It is not my purpose to describe the RAS system in detail. I will only give one fact about this system, which is mentioned by the authors of "The Answer: "Your RAS has a built-in GPS system. With a GPS, you don't need to know where all the roads are located in a given city. You only need to decide where you want to go. You input the data and the GPS directs you.
Each of us has a problem, but we can treat it as a challenge.
I do not believe that there is a single man (or woman) without a problem. Every one of us has some kind of problem, although temporarily it happens that we have no problem at all. Problems are simply part of life, you have to accept that. However, the way we treat problems makes a huge difference to how we feel. We can treat a problem as a challenge to be faced.
Find your mission – it’s possible.
In Carmine Gallo's book 'The Storyteller's Secret' (in the Polish edition on page 232) I read this text (translation from Polish): "We have an incredible opportunity to change the world. I will change the face of ALS. I will make philanthropists hear about it. (…) The mission became personal and Pete, (…) was determined to carry it out. He already knew the answer to the question, (…): "What is my mission in life?" His mission became to publicise the disease
“The Storyteller’s Secret” – some quotes and ideas from Carmine Gallo’s book
The book mentioned in the title of this post is about 300 pages long (the Polish edition) and is full of evidence that storytelling is a great tool with several applications in the current world (e.g. to educate the audience). Carmine Gallo, a storytelling expert, "reveals the secrets of creating great narratives that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, create social movements and change lives".
“Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.”― Brian Tracy
“Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.” ― Brian Tracy
“Holiness – the eternal longing of the soul”
John Paul II tried to show that the pursuit of personal holiness is revealed in the humanity of every human being, and thus can be realized by anyone at any time: during prayer, work, study, creative activity, meeting other people, practicing sports, discovering the beauty of nature, while exercising priestly, episcopal or papal ministry.
Two ideas: 1. Define your own mission and purpose and 2. Hit or putty: a checklist.
1. "Identify your own mission and purpose to which you want to dedicate your life." PLUS 2. Hit or putty: a checklist.
“You possess the power to change any area of your life for the better.” (A. Robbins)
"(…) you have the power to change any area of your life for the better. So where is this power? And how can you use it? We all know that to achieve new results, you need to take new action. But we need to understand that at the heart of every action is a decision. The power of decision is therefore the power of change." (A. Robbins)
Failure is part of life, let’s not be afraid of it, things don’t always work out the first time.
Things don't work out right away, sometimes we have to be persistent, sometimes it takes effort and hard work to make plans and dreams come true. This applies, for example, to learning a foreign language: anyone who has prepared for the C2 exam knows how much effort and time is required.
“(…) to help with the tsunami disaster on the Thai islands?”(…) “(…) pomagać w usuwaniu skutków tsunami na tajskich wyspach?”
Discovering your mission can be one of the most important events in your life, whether you do the mission during your work or leisure time, or in micro-retirement (which the aforementioned author, T. Ferriss, writes about). What is a mission? For me, it is something that gives a deeper meaning to life, it is a kind of vocation, something that makes us happy because we give the best of ourselves to other people.
Faith in God and His love for us humans – a personal reflection of a 50 year old.
I have never doubted the existence of God; I believe that God created man in HIS image and likeness, created man out of love and called him to live in harmony with God. Belief in God and HIS love for man is a grace that I have experienced throughout my life.
Focus on solutions, not problems.
Let me start with a quote from A. Robbins' book "Notes from a Friend" (my copy of the book is in Polish). Here is that quote: "I also kept reminding myself that I needed to focus on what I wanted to achieve, to focus on solutions rather than problems."
The first step on the road to changing lives…
"The first step on the road to changing your life is to get rid of the negative belief that you have no influence on the situation in which you find yourself, that you are helpless."
Teenagers and the quality of Polish educational system.
"When a teenager enrolls in a drama club class, for example, he steps outside his comfort zone, takes risks, limits his control, and begins the process, often without knowing the outcome. Additionally, he starts to build social relationships with other kids, learns attentiveness, co-responsibility, closeness. That when he is part of a team, what happens between people becomes most important, not his individual goals.
“Education should be represented by experts.” (Zdzisław Hofman)
"Vzdělávání by měli zastupovat odborníci." (This post is written in English and Czech) In "Psychologia nastolatka" ("Adolescent Psychology") (no. 4/2022, page 77, the magazine is in Polish) we can read the following passage: "(…) education should be represented by experts who understand the psychological mechanisms and neurobiological processes of young people. Of course this knowledge … Continue reading “Education should be represented by experts.” (Zdzisław Hofman)
“One of the guidelines for speakers at TED conferences is to avoid ‘following the beaten track’.” (Carmine Gallo)”
The quote in the title of this post comes from page 101 of Carmine Gallo's book "The Storyteller's Secret" (I have my copy in Polish). One can think how to use the knowledge about storytelling (contained e.g. in the above-mentioned book) in the activities of authors, bloggers, but also all who want to educate the audience in some way.
