Category Archives: Success

I Love this Video

Posted on August 30, 2015 by russtowne

I love this video and I’ll bet most of you will too. Connecting the Dots I Love this Video With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Following Your Passion, Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Opportunities, Strength, Success, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged courage, inspiring, perserverence, strength, Success | 9 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

http://www.amazon.com/Slices-Life-Anthology-Selected-Non-Fiction/dp/1500314447/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1411923074&sr=8-8&keywords=Russ+Towne I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

I would never bet against anyone with high integrity, laser-focused purpose, and indomitable spirit. To me, it would be a sucker’s bet, as life proves to me over and over again the amazing achievements otherwise ordinary people accomplish with these … Continue reading →

Posted in My Beliefs, Observations, Patience & Persistence, Success | Tagged amazing results, focus, integrity, persistence, purpose, spirit | 6 Comments

Light and Shadows

Posted on December 19, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that kindness is growing faster than hatred, as evidenced by so many examples others doing, sharing news of, and being inspired by kindness. Hatred is gradually being driven to ever-diminishing shadows as the light of love grows brighter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Loss, My Beliefs, Observations, Optimism, Success, Writing | Tagged Caring, compassion, hatred, kindness, light, Love, shadows | 14 Comments

An Unbelieveably Talented Two Year Old!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.utrend.tv/v/bball-baby/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Success, Talent, Youth | Tagged 2-year old, basketball, talent, two-year old | 11 Comments

Where You Start

Posted on October 16, 2013 by russtowne

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~Nido Qubein Source: (I don’t recall where I saw it.) — “Love flows best when it flows freely.” “May every wound bring wisdom.” –Kate Nowack … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Potential, Quotes I Love, Success | Tagged Love, potential, quotes, Success | 17 Comments

Running with Both Legs

Posted on October 7, 2013 by russtowne

I have a lot of respect for the wisdom that Rumi has shared with the world, but believe he is only about half-right on his piece “The Real Work” included in this post. Focusing on the “one thing you must … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Authentic Living, Believe, Choices, Family, Friendship, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Observations, Success, Talent, Wisdom | Tagged balance, Life, Love, passion, Relationships, Rumi, wisdom | 8 Comments

Success, Beauty, & and Learning Experiences

Posted on July 16, 2013 by russtowne

“Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today because if you enjoy it today you can do it again tomorrow.” –James Michener (Source: tinybuddha) Quotos Sources: Success: I Stop for suffering shared Get Happy Zone’s photo Beautiful: Home … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Success | Tagged beautiful, beauty, heart, home, I Stop For Suffering, James Michener, smile, tears, tinybuddha | 7 Comments

Desperation Can Be A Powerful Motivator

Posted on May 9, 2013 by russtowne

A reader recently commented about their desire to break away from the chains that were holding them back. I thought some of you might be interested in reading my reply. I’m sharing it in the hope that it might inspire … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Breakthroughs, Courage, Dreams, Success | Tagged airtight box, break free, chains, courage, desperation, escape, free, freedom, key, Success, suffocation | 4 Comments

Breaking Free

Posted on January 12, 2013 by russtowne

My heart aches when I see Tortured souls in society They toil, fret, and scheme To chase someone else’s dream So desperate in their quest For material success They jump through hoops In all the right ways To find only … Continue reading →