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Getting Past Barriers of the Mind

"Men are not prisoners of fate, but prisoners of their own mind." – Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials "FDR," the 32nd President of the United States, best known as the President who led the United States through World War II (1882-1945) We can lament our fate, believing that we are destined to [...]

Thoughts on Why Perseverance Pays Off

"Victory belongs to the most persevering." – Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor and military genius (1769-1821) Whatever your view of Napoleon Bonaparte may be – if you ever gave it much thought – the fact is that the man was a military genius. Yes, he had his shortcomings, literally, since he was reportedly of small stature. [...]

Thoughts on Taking Risks in Recovery

"I believe that one of life’s greatest risks is never daring to risk." – Oprah Winfrey, American television host, actress, producer, and philanthropist (born Orpah Gail Winfrey, 1954) When we first decided to embrace recovery, we certainly had no idea the magnitude of the journey we were about to undertake. Sure, we may have had [...]

Feeling Frustrated?

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." – Franklin D. Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States, best known as the President who led the United States through World War II It’s not easy being in recovery. Anyone who [...]

Thoughts on Goal-Setting

"Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying." – Amelia Earhart, noted American aviation pioneer and author, first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross , awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, disappeared during an attempt to circumnavigate the [...]