This is Part 2 of the 2-part series on Inspiration. You can read Part 1 here. If you would like to just see and go through the visual SlideShare presentation, please scroll to the end of the post! Here is a summary of Part 1. 1. Breathe In: Breathe deeply and imbibe the world around […]
inspiration |ˌinspəˈrāSHən| noun 1 the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative: 2 the drawing in of breath; inhalation. “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and […]
This is part 2 of the two part series on getting beyond excuses. You can read Part 1 here: 7 steps to get beyond Excuses-Part 1. If you would like to see the visual SlideShare presentation, please scroll to the end of the post! The first 3 steps: 1. Become vividly aware of the role […]
Good excuses rarely collect dust. We use them, and use them, and use them.” ― Andy Stanley This is part 1 of the two part series on how to get beyond excuses. If you are like me, you may have used all types of excuses in the past to avoid certain tasks or actions. We have […]
Dear Readers, Happy Thursday! I uploaded a SlideShare presentation with some of my favorite quotes: 31 Quotes to Inspire You. Please let me know what you think in the comments below. 31 Quotes to Inspire You! from Harish Kumar Awesome links for the week: Without any doubt, one of my favorite links this week […]
Do you think that creativity thrives with an endless array of options or do you think that it needs more structure? Do you think that having rules, restrictions and deadlines restricts or enhances your creativity? There is a misconception that restrictions and rules limit the creativity of an individual. Restrictions, rules and frameworks are good […]
Dear Readers, Hope you are enjoying the content that gets posted on Launchyourgenius! I am planning to post twice every week. The first post will be the big new content article that will be published early on in the week-Mondays or Tuesdays. The second post will be published later on-Thursdays and will list all the […]
This is part 2 of the Procrastination series. In part 1 we discussed the following 5 steps: 1. Become aware of the things that you are putting off. 2. Eat the frog in small chunks by getting started. 3. Get more information about what you are delaying. 4. Outline a clear process to proceed forward. […]
Please check out my new SlideShare presentation below! Please let me know what you think in the comments! Enjoy! 30 Ways to be Insanely Happy! from Harish Kumar Image credit: rAmmoRRisonVia Flickr CC
One of the most important skills that we need in order to succeed is to learn new concepts and improve on the ones that we already know. Do you think that you are an effective learner or do you feel like you find it difficult to learn and master new material? It is important […]
“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.” ~ Rev. John Maxwell What do you think is one of the most important indicators of great progress on any journey? Have you experienced getting into a new creative venture and remember being really excited for a little while? And then you […]
“Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.” ~ Thomas Jefferson If you are like me, you may put some things off till the last minute but immediately take action on other things that really interest you. Do you feel like you are procrastinating in some areas of your life till it becomes […]
Dear Readers, Thanks for stopping by! If you are a new subscriber, thanks a lot for subscribing to Launchyourgenius! I have a couple of questions to ask you. Question 1: On Happiness “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” ~Aristotle Do you ever feel like everything is going well and then you end up short-circuiting your happiness? I […]
Actually I think Art lies in both directions – the broad strokes, big picture but on the other hand the minute examination of the apparently mundane. Seeing the whole world in a grain of sand, that kind of thing. ~Peter Hammill What is your big picture? What are your dreams and aspirations? And how do […]
Need some creative inspiration? How about some timeless quotes on creativity? If you are like me, you need an occasional push to inspire your creativity. You may need some creative enthusiasm, some support and a few words that resonate with you. Here is a list of amazing quotes about creativity and my description of them […]
“First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” ― Napoleon Hill Do you have a process to generate new, exciting ideas and bring them to life? There are periods in our life when ideas come […]
“Today You are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ~Dr Seuss Are you confident about yourself, your own skills and abilities? Are you comfortable in your own skin or do you feel uncertain? Do you undermine your own uniqueness? Perhaps you did not approach other […]
There is a trap and it is called “comparitis.” We have all compared ourselves with others to see if we were good enough at some point in the past. And some of us still actively engage in comparison almost like a second habit. Some honest measurement against others and aligning your life to make things […]
“If others tell us something we make assumptions, and if they don’t tell us something we make assumptions to fulfill our need to know and to replace the need to communicate. Even if we hear something and we don’t understand we make assumptions about what it means and then believe the assumptions. We make all […]
