Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
Life can be very confusing with all the stimulus our mind has to deal with each day. We have bills to pay, family to make happy, work to do, bosses/clients to satisfy, dreams of a better life, and reality standing in our way.
All of this stimulus can really throw a wrench in our ability to prioritize what is really important, and what appears important on a daily basis. There is so much going on that we don’t know what we should focus on. Instead, we try to focus on it all. Read more...(1172 words, 2 images, estimated 4:41 mins reading time)
Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
Every person in the world runs into at least one problem a day. When you are a business owner, it can seem like you run into a problem per minute. Every time you solve one dilemma, an even tougher one seems to pop up out of nowhere.
Dealing with problems is part of the job description for every entrepreneur. If you are not dealing with them, you are certainly delegating who is. Either way, you are going to set the tone for how problems are handled in your business, and better know the difference between problem solving and problem evolving. Read more...(677 words, 1 image, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)
Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
“The whole world is nuts. The only difference is the kind of shell we wear to protect us.” – Pj
Maybe it’s me, but lately I think everyone is a little on edge. I would imagine it has a lot to do with the economy. ‘Everyone is hurting out there, it’s just a matter to what degree’, a client recently told me. When money gets tight, emotions run high, and people can take out their rage in the strangest of places. Read more...(929 words, 1 image, estimated 3:43 mins reading time)
Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
Every Wednesday is usually Personal Development in Business, but today it’s just life in general…
Normally, a personal development post talks about what changes you can add to your life to make it better. However, this post is more about addition by subtraction.
You see, the other day, I thought of something that really has boggled my mind. I was thinking about the concept of ‘perfection’ that is held so dear in our society. Here is the definition from Oxford American dictionaries…
Perfection: the condition, state, or quality of being free, or as free as possible, from all flaws and defects.
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At Yin vs Yang, we feel that humor is one of the best ways to deal with everyday life. Nothing provides more humor for me then my pets. Anytime I’m having a bad day, I simply chill with my cats and dog. They bring a joy to my life not possible to translate into words. All the late night walks, accidents, vet bills, and annoyances that come with the responsibility of a pet do not come close to matching the joy they provide in life.
With that in mind, enjoy this video of some unexpected, and choreographed, animal clips. Being a pet lover, this definitely brought a smile to my face.
Enjoy the weekend!!!
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I read an article on Yahoo the other day about how another 100 brand new species were discovered recently. I was intrigued that so many new species could be discovered in today’s technologically advanced world. Doing some further research, I learned a shocking piece of news:
In real life, nearly 15,000 to 20,000new species are discovered each year. According to a recent report from IISE and its partners, 2006 saw 16,969 species named-the first time in scientific literature. (from here)
Think about it. In 2008, even after the invention of all this modern technology that is rapidly shrinking the world, over 15,000 new species are discovered each year. That’s right, over 15,000 and I’m not just talking about some remote, hidden species. This includes frogs, bats, plants, insects, fish, dinosaurs and more. Last year, a brand new species of mushrooms were discovered on Imperial College’s campus in London, right under everyone’s nose! Read more...(386 words, 2 images, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)
This tag line from Nike is one of my favorite of all time. To me it sums up everything about the sports mentality in three words. It’s a shortened tag, from the line, “Don’t talk about it, just go out there and do it.” It shouldn’t only be Nike’s tag line. It should be yours as well.
Many people, including myself, talk about things that we want to do. We either make strong defining statements, drastic claims, or emotional outbursts to back up our fervent word. We not only convince others of our focused intentions, we sometimes convince ourselves as well. Read more...(1006 words, 1 image, estimated 4:01 mins reading time)
For those of us that workout, our goal each time is to push the limit of our stamina. Whether measured in reps, minutes, or miles, most of us continue to push the limits of our body. But what if I told you it was not your body setting those limits? What if I told you it was really your mind?
The mind is a very powerful tool. It is so powerful, that it’s greatest trick is making us forget it exists at all. We run as far as we can. As soon as we start to breathe heavy, sweat, and our limbs tire, we know we are pushing the limits. But again, the limits of what? Have you ever just kept going when you think you can’t any longer? The trick is, you can, and you know it. Read more...(743 words, 1 image, estimated 2:58 mins reading time)
Right now Winx is crying by the door to go outside and chase birds. Aslan is skittishly checking out his food bowl to make sure I have not set any sudden traps out of the blue today. Bugsy is rumbling up and down the stairs chasing a crumpled orange sticky. As soon as it gets pushed under a door or table, he will come right back to my office for a new one.
I have 3 cats that live in my house: Winx, Aslan, and Bugsy. I am particularly fond of cats, as is my wife. We both love dogs, and all animals for that matter. Without these pets, I don’t know what home would be like. Each day, they put a smile on our faces countless times. Read more...(300 words, 3 images, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
So I wake up nice & early this morning from my cats re-enacting Wrestlemania on my bed only to realize it is Monday, my absolute favorite day. Most people hate Mondays. It is the day they have to get up early and go back to work after one or maybe even two days of nice relaxing rest during the weekend. It is the day that starts their dreadful weekly routine leading up to the almighty weekend. Ugggh!
Well, for me, they are nothing of the sort. For me, Mondays are the most important of all days.
Monday is the day that starts your week. They are the beginning. Most people always focus on the finish line, in this case, the weekend, instead of enjoying the journey. When you are at the beginning on Monday, it is the furthest point from the finish line. However, if that is yin, lets look at the yang. Read more...(348 words, 1 image, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)
