Greatness

Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare

Success

“When you get to the point that you want to succeed as badly as you breathe, only then will you be successful.”

Book Has Been Out For Just A Couple Of Weeks, And Doing Well. Thank You!

From the back cover:

"Motivated By Pain is a raw and emotionally-charged book in which Patrick Moore examines common personality differences between men and women, the raging battle of testosterone versus estrogen and the insurmountable damage stress can place on our relationships. Moor's story will make you laugh, it will make you cry, but most of all it will make you think twice about the choices you are about to make. . ."

The book has been out for just about 3 weeks now and it has been doing very well. Thank you to all who have purchased a copy. If you haven't yet bought one, well, now is a good time! The book is available in traditional hardcover with dust jacket and also softcover versions and here is a link where you can get your copy:

Motivated By Pain Book

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TEDxSantaCruz: Gina Castaneda - Uniting Rival Teen Gang Members Through ...

As an adolescent, Gina Castaneda experienced intervals of homelessness and even lived in a car for a period of time with her mother. Despite the adversities of growing up in a violent neighborhood and a violent home, Gina avoided gang entrenchment. In April 2008, Gina founded the Aztecas Soccer Program for Latino juvenile probationers who affiliate with both Norteño and Sureño gangs. As the coach and organizer, Gina has successfully managed to assimilate these opposing gangs into teammates, on and off the field.

Have You Received Your Copy Of My Book Yet?

The book is out and the first shipments have landed. Have you got your copy yet? Well, now is a good time! The book is available in traditional hardcover with dust jacket and also softcover versions and here is a link where you can get your copy:

Motivated By Pain Book

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Thandie Newton: Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself

Actor Thandie Newton tells the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves. A warm, wise talk, fresh from stage at TEDGlobal 2011.

Today Is The Day: The Book Is Released!

Thank you all for your patience! Today, the book is finally released and I am so excited. It is available in traditional hardcover with dust jacket and also softcover versions and here is a link where you can get your copy:

Motivated By Pain Book

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Words of Inspiration

"To dream anything that you want to dream,

that is the beauty of the human mind.

To do anything that you want to do,

that is the strength of the human will.

To trust yourself, to test your limits,

that is the courage to succeed."

-- Bernard Edmonds

Words of Inspiration

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be
brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest
the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."

-- Marianne Williamson

Innovation Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche - 30 Minute Speech

Innovation keynote speaker http://www.jeremygutsche.com Jeremy Gutsche is an innovation expert, futurist, trends expert, founder of TrendHunter.com and "one of North America's most requested keynote speakers." In this innovation keynote speech, Jeremy is speaking for 3,000 Meetings Professional International members sampling his: strategy, marketing and innovation keynote speech, Exploiting Chaos.

Excerpt From Motivated By Pain Book

"I have lived my entire life driven by pain; from elementary school, to my marriage, to this book. Always motivated by pain - always. But now, as I move forward, after shedding my cloak of shame and my life’s pain, I find myself in a singular moment. I am proud of myself and am smiling BIG because now, I am motivated by hope and balance."



Words of Inspiration

"Too often we underestimate

the power of a touch,

a smile,

a kind word,

a listening ear,

an honest compliment,

or the smallest act of caring,

all of which have the potential

to turn a life around."

-- Leo Buscaglia

Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days

Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.

Words of Inspiration

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more.

It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos into order, confusion to clarity.

It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.

Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today,

and creates a vision for tomorrow."

-- Melody Beattie

Being in great shape makes you better, Martin says

Mark Martin, driver of the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, talks about the importance of physical fitness when it comes to driving in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

The Saboteur: The Real Reason You Procrastinate

Robin Sharma shares an idea to help you strip away the distractions in your life. He reveals a concept called "The Saboteur" which will help you play at your best and make your whole life a lot easier to manage.

Joshua Walters: On being just crazy enough

At TED's Full Spectrum Auditions, comedian Joshua Walters, who's bipolar, walks the line between mental illness and mental "skillness." In this funny, thought-provoking talk, he asks: What's the right balance between medicating craziness away and riding the manic edge of creativity and drive?

Words of Wisdom

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,

but by the seeds you plant."

-- Robert Louis Stevenson

An Excerpt From Motivated By Pain

Be the Man

God must love the common man, he made so many of them.
Abraham Lincoln

When I worked as a District Manager, my Vice President of Fitness would say, “If you want to be the man, then you have to beat the man.” I saw it a little differently: “To be the man, you need to be a man.”  That’s it. To be the man, just be a man! Men, let’s get ourselves into shape mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. . .

