Val on July 2nd, 2010

So I’m undertaking the biggest project I’ve ever done here at the blog… to write a series of 26 posts on living destiny, specifically, what to embrace to create a life of pure magnificence and greatness.
The idea came to me as I was out on my walk this evening, enjoying nature and breathing in the [...]

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Val on May 26th, 2009

The Destiny Creed
I Am the creator of my Destiny.
I live authentically,
I share generously,
I act courageously,
I learn studiously,
and
I grow tremendously.
I Am not the same person I was yesterday,
and tomorrow, I shall be even better.
I Am here to live passionately, joyfully, purposefully and abundantly.
I Am here to be ALL I Am created to be by leaving [...]

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Val on May 12th, 2009

Ever since I first heard the concept, I’ve been fascinated with Kaizen.
What It Means
Kaizen is a Japanese principle for creating change. Kai in Japanese means “change” or “to correct” and Zen means “good”. So Kaizen is a way of creating continuous good change, in personal life and in organizations.
How Kaizen Has Been Applied
It’s been used for decades at Toyota [...]

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Val on February 27th, 2009

Malcolm Forbes said:

“Success follows doing what you want to do. There is no other way to be successful.”

And Maya Angelou stated,

“Pursue the things you love doing and do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. All other tangible rewards will come as a result.”

And I say,

“Don’t spend one day doing anything [...]

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I know this sounds a little strange, but the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is one of my favorite life coaches.
People call him when they have dog problems they can’t handle. His mantra?

“I rehabilitate dogs and I train people.”

I don’t have a dog, yet I have to admit, when I watch the show and there’s [...]

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