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20 Will Smith Quotes That Will Inspire You
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20 Will Smith Quotes That Will Inspire You

Will Smith has a track record of success that anybody would envy. He's one of the few artists to have enjoyed great success in three different entertainment fields: TV, Music and Movies. In the 80s, he started as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince with modest success, but he quickly rose to fame after taking the title role in the TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After the series ended, Will Smith moved to starring in movies. Smith has starred in several Hollywood blockbusters like Men In Black, iRobot, The Pursuit of Happyness, Ali, and Bad Boys. He's the only actor to have 8 consecutive movies to earn more than $100 million at the box office. Through his films, his love for life and his speeches, he has become an inspiration to millions of people around the world.Here are some of Will Smith's best inspiring quotes that will encourage you to live to your full potential“The first step is you have to say that you can.” – Will Smith“Greatness is not this wonderful, esoteric, elusive, god-like feature that only the special among us will ever taste, it’s something that truly exists in all of us.” – Will Smith Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like. – Will Smith“I wake up every morning believing today is going to be better than yesterday.” – Will Smith“Life isn’t how many breaths you take, but it’s the moments that take your breath away.” – Will Smith “Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. Do not misunderstand me danger is very real, but fear is a choice.” – Will Smith“Money and success don't change people; they merely amplify what is already there.”– Will Smith“Life is lived on the edge.” – Will Smith“There’s no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from plan A. “ – Will Smith“In my mind, I’ve always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y’all just didn’t know yet.” – Will Smith“Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity.” – Will Smith“If you don’t fight for what you want, don’t cry for what you lost.” – Will Smith “Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.” – Will Smith“If you’re absent during my struggle don’t expect to be present during my success.” – Will Smith“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, than you are wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other people’s lives better.” – Will Smith“Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard. The right people – the ones who really belong in your life – will come to you. And stay.” – Will Smith“The separation of talent and skill is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel, who have dreams, who want to do things. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.” – Will Smith“Greatness exists in all of us. “ – Will Smith“I never viewed myself as particularly talented. Where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy’s sleeping, I’m working.” – Will Smith“I don’t know what my calling is, but I want to be here for a bigger reason. I strive to be like the greatest people who have ever lived.” – Will Smith

Welcome to Overcoming Fear Week
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Welcome to Overcoming Fear Week

Here at Goalcast we're constantly striving toward self-improvement and personal fulfillment; while this can be a deeply gratifying practice, like anything else, it comes with its own set of challenges -- including overcoming inherent fears we've been holding onto. So with that in mind, we thought, why not -- on the scariest week of the year -- try the self-deemed impossible: face our biggest, smallest or most nagging fear and take the right steps to overcome it. Want to join us? We're here to provide you with everything you need to get out there and beat one fear this week. After all, fear is just a state of mind. “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” —Helen Keller

Good news you may have missed last week
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Good news you may have missed last week

The internet can be a wonderful place.As an antidote to the negativity of mainstream media, we've made it our mission to bring to you the most inspiring trending news we find on the net. From real life heroes to uplifting celebrity news, we're covering all that's good in the world -- and there's a lot out there.This is our collection of uplifting news, inspiring acts of kindness, and feel good articles from the previous week that you might have missed. Make sure to check back every Monday to start your week off on the right note.Most uplifting news: October 8 - 14, 2018>> October 12: Hero of the Week: How One Woman Is Changing the Lives of People Experiencing HomelessnessWinter is fast approaching and while a lot of us are fortunate enough to turn up our thermostats during a cold snap, for people experiencing homelessness, it’s exceptionally challenging to stay warm, let alone survive. But one New Jersey native is determined to help out in the best way possible. See how 26-year-old Adina Lichtman is making a difference and how you can help.[caption id="attachment_11301" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo Courtesy of Instagram.com/KnockKnockGiveASock[/caption]>> October 12: 500-Pound Man Loses Over Half His Body Weight Thanks to the Support of an Old LoveGary Hall struggled with his weight his entire life, but when he couldn’t get his dream job because of it, he decided to finally take charge of his health, once and for all. After reuniting with an old flame that showed unrelented support, Gary was finally ready to transform his habits and his life, losing 300 pounds in the process and staying persistent regardless of setbacks.>> October 11: Five Minutes With: KYLE, the Rapper and Actor Fighting Toxic Masculinity Through MusicYou probably know KYLE from Netflix Original The After Party or from top tracks like iSpy or Playinwitme, but what you probably don’t know about the rapper and actor is that his high school years were some of the most trying times he had ever experienced. These days, he’s far from the shy, bullied kid from his formative years. In fact, he has made it his mission to inspire kids today to accept themselves and others, and to fight toxic masculinity in the locker room.>> October 11: 21 Celebrities Share Their Personal Struggle With Mental Illness, Inspire Us With Their BraveryWhile struggling with a mental illness is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, the stigmas are still vividly present — from its representation in pop culture to the very language we use unintentionally. That's why we applaud these 21 celebrities who are using their platform for good — to advocate for mental health awareness and to bravely step forward and choose to put their struggle out there for the world to see.>> October 9: How This Successful Chef Turned Tragedy Into an Incredibly Inspiring BreakthroughWith the mission of making vegan food mainstream, celebrity chef Dave Anderson has achieved incredible, professional success as an Executive Chef, restaurant owner and more recently as co-founder of Outstanding Foods. But his road to success was no easy ride, and Dave has to overcome unimaginable tragedies, on both personal and professional levels.

