Morning Motivation for 5.12.11

Morning Motivation for 5.12.11

Posted by Erin Brown on Thursday, May 12, 2011 in 2011, goals, morning motivation, winning,

‘Where the loser saw barriers, the winner saw hurdles.’

~Robert Brault

We should all expand our vision and our way of thinking.  There is definitely power in our thoughts.  When you see an obstacle or an issue in front of you, how do you perceive it?  Does it hinder your progress or does it motivate you more?  For people that are driven, that obstacle is just a speed bump on their road to the top.  Always keep your eye on the prize and never let anything, or anyone, stop you from achieving your goal.

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Morning Motivation for 4.20.11

Morning Motivation for 4.20.11

Posted by Erin Brown on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in 2011, disappointment, expectations, goals, morning motivation,

‘Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.’

~Ralph Marston

For me, it’s not the expectations that others have of me, it’s the expectations that I have of myself.  I am harder on myself than everyone could possibly ever be on me.  I used to think that I need to lower my expectations to keep from being disappointed.  I’ve changed my thinking.  I have learned that I should keep grinding until I achieve my goals.  It’s not the expectation that is so disappointing. The disappointment comes from knowing I could’ve done better to meet the expectations of myself an others.

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30 Days of Truth: Day 5 - ‘Something You Hope to Do in Your Life’

30 Days of Truth: Day 5 - ‘Something You Hope to Do in Your Life’

Posted by Erin Brown on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in 2011, 30 days of truth, dreams, goals, grad school, PhD., single parent, something i hope to do in my life,

Now this is a topic that I can write about without really having to think too hard!  The only problem I have is which ‘thing’ to share.  I consider myself a person that dreams big.  I have so may big ideas that I have no clue how I’m going to do everything.  So I should probably share a smaller, more attainable goal.  (I need to add ‘prioritize my goal list’ to my lengthy list of things to do.)

I hope that in my life I am able to complete my PhD.  I’m well on my way.  This spring I will start grad school.  It’s going to be tough since I work full time and I am a single parent, but it will be worth it.  I know I’m not the only person in my situation that is going to start this program and I won’t be the last. That gives me more hope that I can do it.  So please send blessings and positive energy my way.  I’m going to need it.  

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