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Motivational Quote of the Week- 1.10.11

Posted by Jamie Fleming-Dixon on January 12, 2011 at 2:12am

Motivational quotes to inspire you!

"Let [abundance] flow through your thoughts, your actions, your words and your feelings. Let go of the doubts and fears that seem so real but which exist only because you keep them alive."

"Replace those doubts with beautiful, authentic dreams. Replace your fears with powerful, positive determination and the commitment to be your best."

- Ralph Marston

Motivational Quote of the Week- December 6

Posted by Jamie Fleming-Dixon on December 6, 2010 at 8:20pm

"You too, can learn to be as resilient as the grass. You may be cut down on a regular basis, yet your strength is in standing up, dusting yourself off, and starting all over again. Even when grass is covered in concrete, it finds a way to grow up through the cracks...Take a 'leaf' out of the grass’ book. Connect with your own resilience, and keep on growing."

- Jane Powell

Do not Falter

Posted by Angela G on November 5, 2010 at 9:06pm

Today was a faltering kind of day for me. A bit of self doubt because I was thinking about all the things I have to do to get my business started. I feel better now, because I have the support of my family. It's amazing what a few words of encouragement can get you through.

I know it's not going to be easy, but I've come a very long way from when I started. There will always be obstacles along the way, but it is the way you deal with and learn from them that matter.

I love this post about not giving up before you get to the finish line http://essentialu.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/cosmetic-business.html written by Kayla of Essential wholesale. I read it a few days ago, and needless to say, it was very timely because I needed to read it again today.

So up I get, to keep moving and get this business going. I am very blessed, that I have a dream and the ability to make it happen. So, why wouldn't I?

What "America's Next Top Model" can teach us about perseverance

Posted by Jamie Fleming-Dixon on March 22, 2010 at 7:00pm

Happy Monday, ladies!

You may not know it, but I'm a huge fan of America's Next Top Model, and I have been since it first aired back in 2003. The season 14 premiere was a couple of weeks ago, and one contestant, Krista, really stood out to me because she said she tried out for ANTM for most, if not all, seasons-- that's seven years!

Most people would have given up after the first year, and while I agree you should know when to go for a different goal, you shouldn't be so quick to give up on it- especially if it's your dream and something you're really passionate about.

Becoming successful and living your dreams takes time and work, and I think Krista really proves that. Modeling is a cut-throat industry, but she came back year after year to go after what she really wanted' and she ultimately got a spot on the show. Even if she doesn't win the title, I think she'll still be a successful model because she seems to be that determined.

What can we learn? If being an entrepreneur is your goal and you know it's what you were put here to do, don't give up until you get there.

Get more tips and resources like this on my blog, Mocha Writes.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

Posted by Renée McRae on June 21, 2008 at 1:00am

"If you think you can, you willIf you think you can't, you won'tEither way - You're right."Ralph Waldo EmersonI was working with some 6th graders this week and we had a discussion about this quote. By George, I think they got it! I live for the "A-ha! moments" in my classrooms.The bottom line - if you're right, you're right and if you're wrong, you're right, too. I love it!

Big Gyrl of the Month Contest

Posted by Lipstick Killers Collection on May 13, 2008 at 2:55am

Hello Ladies!! Every month BGC crowns a plus size diva as the "Big Gyrl of the Month" and the next deadline is May 31, 2008 1159PM EST. The winner receives bragging rights, myspace.com blast, email blast, your picture posted on biggyrlclothing.net for two months, a free gift, free shipping for the entire month on all orders no matter how big or small, and other fabulous prizes. To enter, submit a full body or at least 3/4 length body picture of yourself in your flyest outfit, via email to biggyrlclothing@yahoo.com. You can send up to 3 pictures at a time. If you do not win, do not fret because your picture is considered every month until you do win! So start your modeling career with us and send us those photos! We will also be featuring very soon, a "how she rocked it" page. It will include our own personal army of plus size models and fashionistas who put their own spin to something they purchased from us. For example if you bought the Camel Swirl shirt from us and we rocked it with jeans, you send us a picture of you rocking it the Camel Swirl top with a dark brown big belt and matching pumps, Fierce! That's showing your inner diva and that is what we want to bring out in the curvy women of the world today. Do you think you have what it takes to be a model for BGC? Well, if you purchased an item from us, you already made the first step towards the new you, confident, sexy, and a model, tell those haters to fall back because a diva is coming through! Dress, Live, and Walk like everyday you are on the runway. Stay beautiful and blessed!

THE GOAL - Part of a Motivational Series

Posted by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on April 29, 2008 at 11:20pm

THE GOALIt’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time as a barrier. Look at it this way, the years are going to pass anyway, so why not accomplish what you wish.The battle starts in your mind, that’s where it is. It is a war between your spirit and your mind. (Your mind being your common sense) Once your mind is working in cooperation with your spirit, the struggle ceases.It is almost like going down a long tunnel. You don’t see anything on your right or on your left. You only focus on what’s straight ahead.You are determined to get to the end of the tunnel because at the end of the tunnel the light appears. The sun looks like the dawning of a new day, with new opportunities. Nothing distracts you; you are staying on course.The word procrastination is not a part of your vocabulary. Most of the time that is the problem, people don’t act. Whatever needs to be done should be completed and taken care of in a timely manner. As a matter of fact, it should be done before the required time to make sure there are no slip-ups.Some people would say, “I’ll start when the kids grow-up, or when I attain a certain amount of money”. “I’m too old, or I will wait 2,5,10 years from now”. Well, those years are going to come and go and then you will think about the things that you could have accomplished but didn’t. Why not look back and be able to say you have attained your goal and dream.Another way is to go at it one day at a time. Instead of looking at it as a long haul, look at it as taking little leaps. You will be surprised at how, in time, you will be closer to your goal.You must understand that no one else controls your destiny. A lot of times people confide in others and ask their opinion on what they should do. The person or persons they confide in may not have any ambition to succeed, and jealousy steps in. They discourage and cause them to remain immobile. Stay away from those types of people. As soon as discouragement is thrown at you, throw it back. Don’t allow it to seep into your thinking and bring back the battle in your mind.Success is determined by your actions not anyone else’s.Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(c) 1998www.TheFamilyInTheCar.comwww.ebookstand.com/books.grp/BR2191.htmlISBN 978-1-58909-485-7No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission of the publisher.

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