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These 5 Tools Are How Smart Businesses Keep Track of Everything
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These 5 Tools Are How Smart Businesses Keep Track of Everything

For young entrepreneurs and small business owners, the struggle is real. Having to balance long hours with an altogether new set of complex challenges -- ranging from access to capital (to keep the business going), all the way to figuring out how to attract (and retain) great talent. The one challenge that stands out -- with nearly every entrepreneur listing it among the hardest parts of running a successful business -- is the pressure of constantly having to make decisions. More specifically, the pressure of having to make the right decision, at the right time. For highly intuitive people, this may come easier, but is by no means error-proof. So how do smart entrepreneurs make sure they’re taking the right decisions for their business? Well, they track EVERYTHING and rely heavily on data. How heavily, you might ask? A study conducted by Adobe found that 96 percent of professionals said that the ability to make data-informed decisions is their most-needed capability. At the same time, more than one-third of companies involved in the study said that they are not using data to make decisions, and almost half say they still don’t have the right analytics in place. Why is that? If you know that flying blind can hurt your business and leave room for errors that could have been avoided? Well, in the age of big data, where all of your tools provide you with scattered sets of data, it can be incredibly challenging to turn all of those metrics into actionable insight. Here’s a list of the right tools to use to keep track of everything that’s important for your business and make sure you make the right decisions -- based on the metrics that are most important for your business’ success. 9 Spokes - The smart data dashboard that lets you see the big picture Instead of jumping straight to the individual tools you’ll use, we’re going to start with the most important one of all: the dashboard that brings all of your business data together. And that’s because without it you’re likely to fall into the trap of spending incredible amounts of time (time that you don’t have) pulling together information from separate tools. Not to mention that you would still come short of seeing the bigger picture -- as your data won’t be centralized in a way that connects all of the dots. 9 Spokes is a powerful dashboard that will reveal how your cash flow, people and sales are fairing, all in one place. You can connect your existing apps, or if you're unsure what's right for you, choose from their recommended introductory list. They've even grouped them into 9 business areas to make it easy for you to choose the ones that are the best fit for your business. You can add widgets and customize your dashboard to reveal the key information you need to manage or grow your business. Once set up, widgets on your dashboard will display key patterns and trends using the data from your connected apps. But 9 Spokes does a great job at explaining this themselves, so make sure you take a minute to watch this short video to get a better understanding of how it works: [embedyt] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5j2lSDPj0[/embedyt] expand=1 site_id=26461365] The best part: 9 Spokes is free to use! Get your own dashboard by signing up here. Google Analytics - Always know how your website is performing Whether you’re running an online business or a brick-and-mortar store, you need a website. And if you have a website, there’s no better way to assess how it is performing than with Google Analytics. The industry standard for web analytics, this powerful platform provides you with the tools you need to measure site traffic, conversions, and ad performance, and understand how people use your website. Google Analytics paints a complete picture of who your audience is, and what their needs are. It's a platform that connects to every page on your website. And through various dashboards and reports, you'll have the opportunity to unlock tremendous data. Their software can also measure sales and goal conversions, say, getting someone to sign up for your newsletter. And with advanced tools such as funnels and attribution, you can see exactly how all the pages on your site are working with -- or against you. At its core, Google Analytics helps you understand what's working and what isn't. It gives you the insights you need to make changes so you can meet your performance goals. You'll be able to uncover the why behind the data. Google Search Console - Know how people find you Many business owners recognize the value of Google Analytics, but then stop there, without acknowledging that they’re only seeing half of the picture. Don’t get me wrong, knowing what people do on your website and whether or not they’re converting is of utmost importance. But having a solid understand of how people manage to find you in the first place is a step you shouldn’t skip. Google’s Search Console helps you monitor and maintain your site's presence in Google Search results. You don't have to sign up for Search Console for your site to be included in Google's search results, but doing so can help you understand how Google views your site and optimize its performance in search results. It lets you see which search terms bring you the most traffic, how your pages appear in Google’s search results, and pinpoint some great opportunities to increase the rate at which people find your business online. Naturally, the Search Console easily integrates with Google Analytics, which in turn pushes the data to your 9 Spokes data dashboard. Capsule - The smart simple way to manage the relationship with your customers CRMs can be confusing, difficult to set up, and can sometimes feel like they give us more headaches than they solve. And that’s why it’s so important to take the time to choose one that’s easy to use and that matches your needs -- not those of the entire business world. One example is Capsule, an online CRM that you can access from any device (no downloads, installs or licenses required, you just create an account and you’re good to go). Capsule gives you a bird's-eye view of everything you know about the people, companies and other organizations that you do business with. That means having all of the email exchanges, notes, conversations, docs and files easily available under every contact’s name. Better yet, you can then push all of the information onto your dashboard and have it right next to the rest of the data, for more insight. QuickBooks - Never lose sight of your cashflow I get it; I honestly do; nobody likes doing accounting. But as a small business owner, one of the most important things to keep track of is where your money is going -- and where your money is coming from. Currently fueling 2+ million business, QuickBooks is one of the most popular accounting tools for small businesses. And that’s because it covers pretty much everything from sending invoices to payroll and even taxes. Of course, it is best used right next to your other metrics, so that you can get a clear picture of your return on investment for every partnership you close, or marketing initiative you have. So don’t skip that important first tool and set up your smart data dashboard, where you’ll incorporate the rest of your tools to gain clarity over your business data and never miss an opportunity that may be headed your way.

