I am honored to have Rich, the creator of The Real Mind to be the first one to answer the CALL TO ACTION. I am featuring stories that generous, caring people are willing to share with F.I.T. – these stores have changed lives in the past or are going to change someones life in the future. Read on – I guarantee you will be inspired. Have a story you’d like to share? Email Mike@findinspirationtoday.com.
A Rags to Life-Riches Story
By Rich
“True happiness arises, in the first place, from the …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 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.

#18 – Pay the Library or a Bookstore a Visit
Once you take a plunge and come to the realization …

I have been spending some time on Chris Guillebeau’s site “The Art of Non-Conformity” and have picked up a great new quote and a whole lot of inspiration.
Quote? Yes. Long quote.
“So the simple answer is: throw yourself 90% into what you do for money. Reserve that small part for self-protection. Be willing to stand back, to be objective and dispassionate. And channel the feelings you have, the reaction to disappointment and limitations, and put it into the work that really matters: your Art. Now be uncompromising. Insist on the …