It’s not clear how it works. But it works! If you have a place of inspiration, you need to visit it frequently to accelerate towards your own Goals Fast. 

Last night, your friendly neighborhood Speaker Olympian Dude had a few moments to quiet the mind. Meditation is in important part of an everyday routine but having times of active-thoughtfulness is key too.

The fire pit in our backyard has a creek beside it, providing the serene sound of running water. Sure it was cold outside but to be the best speaker on goal setting I need to take short inspirational thoughts seriously.

Armed with an iPhone and a down jacket (oh… and pants too… in case that isn’t clear) it took a few moments stir up some ideas for the next phase of our Facebook marketing efforts. We strategically release quotes with an inspirational photo and #GoalsFast slogan. All with the intention of the our branded quotes going viral.

It was amazing how a setting can facilitate clear thinking. In less than fifteen minutes the following 26 quotes spilled out in the order they appear:

• The challenge in life is to rise above human nature. 
• Give yourself a chance by giving yourself a change. 
• Choice is certain to disappoint when it is not taken. 
• Those who are lonely have turned their back on the Zen of solitude. 
• Never, ever make a decision based on fear. 
• Hope is at the intersection of optimism and daring. Breath deep when facing uncertainty and you will soar to new heights. 
• Never keep your talent a secret. 
• Step 1. Make a wish. Step 2. Blow out your candles. Step 3. Tell everyone your wish to keep the fire burning. 
• Find the place in your body that holds anxiety. Ball it up and throw it away. 
• Be a seeker. 
• The most courageous journey is the journey within. 
• The path to happiness always right under your feet. 
• Given the choice between money or happiness - take both. 
• Feeling down makes happy possible. 
• Seek fulfillment before happiness. Seek happiness before patience. Seek patience before fulfillment.
• The secret to a long marriage is to not get divorced. 
• Every opportunity has a cost. Be insatiably curious about both.
• Sometimes it doesn't have to make sense. It just has to feel right. 
• Life's great paradox is the comfort and arrogance of being right. 
• Learn how to let go with determination and you will exceed your wildest expectations.  
• Go now. Procrastinate later. 
• Uncover the pain and the anger goes away. 
• If you want more money, start with less fear. 
• When love is above all, fear is no longer a wall. 
• One morsel of evidence does not satisfy the truth. 

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