Denis Waitley - Programming Your Own Mind & Media Influence

http://www.SuccessUniversityCoaches.com
Denis Waitley expalains the importance of programming your own mind, and not allowing the media or anybody else do it for you. This is similar to subjects on self-talk, auto suggestion, self hypnosis, and affirmations

Words of Wisdom

"There are two primary choices in life:

to accept conditions as they exist,

or accept the responsibility for changing them."

-- Denis Waitley

TEDxSF - Roz Picard - Emotion Technology

Very interesting!

Professor Rosalind W. Picard, ScD is founder and director of the Affective Computing research group at the MIT Media Lab, co-director of the Things That Think consortium, and leader of the new and growing Autism & Communication Technology Initiative at MIT. In April 2009 she co-founded Affectiva, Inc., where she serves as chairman and chief scientist.

Picard holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and master's and doctoral degrees, both in electrical engineering and computer science, from MIT. Prior to completing her doctorate at MIT, she was a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories. In 1991 she joined the MIT Media Lab faculty, where she became internationally known for content-based retrieval research, for creating new tools such as the Photobook system, and for pioneering methods of automated search and annotation in digital video.

She is the author of the award-winning book Affective Computing, which was instrumental in starting a new field by that name. She has authored 200 scientific articles and chapters and also holds multiple patents. In 2005, she was honored as a Fellow of the IEEE.

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Brian Tracy: If You Could Achieve One Goal in 24 Hours

Self-made millionaires have been studied extensively throughout the years. The good news is that success is not an accident. Success can be learned and it leaves tracks. The great news is that you can follow the tracks of successful people to arrive at your ultimate destination. In this upbeat presentation, Brian shows you: Ways to get off Someday Isle and move your life in the right direction; How to develop a sense of control and sense of coherence in life; 16 qualities or learnable skills that will virtually guarantee your success; The 20-idea "mindstorming" method to find your self-purpose

Words of Wisdom

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space.

In that space lies our freedom

 and power to choose our response.

In our response lies our growth and freedom."

-- Viktor Frankl, Man's Search For Meaning

Stephen Covey: Five Emotional Cancers

Dr. Covey talks about the 5 emotional cancers that he says are, Criticizing, Complaining, Comparing, Competing, and Contending.

Dr. Stephen Covey: The 8th Habit. Stephen Covey defined the 7 habits of effective leaders more than a decade ago. Now ... The 8th Habit is revealed! In this compelling presentation, Dr. Covey pushes leaders to be not only effective but truly great. Learn from the most respected source on leadership how to: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs; Contribute and succeed in the Knowledge Economy; Make leadership a choice versus a position; Turn an organization's top goals into action.

Words of Wisdom

"Damaged people are dangerous.

They know they can survive."

-- Josephine Hart

Interview with Dr Viktor Frankl - Part III

Finding meaning in dispair

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Interview with Dr Viktor Frankl - Part II

Speaks about situations that awake the meaning in tragedy

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Interview with Dr. Viktor Frankl - Part I

Interview with Dr Viktor Frankl about logotherapy and existencialism

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TEDx Traverse City- Jerry Linenger-Changing Your Perspective

Captain Jerry Linenger is a retired United States Navy flight surgeon and NASA astronaut. A naval academy graduate, he holds doctorates in both medicine and research methodology, as well as dual masters degrees in policy and systems management. He has also been awarded three honorary doctorate degrees in science.

During what has been reported to be one of the most dangerous and dramatic missions in space history, Linenger spent nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir. He faced numerous life-threatening events, including repeated failure of critical life-support systems, a near-collision between the space station and an incoming re-supply spacecraft and computer failures that sent the space station tumbling uncontrollably through space. As if these problems were not enough, he narrowly survived a raging out-of-control fire that was later described as the most severe fire ever aboard an orbiting spacecraft.

In spite of these challenges, Linenger and his two Russian crewmates accomplished all mission goals: shuttle docking, space walking, a Soyuz flyaround and all 120 of the science experiments. In completing the mission, he logged 50 million miles, the equivalent distance of over 110 roundtrips to the moon, traveling at a speed of nearly 18,000 miles per hour. He was the first American ever to undock from a space station in a Russian Soyuz capsule and the first American to do a space walk in a Russian spacesuit. At mission completion, Linenger held the endurance record for the longest time in space for an American man. In 1998, NASA awarded Linenger the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award conferred by NASA, citing his courage and outstanding service to our country.

