FAILURE IS NOT FINAL

Before you can set your goals for the upcoming year you have to take a realistic look at where you are currently. Sit down and evaluate your personal, professional, financial, and social life. So what, maybe you are not where you had hope to be at this time this year, be encouraged, a new year quickly approaches.

Success isn’t based on “avoiding” failure, but on “facing” it correctly.

Don’t be deceived by defeat, for so many have been destroyed when defeat has touched their lives and they have allowed themselves to think that this temporary failure was in fact final. Wrong. All they needed to do was realize that as long as there is breath in their bodies that there is always hope. For wherever there is hope there is always a way forward and a way out.

William A. Ward said, “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.”

So what should you do if you find yourself in the midst of a temporary defeat?

Here are four suggestions that will help you to rise up and move forward.

• Recognize that defeat is temporary
• Be inspired by reading the stories of others who faced defeat and still achieved success.
• Ask yourself the question, ‘What can I learn from this defeat?’
• Dust yourself off and get up and go again.

I have come to believe that failure is a necessary part of our growth and maturity.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~                                                                                                                         Winston Churchill

 

Begin Again!

 

And strive to make 2012 a year of opportunities, progression, and milestones.

Black and White Gala

Excellence Or Else presents… 

Black and White Gala

Please join us for an elegant evening of

SOCIAL NETWORKING      LIVE BAND      DOOR PRIZES      RAFFLES      REFRESHMENTS      MOTIVATIONAL TIDBITS

Saturday December 17, 2011

6 – 9 PM

Hampton Inn

800 Mason St.

Vacaville, CA 95688

  

Annual Fundraiser - Proceeds support Empowered for Success

For tickets please call (707) 631-1929 or email us at excellenceorelse@gmail.com

“It Is Written”, Author’s Forum

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Is it your dream to write a book? We all have a story. We all have lessons learned that we’d love to pass on to others. But are you being called to write or is it just something you’d like to do?

How can you know if God’s calling you to be a writer? Finding out doesn’t have to be mysterious or hard. But you won’t find the answer in your head, because God’s calling lives in our hearts.

If you are called to write, then you will naturally want to write things that honor God and not the things of no value to others or things that shows a prideful character. You see, it’s a blessing and a curse to be called to write, because the world may not want to publish what you write, but you still feel the drive to get it down. If so, God has a purpose in it, and you should just write as He directs. But realize that for it to sell, it will almost always need to be edited and revised. Because although God doesn’t make mistakes, all of US do…

So for all of you writers and book lovers who crave for new and exciting journeys in the pages of a book, please join us as we host “It is written”, authors’ forum.

Excellence or Else will host an author’s forum where you can share your work, talk with other writers, promote yourself, exchange tips & tricks and much more.

It’s an evening of enlightenment and entertainment!

November 5, 2011

Hampton Inn & Suites

800 Mason Street

Vacaville, CA  95688

6 – 9 pm

For more info please call (707) 631-1929

The Thief of Your Progress

Our yearly theme “the art of distinction” begins when you make great use of what you learn, by putting it into immediate application. To stand out in the crowd, you must be different. People tend to have a great amount of knowledge, yet they still fail in life. Why? Because they are controlled by “starting tomorrow”, which leads to a lack of action.

Opportunities come to everyone, but only those who take action can take advantage of them.

We purpose to take action when the idea strikes us, intending to do something when the emotion is high. But if you do not translate that intention into action fairly quickly, the urgency and motivation start to disappear.

Making clear your previous successes and achievements can help you to stay motivated.

Start now! Go beyond knowing what you want to do… get out there and do it!

 

Join us at the next Empowered for Success seminar as we share more on “the thief of your progress”.

September 18, 2011   4 – 6PM

Hampton Inn

 800 Mason Street

  Vacaville, CA  95688

Contact us:

Belinda Bush

(707) 631-1929

belindabush@aol.com

Health and Wellness Workshop

Thank you for attending and participating in the Health and Wellness Workshop. It was a successful event!

