Motivation Archives

How Your Accountability to God Unleashes His Plan

Are you living the life God planned for you? Have you taken responsibility for your part in living out that life? If you lack a sense of responsibility for your life, you probably also lack a sense of accountability to God. That’s the position of Joyce Meyer, who argues that God has a life planned for you—and that you have a responsibility to use what God has given you to live out that life. Keep reading to learn more about why it’s important to consider yourself accountable to God.

Should You Be Passionate About a Career? Yes and No

Is passion the deal-breaker when you’re looking for a job? Do people need to be passionate about careers? The general advice that most successful people give to new people in the workforce is to follow your passion. While research shows that is true most of the time, being passionate about a career isn’t necessarily important. Read more to determine if you should strive to be passionate about your career, according to former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.

How to Get Through Hard Times in Life as a Christian

How do you handle it when life gets tough? Do hard times tear you down or build you up? In Battlefield of the Mind, Christian author Joyce Meyer discusses how our attitude toward adversity matters greatly. She explains how the devil tries to use negativity to tear us down. However, we can turn that around by adopting a Godly, positive mindset that can make all the difference in the way suffering shapes our lives. Keep reading to learn more about Meyer’s view on how to get through hard times in life.

Spiritual Apathy: How the Devil Robs Us of Joy

What is spiritual apathy? What does it come from, and where can it lead? Joyce Meyer believes that one of the more subtle ways that the devil can attack our minds and rob us of a positive life is by suppressing our motivation. If we don’t feel like we are achieving our true potential, it may be because the devil has caused our minds to become passive. This spiritual apathy can lead us to neglect our relationship with God, allow the devil greater influence, and even become guilty of sins of omission. Read more to learn about the dangers of

Steal Like An Artist: Quotes to Inspire You

Are you looking for Steal Like an Artist quotes from Austin Kleon? How can these quotes help you create better art? In Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon (a self-described “writer who draws”) shares his tips for maximizing your creativity, finding inspiration, breaking out of a creative rut, and connecting with other people doing exciting work. His advice applies to anyone who uses creative thinking in their work, not just to artists in the traditional sense. Here are the top Steal Like an Artist quotes with explanations.

Josh Waitzkin: The Art of Learning

What is Josh Waitzkin’s The Art of Learning about? What is the essence of effective learning? In his book The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin argues that effective learning comes from a resilient commitment to your growth process. His learning philosophy can be boiled down to three themes: 1) to always strive for “presence,” 2) to learn through trial and error, and 3) to balance tensions as you grow. Let’s explore each theme in detail below.

Are You a Beginning Artist? Remember These 4 Tips

Are you new to the world of art? Are you scared of trying something new? Artist and writer Austin Kleon knows what you’re going through—he’s also been there. In his book Steal Like an Artist, he provides four important pieces of advice for the beginning artist. Here’s how to start your creative journey.

How to Win Competitions When the Margins Are Slim

Is there a trick to winning competitions? How do the world’s top athletes consistently stay on top of their game? According to American chess player Josh Waitzkin, the key to winning competitions, even when the margins are incredibly slim, is to operate on a deeper, more subtle level than your opponents. In practice, this means achieving enhanced perception through deep refinement of your skills and control of your mental arena. Here’s how to win competitions even when the margins are small.

Achieve Goal Alignment to Set Yourself Up for Success

How do you choose goals? Do you set goals that actually fit you? Deepak Chopra argues that you have innate gifts and talents that you’re meant to contribute to the world—and that you should choose goals that align with these natural tendencies because they feel more meaningful and enjoyable to pursue. He claims that aligning your strengths, interests, and positive intentions in this way creates the perfect environment for success. Here’s how to achieve goal alignment to get on the road to true success.

Can’t Hurt Me: Book Overview (David Goggins)

Looking for a Can’t Hurt Me book overview? How can David Goggins inspire you to overcome any challenge? David Goggins is a former Navy SEAL and ultra-runner. In his book Can’t Hurt Me, he details his life from an overweight, pest control worker to one of America’s most highly-trained warriors. His goal is to show readers that, if you push yourself, you can overcome any obstacle that comes your way. Here’s an overview of Goggins’s book.