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November 30, 2009
Author: Short Stories for Teachers at www.eslteachersboard.com
There were seashells everywhere. The room was furnished with couches and chairs with a seashell pattern on the upholstery.There were lamps with shades covered with shells. Sculptures made of shells and books about seashells sat on the tables. Family photos in seashell- encrusted frames lined the she…
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Have you ever considered how sports personalities, business moguls and entrepreneurs in general, accumulate their wealth and remain fired up to keep repeating this action every day? The feeling you have when your goal is reached will make you forget about the hard work it took to get you there but t…
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November 29, 2009
Author: Short Stories for Teachers at www.eslteachersboard.com
THE MAGIC OF ENTHUSIASM Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. It is the force that often makes the difference between the mediocre and the superstars. In every field of human endeavor; be it sports or politics, business or the arts; nobody has ever made it to the top without…
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November 27, 2009
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We are either the masters or the victims of our attitudes. It is a matter of personal choice. Who we are today is the result of choices we made yesterday. Tomorrow, we will become what we choose today. To change means to choose to change. ~John Maxwell What kind of thoughts come to your mind when yo…
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Pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. No one is exempt. Tragedies occur leaving us in shock and devastation. Diseases weaken and destroy bodies. The innocent are abused and exploited. Families are broken and hearts are shattered. Losses leave us to grieve and cry out from the depths…
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy How trustworthy are our words if there is no action behind them? We can tell our kids not to smoke, but if they see us smoking, can we realistically expect th…
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November 26, 2009
Author: Short Stories for Teachers at www.eslteachersboard.com
Creating an attitude of gratitude is one of the easiest steps we can take to improve our lives. The happiness that we create for ourselves by showing our appreciation has far-reaching effects, both for ourselves and for those we come into contact with. The potential for gratitude to spread beyond th…
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Walk tall, stand proud, keep your chin up. These are just a few of the popular sayings people use to encourage someone to make the right impression. What these sayings show is how important our demeanour and non verbal communication is in communicating who we are too the world. If you are rich or po…
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Confidence is a word that we hear a lot of these days. Success in work and in our personal lives is said to stem from it. Indeed there are very few situations in life where a lack of confidence is considered to be an advantage. It is through confidence that we manage to assert ourselves in the world…
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November 24, 2009
Author: Short Stories for Teachers at www.eslteachersboard.com
Growing up in a neighborhood that is mostly filled with poverty, your education is your most important thing. Without that, you would go nowhere. I have a lot of dreams because as Martin Luther King Jr., said "He had a dream" and yes his dream about equality sure did come true. Every one has a dream…
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