Author Archives: Ralph Marston

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The most effective way to compete is to ignore the competition. The greatest advantage comes to those who do not seek advantage. When you’re always focused on what the other guy is doing, it takes you away from the best … Continue reading →

It is an incredible evening. I’m sitting out by the pool in February and the temperature at 9:30 pm is 66 degrees. Perfect. A little while ago I grilled some sirloin steaks and we enjoyed a delightful dinner. Now I’m … Continue reading →

Imagine a sparkling, blue sea, filled with life and color and beauty. Now think for a moment about how you can most fully experience it. If you try to take it for yourself and keep what you have taken for … Continue reading →

Fulfillment is a process in which you move yourself to a higher level of energy. It’s not the situation that determines your energy level. It’s you. The level of positive energy with which you live is your choice in any … Continue reading →

When packages under the tree held real treasures, presents with love, and thought, and personality in them, and not just glossy plastic gift cards with a magnetic stripe and a specific dollar value? When you could smile and say “Merry … Continue reading →

The Internet and all our other amazing information technology makes it extremely easy for you to find any piece of information you seek. Perhaps it’s too easy. There was a time, not so long ago, when you would have to … Continue reading →

Closely examine a strong, hefty length of rope and you’ll discover that it is made of many thin, tiny threads, woven and braided together. Each individual thread would snap under the slightest force, yet when bound together in a large … Continue reading →

Watch as private space flight pioneer Peter Diamandis puts our admittedly difficult challenges in perspective by reminding us of how innovative and creative we can be. This video is from the TED2012 Conference. Tweet

1. Replace judgment with acceptance. Remind yourself that what’s done is done, and no amount of assigning blame will change that. Furthermore, what’s here is here, and no amount of judgment will change that. Keep yourself grounded in reality while … Continue reading →