This week’s Monday Morning Message from Wm. H. Danforth, founder of Ralston Purina: What is the Monday Morning Message? A letter that I’ve just read contained the following : “Why do so many office workers put in a good solid morning’s work and then waste half the afternoon by dawdling? The chances are at least [...]

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This week’s Monday Morning Message from Wm. H. Danforth, founder of Ralston Purina: What is the Monday Morning Message? Are you trying to fight some enemy in the dark? If you could see him, you could conquer him, because you are stronger than he. Bring him out in the sunlight. That particular bad habit; that [...]

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This week’s Monday Morning Message from Wm. H. Danforth, founder of Ralston Purina: What is the Monday Morning Message? Smash a Window! Kick in the Door! Do Something! Jar Yourself! All hail to the unknown Author who said, “If the Door of Opportunity does not Open to Polite Knocks, KICK IT IN!” Let’s stir something [...]

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There are thousands of books, courses and consultants who promise to help you organize your stuff and be more productive. However, organizing things is not enough. You need to get rid of the clutter in your mind as well. Here are some tips to help you clear the gunk out of your mind, be more [...]

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No, that’s not a typo–I mean REVOLUTIONS! Although you can and should make changes and improvements at any time, the new year is always a popular time to make changes, acquire new habits and lose bad habits. Take advantage of the spirit of the season and make the changes you need to make to be [...]

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If you want your life to change, one simple thing you can do is to act as though the change has already occurred. If you want to achieve something, act as though you have already gotten your desired result. If you want to possess a certain quality, act as if you already do. Want to [...]

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Do you want to be better than you are today? If the self-help section of the book store is any indication, many of us want to make changes in our lives. We want to be smarter, kinder, greener, more successful, more organized, thinner, and healthier, as well as being better parents, children, spouses, lovers, friends, [...]

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I was listening to one of those radio advice shows (Yeah, I know. That was my first mistake.) and this caller was whining and crying about how bad her life is. Of course, nothing was her fault. Everything in her life just happened to her and none of it was because of choices she made. [...]

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If you are like most people, you made a long list of resolutions for the new year. Your list may include everything from losing weight or quitting smoking to finding a new job, taking your business in new directions, learning a language, not procrastinating, having more patience with your kids, finishing your degree, spending less [...]

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