T H E E I G H T H D E C I S I O N F O R S U C C E S S
I will have an unconditional concern for others.
From this moment forward, I will first and foremost focus on the needs of others. I fully
understand that when I place the needs of others first, my needs will always be met. Keeping my focus
on the needs of others will rid me of guilt and give me the peace of mind to move forward in my
endeavors.
I will have an unconditional concern for others.
Never again will I have the thought of “what is in it for me” in my decision making process. I
will listen to the needs of others and make my decisions based on what I can do for them. I understand
that by removing my needs and focusing on the needs of others I can help more people achieve their
goals and dreams. I will first listen and remove my need to be right and replace it with their need to be
heard.
I understand I have spent much of my time seeking my needs and being oblivious to the needs of
others. I know that these decisions have given me what I have gained, but do not provide a way for me to
measure what I have lost. I will never again risk permanent loss for my temporary gain. I know that by
focusing on the needs of others, I will receive all that I need or want.
I will have an unconditional concern for others.
My compassion for others will show in all I do and say. I am the only one that can control my
actions and thoughts and will always keep the needs of others first. I will not brag or boast about what I
do for others. I will keep in mind that I do for others not for recognition but from true compassion.
Given the opportunity to help someone, I will embrace the opportunity and do all I can with the
resources available to me. I will take time to reflect if I truly did all I could to help. I will not dwell on
what else I could have done as I will do all I can initially. With that I will feel good about my decisions.
I keep in mind that I can have anything I want if I help enough other people get what they want.
Knowing that I have placed the needs of others before mine, all I receive will be earned. I will
never have to feel that I received something I did not deserve, and I understand that I will I receive what
is deserved. Either way I will always be a winner.
I will have an unconditional concern for others.
Since I have committed to always putting others first and doing so without expectation, I know
there will be less confrontation and more satisfaction with everyone I encounter. I also realize that some
people can never be helped… I will not accept that as defeat nor will I spend the energy that could be
used for good by focusing on what cannot be done.
I will have an unconditional concern for others
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Advantage of Change
In this current Real Estate Market and current economic conditions we must all be prepared and embrace change. Change is one of the major fears that people have. This is why some folks get reelected to office, why some folks stay with a certain company or industry and why some people stay in relationships that don't work. All that being said sometimes change is your only option.
Real Estate Today fluctuates and news reports change daily. One day we are still in the midst of a housing crisis and the next great news in Real Estate as sales are on the rise. So what can one do. Well as a Real Estate Investor you must watch the trends and be sure that your support team is on top of the changes. While prices are low and interest rates are low buyers are still somewhat shy about coming into the market. This is where change comes in. If you have had a steady investment plan with certain criteria and certain terms it may be time to change. Changing your criteria on what you will buy can open up a completely new opportunity for you. So review your Real Estate Investment Goals and make the changes that will insure your future success.
When it comes to the economic conditions of today, again we hear conflicting reports. Stocks are up so the economy is looking better while at the same time gas prices are on a quick rise. Again change is needed, so why not start where you are. Changing habits can increase your cash flow in this economy, no wasted trips and being diligent in what you are spending. Looking for alternative methods to increase your income, in any economy increasing your income will offset any economic downturn. Don't be afraid to make a change it can brighten your day and your life bringing you unimaginable happiness.
Real Estate Today fluctuates and news reports change daily. One day we are still in the midst of a housing crisis and the next great news in Real Estate as sales are on the rise. So what can one do. Well as a Real Estate Investor you must watch the trends and be sure that your support team is on top of the changes. While prices are low and interest rates are low buyers are still somewhat shy about coming into the market. This is where change comes in. If you have had a steady investment plan with certain criteria and certain terms it may be time to change. Changing your criteria on what you will buy can open up a completely new opportunity for you. So review your Real Estate Investment Goals and make the changes that will insure your future success.
