Keith Shaw - Articles

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Live for Today!
In your life, everyday, there are a myriad of things all around you in the universe that can provide you with inspiration and motivation - IF you are ready and willing to receive them. The concentrated, conscious and aware person is ALWAYS on the lookout for these moments - and uses them to their best advantage to get them through both the good and the tough times. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 15/10/2008 | Self Improvement
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Why so Many People Fail
An astonishing 90% of the population has no ideas or plans for what they want out of life! Without a solid life plan to take a hold of, these "drifters" will not have direction or the peace of mind to maximize their lives. Here's how you can craft the life plan to achieve your dreams Read
By: Keith Shaw | 08/10/2008 | Self Improvement
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Open Your Heart to Others
You were born into the world with an innocent mind, heart and a pure, unblemished, open spirit. You had no prejudice, no preconceived notions, no anger, fear, anxiety or stress. However, over the course of your life, the pressures of society and opinions of others clouded your vision, mind and of course - your spirit. Here are tips on how you can open your heart to others. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 23/09/2008 | Self Improvement
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The World is Out to Get Me
I'll bet you have at least one friend, acquaintance, colleague or spouse that is chronically miserable, gloomy and cheerless. Regardless of whom it is this person has something to complain about every single day. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 13/09/2008 | Self Improvement
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But It's Still a Pig
Yes, it is true. No matter whether it is lipstick, perfume or a tuxedo, a pig is still a pig. However, it did stimulate me to think about the way that people communicate. You see, phenomenally successful people work constantly on their "people skills". The first, and most critical, area is the relationships you have with others as well as what and how you COMMUNICATE in those relationships. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 11/09/2008 | Self Improvement
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The Five Winning Strategies of Chips
Today it is a rarity when you can find people that you can truly count on. Too many people are distracted, unfocused and undisciplined to even be on time - let alone have the common courtesy to let you know when they won't be there...ahead of time! In order to be successful at any endeavor, you must begin to build a solid foundation in these key areas. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 11/09/2008 | Self Improvement
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Mr. Hyde, I Presume?
They are around you every day - at work, at school, at the supermarket, in the newspapers, everywhere. I sometimes call these types of individuals, "Sandpaper People", as they always rub us the wrong way. If we do not work to build self mastery and self control within ourselves, being around Sandpaper People can cause us to feel as if we were rubbed "raw", stressed, demoralized and more. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 28/08/2008 | Self Improvement
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What Ever Happened to Reading a Good Book?
Studies shown that too much television causes marked memory loss. France has banned French T.V. channels from airing programming aimed at children younger than three years of age. And, in the U.S., more and more reality shows with little or no content come out every season. What ever happened to reading a good book? Read
By: Keith Shaw | 22/08/2008 | Self Improvement
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Want to Finish First? Here's My Success Secret
Your interpersonal skills, actions, self control and self discipline will always be a huge deciding factor in whether you succeed or not. Here's more on finding inspiration and motivation to do your very best. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 21/08/2008 | Self Improvement
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How to Find Motivation and Inspiration From Your Heroes
It IS a fact of life that every one of you are going to experience challenges, detours and temporary setbacks in life. As much as we plan and guard against setbacks, we sometimes let them get out of our control, so that they control us. The person who faces the time when everything seems against them; finds courage within them; drives away all destructive thinking; and upholds their self respect and integrity is MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED. Read
By: Keith Shaw | 19/08/2008 | Self Improvement