“Almost all the changes we want to make in our lives fall into two categories…” (Anthony Robbins)
"Almost all the changes we want to make in our lives fall into two categories: either we want to change the way we feel (…) or we want to change our own actions." This quote comes from Anthony Robbins' book 'Letters to a Friend'.
“Remember: data provides information and stories allow you to educate, to breathe soul into the data…” (Carmine Gallo, The Storyteller’s Secret)
"Remember: data provides information and stories allow you to educate, to breathe soul into the data..." (Carmine Gallo, The Storyteller's Secret)
Part of my ebook (“Dare to Live”): Principles and tips that affect your results.
Principles and tips that affect your results (from point 17 to 20; in the ebook there are 40 points). Načela in nasveti, ki vplivajo na vaše rezultate (od točke 17 do 20; v e-knjigi je 40 točk).
“The power to change our future lies within ourselves.” (Anthony Robbins)
I encourage you to read this post carefully: it could be the start of your transformation, as I comment on the important words of Anthony Robbins from his book 'Letters to a Friend'.
Your beliefs determine the quality of your life – so get rid of the beliefs that limit you.
There are limiting beliefs and supporting beliefs. Supportive beliefs reassure us that we can achieve what we strive for. Limiting beliefs sabotage our efforts. Most often they are related to past experiences that have affected our self-esteem.
“Too many of us dismiss our dreams”
A lot of things depends on our dreams, we achieve what we dream of, or we are afraid to dream and consequently our achievements are small. This post is to encourage you to dream. As I often write: dare to live, dare to dream.
The Eucharist – a sacrament of love (spiritual growth)
The Eucharist is called the "sacrament of love" by St Thomas Aquinas. Why?
“Using your strengths is far more lucrative…” ( a post inspired by the book by Timothy Ferriss)
"Using our strengths is far more lucrative and enjoyable than trying to fix all the cracks in our armour. We have a choice between multiplying our results by using our strengths and making tiny progress against our weaknesses. These advances will at best allow us to achieve mediocrity in a given field."
I want to share my ebook “Dare to Live”. Read this post to see my incredible offer. (made: 19 March 2022)
Today I want to OFFER you a way in which you can get MY EBOOK in three languages at NO COST (!). And it's all free, and if you find after reading my ebook that it is valuable, then you can pay me 1 dollar or 1 euro to my bank account.
The meaning and value of Holy Communion
Jesus said: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. The bread that I will give is my body, given for the life of the world."
How do I know when I have achieved success? (some content from my ebook “Dare to Live”)
I want to share my personal reflection from my book. Read the quote below and find out how I know when I have achieved success.
My book “Dare to live” can help you lead a more interesting and effective life.
I really believe that my short book "Dare to live" can help you if you treat it as a personal development tool. It resembles a handbook.
“Focus on being productive, not busy.” (T. Ferriss)
"Skup się na byciu produktywnym, a nie na byciu zajętym." (T. Ferriss) Focusing on the goal is important. Do you have something important to do? Then just do it! Don't procrastinate. Don't put off what's really important until later. And you have to be focused on being productive, learn to be productive. Ważne jest skupienie … Continue reading “Focus on being productive, not busy.” (T. Ferriss)
Poznaj nowe języki obce i otwórz się na nowe możliwości.
Języki obce - niektórzy z nas lubią się ich uczyć, inni nie. Ja należę do tej pierwszej grupy. W 2014 r. zmotywowałam się do osiągnięcia poziomu C2 z języka angielskiego. I udało się, ESOL Cambridge przyznał mi certyfikat znajomości języka na poziomie C2.
Learn new foreign languages and open yourself up to new opportunities.
Learn new foreign languages and open yourself up to new opportunities. (this post is written in two languages: English and Slovak)
“What is the opposite of happiness? Sadness? No.”(comments on what T. Ferriss writes about happiness)
"What is the opposite of happiness? Sadness? No." (comments on what T. Ferriss writes about happiness)
How do you know if a product idea is good and has a chance to sell?
Lori Greiner (you can read about her here: https://lorigreiner.com/about-lori/) in her book entitled "Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!" gives a checklist to check when you are planning to launch a new product. She lists more than ten points (factors) that affect the success of a product.