When it comes to the economic conditions of today, again we hear conflicting reports. Stocks are up so the economy is looking better while at the same time gas prices are on a quick rise. Again change is needed, so why not start where you are. Changing habits can increase your cash flow in this economy, no wasted trips and being diligent in what you are spending. Looking for alternative methods to increase your income, in any economy increasing your income will offset any economic downturn. Don't be afraid to make a change it can brighten your day and your life bringing you unimaginable happiness.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Another decision, The power of Forgiveness
THE SIXTH DECISION FOR SUCCESS
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.
For too long, every ounce of forgiveness I owned was locked away, hidden from view, waiting for me
to bestow its precious presence upon some worthy person. Alas, I found most people to be singularly
unworthy of my valuable forgiveness, and since they never asked for any, I kept it all for myself. Now,
the forgiveness that I hoarded has sprouted inside my heart like a crippled seed yielding bitter fruit.
No more! At this moment, my life has taken on new hope and assurance. Of all the world's
population, I am one of the few possessors of the secret to dissipating anger and resentment. I now
understand that forgiveness has value only when it is given away. By the simple act of granting forgiveness, I release the demons of the past about which I can do nothing, and I create in myself a new heart, a
new beginning.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive even those who do not ask for
forgiveness.
Many are the times when I have seethed in anger at a word or deed thrown into my life by an
unthinking or uncaring person. I have wasted valuable hours imagining revenge or confrontation. Now I
see the truth revealed about this psychological rock inside my shoe. The rage I nurture is often onesided, for my offender seldom gives thought to his offense!
I will now and forevermore silently offer my forgiveness even to those who do not see that they
need it. By the act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by unproductive thoughts. I give up my
bitterness. I am content in my soul and effective again with my fellow man.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive those who criticize me unjustly.
Knowing that slavery in any form is wrong, I also know that the person who lives a life according to the
opinion of others is a slave. I am not a slave. I have chosen my counsel. I know the difference between
right and wrong. I know what is best for the future of my family, and neither misguided opinion nor
unjust criticism will alter my course.
Those who are critical of my goals and dream s simply do not understand the higher purpose to
which I have been called. Therefore, their scorn does not affect my attitude or action. I forgive their lack
of vision, and I forge ahead. I now know that criticism is part of the price paid for leaping past
mediocrity.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive myself. For many years, my greatest
enemy has been myself. Every mistake, every miscalculation, every stumble I made has been replayed
again and again in my mind. Every broken promise, every day wasted, every goal not reached has
compounded the disgust I feel for the lack of achievement in my life. My dismay has developed a
paralyzing grip. When I disappoint myself, I respond with inaction and become more disappointed.
I realize today that it is impossible to fight an enemy living in my head. By forgiving myself, I erase the
doubts, fears, and frustration that have kept my past in the present. From this day forward, my history
will cease to control my destiny. I have forgiven myself. My life has just begun.
I will forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness. I will forgive those who criticize me
unjustly.
I will forgive myself.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.
For too long, every ounce of forgiveness I owned was locked away, hidden from view, waiting for me
to bestow its precious presence upon some worthy person. Alas, I found most people to be singularly
unworthy of my valuable forgiveness, and since they never asked for any, I kept it all for myself. Now,
the forgiveness that I hoarded has sprouted inside my heart like a crippled seed yielding bitter fruit.
No more! At this moment, my life has taken on new hope and assurance. Of all the world's
population, I am one of the few possessors of the secret to dissipating anger and resentment. I now
understand that forgiveness has value only when it is given away. By the simple act of granting forgiveness, I release the demons of the past about which I can do nothing, and I create in myself a new heart, a
new beginning.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive even those who do not ask for
forgiveness.
Many are the times when I have seethed in anger at a word or deed thrown into my life by an
unthinking or uncaring person. I have wasted valuable hours imagining revenge or confrontation. Now I
see the truth revealed about this psychological rock inside my shoe. The rage I nurture is often onesided, for my offender seldom gives thought to his offense!
I will now and forevermore silently offer my forgiveness even to those who do not see that they
need it. By the act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by unproductive thoughts. I give up my
bitterness. I am content in my soul and effective again with my fellow man.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive those who criticize me unjustly.
