ultimate List of 2008’s Most-Read Numbered Lists
Here are the 12 Most-Read Numbered Posts in 2008 at Slow Down FAST: 12. 5 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener 11. 5 Qualities of
December 21, 2008
Top 12 Posts of 2008
I know it isn’t year-end yet, but experience and observation have shown that not many people want to begin the heavy lifting of reflection and
December 19, 2008
How to Change “Why” into “Why Not?”
“With positive internal dialogue, we can create self-power.” ~ Deepak Chopra, The Spontaneous Fulfillment Of Desire Unfortunately one of the most common phrases in our
November 21, 2008
Do You Need Help? Read This!
“I finally learned that you cannot help people unless they really need help, are willing to be helped, want you to help them and ask
November 16, 2008
Slow Down FAST Hits Top 5 of Personal Effectiveness Blogs
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November 13, 2008
Apology Accepted
Are you sick of listening to the candidates dance around when confronted by a mistake they made in their pasts? It appears politics is the
November 2, 2008
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Focusing on What People DO Instead of What They SAY
Don’t know what the Presidential candidates stand for? With all the rhetoric– and misrepresentations and omissions of fact that you’re hearing from both candidates, it’s
November 1, 2008
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October 13, 2008
Achieving Goals: It’s Solely Up to You
No matter who you are, where you’ve been or where you’re headed, there is always room
for change – a new perspective and a new plan to define what’s most important to you.
Remember – the goal here is to know that a cookie-cutter prescription for success simply doesn’t exist in today’s world. To know that it’s ultimately up to you to make the plan.
February 13, 2008
Life Is Difficult and _________.
M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled was very successful, selling steadily for year after year. Many people loved the book, many hated it but read the whole thing anyway. Most loved it.
But I wonder how many of us really accept Dr. Peck’s premise, “Life is difficult.” As Dr. Peck said, basically that’s the thing. Life is difficult. Not “life is difficult because…” Not “life is difficult but…”
February 11, 2008
2 Dirty Words: Discipline and Perseverance
It takes hard work and perseverance to go from overbooked and distracted, to productive and effective. We must first learn to overcome obstacles – old ways of thinking, defeatist patterns of behavior, fears and so forth. But through patient persistence and gentle guidance, people are able to discover their own unique ability to define and create ideal lives for themselves, against all odds and despite what everyone else is saying.
February 6, 2008
How to Play Hard: Tips for Workaholics
by David Bohl “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This proverb, made famous in the 1980 horror film The Shining, is
January 26, 2008
Instant Communication, Information, and Gratification
We correspond frequently, but we’re often rushed, preoccupied, and unable to give our full attention. If you feel overwhelmed and distracted in today’s world, take comfort.
January 2, 2008
Fitter, Happier, More Productive
Where we once felt purposeful, focused, and fueled with passion… these days, we’re apt to be idealistic but scattered, connected but alone. Our lives are brimming over, and yet we’re empty inside.
December 12, 2007
Time Management: Take Pleasure in Puttering – Make a Date for Idle Time in Your Life
The Christian Science Monitor recently ran an essay on the value of puttering.
The thrust of the article was that we don’t putter much anymore. We spend too much time “getting things done.”
Accomplishment is great, but what if we all just stayed at home this Saturday and puttered?
September 14, 2007
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