MAWMonday Motivators 01/04/2015
I have read, watched movies, discussed, and reflected over the last 60 days about life, business, and achievements on the horizon. My conclusion: I have been guilty of the cardinal sin of business development–attempting to change the world. It’s a worthy life strategy, and a noble pursuit by all accounts. But, it does not work as... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 12/28/2014
The last motivation message before the new year 2015 includes counsel to design, innovate, imagine, remain, and desire. I am not one to shun new year’s resolutions. The new year offers an unmistakable reminder that your opportunity is wide open and in front of you. It reminds you to make each moment count, to create,... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 12/21/2014
A day late, because I was applying the sort of laser focus it takes to program Perl, HTML5, and CSS3 along with implementing JQuery. I remembered and took the time to retweet some of my favorite tweets. I just did not take the time to create this post. No regrets though. I spent some quality time... Continue reading→
Financial Literacy: Stocks, Credit, Life
Two years ago, I bought my kids $1000 in gifts for Christmas. I sold that Facebook stock last month for $2300…. http://t.co/rTji9xAGdm — Dr Michael theMentor (@MAWMedia) December 14, 2014 Who Should Attend Are you working just to pay your bills? Do you have more month than you have money? Have you ever wanted to... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 12/14/2014
Today, allow my disappointment to motivate you. Over the last 60 days, I have been on a mission to launch a direct sales venture. I reached significant “quick start” goals. But, What I have learned about myself and others both humbled me and hardened me. I saw my value anew, and saw fear in the... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 12/08/2014
I opened Twitter today to have my day instantly brightened by a notification. @JusMe_RissaD let me know that she had posted a blog. As I read, I knew what I wanted to write for MAWMonday Motivators. As I lurked more Twitter feeds, I realized that many major tweeters are with me. 1. Know the History... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 11/30/2014
This week, we are fresh off the joy and gratefulness of Thanksgiving. Perusing my twitter feed, I noticed a theme of love that fits the season. But, love fits every season. It reminds me to focus on what really matters. The goal in all this is to love and be loved. To honestly, authentically, unconditionally... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 11/23/2014
This week, the motivators fit with a week of calm and thanksgiving. They are reminders that the holiday season CAN be a time of reflection. While the bustle of life slows down a bit and refocuses on what really matters, you can recharge your spirit and achieve the mental state that supports consistent goal attainment... Continue reading→
Fiction Writing: Characters
Character development will be your most delicate task when you write. I say this because there is much to consider. Your characters are the ones that will give your story life. They will either be loved or disliked by your readers for who they are. It is your job as a writer to develop them... Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 11/16/2014
This week is dedicated to those of you who have decided that you have had enough with procrastination. You have realized that the word was just a clever way to disguise your fear. Fear of success or failure. Fear of being too big or playing small. Fear of starting something and creating expectations that you may... Continue reading→