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Positive Action in Your Life – Gonzo’s Great Gold Quest

By Dave Kelly

Ok, here’s the thing…

I like reaching goals.

I am an achievement junkie.

I am really into setting an objective, quantifying it, putting together a plan, and then going after it with everything that I have.

That is cool to me. It gives me energy and excitement. Provides purpose.

When I was in elementary [...]

Persevere and Persist

By Dave Kelly

Are you worried about how things are going? Persevere and Persist

Having financial problems? Persevere and Persist

Lost your job? Persevere and Persist

Things seem a little out of control? Persevere and Persist

Are you to the point where you have no idea what to do? Persevere and Persist

You will come through this. You will overcome the [...]

You Make Your Own Breaks on the Way to Your Dreams

By Dave Kelly

One of my guilty pleasures is watching the audition shows of the various performance shows like American Idol and Last Comic Standing. So, of course, I was in front of my TV last month to watch the American Idol audition shows.

Some very talented people who auditioned received the golden ticket to Hollywood. [...]

Focusing on Your Areas of Brilliance

By Kevin M

Given the state of the economy, the approach toward business and careers has become one of caution, where working to keep what you have is the order of the day. But try this for a contrarians approach:

“Working harder and longer hours will not solve your dilemma…You must invest most of [...]

Shine like a star, know who you are

By Dave Kelly

I got this month’s tip from a future speaking star! She is an energetic young lady who is one of the most positive people I know. She approaches life with fun and excitement and is great to be around.

When I asked her about this quote, she told me how important it [...]

Champions do what it takes to achieve their dreams!

By Dave Kelly

Are you sleep-deprived from watching the Olympics? I know I am! Watching the best in the world compete in so many different sports and disciplines was incredibly inspiring.

I heard all kinds of stories throughout the Olympics about the routines the athletes went through in order to become the best in [...]

Don’t let stress rule your life; silly is more fun!

By Dave Kelly

My six-year-old daughter loves to play a game we call “bears”. We get under the covers in the master bedroom and pretend that it is our cave. We hibernate. We hit the snooze alarm for spring (two more days). We fish in the salmon pond in the upstairs of [...]

Do the best you can do in all that you do

By Dave Kelly

I was a server all through college and even for a couple of years after I graduated. I worked in fine dining environments, up-scale restaurants, and pubs, wearing anything from long-sleeved dress shirts with a tie to a polo shirt and khakis. Everywhere I worked, I wanted to be known as [...]

Go the extra mile, Part II

By Dave Kelly

A couple of days before Christmas, I was in my garage about to get in my car to go to a meeting. A large overnight delivery service truck pulled up to my neighbor’s house and the driver hopped out with a package. He looked up and waved at me, walked past [...]

Dare to Dream and See What Comes Up

By Kevin M

“We don’t realize how much hope drives our lives. When hope is gone, life looks a lot different, a lot darker.”–David L. Heller (1913-1992), a cherished friend and mentor

Somewhere along the path of life we lose our dreams. Life rolls along, we have responsibilities, bills to pay, obligations—we “grow [...]