Start one small habit, so small and insignificant you won’t even mention it. Like sitting with a correct posture. Begin it now and just gently remind yourself about it every morning. That’s it. This is how serious self-improvement begins.
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The Daily Man-Up: Those Days
What do you do on the days when you’re just not feeling it?
Those days. Those days when I’m tired or worn out or just basically sick of the grind…well what do I do on those days? I go anyways. I get it done. Even if I’m just going through the motions. I go through the motions. I don’t really want to work out. I work out. I really don’t want a hammer on a project. I hammer on the project. I don’t really want to get up and get out of bed, yeah, I get up and get out of bed.
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Women want to be desired as much as we desire them.
A woman loves knowing that a man wants her. That she’s so irresistible you want to flirt and touch her. That you will take her and give her intense, mind-blowing pleasure. I’ve said it before: women think about sex (a lot), too.
When you hang around girls that you’re attracted to and hide your romantic intentions, you’re admitting those feelings are wrong — that having, normal sexual thoughts are a bad thing. Guys, you’ve got to stop putting women on a pedestal. They’re just like you and they want the same things.
The Daily Man-Up: Use “And” Instead of “But”
No buts about it: It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. That saying holds true in business. No matter what your industry or function is, your success depends greatly on how you communicate. One simple tip I picked up years ago and have used both in sales and management is substituting the word but with the word and. Every time I hear a sentence that has a “but” in the middle I cringe – knowing that bad news is coming or the person is discounting my idea. Think about how you react when you hear it and try to listen to yourself when you say it. It’s simply a negative sounding conjunction.
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The Daily Man-Up: Can’t Hurt Me
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE AND WHAT YOU’RE CAPABLE OF?
I’m sure you think so, but just because you believe something doesn’t make it true. Denial is the ultimate comfort zone. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In every town, in every country, all over the world, millions roam the streets, dead-eyed as zombies, addicted to comfort, embracing a victim’s mentality and unaware of their true potential. I know this because I meet and hear from them all the time, and because just like you, I used to be one of them.
I had a damn good excuse too.
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Sometimes we try to show the world we are flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone, but we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. The beauty of us lies in our vulnerability, our complex emotions, and our authentic imperfections. When we embrace who we are and decide to be authentic, instead of who we think others want us to be, we open ourselves up to real relationships, real happiness, and real success.
There is no need to put on a mask. There is no need to pretend to be someone you’re not. You have nothing to prove to anyone else, because…
No one else really knows what’s best for YOU.
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Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or legs. Picture your life without the ability to walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic . Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, without arms and legs. Three sonograms failed to reveal complications. And yet, the Vujicic family was destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical condition to limit his lifestyle.