Category Archives: Motivation & Success

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Foo Fighter Fans: You May Now Die Happy

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Avish

Watch the video below and be awed. The awesomeness really starts at about the 2:45 mark. Or, scroll below to read what happnes in this video first: What happens: This from a Foo Fighters concert, and the clip begins with … Continue reading →

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Take Advantage of Low Expectations!

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Avish

You’ve probably seen this video of Susan Boyle performing on Britain’s Got Talent. If not, go watch the video and then keep reading for my take on it. Most people are passing this around because it’s so “inspirational.” And it … Continue reading →

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New Definition of Insanity

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Avish

Old, cliched definition of insanity: “Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.” Avish’s new definition of insanity: “Eating a giant plate of buffalo chicken wings for dinner and then looking in the mirror the next morning … Continue reading →

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Yin/Yang: The Missing Ingredient to Your Success

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Avish

(This is from my Improvised Musings E-Zine. Sign up for it now and get the MP3: “How to Think Quick” Free!!) What does almost getting sideswiped in a parking lot have to do with the concept of Yin and Yang … Continue reading →

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Are You “Literally” an Idiot?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Avish

I received an email from one of the many “internet marketing” guru who’s e-lists I am on. Quite frankly, I am on waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many of these and I rarely ever even bother opening them. For some reason I did … Continue reading →

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5 Examples From the Movies That Not Getting Your First Choice May Be a Great “Ding!”

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Avish

Often we get so fixated on an outcome we want to have happen that when we don’t get it we get dejected and may even give up. This is sad, because sometimes the best thing that can happen to you … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Self-Absorbed

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Avish

How many self-absorbed statements does it take to make you lose interest in a person? I was listening the Bloodhound Gang (singers of “Bad Touch,” otherwise known as “The Discovery Channel Song”) on a radio interview, and they were describing … Continue reading →

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Woman Locks Herself *IN* Her Own Car…

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Avish

Here’s a story about a woman who was locked in her own car because the electric system was shorted and the “open locks” button wasn’t working. She called 911 and was concerned because it was getting hot and she was … Continue reading →

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Playtime for Adults!

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Avish

I just read the February/March 2009 issue of “Scientific American Mind” magazine. The cover story is titled “The Serious Need for Play,” and I think there are lessons there that everyone could benefit from. The premise of the article is … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do After You Win Three Emmys?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Avish

Here’s an idea: You can take on a supporting role in “Spring Break Shark Attack”! I recently watched Spring Break Shark Attack on the Sci-Fi channel. I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out: Jaws is my favorite movie … Continue reading →

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