Inspiration Is a Self-Fulfilling Cycle Inspiring yourself can help you inspire others.

By Mike Phillips

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Inspiration is being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. We have to work at getting inspired, and inspiring others just as we work at anything else if we want to see results! Inspiration comes through positive energy, taking action towards a task, and it feeds itself. It's a self charging battery. So, here are some specifics to get yourself inspired and, in doing, to inspire others.

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Mike Phillips

Digital Executive, Motivational Speaker, and Leadership Coach

Michael "Mike" Phillips is a Digital Executive, Motivational Speaker, and Leadership Coach. He has more than 25 years in coaching and leadership. Mike hosts a weekly podcast for sales and leadership titled "The FRONT." One of Mike's driving purposes is to help YOU grow and go further in business and to develop the next generation of business leaders.

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