Good Morning: Be Courageous

“…courage is only an accumulation of small steps.” ~George Konrád Good morning! As we greet the second Sunday of this New Year, I thought this quote is a great reminder of what courage is and how we develop it. Many … Continue reading

Good Morning: It Takes True Grit

“Have the gumption to try something new, and the grit to see it through.” ~Karen Fonstad Good morning! Lately, I have been talking with a lot of people about energy and their lack of it. Fatigue seems to be a … Continue reading

Good Morning: What Are You Prepared To Do In 2011?

“And what are you prepared to do?” ~Sean Connery, The Untouchables   Good morning! Here it is in all its glory… 2011. 365 days, over 8700 hours, waiting for your exploration. There is no denying that the world changes dramatically … Continue reading

Good Morning: Do You Get Full “Value” From Each Day?

“Don’t be fooled by the calendar There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.  One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out … Continue reading

Good Morning: Listen to Your Heart

“Heart is what separates the good from the great.” ~Michael Jordan  Good morning!   I hope that everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday celebration and that safety and peace continue to be yours as we enjoy family and prepare to … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Give up on Your Dreams

“Never sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate.” ~Dr. Bob Jones Sr.      Good morning!   Rose sent this quote to me a long time ago and I just came across it again while searching through my emails. … Continue reading

Good Morning: Start Living Your Dreams

“I recognize that winning is not everything but the effort to win is.” ~Zig Ziglar     Good morning!   When Rosemary sent in this quote, she also included the following Ziglar excerpt.   To utilize the ability you have you … Continue reading

Good Morning: Never Quit

“The way to succeed is to never quit. That’s it.” ~Alex Hailey      Good morning!   A while back, I was lecturing at a “Business Boot Camp” for entrepreneurs. I was asked what I thought the “key to success” is. … Continue reading

Weekly Challenge: Create More Energy in Your Life – Part 2 of 2

In last week’s challenge we explored physical and emotional energy. This week, we turn our focus to two other types of energy–Productive and Spiritual. If you missed the first article, you can view it by visiting www.brooknoel.com and viewing the … Continue reading

Good Morning: Fill Each Day with Purpose

“Fill each day with PURPOSE – not problems.” ~Reader, Cathy Rudder   Good morning!   Today’s quote accompanied an email from Cathy Rudder of Dallas Texas. She wrote:   I coined this phrase when I first started selling real estate, and … Continue reading