Topher Pike's Blog, page 86
September 16, 2019
September 14, 2019
I’ve handpicked dozens of beautiful places to write in my...
I’ve handpicked dozens of beautiful places to write in my hometown over the last couple of years, and I thought I would let my kids experience my newest one. The first person to guess my new spot gets a free signed copy of my book Reimagined Artist coming out in November!
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September 13, 2019
September 12, 2019
Inspiration is something I ask for every day, and some days I’m...
Inspiration is something I ask for every day, and some days I’m lucky enough to receive. It might be a quiet voice telling me which direction to take, or sometimes it can be as simple as a breeze that shifts my attention to something that changes my perspective.
I don’t question where my inspiration comes from, but I do ask God for it before I taste my morning coffee. If it’s been a long time since you felt inspired to act or felt this type of inspiration you should check your words, actions, and attitude to see what you are really asking for.
When I ask God for direction and inspiration, you can be damn sure I’m not complaining about not getting any yesterday or the fact I’m struggling to pay my bills today. I show genuine gratitude and ask for the right direction to achieve my goals.
Stay focused on the inspiration that will bring you closer to your goals, not complaints that push you further away from them.
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September 11, 2019
If you wait to fall asleep to dream, then you are wasting...
If you wait to fall asleep to dream, then you are wasting precious time. You need to make it your purpose to dream before your head hits the pillow. Imagine a life that will provide you with the moments that only dreams are made of. It could be something small you want to accomplish or something big you want to experience. Make sure before you sleep, you have imagined positive outcomes for the day ahead.
You have the power and potential in your mind to create and manipulate how tomorrow will play out. Make it part of your routine to spend ten minutes before you go to bed, visualizing your dreams and goals for tomorrow. Map out your day and visualize positive results. This will not only give you structure, but a heads up before you hit the pillow.
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September 10, 2019
Do you know what’s stopping you from going after your biggest...
Do you know what’s stopping you from going after your biggest dream? If you have no idea, you should sit down and think about it. I don’t have to know what’s holding you back, but I do know what has always held me back. Fear of failure.
I was always so afraid of going after my dream of becoming an international best selling author that it stopped me from even attempting it. Even when I decided to give it a shot, I still had a hard time sharing my ambition with others because of what they might think.
Although I haven’t reached my goal yet, my fear of failure no longer has the power it once held. I no longer see failure as a result, but just another step along my path. My biggest fear today is not failure at all, but having to wear a mask that no longer fits me.
I’m not pretending anymore, and I don’t give a shit who watches me swing for the fences because when I finally reach home plate, you will know that I called my shot. I’ll keep putting on my hard hat every day until I reach my goal and I’ll keep working to prepare myself for that perfect pitch.
I’m not afraid of failure because I’ve changed my perspective around what it represents. I am prepared for failure, and in doing so, I am also ready for success! They are not separate paths; they are one!
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