Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel

Most professionals, at some point in time, will have to engage in the creative writing process. One of the greatest roadblocks to creative writing is distraction. Today, Paul will talk about how he minimizes distractions in order to accomplish his writing chores.

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What does it take to have and epiphany, a breakthrough moment? Can you plan or arrange this “Aha” moment? Obviously you cannot. However, there are things you can do to help prepare the way for the breakthrough realization.

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Success takes more than education and training. One key to success is passion. Today we consider one example of a man who had genuine passion; Michael Francis Foley.

You might know him as Mankind, Cactus Jack, or just Mick Foley. Foley is a great example of passion.

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To the casual observer, you might be an overnight success. What that person did not see was the ten years of struggle and sacrifice it took to become that “overnight” success.  Success rarely ever comes instantly or overnight.

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As humans, we become conditioned to the world around us. The passing of time often makes us forget the beauty of the world in which we live.

Take the time and make a conscious effort to let your eyes see something new.

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You cannot force open the petals of a flower. Sometimes you just have to go out and let things happen. Paul went out into the field and had a close encounter with our national symbol.

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Are you looking for “comfortable” and “convenient”? If your answer was yes, you are limiting the amount of good or worthwhile experiences.

Today, Paul shares a couple of stories of difficulty and sacrifice that lead to good things. Good things don't come easy. Occasionally, we need to be reminded of that fact.

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Today, Paul will reference a recent phone call with a friend. Frustration was shared and feelings were vented. Why do we do the right thing? Is it because we seek praise?

Do we do what we do only if everyone agrees with us and appreciates it? Be sure that you are listening louder.

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Paul shares two different stories to help us understand that perception is not always reality. Sometimes we witness perceptions based upon ignorance.

If you are going to lead a positive and productive life, you must be able to discern the difference between reality and perception based on ignorance.

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Consider that lesson of plants. Can start a seed in a paper cup on the window sill. However, if you want that seedling to see its full potential, you have to give it room to grow. We cannot grow if we are living in paper cups.

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