Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill, is probably the most read and most discussed book on self-growth in motivational literature.

Hill presents a clear, unequivocal message – “If you can conceive it, you can achieve it.”
He should know. He spent twenty years studying with Andrew Carnegie, to learn the Scotsman’s formula for personal achievement with [...]

As A Man Thinkethis a gem of a little book. Even though written a century ago, it offers insights about the nature of the human spirit that are timeless.

The author, James Allen (1864-1912), insisted that each individual has the power to form his own character and to create his own happiness. He relates man’s mind, [...]

Blogging is one of the best ways to build your brand, claim your Internet real estate, and build your business.  Once you’ve identified your passion, strengthened your mind set, and grown your determination to share your gift with the world, you’ll want to learn how your blog can help you accomplish your goals.
The folks at [...]

We all know the economy is in chaos. Hey, can we avoid it? Even if we don’t watch the news regularly, we see storefronts empty and friends out of work.
But if you’ve been on line long, you know there are those who say recession means opportunity.
Check out this cartoon…you remember, I know, the story of [...]

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage) by Barack Obama
Do you remember reading Beowulf when you were in high school? It’s that story from forever ago about a man who defeated the monster Grendel, and then took on the greater monster, Grendel’s mother without fear or hesitation.
Beowulf has a lesson for [...]

The first thing my husband and I realized after we watched The Secret was that the movie just skimmed the surface, just tantalized.  If we wanted to truly understand the essence of its flashy, dramatized message, we’d have to go beyond.
We recognized that our core beliefs – everyone is born for so much more than [...]

More bad news for employees…massive layoffs from companies who’ve been riding high for the past several years.
And worse news…companies shutting their doors.
Over half a million new requests for unemployment benefits that will stretch state resources thin.
But there is good news… There are more and more entrepreneurs making a successful transition to their own home [...]

I’m a pushover. I too easily think I can travel several paths at once. Which isn’t necessarily a good thing when it comes to creating a home business. I’ve heard before, and I’ve said before, that you need to be careful, thoughtful, as you choose what direction to head towards your dreams. It’s [...]

Hey. I know that there are still people out there who haven’t gotten the “law of attraction” message. You know, the one where you attract people into your business by addressing their concerns, answering their questions, and offering solutions to their problems? Gently? With honesty, integrity, and trust?
Some people just haven’t gotten the message.
Like [...]

Early in October, we were in Virginia for my step-son’s wedding. There were yellowing leaves on the birches, yellow day lillies clumping beneath, and a hint of the changing season in the evening air…beautiful.
This was home until just a few years ago when we thought we’d try the sun and surf of Southwest Florida. [...]