Linenger is author of the books Off the Planet, which chronicles his time in space; and Letters from Mir: An Astronauts Letters to His Son. He is a founding board member of the global freshwater think tank Circle of Blue. He has appeared in numerous documentaries seen on Discovery, Nova, History Channel, PBS and National Geographic Television. As a space analyst, Linenger is seen frequently on NBC's Today, Nightly News, MSNBC; as well as on various CBS, CNN, PBS and Fox news shows. He has also worked behind the scenes as scientific advisor to various futuristic voyage to Mars films.

In his free time, Linenger enjoys bicycle touring, playing hockey, swimming, hiking and kayaking. He now lives back on the planet in northern Michigan with his wife, Kathryn, and their four children

How Exercise Helps Stress - Explaining Serotonin and Endorphins

You may have heard that exercise is good for stress. But why? The answer lies in the various chemicals that your body produces. When you exercise many things start to happen in your body. The heart pumps more blood to the brain and all the organs to improve their supply of oxygen and nutrients which improves overall function. Exercise also prompts the body to release two important feel-good chemicals; Serotonin and Endorphins.

When your heart pumps harder it allows more L-tryptophan to enter the brain which in turn activates the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin helps to naturally balance your mood and emotions.

The other important chemicals that are released when you exercise are endorphins. Endorphins are powerful hormone-like substances. Endorphins are the body's own natural pain-killers and also are responsible for the state called "runner's high" -that rush of great feelings that many serious athletes report feeling. The effect is so powerful that they cause people to sometimes exercise even beyond what is good for them and the sense of well being can be so great that it masks pain. Endorphins are powerful and work as natural analgesics and mimic the effect of morphine or opiates. They can actually cause you not to feel an injury during exercise. Because of this, all athletes, whether serious or occasional need to be careful. It is easy for people new to exercise or new to consistent exercise to overdo it and risk a serious injury or a minor one that will keep you from staying on a new workout regimen.

Interestingly, endorphins can also be released by getting a good massage, acupuncture and meditation.

Because of these feel-good chemicals your body produces, exercise can also relieve anxiety. Many studies have shown the positive correlation between as little as 5 minutes of aerobic exercise an decreased feelings of anxiety. Studies have also shown that both aerobic and anaerobic forms of exercise reduce feelings of depression and hopelessness. In addition exercise calms your mood and relieves various negative emotions such as anger and tension and increases feelings of energy and vigor.

In addition, people who exercise tend to sleep better. And when you've had a good nights sleep it is always easier to handle life's problems and stresses.

Studies have shown that after just 12 weeks, exercise can be as effective as prescription anti-depressants in treating depression. And the only side-effects of exercise are a better body and better health!



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Words of Wisdom

"When one door closes another door opens;

but we often look so long and
so regretfully upon the closed door,

that we do not see the ones which open for us."

-- Alexander Graham Bell

David Bowie - Changes

A great song!

Exercise Can Improve Mental Health

The link between exercise and mental health has been studied since the early 1900s. Various studies show a relationship between exercise and how it can ease anxiety and depression, improve mood and self-esteem, and help a person achieve quality sleep.

Researchers have engaged in many studies to determine the effect that exercise has on patients suffering from anxiety. Anxiety affects 7.3 percent of the U.S. adult population to the point of requiring treatment. 81 percent of the studies found a definitive link between decreased anxieties following exercise, with no conflicting information. The other 19 percent also found a link between reducing anxiety by exercising, however, there were some conflicting results. But more often than not exercising aided in calming anxiety.

Clinical depression affects 2.5 percent of Americans, and since the turn of the 20th century there have been over 100 studies done to examine the relationship between exercise and depression. All of the studies that have been conducted clearly illustrate that exercise is linked to a significant reduction in depression symptoms. Exercise can actually have an antidepressant-like affect that may be evident the first week of starting a fitness routine. These studies have also illustrated that exercise can create a greater affect when the exercise program is longer than nine weeks.

Exercise doesn't just have an effect on anxiety and depression. It can also affect mood, self-esteem and sleep. The Surgeon General's Report mentions that exercise may improve mood, however, there have been no analytic reviews in this area. But there have been 4 meta-analytic reviews focusing on how self-esteem is affected by exercise. These studies have shown that exercise can bring about small but significant increases in self-esteem.