Why don’t people believe in God? (my personal opinion)
Personally, I think that one of the most obvious evidences for the existence of God is the existence of man and nature. In my opinion, SOMEONE had to give a beginning to the universe, nature and man. Nothing happens by itself. As the Holy Scriptures says "From the beauty of the creatures one recognizes the Creator"
“Know your limitations and then ignore them.”
In John Mason's book "Know Your Limits - Then Ignore Them" there is the following paragraph on action, success and entrepreneurship:
“Life doesn’t have to be hard at all” – my reflection on a quote from the book by T. Ferriss
In today's post I want to comment on a quote from a book I am currently reading, "The 4-Hour Workweek", the author is Timothy Ferriss. Maybe this post will help you look at your life differently and change things for the better?
I want to teach you something important today: 5 things people regret at the end of their lives.
I want to teach you something important today: 5 things people regret at the end of their lives.
What is spiritual development? (my opinion)
Spiritual development is everything that brings me closer to God, that which is related to my prayer life. When do I know that I am growing spiritually?
What can we learn from Timothy Ferriss’ book “The 4-Hour Workweek”?
What can we learn from Timothy Ferriss' book "The 4-Hour Workweek"?
“Principles and tips that affect your results” – more of them (they are in the content om my first ebook).
"Principles and tips that affect your results" - more of them (they are in the content om my first ebook).
Will 10 percent of your income saved for 20 years be enough for your private pension?
If you intend to have an adequate and sufficient amount in your account (and/or other forms of assets) when you retire, it is recommended that you save 10 percent of your income for this purpose. This amount per month is for you to decide, it depends on your retirement needs.It happens (in my opinion) quite … Continue reading Will 10 percent of your income saved for 20 years be enough for your private pension?
The goodness of God.
God is very good. He gave us life and time to live on this earth. He initiated our existence, He shows us all of life His goodness when we are willing to be open to His mercy that He bestows upon us.
What does Mark Manson write about on his blog (according to Natasha Courtenay-Smith)?
What does Mark Manson write about on his blog (according to Natasha Courtenay-Smith)?
How to write a blog post? (according to Neil Patel)
How to write a blog post? (according to Neil Patel)
Something about Gary Vaynerchuk, Neil Patel, and the difference between price and value (three topics in total in one post).
Something about Gary Vaynerchuk, Neil Patel, and the difference between price and value (three topics in total in one post).
How to write a great post (tips from a blogger whose name I have forgotten).
How to write a great post (tips from a blogger whose name I have forgotten).
Hello, everybody, if you need to read my first ebook, just let me know.
Hello, everybody, if you need to read my first ebook, just let me know.
Feast of Divine Mercy and my personal struggle
Feast of Divine Mercy and my personal struggle
A few simple rules to follow every day. (it’s on my fridge)
A few simple rules to follow every day. (it's on my fridge)
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! There is no greater joy for believers in God!
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! There is no greater joy for believers in God!
Faith in God and His providence
(La fe en Dios y en su providencia) (This post is in English and Spanish) I will begin today's post with a quotation from the booklet of the Sacred Heart Priests "Czciciel Bożego Serca" (in Polish), no. 3/2016, page 1: "Saint Anthony had already in his youth the truths of the holy religion imprinted forever … Continue reading Faith in God and His providence
Faith in God and His providence
(La fe en Dios y en su providencia) (This post is in English and Spanish) I will begin today's post with a quotation from the booklet of the Sacred Heart Priests "Czciciel Bożego Serca" (in Polish), no. 3/2016, page 1: "Saint Anthony had already in his youth the truths of the holy religion imprinted forever … Continue reading Faith in God and His providence
Faith in God and His love for us humans – a personal reflection of a 50 year old.
La fede in Dio e il suo amore per noi uomini – una riflessione personale di un cinquantenne.
(This post is in English and Italian)
I have believed in God since I can remember, the faith was given to me by my parents, they “gave” me to my church, they made sure I was baptized as a child (I am Catholic, just like my parents). I remember attending Holy Masses (with my parents), I remember my parents’ daily prayers (on their knees). My parents taught me the faith and for that I am grateful to God and them.
Credo in Dio da quando ho memoria, la fede mi è stata trasmessa dai miei genitori, che mi hanno “regalato” alla mia chiesa e si sono assicurati che fossi battezzato da bambino (sono cattolico, proprio come i miei genitori). Ricordo di aver partecipato alla Santa Messa (con i miei genitori),
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