Knowing that slavery in any form is wrong, I also know that the person who lives a life according to the
opinion of others is a slave. I am not a slave. I have chosen my counsel. I know the difference between
right and wrong. I know what is best for the future of my family, and neither misguided opinion nor
unjust criticism will alter my course.
Those who are critical of my goals and dream s simply do not understand the higher purpose to
which I have been called. Therefore, their scorn does not affect my attitude or action. I forgive their lack
of vision, and I forge ahead. I now know that criticism is part of the price paid for leaping past
mediocrity.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive myself. For many years, my greatest
enemy has been myself. Every mistake, every miscalculation, every stumble I made has been replayed
again and again in my mind. Every broken promise, every day wasted, every goal not reached has
compounded the disgust I feel for the lack of achievement in my life. My dismay has developed a
paralyzing grip. When I disappoint myself, I respond with inaction and become more disappointed.
I realize today that it is impossible to fight an enemy living in my head. By forgiving myself, I erase the
doubts, fears, and frustration that have kept my past in the present. From this day forward, my history
will cease to control my destiny. I have forgiven myself. My life has just begun.
I will forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness. I will forgive those who criticize me
unjustly.
I will forgive myself.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit
Friday, March 2, 2012
Morning Thoughts
Although this Blog was initially designed for Real Estate Trends and News, I have changed the format. My Real Estate Blog with news tips and ideas can be found at www.agentdadams.com and I have been using this Blog to share ideas on success and happiness. Today will be no exception.
Failure it seems is one of the most feared things today. An understanding of failure can help ease that fear and put you on a path for great success. All the highly successful people over the years have one thing in common and that was failure. How they overcame this to become successful was simple in their minds. Do not let your failures stop you from your pursuit of success. When we fail, if we use the opportunity to see what did not work we have the ability to change what we did hence changing the outcome next time. Failure should only be feared if it succeeds in stopping you from trying again. When you decide to quit then failure wins, when you decide to move on and learn from your setbacks then you win. So go ahead and be a winner it is your choice.
Failure it seems is one of the most feared things today. An understanding of failure can help ease that fear and put you on a path for great success. All the highly successful people over the years have one thing in common and that was failure. How they overcame this to become successful was simple in their minds. Do not let your failures stop you from your pursuit of success. When we fail, if we use the opportunity to see what did not work we have the ability to change what we did hence changing the outcome next time. Failure should only be feared if it succeeds in stopping you from trying again. When you decide to quit then failure wins, when you decide to move on and learn from your setbacks then you win. So go ahead and be a winner it is your choice.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A new way of thinking
I woke up early today:
I woke up early today excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to chose what kind of day I am going to have.
Today: I can complain because the weather is rainy OR I can be thankful that the grass is being watered for free.
Today: I can feel sad that I don't have more money OR I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today: I can grumble about my health OR I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today: I can complain over all my parents didn't give me when I was growing up OR I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today: I can cry because the roses have thorns OR I can celebrate that the thorns have roses.
Today: I can mourn my lack of friends OR I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new friends.
Today: I can whine because I have to go to work OR I can shout out for joy because I have a job to do.
Today: I can complain because I have to go to school OR I can eagerly open my mind and fill it with new knowledge.
Today: I can complain because I have to do housework OR I can be happy that I have shelter.
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped and here I am the sculptor given the opportunity to do the shaping. What today will be like and what kind of day I will have is completely up to me .
Have a great day, unless you have other plans.
I woke up early today excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to chose what kind of day I am going to have.
Today: I can complain because the weather is rainy OR I can be thankful that the grass is being watered for free.
Today: I can feel sad that I don't have more money OR I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today: I can grumble about my health OR I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today: I can complain over all my parents didn't give me when I was growing up OR I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today: I can cry because the roses have thorns OR I can celebrate that the thorns have roses.
Today: I can mourn my lack of friends OR I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new friends.
Today: I can whine because I have to go to work OR I can shout out for joy because I have a job to do.
Today: I can complain because I have to go to school OR I can eagerly open my mind and fill it with new knowledge.
