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#244| How Bad Do You Want It?

September 1, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 7 Comments

Love yourself and follow your dreams because if you want it bad enough – and you’re willing to put in the work – it will happen.

So, how bad do you want it?

Are you willing to put in the extra hours, the consistency, that is necessary to achieve your goals?

Do you recognize the fact that success doesn’t come overnight; rather, success is an accumulation of effort put in over a period of time?

If so, put your shoulder to the wheel, and keep pushing toward success, because it will happen.

Join in the Fray: What dream or goal are you working toward? Are you putting in the work?

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

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#243| One Small Thought

August 31, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

One small positive thought in the morning can set your day right.

Go ahead; get that positive thought firmly fixed in your mind.

The beauty lies in the fact that the thought doesn’t have to be big – it just has to be positive.

One small thought – one small positive thought – can make all the difference in the direction and course of your day.

Set your thoughts, and your day will surely follow.

Here’s to a great day!

Join in the Fray: Which family member or friend will you spend time with (or contact) this weekend?

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#237|No Excuses!

August 25, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I wonder how many things we could accomplish if we stopped making excuses?

We say we have “reasons” to explain why we do or don’t do certain things.

Yet if we drilled down to the root of those explanations, I dare say we would find that most of our “reasons” are what my Mother calls “dressed up excuses.”

Today, let’s challenge ourselves to get through the entire day without offering any excuses.

Let’s own our actions, emotions, shortcomings, procrastinations, fears – you name it.

Own the thing you’re excusing, and put you in check.

Let’s work on continuing to evolve into people of character. To do so, we have to put an end to making excuses.

Remember: No excuses!

Join in the Fray: In what area of your life do you need to stop making excuses?

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#236| Brave Heart

August 24, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 8 Comments

We like to jump-start each new week by providing a quote fierce enough to get you going.

I know I’m facing challenges this week, and as far as I’m concerned, every bit of motivation and encouragement helps me with pushing past, pushing thorough and pushing forward.

A brave heart is required to push past the naysayers, haters and saboteurs.

A brave heart is required to push through our own fear and sense of inadequacy.

A brave heart is required to push forward into our purpose, and ultimately into our destiny.

Today is the start of a new day and a new week.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Join in the Fray: What’s the thing you need to be “brave enough to start?” When will you begin?

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#223| What Are You Doing?

August 11, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

So, who are you?

What do you want to be?

More important, what are you doing?

Are you engaging in pursuits yielding lasting value – or are you frittering away your time?

Are you a dreamer – or a doer?

Remember:

The difference between who you are and who you want to be, is what you do.

~Unknown

Join in the Fray: What are you doing to show up in the world?

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#222| Be Yourself

August 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

As you head out into this new week, put your best foot forward and be the best you can be.

Be happy and be yourself – your best self!

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#217| Achieving Your Goals

August 5, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

Zig Ziglar

Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing what I’ve become as a result of achieving the goal of attending Podcast Movement 2015.

What I hope to do is not only sharing my wins, but opening a dialog with you concerning your goals and the wins you’re experiencing on your journey.

#WeAllWin

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Final Installation: A Conversation with Demita Usher – Part 3

August 5, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today’s podcast features the final installation of a conversation I held on May 10 with Demita Usher, aka “Brown Betty.”

Demita was a champion of Black women’s causes, and passionate about women learning to not only enjoy, but leverage their femininity.

This episode was recorded on May 10 in anticipation of the website launch of Demita’s business centering on providing teaching and training on etiquette and manners. Demita passed away the morning of June 14.

Part 1 and Part 2 of the conversation with Demita are available on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here or here.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

Demita Usher was the Founder and Director of The Social Graces and Savoir Faire Institute of Etiquette. She taught classes for several years to adults and children alike. Demita was in the process of writing a book on Charm and Etiquette for Teens. She resided in Los Angeles, California.

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You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

#215| My Current Situation

August 3, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Podcast Movement 2015 ended late Sunday afternoon around 5:30 or so.

What you see in the photo is my. current. situation.

Tired.

Tired – but happy!

I’ve been AWOL from the blog for the past few days; please know I appreciate your patience.

Right now I’m on my way back to Louisiana. I have tons of information to share with you concerning the conference – photos, videos and of course my impressions of the entire experience.

Stay tuned!

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#210| I’m At Podcast Movement 2015!

July 29, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I’m in the final minutes of Travel Thursday, and I’ve arrived at Podcast Movement 2015!

This year’s event is held at the fabulous Hotel Omni in Ft. Worth, TX.

Stay tuned for updates, interviews and a behind the scenes peek at all the happenings.

Woot!

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