Special thanks to our speakers, volunteers, community and other who directly or indirectly contribute to the success of this event.

We all were informed and enlighten to strive to improve ourselves in the spirit, soul and body to have a lifestyle of excellence.

Health and Wellness

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We believe that the body, mind and spirit must all be in a healthy state to achieve “wellness”.  In order to create this natural state of balance it is important to know how to guide the body in that direction.

As the World Health Organization says, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease…”

Our mission is to provide wellness solutions to the community, educating on the importance of healthy lifestyles to prevent disease and promote longevity.

Please plan to join us in this workshop as we present…

Promoting healthier diets

• What we feed ourselves has the capacity to provide not only simple nourishment, but also energy and vitality that are crucial to health. Are you interested in increasing energy, weight loss, improving sleep, eating better and feeling better? Learn how to establish an eating pattern with lifelong benefits of health and wellness.

Multi-nutrient supplements

• Why should you take supplements if you eat a healthy diet? Quite honestly, it is one of the most powerful arguments among health professionals, but we along with many experts believe commercial farming which consist of pesticides, insecticides, and chemical fertilizers cause the loss of nutritional value of our crops along with toxins. According to the 1992 Earth Summit Soil Mineral Depletion Analysis, the United States has the worst soil in the world – 85% mineral depleted.

Reducing stress

• We’re all experiencing some level of stress in our lives, and how well we cope with it can affect our health. This workshop will walk you through the health effects of chronic stress, the difference between good and bad stress, how to identify your body’s own cues about stress, and will teach you unique ways to de-stress.

Eco-friendly solutions to household products

• It is not a question of whether you’ve been exposed to toxins – the question is how much impact they are having on your health. You will learn about the health hazards and environmental impact of chemical-based cleaning products, and how to make effective alternatives that are natural and inexpensive.

Dance fitness

• Created by Angel Thacker, Afro-Belly Boogie™ is a dance fitness program making noise across Northern California and beyond!  Combining the cardio and toning aspects of African dance movements and the toning and conditioning aspects of Belly dance. This fitness program combines the best of these worlds with a dash of club mix to bring the groove to life. Great music, fabulous dance moves and big fun makes this workout a revolution in dance fitness.  So join Blue in this fun and fit workout class and “Join the Dance Revolution!”

Don’t miss this FREE workshop! We strive to inspire you to live your best life, in your best state of health.

August 14, 2011

 4 – 7 pm

Hampton Inn & Suites 

 800 Mason St. 

Vacaville, CA 95688

Money Matters

Need help with financial planning?

Please join us on July 16th for an interactive workshop on money matters.

This workshop will cover various topics such as spending behavior, budgeting, ways to save and strategies to apply what you learn.

 

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Ladies High Tea

A “High Tea” is an elegant occasion served in the late afternoon. This tea requires you to provide a meal for your guests. The table settings is a pretty array of china, linen and flowers to make the guest feel relaxed and entertained.

Our “High Tea” was held on May 21st in Vacaville, CA. The ladies arrived in their exclusive attire accentuated with flamboyant hats for an exciting afternoon. Activities consisted of music, poetry, door prizes and a ”Hat-i-tude Parade”.

The exciting event is still buzzing in the community.

Welcome!

I’m so glad you stopped by my website! Whether you’re a casual visitor or on a hunt for something specific, I am passionate about empowering you to fully live your dreams.

You were born to win but to be a winner you must plan, prepare and expect to WIN!

Realistically though, you may be like me — challenged with many deadlines, family, work and other commitments, and often lacking time and motivation to focus on what matters most. If I can help you in any way I’d love to, which is why I’ve designed this site to include empowering tips, resources, upcoming events,  not to mention my book which is now available in paperback. Each year I get to meet some of the most amazing people when I’m speaking in our nation and abroad. 

Finally, I’d love to “meet” you personally via LinkedIn, Facebook or other similar sites or at an upcoming event.

I hope you’ll connect with me soon. Thanks for stopping by and here’s to a lifestyle of excellence!

Belinda