Today: I can complain because I have to do housework OR I can be happy that I have shelter.
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped and here I am the sculptor given the opportunity to do the shaping. What today will be like and what kind of day I will have is completely up to me .
Have a great day, unless you have other plans.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Another decision to make for success.
THE FIFTH DECISION FOR SUCCESS
Today I will choose to be happy.
Beginning this very moment, I am a happy person, for I now truly understand the concept of
happiness. Few others before me have been able to grasp the truth of the physical law that enables one to
live happily every day. I know now that happiness is not an emotional phantom floating in and out of my
life. Happiness is a choice. Happiness is the end result of certain thoughts and activities, which actually
bring about a chemical reaction in my body. This reaction results in a euphoria that, while elusive to
some, is totally under my control.
Today I w ill choose to be happy. I will greet each day with laughter.
Within moments of awakening, I will laugh for seven seconds. Even after such a small period of
time, excitement has begun to flow through my bloodstream. I feel different. I am different! I am
enthusiastic about the day. I am alert to its possibilities. I am happy!
Laughter is an outward expression of enthusiasm , and I know that enthusiasm is the fuel that
moves the world. I laugh throughout the day. I laugh while I am alone, and I laugh in conversation with
others. People are drawn to me because I have laughter in my heart. The world belongs to the
enthusiastic, for people will follow them anywhere!
Today I will choose to be happy. I will smile at every person I meet.
My smile has become my calling card. It is, after all, the most potent weapon I possess. My smile
has the strength to forge bonds, break ice, and calm storms. I will use my smile constantly. Because of
my smile, the people with whom I come in contact on a daily basis will choose to further my causes and
follow my leadership. I will always smile first. That particular display of a good attitude will tell others
what I expect in return.
My smile is the key to my emotional makeup. A wise man once said, "I do not sing because I am
happy; I am happy because I sing!" When I choose to smile, I become the master of my emotions.
Discouragement, despair, frustration, and fear will always wither when confronted by my smile. The
power of who I am is displayed when I smile.
Today I will choose to be happy. I am the possessor of a grateful spirit.
In the past, I have found discouragement in particular situations until I compared the condition of
my life to others less fortunate. Just as a fresh breeze cleans smoke from the air, so a grateful spirit
removes the cloud of despair. It is impossible for the seeds of depression to take root in a thankful heart.
My God has bestowed upon me many gifts, and for these I will remember to be grateful. Too
many times I have offered up the prayers of a beggar, always asking for more and forgetting to give
thanks. I do not wish to be seen as a greedy child, unappreciative and disrespectful. I am grateful for
sight and sound and breath. If ever in my life there is a pouring out of blessings beyond that, then I will
be grateful for the miracle of abundance.
I will greet each day with laughter. I will smile at every person I meet. I am the possessor of a
grateful spirit. Today I will choose to be happy
Today I will choose to be happy.
Beginning this very moment, I am a happy person, for I now truly understand the concept of
happiness. Few others before me have been able to grasp the truth of the physical law that enables one to
live happily every day. I know now that happiness is not an emotional phantom floating in and out of my
life. Happiness is a choice. Happiness is the end result of certain thoughts and activities, which actually
bring about a chemical reaction in my body. This reaction results in a euphoria that, while elusive to
some, is totally under my control.
Today I w ill choose to be happy. I will greet each day with laughter.
Within moments of awakening, I will laugh for seven seconds. Even after such a small period of
time, excitement has begun to flow through my bloodstream. I feel different. I am different! I am
enthusiastic about the day. I am alert to its possibilities. I am happy!
Laughter is an outward expression of enthusiasm , and I know that enthusiasm is the fuel that
moves the world. I laugh throughout the day. I laugh while I am alone, and I laugh in conversation with
others. People are drawn to me because I have laughter in my heart. The world belongs to the
enthusiastic, for people will follow them anywhere!
Today I will choose to be happy. I will smile at every person I meet.
