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Join Neil Wood's Optimist Island Daily quotes on Facebook

Every morning now for the last 9 months or so, I have shared an inspirational quote to everyone who has joined the Neil Wood’s Optimist Island Daily Quotes Group. It’s a brief quote ~ but meant to add a positive boost to your day! IF you or someone you know could use a positive thought to start the day, please feel welcome to join the group.

My goal is to make a positive difference in as many lives as possible.

All the best to you!

Neil

Neil Wood’s Optimist Island Daily Quotes http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=217501248754&ref=ts

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Written on 05 June 2010 by Neil Wood.

Neil Wood's New Book available in June!

Hi Friends, I have been asked SO many times to write another book that I’ve finally said yes. My book on Inspiring Quotes from Optimist Island should be available to purchase on June 10, 2010. It’s a collection of my favorite quotes over the past 40 years as well as others I’ve found just recently! As usual, I’ll share quotes on Optimism, Goals, Persistence, Hope, Friendships and YES - about Attitude…just to name a few of the chapters.

IF you have quotes you would like share, I may still have a little time to add a few more.

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Written on 21 May 2010 by Neil Wood.

Final salute to this blog

Dear Friends, clients and associates, this is most likely the last blog you’ll see on this site. I am so busy these days that I can’t Blog as often as I really should. I hope you will understand. My coaching and Keynote presentation business is about all I can handle these days.

I will encourage you to connect with me on Facebook, then join my Neil Wood’s Optimist Island daily quotes. IF you do that, then you will receive an inspiring, thought provoking and mood-altering quote directly into your email box ~ Daily! . I’ve been doing this daily since November and we have nearly 200 members in the Group.

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Written on 14 March 2010 by Neil Wood.

Wow, it's already March! How are you doing on those goals you set in December?

Time is flying by so I’ll ask the same question that I asked one month ago. Are you on track with your goals for 2010? You wanted to get into better shape, start exercising daily, increase your efforts in your career and find more balance in your life. How are you doing? Are you on track yet? Or are you filled with “excusitis”?

I’m not trying to bust your chops. That’s not my role. I want to encourage you to take the first steps that you decided to do - but have postponed for some reason. Start today. If you can work on your goal ~ daily for the next 4 weeks, you’ll feel better, prouder, stronger and happier by April.

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Written on 02 March 2010 by Neil Wood.

Coaching and Friendships make a difference

The following is a reading that my yoga teacher shares with us occasionally. It reminds me of the power of coaching, friendships and relationships we need while we explore life. Enjoy and share!

People come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a Godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you never knew. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a Season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life. Whether you were a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime.

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. (forwarded from Neil Wood’s Wisdom file)

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Written on 19 February 2010 by Neil Wood.

It's February - how are your goals going so far?

Where the heck did January go? Okay, so you started 2010 with great goals, anticipation, enthusiasm and energy. How are you doing so far? Are you on track with your goals? How’s that diet and exercise program working so far?

I don’t ask this just to be a pain in your hind side. I ask as a coach. We all need encouragement at times. We all get “stuck” sometimes because we are juggling so many commitments and activities. Decide what is most important to you and add some sincere effort to it today.

The difference between try and triumph is a little umph. ~Author Unknown If you need a hand for that extra “umph” - feel welcome to hire a coach you can relate to.

February can be your “fresh start” month to make those things happen that are important to you!

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Written on 01 February 2010 by Neil Wood.

My contribution to better attitudes

This month has been Very busy with seminars, workshops and presentations - so I apologize for such a long delay since my last blog on this site. I’ve hosted workshops on How to set Goals and my fourth presentation on How to Stay Energized and Positive Daily. The feedback has been excellent! I will do All I can to get people back on track after such a challenging year.

On “the road” I’ve spoken in Scottsdale, Quincy, Weymouth and Boston. I share ideas on how to work smarter, concepts from the book SO WHAT and success stories from other people who are “making it happen.”

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Written on 19 January 2010 by Neil Wood.

The Magic of Working Smarter book cover