Ever wonder ...
Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin ?
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?
Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavour and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food?
Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?
Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
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Male or female?
You might not have known this, but a lot of non-living objects are actually either male or female. Here are some examples:
* FREEZER BAGS: They are male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them.
* PHOTOCOPIERS: These are female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm them up again. They are an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can also wreak havoc if you push the wrong buttons.
* TYRES: Tyres are male, because they go bald easily and are often over inflated.
* HOT AIR BALLOONS: Also a male object, because to get them to go anywhere, you have to light a fire under their arse.
* SPONGES: These are female, because they are soft, squeezable and retain water.
* WEB PAGES: Female, because they're constantly being looked at and frequently getting hit on.
* TRAINS: Definitely male, because they always use the same old lines for picking up people.
* EGG TIMERS: Egg timers are female because, over time, all the weight shifts to the bottom.
* HAMMERS: Male, because in the last 5000 years, they've hardly changed at all, and are occasionally handy to have around.
* THE REMOTE CONTROL: Female. Ha! You probably thought it would be male, but consider this: it easily gives a man pleasure, he'd be lost without it, and while he doesn't always know which buttons to push, he just keeps trying.
Do you know what you would die for?
An ancient story tells of two great warriors, Cyrus and Cagular. Cyrus, of course, was the noted emperor of Persia and Cagular was a little-known chieftain who consistently repelled Cyrus' attacks.
Cagular's troops tore the Persian army apart time and time again as they resisted Cyrus' attempts to expand his southern border.
Finally, Cyrus amassed his whole army, surrounded Cagular, captured him, and brought him to the capitol for trial and execution.
On the day of the trial, Cagular and his family were brought to the judgment chamber. The chieftain, six feet tall with the appearance of a nobleman, faced the throne. Cyrus was duly impressed with Cagular.
"What would you do should I spare your life?" the emperor asked.
Your majesty," replied the warrior, "If you spared my life, I would return home and remain your obedient servant as long as I live."
What would you do if I spared the life of your wife?" Cyrus questioned.
"Your majesty, if you spared the life of my wife, I would die for you."
So moved was Cyrus by his answer that he freed Cagular and his wife and appointed the chieftain to govern the southern province.
On the trip home, Cagular enthused to his wife, "Did you notice the marble entrance to the palace? Did you see the corridor to the throne room? Did you see the chair on which he sat? It was made of one lump of solid gold!"
His wife appreciated her husband's excitement, but admitted, "I really didn’t notice any of that."
"Well," Cagular asked in amazement, "What did you see?"
She looked seriously into his eyes. "I beheld only the face of the man who said he would die for me."
Do you know what you would die for?
Loved ones? Home? Country? Faith? Liberty? Love?
Determine what you will die for, and you will have identified what you should live for.
Live for the few things you'd die for and you will be fully alive!
You will also have learned something about how to be happy.
written by Steve Goodier
Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for his FREE newsletter of Life, Love and Laughter http://LifeSupportSystem.com.
Motivation is the reason we get out of bed in the morning instead of sleeping all day. It is what drives us to get to work or the gym and work harder, smarter, and more efficiently than the day before. Motivation is the reason that great ideas are turned into great accomplishments. Motivation is what drives us to get things done!
Have you ever found it puzzling, and sometimes frustrating, that at certain times you are extremely motivated and feel like nothing can stop you as you work toward achieving your lifelong goals, while at other times your motivation seems to be almost nonexistent? Why is that? Are your goals really less important to you during those “unmotivated” times? Surely that is not the answer. There are normal cycles of emotions and levels of motivation that we go through. It is easy to do the right thing when times are easy. The key to success is getting yourself to do the things you know you need to do, even when you do not feel like doing them. That is what will set you apart from the masses and get you on your way to the magnificent life you desire and deserve.
Let us first examine why our motivation to stay on track sometimes waivers and then address how we can break this cycle and produce motivation at will. One of the main factors that causes us to lose our motivation and become less productive is being reactive to our environment. Did you notice how I wrote that last sentence saying that our environment “causes us to lose our motivation”? That is a very reactive statement. In order to live our lives on purpose, we need to accept responsibility for where we are in life and become proactive by controlling our thoughts, habits, and actions. Instead of waiting for outside influences to provide motivation, decide right now that you are a motivated individual who takes productive, positive action in order to get what you want.
For example, motivation to go to the gym every day and stay on a healthy eating program often decreases during the holidays, but this is normally due to outside influences and not the fact that we are not as committed to accomplishing our fitness goals. It is during these times that we need to remind ourselves what our long-term goals are and exactly why we do what we do every day to get closer to those goals. This will not necessarily increase your motivation instantaneously, but it will keep you on track until your level of motivation increases again—and trust me, it will.
Motivation can be found in many different forms and can come from external sources or can be self-generated. I believe it is most important to have self-generated motivation based on your personal principles and life mission. It takes this strong, centered, internal drive to keep us on track as we work toward our goals. But what about all of the external influences we encounter every day, such as other people, the weather, and other events and circumstances? Is it possible to utilize these external events to provide further motivation that can act synergistically with your internal motivation? Oh yeah it is!