My smile has become my calling card. It is, after all, the most potent weapon I possess. My smile
has the strength to forge bonds, break ice, and calm storms. I will use my smile constantly. Because of
my smile, the people with whom I come in contact on a daily basis will choose to further my causes and
follow my leadership. I will always smile first. That particular display of a good attitude will tell others
what I expect in return.
My smile is the key to my emotional makeup. A wise man once said, "I do not sing because I am
happy; I am happy because I sing!" When I choose to smile, I become the master of my emotions.
Discouragement, despair, frustration, and fear will always wither when confronted by my smile. The
power of who I am is displayed when I smile.
Today I will choose to be happy. I am the possessor of a grateful spirit.
In the past, I have found discouragement in particular situations until I compared the condition of
my life to others less fortunate. Just as a fresh breeze cleans smoke from the air, so a grateful spirit
removes the cloud of despair. It is impossible for the seeds of depression to take root in a thankful heart.
My God has bestowed upon me many gifts, and for these I will remember to be grateful. Too
many times I have offered up the prayers of a beggar, always asking for more and forgetting to give
thanks. I do not wish to be seen as a greedy child, unappreciative and disrespectful. I am grateful for
sight and sound and breath. If ever in my life there is a pouring out of blessings beyond that, then I will
be grateful for the miracle of abundance.
I will greet each day with laughter. I will smile at every person I meet. I am the possessor of a
grateful spirit. Today I will choose to be happy
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Decisions for success
THE FOURTH DECISION FOR SUCCESS
I have a decided heart.
A wise man once said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Knowing this to
be true, I am taking my first step today. For too long my feet have been tentative, shuffling left and
right, more backward than forward as my heart gauged the direction of the wind. Criticism ,
condemnation, and complaint are creatures of the wind. They come and go on the wasted breath of lesser
beings and have no power over me. The power to control direction belongs to me. Today I will begin to
exercise that power. My course has been charted. My destiny is assured.
I have a decided heart. I am passionate about my vision for the future.
I know that the purpose of analysis is to come to a conclusion. I have tested the angles. I have
measured the probabilities. And now I have made a decision with my heart. I am not timid. I will move
now and not look back. What I put off until tomorrow, I will put off until the next day as well. I do not
procrastinate. All my problems become smaller when I confront them. If I touch a thistle with caution, it
will prick me, but if I grasp it boldly, its spines crumble into dust.
I will not wait. I am passionate about my vision for the future. My course has been charted. My
destiny is assured. I have a decided heart.
I will awaken every morning with an excitement about the new day and its opportunity for growth
and change. My thoughts and actions will work in a forward motion, never sliding into the dark forest of
doubt or the muddy quicksand of self-pity. I will freely give my vision for the future to others, and as
they see the belief in my eyes, they will follow me.
I will lay my head on my pillow at night happily exhausted, knowing that I have done everything
within my power to move the mountains in my path. As I sleep, the same dream that dominates my
waking hours will be with me in the dark. Yes, I have a dream. It is a great dream, and I will never
apologize for it. Neither will I ever let it go, for if I did, my life would be finished. My hopes, my
passions, my vision for the future are my very existence. A person without a dream never had a dream
come true.
I have a decided heart. I will not wait.
I have a decided heart.
A wise man once said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Knowing this to
be true, I am taking my first step today. For too long my feet have been tentative, shuffling left and
right, more backward than forward as my heart gauged the direction of the wind. Criticism ,
condemnation, and complaint are creatures of the wind. They come and go on the wasted breath of lesser
beings and have no power over me. The power to control direction belongs to me. Today I will begin to
exercise that power. My course has been charted. My destiny is assured.
I have a decided heart. I am passionate about my vision for the future.
I know that the purpose of analysis is to come to a conclusion. I have tested the angles. I have
measured the probabilities. And now I have made a decision with my heart. I am not timid. I will move
now and not look back. What I put off until tomorrow, I will put off until the next day as well. I do not
procrastinate. All my problems become smaller when I confront them. If I touch a thistle with caution, it
will prick me, but if I grasp it boldly, its spines crumble into dust.
I will not wait. I am passionate about my vision for the future. My course has been charted. My
destiny is assured. I have a decided heart.