This Video of a Man Saving a Rabbit from California's Wildfires is Exactly What We Needed Today
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This Video of a Man Saving a Rabbit from California's Wildfires is Exactly What We Needed Today

With wildfires burning through more than 100,000 acres and people rapidly fleeing greater Los Angeles -- over 200,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes -- the City of Angels and its surroundings look they've been taken straight out of a nightmare. And while emergency crews are fighting the brisk winds, steep terrain and, most likely, fatigue after days of relentless work, they got some unexpected help the other day. One brave man stopped along a Ventura Highway engulfed in smoke and flames to save a wild rabbit that was heading towards the ravaging fire. While at first witnesses couldn't see what the man was so concerned about -- clutching his head, jumping and pacing anxiously along the side of the road -- the reason for his distress became apparent as soon as he managed to grab a hold of the tiny animal. The man refused to comment about the event and, despite extensive media coverage, his identity remains unknown. What we do know is that this video of a man saving a rabbit from the hellish scenario comes as a welcome relief after all the damage and destruction the fires have caused. Not to mention that it's exactly what we needed to see today. And if you need another story of an unlikely hero, check out this story of a Las Vegas homeless man who saved two young children from a burning home.

"Rick and Morty" Co-Creator Gives Best Advice to Twitter Fan on How to Deal with Depression
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"Rick and Morty" Co-Creator Gives Best Advice to Twitter Fan on How to Deal with Depression

I've been looking for a good reason to be happy about Twitter's character limit increase. And my reason came in a series of tweets that left behind both some solid advice on how to deal with depression AND a badly needed win for the men in TV team.Dan Harmon, co-creator of the adult animated sci-fi show Rick and Morty, took it to Twitter to give us a lesson in compassion, empathy and wisdom after a fan reached out via Tweet in the middle of the night asking for advice on dealing with depression.Dan Harmon's heartfelt Twitter advice on dealing with depressionHarmon, who is no stranger to struggles and conflicting emotions himself -- comedian John Oliver once referred to him as a “human hand grenade with a predilection for pulling his own pin out” -- did not take his fan's call for advice lightly and replied in a series of four tweets that brought the Internet to tears.Tweet exchange gets people to open up about their own strugglesHarmon's response nearly left fan Chelsea Sargent speechless -- though she did point out that his advice was "Probably better than my therapist could've said it." But Chelsea was not the only one to respond to Dan Harmon's compassionate words.The Twitter exchange was met with grateful replies from many others whose anxieties and fears Harmon's words spoke to directly.

25 Eat, Pray, Love Quotes from Elizabeth Gilbert's Journey to Self-Discovery
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25 Eat, Pray, Love Quotes from Elizabeth Gilbert's Journey to Self-Discovery

When Elizabeth Gilbert released her 2006 memoir, Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything, the global success of the book extended the author’s journey from Italy, India, and Indonesia to the entire planet. The book held a top spot on the New York Times Bestseller list for close to 200 weeks, and was then turned into a visually striking movie starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem.Eat, Pray, Love chronicles the author's trip around the world after her divorce in a candid and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and the purpose. An intensely articulate and moving memoir of self-discovery, Eat, Pray, Love is about what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society’s ideals.But reducing Gilbert’s chronicle of spiritual and personal exploration to such a brash description seems utterly unfair; so let’s let the book speak for itself with these notable Elizabeth Gilbert quotes.And since I didn't want to pick my own favorites, I took it to Goodreads and looked at what book lovers around the world voted as the best Eat, Pray, Love quotes. Don't forget to share your favorite.Here are 25 Eat, Pray, Love quotes from Elizabeth Gilbert's journey to self-discovery:You are, after all, what you think. Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.