Emergency Exit: 5 Signs You Need To Stop, Run, And Quit
We live in a society where quitting or “giving up” is highly frowned upon. If you walk away from something you no longer have an interest in, you’re deemed a quitter. If you discover a new direction that requires a different use of your time you’re said to be lost.
Yet despite what many say, quitting isn’t always a bad choice and in fact can be one of the best decisions you make. Whether that means dropping an old hobby for a new one, or leaving a job to resurrect your broken soul in more fulfilling work. There’s no point sticking around just for the sake of it.
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August 27th, 2010 / 
Identity
7 Luxuries You May Forget You Have
I’m a firm believer in gratitude. Those who are grateful for the blessings in which they have tend to live a much richer and fulfilled life. I’ll be the first to admit I’m amazingly fortunate to have grown up in the reality in which I did.
While I wish I could say that everyone had as many amazing and wonderful experiences as I have, the truth is that many have not. Chances are if you’re reading this, you’re more well off than the majority of the other 6 billion people out there. Just for that you should smile. Today I’d like to take a moment to bring your attention to 7 luxuries you may you forget you have. Nothing sensational in terms of creativity but my hope is it will force you to reflect.
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26 Comments / July 23rd, 2010 / Identity
7 Truths You May Be Running From
If I were to ask if you were a runner, what would you say? Before you answer let me be clear, I’m not referring to a person who goes out every morning and jogs a few miles. Instead, I’m talking about the person who runs away from the truths of everyday life.
Whether you consider yourself a runner or not, the reality is, we all run from truths we don’t wish to accept. Some of us like to run more than others, but in the end everyone is a runner. Many go to great lengths to avoid facing reality and in the process end up miserable. Personally, I’ve done enough “running” in my life to qualify for a gold medal at the Olympics. But at the end of the day, we can only run so long.
54 Comments / April 20th, 2010 / Identity
The Search For Respect Ends Here
Respect. What does it mean to you? Are you chasing it through mindless pursuits? Is the respect from your family and friends your main indicator of success? Or do you have an entirely different point of view?
Lately, I’ve spent a sickening amount of time contemplating why our world is so enamored with earning the respect of others; often forgetting to earn the respect of the only person that really matters: You
42 Comments / April 7th, 2010 / Identity
30 Day Trial: Building Language Awareness
I curse a shit ton. There I said it. It’s not a habit I’m particularly proud of, but my potty mouth has been a part of who I am for quite sometime. Whether it’s me littering my everyday conversation with words not allowed in church, or commanding my friends to kiss my ass, cursing plays a sizable role in my everyday life.
Being a generally happy person, most of my profanities are in playful jest, however there are rare occasions where I let the words fly with every intention of causing harm. Having thought a great deal about language and its impact I’ve come up with the perfect 30 day trial. For the next month I will do my best to refrain from using any profanities at all.
39 Comments / April 2nd, 2010 / Identity
The Dark Side of Confidence
In the personal development world it is generally accepted that confidence is a good characteristic to have. No doubt, being self confident has many benefits and plays a large role in the formula of success. I know personally, that without faith in myself and my ability to write I wouldn’t be where I am today.
But lately, I’ve been thinking about the other side of the story, the dark side of confidence. Can confidence be damaging to our growth? Today I would like to share with you the side of the confidence we often ignore: The dark side of confidence.
47 Comments / March 8th, 2010 / Identity
7 Ways To Love Yourself
Take a quick look around the personal development world and you quickly find hundreds of amazing articles that aim to help you in getting the most out of your day. You’ll find ways to change the world, how to quit your day job, dads with a passion for writing, and loads of other advice from awesome individuals. Over the past few years ,I’ve literally read hundreds of blogs and in the process have grown a tremendous amount.
Despite all the tips and life hacks out there, I think the base of personal development comes down to something simpler: How much do you love yourself? I’m not talking about the kind of egotistical love based purely on pleasure and fame, but rather I’m talking about the strength of your relationship with yourself. Today I’d like to share with you 7 ways to love yourself and help you plugin to your identity.
38 Comments / March 2nd, 2010 / Identity
How To Become A Man or Woman of Your Word
Of all the potential characteristics a person can have, trustworthiness ranks high on the list of most important. Unfortunately, building and maintaing trust can be a difficult task because it takes time to build and can literally be lost in seconds.
The foundation of your brand and identity is based on your ability to be trusted. Your word is your currency, without it your foundation will crumble. The more trust you have the more people you can potentially influence, however lose that trust and you will take a tremendous step backwards. Today I’d like to share with you some ways that I have built trust in my social life and in the online community.
34 Comments / February 16th, 2010 / Identity
How Disaster Completely Changed My Reality
Note from Glen: Today’s post is by Bud Hennekes. Bud is going to be featured here at PluginID a lot more soon so I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do.
What’s your attitude towards struggle? Do you look at it as your adversary? Or do you embrace it as an opportunity of growth? Do you repeatedly claim your “life is over”? Or do you rise up to the occasion and out last the temporary illusion?
44 Comments / January 13th, 2010 / Identity
Start Taking Your Own Advice
Note from Glen: Sorry for the lack of posting this week. I am now finally settled into my life in Amsterdam and absolutely loving it here. The people are so friendly, the nightlife is awesome and travelling itself is just an exciting experience. The only downside about this place is the price – I honestly don’t think I could save money on a $3,000 per month budget. But hey, I’m here to enjoy it, and I thank you all for joining me on the journey!
Some of you will know that I take part in a weekly mastermind group. We don’t actually think of it as a mastermind group (we call it a Fantastic Four) but it is still an excellent resource to communicate with like-minded people. Our ‘Fantastic Four’ consists of four people who are venturing into their own businesses, and we give each other advice from our own experiences in both life and wealth.
22 Comments / December 3rd, 2009 / Identity