I will awaken every morning with an excitement about the new day and its opportunity for growth
and change. My thoughts and actions will work in a forward motion, never sliding into the dark forest of
doubt or the muddy quicksand of self-pity. I will freely give my vision for the future to others, and as
they see the belief in my eyes, they will follow me.
I will lay my head on my pillow at night happily exhausted, knowing that I have done everything
within my power to move the mountains in my path. As I sleep, the same dream that dominates my
waking hours will be with me in the dark. Yes, I have a dream. It is a great dream, and I will never
apologize for it. Neither will I ever let it go, for if I did, my life would be finished. My hopes, my
passions, my vision for the future are my very existence. A person without a dream never had a dream
come true.
I have a decided heart. I will not wait.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Third Decision
T H E T H I R D D E C I S I O N F O R S U C C E S S
I am a person of action.
Beginning today, I will create a new future by creating a new me. No longer will I dwell in a pit
of despair, moaning over squandered time and lost opportunity. I can do nothing about the past. My future
is immediate. I will grasp it in both hands and carry it with running feet. When I am faced with the choice
of doing nothing or doing something, I will always choose to act! I seize this moment. I choose now. I
am a person of action. I am energetic. I move quickly.
Knowing that laziness is a sin, I will create a habit of lively behavior. I will walk with a spring in
my step and a smile on my face. The lifeblood rushing through my veins is urging me upward and
forward into activity and accomplishment. Wealth and prosperity hide from the sluggard, but rich
rewards come to the person who moves quickly.
I am a person of action. I inspire others with my activity. I am a leader.
Leading is doing. To lead, I must move forw ard. M any people move out of the w ay for a person
on the run; others are caught up in his wake. My activity will create a wave of success for the people
who follow. My activity will be consistent. This will instill confidence in my leadership. As a leader, I
have the ability to encourage and inspire others to greatness. It is true: an army of sheep led by a lion
would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep!
I am a person of action. I can make a decision. I can make it now.
A person who moves neither left nor right is destined for mediocrity. When faced with a decision,
many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me! He
has given me a healthy mind to gather and sort information and the courage to come to a conclusion. I
am not a quivering dog, indecisive and fearful. My constitution is strong and my pathway clear.
Successful people m ake their decisions quickly and change their m inds slow ly. Failures m ake their
decisions slowly and change their minds quickly. My decisions come quickly, and they lead to victory.
I am a person of action. I am daring. I am courageous.
Fear no longer has a place in my life. For too long, fear has outw eighed my desire to m ake things
better for my family. Never again! I have exposed fear as a vapor, an impostor that never had any power
over me in the first place! I do not fear opinion, gossip, or the idle chatter of monkeys, for all are the
same to me. I do not fear failure, for in my life, failure is a myth. Failure exists only for the person who
quits. I do not quit.
I am courageous. I am a leader. I seize this moment. I choose now.
I am a person of action.
I am a person of action.
Beginning today, I will create a new future by creating a new me. No longer will I dwell in a pit
of despair, moaning over squandered time and lost opportunity. I can do nothing about the past. My future
is immediate. I will grasp it in both hands and carry it with running feet. When I am faced with the choice
of doing nothing or doing something, I will always choose to act! I seize this moment. I choose now. I
am a person of action. I am energetic. I move quickly.
Knowing that laziness is a sin, I will create a habit of lively behavior. I will walk with a spring in
my step and a smile on my face. The lifeblood rushing through my veins is urging me upward and
forward into activity and accomplishment. Wealth and prosperity hide from the sluggard, but rich
rewards come to the person who moves quickly.
I am a person of action. I inspire others with my activity. I am a leader.
Leading is doing. To lead, I must move forw ard. M any people move out of the w ay for a person
on the run; others are caught up in his wake. My activity will create a wave of success for the people
who follow. My activity will be consistent. This will instill confidence in my leadership. As a leader, I
have the ability to encourage and inspire others to greatness. It is true: an army of sheep led by a lion
would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep!
I am a person of action. I can make a decision. I can make it now.
