Scott “Q” Marcus : This Time I Mean It

Improve Communication: Monday Motivational Memo

Monday, April 23, 2012

If you ever find yourself saying, “I told you 1,000 times…” that means YOU ARE not communicating. It does NOT mean they are not listening.

Earning Respect

Friday, April 20, 2012

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I am proud of what I have accomplished and I do it with grace and dignity.

Looking for Laughter in Loss

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Laughter’s tears may also carry away harmful toxins from the body, and the suppression of them, as in the suppression of emotional tears, increases our susceptibility to stress-related disorders.

You’re going to wear THAT for your wedding?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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It’s sad that the pressure to be “perfect” is so pronounced that otherwise healthy women feel such self-deficiency that they choose to live with a feeding tube shoved up their nostrils and a sack of protein-rich formula attached to their person. They are hunting for happiness that will not be found.

Intelligence and Emotion are Not Related

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Self-Acceptance Affirmation Intelligence and perfection are not related. When we don’t accomplish our objectives, we beat ourselves up with insults such as “I can’t believe how stupid I am,” as if we are incapable to doing what we need to do and as if insulting ourselves would move us closer to what we want. Accomplishment [...]

Video: Scott “Q” Marcus interviewed by Rebecca Kimbel

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Rebecca Kimbel interviews Scott "Q" Marcus on attitude, weight loss, diet and motivation

What Success Feels Like: Monday Motivational Memo

Monday, April 16, 2012

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Isn't positive movement the "real" definition of success? Reward yourself. You're doing better than you think.

Avoiding Stagnation

Sunday, April 15, 2012

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I am a fully functional being with the ability to handle set-backs and errors. Knowing that makes me stronger and happier.

The Speed of Progress

Friday, April 13, 2012

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At times, we become so frustrated with she "slow" pace of change that we substitute NO change for SLOW change, the end result is that we will never get there. I accept the pace of change. Any progress is better than no progress.. I accept the pace of change.

Choose Happiness

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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Happiness is my choice. No one makes me happy - and no one can take it from me. Today, I will take time to be happy more often.

Is Discrimation Acceptable? Fat People Need Not Apply

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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What’s different with the Citizens Medical Center refusal to hire obese people is that the policy doesn’t indicate costs or side effects; nor does it suggest that obese employees are incapable of performing their tasks. Mostly, it refers to physical form, placing overweight applicants in the same category as those with visible tattoos or facial piercings.

Audio: Fat People Need Not Apply

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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This podcast discusses a medical center in Texas that will not hire anyone with a BMI over 35 and whether or not that is discrimination. I think it is. I put out my reasons here. Your comments are welcome.