Good morning! In 2003 I was chosen as one of the 40 most influential business people under age 40 by the Business Journal. There was a newspaper supplement that featured a 300 word interview with each of the 40. The gist of the interview was, "What is your key to success?" The bold headline below my name read: Coffee, perseverance and faith.  I have always believed that perseverance is a vital component to realizing success in any aspect of life. Those who reach their goals and their dreams refuse to give up. There are many stories that illustrate this point: the story of Edison's two-thousand "failures" prior to his world-changing inventions; Abraham Lincolns "failure" to be elected many times before becoming president. When we believe in our purpose and ourselves, we refuse to settle for less than we deserve.

Your Turn: What drives you? Is it being the best mom you can be? The best wife? Do you have an unrealized dream of writing a book, winning a competition, or starting a business? What is your passion? Take a moment to evaluate what is most important to you. Then persevere, and allow that dream to become a reality.

Today's Affirmation: I persevere until I reach the dreams closest to my heart.

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Summer Special

August 4 - 31

Register for any online class and receive a voucher to use for another course-- free!Register for 2 courses, receive 2 vouchers.
Register for 3 courses, receive 3 vouchers, etc.

 

Register for any of the seven online classes below and for each class you register for you will receive a voucher for another course of your choice free. Vouchers are good for 2 years.
 

Here are the seven classes remaining in 2009:

Starts August 26: Searching for Something: How to discover and live your values, passions and purpose
Starts August 10: Paper Piles & Files: How to build a manageable file and reference system for archival paper
Starts September 7: High Energy Living: 5 Weeks to Optimal Energy and Rejuvenate Mind, Body & Soul
Starts September 14: Extreme Home Makeover: 10 Weeks to the Home You Want

Starts October 10: The 10 Weeks of Christmas: Your Journey to a Stress-Free and Celebratory Holiday

Starts October 26: Everyday Paper Piles: How to Manage Every Day Paper and Stay On Top of It (Instead of Beneath!)
Starts November 9: Self-Discovery Workshop

To learn more about any of these course please visit:http://www.maketodaymatter.net/classes.htm