A person who moves neither left nor right is destined for mediocrity. When faced with a decision,
many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me! He
has given me a healthy mind to gather and sort information and the courage to come to a conclusion. I
am not a quivering dog, indecisive and fearful. My constitution is strong and my pathway clear.
Successful people m ake their decisions quickly and change their m inds slow ly. Failures m ake their
decisions slowly and change their minds quickly. My decisions come quickly, and they lead to victory.
I am a person of action. I am daring. I am courageous.
Fear no longer has a place in my life. For too long, fear has outw eighed my desire to m ake things
better for my family. Never again! I have exposed fear as a vapor, an impostor that never had any power
over me in the first place! I do not fear opinion, gossip, or the idle chatter of monkeys, for all are the
same to me. I do not fear failure, for in my life, failure is a myth. Failure exists only for the person who
quits. I do not quit.
I am courageous. I am a leader. I seize this moment. I choose now.
I am a person of action.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Seeking Wisdom
THE SECOND DECISION FOR SUCCESS
I will seek wisdom
Knowing that wisdom waits to be gathered, I will actively search her out. My past can never be
changed, but I can change the future by changing my actions today. I will change my actions today! I
will train my eyes and ears to read and listen to books and recordings that bring about positive changes
in my personal relationships and a greater understanding of my fellowman. No longer will I bombard my
mind with materials that feed my doubts and fears. I will read and listen only to what increases my belief
in myself and my future.
I will seek wisdom. I will choose my friends with care.
I am who my friends are. I speak their language, and I wear their clothes. I share their opinions
and their habits. From this moment forward, I will choose to associate with people whose lives and
lifestyles I admire. If I associate with chickens, I will learn to scratch at the ground and squabble over
crumbs. If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights. I am an eagle. It is my destiny to
fly.
I will seek wisdom. I will listen to the counsel of wise men.
The words of a w ise m an are like raindrops on dry ground. They are precious and can be quickly
used for immediate results. Only the blade of grass that catches a raindrop will prosper and grow. The
person who ignores wise counsel is like the blade of grass untouched by the rain—soon to wither and
die. When I counsel with just myself, I can make decisions only according to what I already know. By
counseling with a wise man, I add his knowledge and experience to my own and dramatically increase
my success.
I will seek wisdom. I will be a servant to others.
A wise man will cultivate a servant's spirit, for that particular attribute attracts people like no
other. As I humbly serve others, their wisdom will be freely shared with me.
I will seek wisdom
Knowing that wisdom waits to be gathered, I will actively search her out. My past can never be
changed, but I can change the future by changing my actions today. I will change my actions today! I
will train my eyes and ears to read and listen to books and recordings that bring about positive changes
in my personal relationships and a greater understanding of my fellowman. No longer will I bombard my
mind with materials that feed my doubts and fears. I will read and listen only to what increases my belief
in myself and my future.
I will seek wisdom. I will choose my friends with care.
I am who my friends are. I speak their language, and I wear their clothes. I share their opinions
and their habits. From this moment forward, I will choose to associate with people whose lives and
lifestyles I admire. If I associate with chickens, I will learn to scratch at the ground and squabble over
crumbs. If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights. I am an eagle. It is my destiny to
fly.
I will seek wisdom. I will listen to the counsel of wise men.
The words of a w ise m an are like raindrops on dry ground. They are precious and can be quickly
used for immediate results. Only the blade of grass that catches a raindrop will prosper and grow. The
person who ignores wise counsel is like the blade of grass untouched by the rain—soon to wither and
die. When I counsel with just myself, I can make decisions only according to what I already know. By
counseling with a wise man, I add his knowledge and experience to my own and dramatically increase
my success.
I will seek wisdom. I will be a servant to others.
A wise man will cultivate a servant's spirit, for that particular attribute attracts people like no
other. As I humbly serve others, their wisdom will be freely shared with me.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Decisions to make for Success The Buck Stops Here
T H E F I R S T D E C I S I O N F O R S U C C E S S
The buck stops here.
