Published in ILLUMINATION·13 hours agoMember-onlyThe Most Powerful Skill in Your LifeWhy you want more curiosity — If there was one skill you could build that would trump every other skill in life, wouldn’t you want to know about it? Let’s look at this skill and how you can develop it. The most powerful skill What one skill trumps all others when it comes to living the best life possible? This…Bill Abbate5 min readBill Abbate5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyCan Talent Trump Your Hard Work?The simple secret to success — What would you consider better — talent or working hard? Either can take you far when used correctly, but how does one stack up against the other? Let’s find out. Talent You can have boatloads of talent and go far in life if you apply it correctly, but talent alone does…Talent6 min readTalent6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·2 days agoMember-onlyYou Can Overcome Obstacles in Your LifeConquering challenges on your life journey — What do you do when you face an obstacle? Do you charge it head-on, allow it to stop you, or retreat? Let’s look at some of life’s obstacles and how to overcome them. Obstacles and life There is little question everyone faces obstacles in their time on this planet. They are so pervasive…Challenges In Life7 min readChallenges In Life7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 days agoMember-onlyWhat Really Makes You a Pro?Do you know you may be a professional? — Are you a professional? There is a strong possibility you are, but what makes you one? Let’s look at this term and what it means to be a professional in your field. What makes someone a professional? For more than a century, the word professional would bring up the image of a clean-shaven man in…Bill Abbate5 min readBill Abbate5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoMember-onlyMake the Best Use of Your AutopilotMaking better use of your time — Time not only flies, but do you realize it’s on autopilot much of the time? We often look back at the days, weeks, months, and years, wondering where they went. Since we spend so much of our lives on autopilot, what can we do to make the best use of…Autopilot6 min readAutopilot6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyWhat the Power of Anticipation Can Do for You in Your LifeHow anticipation can help you live your best life — Do the words expectation and anticipation create good or bad feelings and memories? While the terms are similar, understanding their differences can help you move from being discouraged and disappointed to being pleased and happy. Read on to learn more about how one of these words can benefit your life…Expectations5 min readExpectations5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 1Member-onlyYou Do Have the Authority You NeedNo, you are not a doormat! — What does the word authority mean to you? Both your authority and that of others? You do realize you have tremendous authority, don’t you? Let’s see if we can shed more light on the subject of authority. …Authority7 min readAuthority7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 1Member-onlyWhat Are You Looking For?You can see what you want — Do you ever stop, quieten your mind, and reflect on your life? Few of us do until something serious happens, such as the death of a loved one. But why wait until then? Why not do it now? Imagine what you might gain by taking a few moments from your…Inspiration6 min readInspiration6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 31Member-onlyThe Recipe You Need for SuccessFour-ingredient recipe for the best career — Do you know how to say a great deal in a few words? Countless spoken and written examples exist. As a rule, the shorter they are, the greater their punch. If you guessed the quote, you are correct! …Success6 min readSuccess6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 30Member-onlyWhat Your Pain Can Teach YouThe good in your pain — I will never forget the first time I heard the old exercise motto “no pain, no gain” back in the 80s. At the time, I was into weightlifting, and believe me, it is true! Let’s look at where this saying originated and how you can apply it in your life…Pain5 min readPain5 min read