There has also been clinical evidence that increased physical activity can be beneficial for alcohol and substance abuse recovery, as it can help improve social skills, cognitive thinking and dependence. Exercise can even improve brain function in the elderly and help stave off dementia.

With the mounting evidence that exercise has a positive impact on many of the body's systems, engaging in physical fitness to promote healthy mental function is a smart move. Even light exercise such as walking or stretching offers a myriad of benefits. Exercising for 30 minutes, 3 times a week is recommended to maintain healthy brain function and may relieve symptoms of common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. So get movin!

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Words of Wisdom

"It is our choices that show what we truly are,

far more than our abilities."

-- J. K. Rowling

Motivation Theory

The word motivation is coined from the Latin word "movere", which means to move. Motivation is defined as an internal drive that activates behavior and gives it direction. The term motivation theory is concerned with the processes that describe why and how human behavior is activated and directed. It is regarded as one of the most important areas of study in the field of organizational behavior. There are two different categories of motivation theories such as content theories, and process theories. Even though there are different motivation theories, none of them are universally accepted.

Also known as need theory, the content theory of motivation mainly focuses on the internal factors that energize and direct human behavior. Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Alderfer's ERG theory, Herzeberg's motivator-hygiene theory (Herzeberg's dual factors theory), and McClelland's learned needs or three-needs theory are some of the major content theories.

Of the different types of content theories, the most famous content theory is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs. Maslow introduced five levels of basic needs through his theory. Basic needs are categorized as physiological needs, safety and security needs, needs of love, needs for self esteem and needs for self-actualization.

Just like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ERG theory explains existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Through dual factors theory, Herzeberg describes certain factors in the workplace which result in job satisfaction. McClelland's learned needs or three-needs theory uses a projective technique called the Thematic Aptitude Test (TAT) so as to evaluate people based on three needs: power, achievement, and affiliation. People with high need of power take action in a way that influences the other's behavior.

Another type of motivation theory is process theory. Process theories of motivation provide an opportunity to understand thought processes that influence behavior. The major process theories of motivation include Adams' equity theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, goal-setting theory, and reinforcement theory. Expectancy, instrumentality, and valence are the key concepts explained in the expectancy theory. Goal setting theory suggests that the individuals are motivated to reach set goals. It also requires that the set goals should be specific. Reinforcement theory is concerned with controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.


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Will Smith Shares His Secrets of Success

Will Smith shares his success philosophy

Inspiring speeches Of The 20th century

A brief collage of the most inspiring people and speeches of the 20th century. Winston Churchill, Oprah Winfrey, JFK, Bono, Lance Armstrong, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Al Gore, Gloria Steinem

10 Reasons Why You Should Always Be Happy

Never forget that "the more you put out, the more you receive". Some times appearances can be deceiving. If you appear to be in a mess of some sort, whether from a relationship or finances, don't let yourself get too lost. Remember that there is always a way out, even if it's something as simple as smiling and being grateful. You will only be able to get out of the mess if you truly believe that you can. Just remember the following 10 tips:

The world is happy when you are happy.

Smile at the world, and the world will smile back.

Be thankful that you are alive to experience this day, and you will be given more days to be thankful for.

The universe reflects back to you what you put out to the universe.

Be thankful for yesterday, and be happy today.

Be happy today, and prosper tomorrow.

You don't need money to be happy, only a smile.

Your dreams will come true, but first you must be true to yourself.

Share love and smiles with others, and the world will share with you in return.

Next time some thing bad happens, ask yourself "What did I do to contribute to this, and what can I do to make things better?" Apologize to the world for the part you played in messing things up, even if you don't feel it was your fault. Apologize to yourself as well, and then forgive yourself. Now all you can do is start all over again. There is no use having any bad feelings, for that will just dig you even deeper into the hole. Smile and be happy, and you will quickly find your way out.



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40 Inspirational Speeches In 2 Minutes

Movie clips of some great inspirational speeches.

10 Great Motivational Quotes

Starting with 1 and going to 10. Some of the greatest motivational quotes ever.

David Trotter with Launch52.com Interview with Patrick Moore

Here's a link to the video interview of Patrick Moore by David Trotter of Launch52.com:

Launch52 Interview

Tony Robbins: Why We Do What We Do, And How We Can Do It Better

Tony Robbins discusses the "invisible forces" that motivate everyone's actions -- and high-fives Al Gore in the front row.

