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Jim's Gems: Take Time to Reflect

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 16, 2012
I believe our insights come when we give our minds time to think, without forcing answers at the conscious level.
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Jim's Gems: The Journey is What's Important

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 10, 2012
The effort that we expend to reach a goal or a target is critical to our growth, both professionally and personally.
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Jim's Gems: Accept Responsibility

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 2, 2012
If you are willing to accept full responsibility, there is absolutely no limit to how far you can go.
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Jim's Gems: The Road to Positive Change is Paved with Persistence

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 26, 2012
It’s not our motivation that will produce results-it’s our actions.
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Jim's Gems: Sharp Focus

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 18, 2012
Most of us live in a culture that presents us with a bewildering array of options. But the confusion of too many options will largely disappear once we learn how to focus.
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Jim's Gems: Develop a Survivor Mentality

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 12, 2012
In contrast to the participants in the glut of reality shows, which only seem to bring out the worst in human behavior, the real survivors in life have developed personalities that allow them more options.
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Jim's Gems: The Power Within

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 4, 2012
What does the sugar pill have in common with our personal or professional potential? A lot, from my perspective.
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Jim's Gems: Self Talk Affects Your Image

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 29, 2012
There is no better way to ensure an ample supply of pain in your life than the destructive habit of self talk. This internal commentary can profoundly affect your self-esteem.
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Jim's Gems: Change Your Comfort Zone

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 21, 2012
What have you gotten used to over time that you never really meant to happen?
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Jim's Gems: Don't Settle for Less

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
November 21, 2011
Being inspired for a lifetime is what actually achieves good and wonderful results.
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