May 18, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Purpose: When I was a child, “on purpose” meant ‘done with some intent to harm.’  As an adult, I now choose to have it mean “intentionally done in alignment with good results, aims or goals in mind.’ For how many New Years have you made resolutions? [...]

May 16, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Opportunity: We can choose to call a situation a problem, a challenge or an opportunity. The more we move toward opportunity as the meaning, the more enthusiastic we will approach it as having positive possibilities. Some years ago, a young man applied for a very prestigious [...]

Optimism and Momentum May 14, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Optimism: Your point of view colours your take on events and situations.  Looking on the bright side, expecting a positive outcome and having confidence in difficult situations are all aspects of Optimism. Healthy Optimism is a set of beliefs that help to focus [...]

Discipline and Momentum May 10, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Discipline: The ability to make choices that increase the likelihood that an endeavour you begin will reach its goal is self-discipline. It is a virtue and aspect of character that can be gained through training. I love the word discipline…It has had so [...]

Responsibility and Momentum May 9, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Responsible: Achievers hold themselves accountable to do what they say they will do: to be dependable and to complete the tasks they begin.  Responsible behaviour is characterized by good judgment and sound thinking. I want to share the story of Thomas Edison with [...]

Challenge and Momentum May 8, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Challenge: When faced with a difficult job requiring great mental or physical effort, most people refer to the situation as a ‘problem’; those who are more enthusiastic call the situation a ‘challenge’. As with many people early on in life, I learned the [...]

Inspiration and Momentum May 3, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Inspiration: When you feel stimulated with a high level of energy, great accomplishment becomes realizable. These achievements themselves can serve to engender enthusiasm and action in others. Today I would like to share some thoughts with you on the important subject of thinking, [...]

Creativity and Momentum May 1st, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Creativity: Is the action of combining previously uncombined elements, of inventing. Creativity involves the conversion of our ideas and thoughts into an external reality that is new and useful. The more we define our creativity by focusing on values, meanings and constructive goals, [...]

Integrity and Momentum April 29, 2012     Posted in:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Integrity: The road that leads to real success has no shortcuts. True achievers know that it’s more important to do the right thing and their accomplishments are built on uncompromising standards and unwavering values. Two years ago, I decided to never jay walk [...]

Courage and Momentum April 27, 2012     Category:  MoWord     By:  Joel Simms Courage: Achievers look within and find the mental and moral strength to pursue their dreams and prevail, despite hardship, pain and obstacles.  They overcome fear with a healthy and realistic approach to challenges. Terry Fox was born in Canada in 1958.  He demonstrated the [...]