Inspire 'n' Influence

"Aim for success, not perfection". "Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life". - Anonymous

"My mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When i went to school, they asked me what i wanted to be when i grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me i didn't understand the assignment, and i told them they didn't understand life". - John Lennon That quote right there, is why John Lennon is just a little bit legendary in my eyes. The man made good music but he also had the sense to know what he wanted out of life and what was important: a lesson that some people miss entirely and others only realise much later down the track. So from John's mouth to your ears, i hope everyone wants to write down that they want to be happy when they grow up. Whether that means you are a five year old, a teen or a grandmother: just be happy!

"A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else". - John Burroughs

“You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses”. - Thomas F. Wilson This quote really sums up the perspective that everyone should have about life; focus on the good, not the bad things that are happening, and you will find happiness will come naturally soon after.

A couple of months ago i went travelling and as expected when you're on holiday; i was in a particularly good mood so it struck me as odd to read this sticker (seen below), on the back of my gourmet juice. The title was enough to deter me (due to its negative inclination) but i kept reading out of curiosity and found that the message actually gives some sound advice.  It spills the truth about life and how we all have a limited, one time only offer, to be here but it also makes some positive suggestions as to how we should make the most of our time. Getting air, educating ourselves, watching the sunset and being more appreciative of everything are some obvious observations and while we can agree that these are true, i think many of us forget them sometimes because we are too busy focusing on all the other areas that consume us daily. As i continued to drink, I pondered about what i had read and I realised that the juice had done its job. It had me appreciating my life and it...

I love watching movies and more than that, i love watching movies that really leave an impression on me long after i have hit the 'off' button on the television. The movies that make me think, feel and weep are almost always inspiring in some way or another, so i thought i would share my top ten favourites for improving your mood. Whether it's a boost in life, love or your career that you crave, these films have all got something special to offer. Feel free to add any that you think deserve to bump one of my top choices out of the list; I am always up for suggestions! 1. Amelie 2. Good Will Hunting 3. The Shawshank Redemption 4. The Intouchables 5. Forrest Gump 6. Working Girl 7. Frances Ha 8. Gattaca 9. The Pursuit of Happyness 10. Slumdog Millionaire Happy viewing!

In a discussion with a friend one night, we were tossing around ideas of what it means to be brilliant and innovative. At one point we said something (i can't remember what exactly, but let's just say it was a great thought), which was of a very similar perspective. It was at that moment that i said 'great minds think alike'. My friend rejected this notion straight away and made a clear argument as to why they hated the saying. It's because, in their opinion, no two minds that are great,  ever think alike. That's the whole point of innovation. You have to think unlike everyone else to arrive at something that will be considered amazing. That's the difference: the most distinguishable thing about your idea is the fact that no one has thought of it before. After all the inventions, philosophies and theories out there, it seems impossible to come up with something that is fresh, yet useful; however, if you come across such an idea, it could just be the...

"The road to success is always under construction". - Arnold Palmer

“Stand firm on your opinions if they have true merit but allow yourself to admit you are wrong if proven otherwise”. - Flakers

The question below is one that i have asked myself, as i imagine everyone has at some point; is life good? Am I happy? What makes me happy? What am i doing with my life? The answer, as it turns out, can be simple: yes or no. Without thinking too much about it and getting caught up in all the variables that can affect our happiness, we should focus on these two potential paths. If life is good, then that's good. Keep doing what you're doing and don't ever look back, but if life is not good, one must change something. Do something different so that you can improve your life and keep changing things until your answer to the same question becomes a yes. Source:  http://tinyurl.com/o5ch5fm

"One walks firmer and more secure uphill than down". - Michel De Montaigne

"Be sure to cultivate positive thinking for the right reasons: to enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others". - Anonymous

Someone once told me that the people you surround yourself with - your friends, your family, your work colleagues - are a reflection of who you are. I often see people that share similar qualities, characteristics and values that seem to stay really close, so perhaps there is some truth to this thought. There must be an understanding or an attraction of sorts that exists between people, which keeps some close together and others significantly far apart. The biggest lesson i can take from this idea is that if those around you are a reflection of at least one part of you, than it's best to surround yourself with individuals that make you happy and can add adventure, love and excitement to your life. Those people who make you happiest are the ones to keep by your side, always and forever.

"There is always room at the top". - Daniel Webster Don't think that your ambitions are too outrageous or that too many people have accomplished what you set out to do. It is never too late to give your dreams a try so get out there and join the race to the top and be great!

"The most powerful thing we can do to change the world is to change our own beliefs into something more positive" - Anonymous

"Wishing others would fail is the biggest thing stopping you from achieving your own success". - Flakers This thought really asks you to look at your own goals and focus all your energy on them. Anything else will only serve as a waste of your time. Time that could be spent on making your dreams come true. So stop looking at others. Stop comparing yourself and just be you. Be the best you can possibly be and amazing things will happen!

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"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain". - Ralph Waldo Emerson