From this moment forward, I w ill accept responsibility for my past. I understand that the
beginning of wisdom is to accept the responsibility for my own problems and that by accepting
responsibility for my past, I free myself to move into a bigger, brighter future of my own choosing.
Never again will I blame my parents, my spouse, my boss, or other employees for my present
situation. Neither my education nor lack of one, my genetics, or the circumstantial ebb and flow of
everyday life will affect my future in a negative way. If I allow myself to blame these uncontrollable
forces for my lack of success, I will be forever caught in a web of the past. I will look forward. I will not
let my history control my destiny.
The buck stops here. I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success.
I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because
of decisions I have made. My decisions have always been governed by my thinking. Therefore, I am
where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of how I
think. Today I will begin the process of changing where I am—mentally, physically, spiritually,
emotionally, and financially—by changing the way I think.
My thoughts will be constructive, never destructive. My mind will live in the solutions of the
future. It will not dwell in the problems of the past. I will seek the association of those who are working
and striving to bring about positive changes in the world. I will never seek comfort by associating with
those who have decided to be comfortable.
When faced with the opportunity to make a decision, I will make one. I understand that God did
not put in me the ability to always make right decisions. He did, however, put in me the ability to make a
decision and then make it right. The rise and fall of my emotional tide will not deter me from my course.
When I make a decision, I will stand behind it. My energy will go into making the decision. I will waste
none on second thoughts. My life will not be an apology. It will be a statement.
The buck stops here. I control my thoughts. I control my emotions.
In the future, when I am tempted to ask the question "Why me?” I will immediately counter with
the answer: "Why not me?" Challenges are gifts, opportunities to learn. Problems are the common thread
running through the lives of great men and women. In times of adversity, I will not have a problem to
deal with; I will have a choice to make. My thoughts will be clear. I will make the right choice.
Adversity is preparation for greatness. I will accept this preparation. Why me? Why not me? I
will be prepared for something great!
I accept responsibility for my past. I control my thoughts. I control my emotions. I am responsible for my success. The buck stops here.
The buck stops here.
From this moment forward, I w ill accept responsibility for my past. I understand that the
beginning of wisdom is to accept the responsibility for my own problems and that by accepting
responsibility for my past, I free myself to move into a bigger, brighter future of my own choosing.
Never again will I blame my parents, my spouse, my boss, or other employees for my present
situation. Neither my education nor lack of one, my genetics, or the circumstantial ebb and flow of
everyday life will affect my future in a negative way. If I allow myself to blame these uncontrollable
forces for my lack of success, I will be forever caught in a web of the past. I will look forward. I will not
let my history control my destiny.
The buck stops here. I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success.
I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because
of decisions I have made. My decisions have always been governed by my thinking. Therefore, I am
where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of how I
think. Today I will begin the process of changing where I am—mentally, physically, spiritually,
emotionally, and financially—by changing the way I think.
My thoughts will be constructive, never destructive. My mind will live in the solutions of the
future. It will not dwell in the problems of the past. I will seek the association of those who are working
and striving to bring about positive changes in the world. I will never seek comfort by associating with
those who have decided to be comfortable.
When faced with the opportunity to make a decision, I will make one. I understand that God did
not put in me the ability to always make right decisions. He did, however, put in me the ability to make a
decision and then make it right. The rise and fall of my emotional tide will not deter me from my course.
When I make a decision, I will stand behind it. My energy will go into making the decision. I will waste
none on second thoughts. My life will not be an apology. It will be a statement.
The buck stops here. I control my thoughts. I control my emotions.
In the future, when I am tempted to ask the question "Why me?” I will immediately counter with
the answer: "Why not me?" Challenges are gifts, opportunities to learn. Problems are the common thread
running through the lives of great men and women. In times of adversity, I will not have a problem to
deal with; I will have a choice to make. My thoughts will be clear. I will make the right choice.
Adversity is preparation for greatness. I will accept this preparation. Why me? Why not me? I
will be prepared for something great!
I accept responsibility for my past. I control my thoughts. I control my emotions. I am responsible for my success. The buck stops here.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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