One simple and effective strategy I have found is to look to others who are already successful at what you are doing. Seeing others succeed (via a DVD, video, book, or live in person) can be extremely motivating. This also helps you keep your end goal in mind instead of focusing on how you may feel at the moment. Associate yourself with positive people who have similar goals and interests as your own. Having a close network of people like this can be a huge source of motivation. Read motivational books and articles often. The more positive reinforcement you provide to your mind, the easier it becomes to take positive, productive steps toward getting what you want. The subject you read does not even have to be specifically related to what you are working toward. It is easy to become inspired by others who have passionately and persistently achieved greatness, no matter what form of greatness that may be.
Can we even use the “bad” situations and occurrences as sources of motivation? Sure! Life is full of surprises and we do not always know exactly what “good” and “bad” things it is going to throw at us. The good news is that we have complete power to decide at any moment what is “good” and “bad” and how we want to respond to a certain situation. Think about that for a minute. That is very powerful!
For example, when you experience any significant level of success in life or do things “differently,” you are going to have people put you down or tell you that you cannot succeed. One way to respond is to get angry and defensive and either argue with the person until you are blue in the face or even let the other person’s opinion stop you from following your dream. Why waste all that time and energy, though, when you will never change the person’s mind, and even if you do, what have you gained? Instead, save your energy to keep working toward what you want. What if the person really gets under your skin or you just want to be angry at him? Okay, not my first choice, but if this is how you choose to respond, then utilize your anger! Use his negative attitude to fuel your motivation and work even harder with a “prove him wrong” attitude. While other people’s opinions should never determine how you live your life, learning to utilize everything that happens around you, including criticism and negative comments, will allow you to rise to an even higher level of accomplishment and self-confidence.
Too often, I hear people blaming their lack of success on their circumstances. This is another complete waste of time and energy. So what if this person or that person started with more money, better health, or better “luck”? Focusing on what you do not have is not going to help you get what you want. Besides, I guarantee there is someone right now who has less to work with than you do who is extremely successful at what you want to do.
So what motivates you? No matter what it is, use the power of motivation to help you reach all of your goals and dreams!
written by Russ Yeager
IQ?Note : Please have writing materials with you to jot down your score. Please leave a comment if you like. I would love to hear from you. Thanks. Have a nice day!
1) Do you get mood swings?
a) yes, frequently
b) a bit
c) not really
2)Are you aware of your emotions?
a) yes, all the time
b) no, I don't think about them much.
c) only sometimes
3) Do you feel confident of the course your life's taking?
a) not really
b) yes, the whole time
c) sometimes
4) Do you rely on intuition?
a) no, I think things through.
b) yes, constantly
c) I'm quite balanced between thinking and feeling.
5) Are you confident of the impression you make?
a) usually
b) yes, I never have to worry
c) no, I'm often unsure
6) Is making friends easy?
a) often
b) rarely
c) sometimes
7) Do you have a gut feeling about people you meet?
a) no, I prefer to get to know someone before judging
b) yes
c) not always
8) Do you understand people at an emotional level?
a) sometimes
b) always
c) not really
9) Is what you own more important than who you are?
a) yes
b) no
c) I think both are important
10) Do animals befriend you?
a) no, they seem to dislike me
b) sometimes
c) yes, animals take to me
11) Can anger be a useful emotion in a relationship?
a) yes, to get stuff off my chest
b) no, it doesn't solve anything
c) I get angry but feel guilty
12) Do you often keep your cool?
a) no, I always tend to lose it
b) sometimes, I do let go
c) yes, I don't show emotions
YOUR SCORE
| 1. | a) 1 | b) 2 | c) 3 |
| 2. | a) 3 | b) 1 | c)2 |
| 3. | a) 1 | b) 3 | c) 2 |
| 4. | a) 1 | b) 3 | c) 2 |
| 5. | a) 2 | b) 3 | c) 1 |
| 6. | a) 3 | b) 1 | c) 2 |
| 7. | a) 1 | b) 3 | c) 2 |
| 8. | a) 2 | b) 3 | c) 1 |
| 9 | a) 1 | b) 3 | c) 2 |
| 10. | a) 1 | b) 2 | c) 3 |
| 11. | a) 3 | b) 2 | c) 1 |
| 12. | a) 3 | b) 2 | c) 1 |
30 - 36 You have a an excellent grasp of your emotions, and that of others. You're respected and a pleasure to deal with. People find you capable of a warmth that draws them to you both as partners and friends.
25 - 29 Your response is middle-of-the-range and you are comfortable either in "thinking " or "feeling" mode. Intimacy doesn't come easily, but you have enough emotional warmth to make you attractive to people.
12 - 24 You only ever trust your thoughts, not your feelings, and find it difficult to express emotion. Logic gets you through but you can appear cold. Open up or people will miss the warmth you do have.
