Monthly Archives: February 2011

Obstacle 10: Backbiting

:Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.” ~Walter Winchell Backbiting burns the heart. Backbiting (gossiping) minutely destroys both the listener and the gossiper; “sharing a secret” causes trust to be shattered. Passing … Continue reading

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Obstacle 9: Avarice

“Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte I Avarice ambushes riches. It is the insatiable pursuit of or love of money. Avarice is a selfish greed that ruins success.  … Continue reading

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Obstacle 8: Attitude

Attitude amends achievement. Your state of mind is contagious to the outcome you want to achieve in life. A negative attitude guarantees poor outcomes, while a positive attitude creates astounding effects. The choice is yours. Bob Proctor says that your … Continue reading

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Buy a book from a Black author this month

I think one way to embellish the meaning of Black History month in the United States is to buy a book from a Black author. So many times, due to the buying habits of the majority of the American public, … Continue reading

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Obstacle 7: Attachment

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” ~Simon Weil Attachment asphyxiates aspirations. Some people hold on to the status quo so long and so hard that it chokes the life … Continue reading

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