Quite a few months back I did an article on Dr Randy Pausch’s ‘Last Lecture’, well today somebody sent me this version….much shorter…from the Oprah Winfrey Show. What an amazing man….dying with pancreatic cancer and giving this moving, motivating and inspirational speech.

His talk is about childhood dreams and how he just went for what he wanted…getting rejected along the way…but even keeping his rejection letters…finding them inspirational. “Experience is what you get…when you don’t get what you want”. Also making the point that you must always have fun.

Sadly, Dr. Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon professor lost his battle with cancer on the 25th July, 2008, leaving behind a wife and three young children. He was only 47 years old.

Watch…pass it along to your friends….I’m sure they too will find it motivating and inspirational. You can find the full lecture on ‘You Tube’, it has been viewed by millions…. is well worth watching.

I’m listening….so please leave me feedback..

I came across this old video of Napoleon Hill talking about his meeting with Andrew Carnegie which changed his entire life and millions of people, some of who were not yet even born. Explains why regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past. Profound law which provides the means by which we may choose our own purpose in life.

Remember “What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve”.

Here’s a great inspirational video that someone sent me. Well worth watching. Enjoy!

We sometimes believe that other people are capable of things and we could never achieve those results.

You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things that you never thought you could do.
There are no limitations in what you can do, except the limitations in your own mind as to what you cannot do. Don’t think you cannot do. Think you can, I know you can, I believe in you.

Finish Strong

Goal Get ‘em Report by Stephen Pierce

According to the Association for Training and Development, we have a 95% chance of actually hitting the goals that we set for ourselves when we have someone we are accountable to. This Special Report outlines steps that you can and will want to take to ensure that you’re meeting your goals. Most people know how to start stuff but very few people know how to complete stuff. So while it would seem appropriate at the beginning of this report to say let’s get started…. I prefer to say let’s get completed!

This special report by Stephen Pierce outlines steps that you can and will want to take to ensure that you are meeting your goals. Click here to check it out now.

Whatever It Takes—The Keys to Unlocking a Can-Do Attitude

By Dr. John C. Maxwell

You may be tricked into believing that talents, titles, or resources draw the line between the doers and dreamers. However, if you spent a significant length of time with a group of leaders, the line splitting the achievers from the dreamers would become crystal clear.

What makes the difference? Attitude. Achievers have a can-do attitude that sets them apart from mere dreamers. Achievers are sold out to success—no matter the obstacles—and they are willing to put forth the effort and pay the price of success.

In my days observing leaders, I have identified four main groups.

Cop-outs

These people set no goals and make no decisions.

Holdouts

These people have beautiful dreams, but they are afraid to respond to challenges because they lack the self-confidence to overcome difficulties.

Dropouts

These individuals clearly define their goals, and, in the beginning, they work hard to make their dreams come true. However, when the going gets tough, they quit.

All-Outs

These are the stars. They want to shine out as an inspiration to others. Once all-outs have set their goals, they never quit. Even when the price gets high and the challenges mount, they’re dedicated. Their can-do attitudes carry them to greatness.

Here are 10 keys to cultivating a can-do attitude.

Key #1: Disown Your Helplessness

Can-do people aggressively pursue solutions, and, in the process, uncover creative solutions others never even try to find. Can-do leaders take responsibility for the future, whereas lesser leaders blame circumstances or other people when facing roadblocks. Rather than wallowing in helplessness, can-do leaders search diligently to overcome the obstacles in front of them.

Key #2: Take the Bull By the Horns.

Can-do people are fearless. They go straight to the source of their solution. Their very effort commands attention as they wrestle a problem to the ground with expediency. I have discovered that people with a can-do attitude have an aggressiveness about them. They take the bull by the horns. When they enter into the arena of action, they don’t wait, they initiate.

Key #3: Enter the No Whining Zone.

Can-do people abstain from complaining. They recognize its futility and guard their minds and mouths against indulging in this time-wasting activity. As George Washington Carver observed, “Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.”

Key #4: Put On Another’s Pair of Shoes.

Can-do people empathize with others. They attempt to see any predicament from the other person’s perspective in order to make the best decisions. In my book Winning with People, one the 25 People Principles is the Exchange Principle, which says that instead of putting others in their place, we must put ourselves in their place.

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Are you hungry? Check out this video from Les Brown…..he’s totally hungry!!

Hope your having an abundant day.

On 60 Minutes last night there was a story about Nick Vujicic, an incredible 25 year old man with a wonderful attitude, an inspiring young man. When he tells the story of his birth and the shock that his parents received, will have you in tears. Nick was born without arms and legs, but was otherwise healthy.

Nick told the story of when he was 6 years old he had a particular hard day at school from the ridicule and taunts of other students, how he got out of bed and looked in the mirror and said “Nick, what do you have that is good than no-one can change, that no one can argue with?” He just wanted something good about himself to hold onto. He looked himself in the eyes and said “Hey, you’ve got some good looking eyes”. And that he has, in fact, Nick has beautiful eyes and a cheeky smile to go with it.

Nick became School Captain, went to Uni, got a double degree and set himself up in an amazing job.

Nick is now living in America, has become an absolute hit as a motivational speaker and preacher. He believes that he is achieving more in his life than the average 25 year old. Peter Overton asked Nick if he saw himself as a disabled person. Nick’s reply was “I know I have no arms, no legs, but the definition of disability is something stopping you from being able to do something. In my life, there’s hardly anything I’ve found that I can’t do.” (He even plays golf).

He commented that “Everybody’s going through something, you know, we are all going through something. It’s just my pain is a bit more visible than yours or somebody else. When that clicked, it was like a light bulb went…just flashed in my brain. I’m like hey, now I see life as an opportunity.”

Nick travels around the world on the spiritual circuit for his ministry “Life without Limbs”. He has visited 14 countries and so far spoken to 2 million people. He appeals to all ages, especially kids and teenagers. His largest crowd being a 110,000. Nick’s ambition is to reach the world, by speaking to millions and millions of people.

He has ambitions of one day getting married and having children, and one day walking his daughter down the aisle. I feel sure he will achieve this.

Nick loves hugs, it’s his way of physically connecting with people and if I could have reached through that television set I would have given him a huge one.

Have a great day.
Diane

Here at Retire Wealthy Club I’m sure you will find that we have an unbelievable amount of expert information to help you with your business be it networking, real estate, share trading, and much more, but today I just want to talk about inspiration …..’What drives you’….’motivation’…. ‘get up and go’…whatever you want to call it. It’s what makes us get out of bed everyday and keeps us going when things get tough. Like we need to eat each day, we also need to feed our minds with positive information and knowledge. So go ahead and download onto your mp3 player content for that early morning walk or drive to the office. It might be Taking your Business to the Next Level by Louise Woodbury, or How to Turn Your Ideas into Reality by David Nevell and the list goes on. People spend money on the outside of the body, such as designer clothing, shoes, hair, makeup, but when it comes to the inside many don’t think too much about it. Your already ahead of them by being here. Make the most of it and enjoy. Have a great weekend.