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Surprise Yourself

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Timing Isn’t Everything.

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They say that

  • opportunity happens when we’re prepared for it.
  • when we’re ready the right teacher appears.
  • Winning isn’t getting ahead of others. It’s getting ahead of yourself.

I say that trying is what happens right before succeeding begins.

Timing isn’t everything.
Knowing our place in time is.

We can stand in the perfect place in time with opportunity right within our reach. How we’ve used our time to prepare, what brought us here, won’t be enough, the outcome will still be affected by how we think. Despite the fact of our top-notch abilities, if we think we’re ready, we’ll take on that chance, if we think we’re not good enough, we’ll let it pass.

Surprise Yourself

Some days, some Mondays, we may be ready for the week to begin. Some days, some Mondays, come with challenges that mean a lot and we wonder whether we’ll win.

Wondering allows those voices and doubts in your head to say things like,

  • you’ll never be able to do that.
  • you’ll never be as good as he is.
  • who are you for thinking you should that?

Don’t wonder.
Dig in and do something about those doubts.

Consider replacing those old voices in your head with a few voices that I’ve heard in the last week or two …

  • You never know until you try.
  • Never underestimate your own value.
  • People could be saying nice things about you.

Refill your positive opinion of you. Remember when you’ve helped someone, answered a question that someone asked or passed on a kind word that was shared with someone who never knew good things were being said about him. Inside those moments you’ll find fuel to face a new challenge or even a plain old Monday again.

Then spend a while doing thinking about how you might do the same things for yourself. People who can cheer themselves, help themselves, and keep themselves are inspiring to be with.

Be inspired!
And don’t be shy about showing it!


Let a sunrise surprise you and inspire you!

Have faith in your ability to surprise yourself.
Surprise yourself with the ways you can make good things happen for you and everyone else.
Believe in what you’ll make, not what you’ll break!
Your subconscious will do the rest.

Every winner believes in winning.
Every leader knows to believe.
Surprise yourself with believing.
It’s irresistible.

Be irresistible.
–ME “Liz” Strauss

Beach Notes: Changing Views

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by Guest Writers Suzie Cheel and Des Walsh

Most Sunday mornings for the past year we have walked on Fingal Beach and we looked across the water to Cook Island. Today we decided it was time to walk on another beach further south, the beautifully named Dreamtime Beach. What we discovered that we could still see Cook Island but from another perspective.
Habits can be good but sometimes it is also good to break a pattern and see things differently.

How have you changed your view recently?

– Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel & Des Walsh

The Facts on the Benefits of Starting Your Own Business

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Starting your own business can be difficult, but it can also be highly rewarding. For many people, it’s a dream that is never realised, but for a lucky few, it’s a reality.

If you’ve considered going it alone and pursuing your dreams then take a look at this infographic from the team at www.xlntelecom.co.uk which is full of useful information about how to approach starting your own business.

Click here to see the image full size.

A Mini Guide to Starting your own business

The freedom of being your own boss can be one of the best things about being self-employed. For many, the thought of managing your own workload without being under the watchful eye of an employer is very appealing.

Your own business can also give you the opportunity to purse something that you’re really passionate about. It’s often said that if you can find something which you enjoy doing, you never have to work a day in your life. Turning a hobby or an interest into a profitable business can give you immense satisfaction.

Running a business can also be very profitable. When working in traditional employment, your remuneration will be set by the company, and whilst promotions are possible, the money that you take home will generally stay the same. When you’re in control of your own empire, no matter how small it may be, the sky really is the limit. If you run your business well, the rewards can be huge.

Finally, the prospect of cutting out the commute is very attractive for many people. Many businesses start trading from a spare bedroom, so it will take you two minutes from getting out of bed to starting work. If you’ve spent years getting up early to take a crowded train to your office, you’ll know just how tiring and time consuming this can be. Your own business can take away this previously essential part of your working day.

Author’s Bio:
Nadine Bourne is Marketing Executive at XLN Business Services. Nadine has written guest posts for business sites such as Crimson, British SME, Growingbusiness.com. She has also written for publications including Vogue.com, Good Housekeeping and Cult Beauty.

Beach Sculpture: Man Sitting

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by Guest Writers Suzie Cheel and Des Walsh

Walking onto the beach on Friday morning we were greeted by the picture below. There have been some big storms and seas that have deposited many uprooted trees onto the sand. This one was very special as my first reaction was that there is a man with a hat. Des saw a rower in his scull!

I think it is amazing how nature presents art and visions for us.

What do you see when you look at this image?

 

Live in abundance, be the change and make a difference TODAY!

– Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel & Des Walsh

Beach Notes: Boardwalk – Beached

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by Guest Writers Suzie Cheel and Des Walsh

On Friday after a week of rain and no morning beach walks, we saw a piece of boardwalk sitting on the sand. We had last seen this being used as a boat ramp where the sand had been washed away from under the concrete ramp. The piece of boardwalk had been moved or carried 100 metres or more my the tides.

I wonder what stories could this boardwalk tell? – Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel & Des Walsh