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Lack of Change Makes Me ill

13 August, 2008 - Blogging, Motivation - 1 Comment

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July 2007. Sat in the passenger seat on the freeway heading out of Ohio. As I sat there blogging and arranging our schedule for our days at a conference in Chicago, we passed through “America’s Hell Hole”. That’s how my business partner described it.

It was dark. Smoky. Dirty. Industrial. Full of factories billowing smoke. Everything was black with industrial waste built up over the years.

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Posted on 13 August, 2008 by Jamie Harrop
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Finding Your ‘Story’ for Success

11 August, 2008 - Motivation - 3 Comments

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I want to share a secret with you today. A secret that I’ve found from experiencing, watching and engaging.

The Secret: A story (that is, a life story), is often what is needed to bring you success

It only recently occurred to me that a part of my success in life and in business is due to my story.

My Story (or, what attracts people to me and helps me stand out)

• I was a little brat as a kid. I overcame that after realising arguments only get you closer to your grave.

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Posted on 11 August, 2008 by Jamie Harrop
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Creatures of Habit - Like Humans Like Animals

24 July, 2008 - Motivation - 10 Comments

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We wake up at 7am. Each day.
We go to bed at 11pm. Each day.
We commute the same route to work. Each day.
We light up a cigarette. Each time we start our car.
We do the same workout at the gym. Each day (and regardless of whether it is working for us).

As humans, we like to believe we’re the far most superior race on Earth and we’re nothing like the bird that migrates year after year… to the day. But when push comes to shove, we inferior, empowered, Earth busting humans are creatures of habit just like any animal.

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Posted on 24 July, 2008 by Jamie Harrop
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What Would Be Your Ideal Home Office?

17 July, 2008 - Motivation - 18 Comments

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As bloggers, employers, employees, entrepreneurs, writers and researchers, our office is a key component of our home. It’s where we think. Motivate. Inspire. Create. Contemplate. Brainstorm.

Practically. Spiritually. Form. Function. Taking all those in to account, what would be your ideal home office? Take away all limits of money, space and trying to please others.

In an ideal world, what would your ideal home office contain and how would it be laid out?

Before I paint, in words, what my ideal office would be, I want to share my current office and discuss some of the points I like and dislike.

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Posted on 17 July, 2008 by Jamie Harrop
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Invigorating Yourself After a Stressful Day

16 July, 2008 - Motivation - 7 Comments

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As I stand at the kitchen sink washing a glass, I feel my body warm in the scolding water. I tingle.

As I stand there, I feel the days burden boil over the end. I feel my self pity crawl up and over. I feel my cry for freedom explode and expand.

Poor morale all day long. And now, finally, I feel an open valve.

I put down the glass. Walking from the kitchen, I dry my hands. I slide open the door and walk on the deck.

Cool evening. This is summer.

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Posted on 16 July, 2008 by Jamie Harrop
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