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[26 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | ]
20 Ways to Find Inspiration: #15

Intro: This was initially one post listing out 20 great methods or things you can use to find inspiration in your life. I have decided to expand upon each one (in no particular order!) because so often we read “how-to’s” and different things we should do in list forms – and typically no action is ever taken. I wanted to talk in more detail about how I interpret and get inspired by each one.

#15 – Be Present for the Sunrise

“Through the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its …

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[23 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
25 Life-Changing Quotes

About six months ago when I first started F.I.T., I began a series on quotes that have had a big impact on my life. I decided to write about each quote, make an attempt to find the core meaning, and share how you can find an application for the message in your life.
Each post begins with a quote – and then you will be taken through a thought process beginning with Initial Thoughts, then Digging Deeper, and will finish with What To Walk Away With.
I hope you enjoy this …

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[21 Feb 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
How You Can Change Your Life – Today

“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness” -Jean de La Bruyère
When you get into the world of blogging, you go through a period of indulgence in numerous other blogs that cover similar subjects as yours. Maybe that period never ends or maybe I’m just a personal development, inspirational, and motivational junkie, which could very well be the case. A common topic I consistently read is in regards to taking action – and how critical it is to any …

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[20 Feb 2010 | One Comment | ]
20 Ways to Find Inspiration: #16

Intro: This was initially one post listing out 20 great methods or things you can use to find inspiration in your life. I have decided to expand upon each one (in no particular order!) because so often we read “how-to’s” and different things we should do in list forms – and typically no action is ever taken. I wanted to talk in more detail about how I interpret and get inspired by each one.

#16 – Travel
When you are getting ready to take a vacation – don’t you feel …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 8 Comments | ]
5 Ways to Conquer Problems with Perspective

Every person has their share of problems, and let’s face it – problems are unavoidable in many cases. The fact that we have problems is obviously ok – because we are human. You can make every right decision and still be riddled with problems. How we perceive, interpret and respond to our problems is really what matters – it’s what makes us grow and become better human beings.
It’s almost comical how short-sighted and uncreative we can get when we are staring down what might seem …

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[17 Feb 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
How You Can “Sleep in a Storm”

Happy New Year to you fine folks out there! A small preface to what’s quoted below as it’s more lengthy than the norm. My father gave me a book over the holidays called “Have a Little Faith: A True Story”, authored by Mitch Albom. It’s an inspiring book detailing Albom’s journey of befriending two men of faith in different religions and in different communities. While reading, I stumbled across the below excerpt that was highlighted yellow – and it was the only highlight in the book. …

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[16 Feb 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
20 Ways to Find Inspiration: #17

Intro: This was initially one post listing out 20 great methods or things you can use to find inspiration in your life. I have decided to expand upon each one (in no particular order!) because so often we read “how-to’s” and different things we should do in list forms – and typically no action is ever taken. I wanted to talk in more detail about how I interpret and get inspired by each one.

#17 – Lose The Routine
Sometimes in life we have a tendency to get comfortable in …