Coca-Cola Happiness Truck

A Coca-Cola delivery truck is converted into a happiness machine on wheels delivering "doses" of happiness in the streets of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Where will happiness strike next?

Daniel Pink On The Surprising Science Of Motivation

Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories -- and maybe, a way forward.

Excerpt From Preface Of Motivated By Pain Book

. . .All of my behaviors - the alcohol, steroids, avoiding my boys - were motivated by the desire to avoid any more pain. I just couldn’t take it anymore. I couldn’t do it. I was devastated by the loss of my family and couldn’t - hell, didn’t - know how to cope.

This book started when I decided to write a letter to my boys to help them understand that Daddy’s recent behavior was not conducive to being a successful person, nor was it evidence of his true behavior. I wanted them to learn from my countless mistakes so they NEVER have to endure the pain of losing a spouse. I want them to know I am a good man. I just didn’t manage myself well when times went terribly bad.

From the stress, to the ego being crushed, to the “friend,” it all precluded my demise. The more I wrote, the more I started to feel alive, liberated, and in control. After three years, I finally started to feel like me again.

Then I thought, “I can be the average guy who doesn’t just accept the butt-kicking that life had just handed me and turn this immense loss into a much greater victory.” What if my life’s destiny, my responsibility to mankind, is summoning the courage to share my story with millions of men and women? This may be a story we all share in one time or another. So here it is.

My hope is that this book will make you laugh, it will make you think, and it will bring a tear to your eye. But most of all, my hope is that you gain one thing to take away that can help you with your relationship today.

Here is my first request: Grab your cell phone and randomly send your partner an “I am thinking of you right now” text. This is how our journey begins. . .

Stephen Covey Video on Choosing Success

"7 Habits of Highly Effective People" author Stephen Covey on the role choice has in managing change and accomplishing what we want. Leadership Training Videos: http://www.successtelevision.biz/leskmodvdvi.html

Bob Marley - Don't Worry Be Happy

Bobby Mcferrin - Don't worry Be happy
From the album 'salute to the 1980s'
Enjoy :D

Stress Relief Tips and Exercises - How To Relieve Stress

Ever notice your neck and shoulders hurt after a stressful day? You're probably holding a lot of tension in those muscles. Here are some stress relief tips and exercises for your body after a rough day, from family and lifestyle correspondent Ylonda Caviness.

Stress relief tips and exercises - How to relieve stress

Stress not only makes you feel lousy and ill-tempered, it can literally be a killer. It's important to find outlets for stress relief and identify its sources as well.

* First, you must recognize that you are stressed. It's more than likely just you and not everyone around you who is stressed as that moment.

* To relieve stress, you need to identify the source of it. Often just your day-to-day tasks can cause a great deal of stress.

* Exercises you can do almost anywhere for stress relief:
1. If you are in your car rushing to get somewhere and trying to beat a light, simply stop and let the light catch you. Take deep breaths while sitting at the light and tell yourself "The tension is flowing out of my body."

2. You can also simply shrug your shoulders and hold it for 4-5 seconds. A lot of tension is held in your shoulders.

3. Listening to music can help relieve stress. Put on some silly music that will allow you to have fun and lighten up.

4. Laughter is the best prescription for stress relief - even try to laugh at yourself.

* Recognize that its not just you who is stressed out—everyone goes through stressful situations.

Coca-Cola Happiness Machine

A Coca-Cola vending machine is transformed into a happiness machine delivering "doses" of happiness. Where will happiness strike next?

Choice - We Have The Power

Choice

The most powerful word in the human vocabulary is choice.
We have the power to choose anything in life.

Victor Frankl, a renowned Austrian Psychologist and the long-time prisoner in bestial concentration camps wrote a phenomenal book titled, “Man’s Search for Meaning.” In this book, Dr. Frankl speaks to the last of the human freedoms, our power to choose our response in any given situation. As he went through the torture of the prison camp, he envisioned lecturing to his college students. He says it is the last of the human freedoms, "our power to choose."

"As I am writing this book, I am learning that all I want to do with it is help someone to avoid the loss of their family. That love, that connection, so precious and rare, we MUST do whatever we must before it is too late. You don’t want to be in my place. And if you have been, you certainly don’t need to be back there again."

We have the power to own our part
We have the power to choose NOT  to be victims
We have the power to choose different, better

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