"To look is one thing. To see what you look at is another. To understand what you see is a third. To learn from what you understand is still something else. But to ACT on what you learn is all that really matters." ~W Mitchell
Here's a simple 5 step process to success. There are no secrets to success. You can just look around and see many ways that people have been successful and here's 1 more way...5 simple steps. They are not easy however they are simple!
1. Look. 2. See. 3. Understand. 4. Learn. 5. ACT!
Some people can't even do the first step, they don't even bother to look. Some people look, but they don't see. The some people see but fail to understand what it is that they see. Still others get to the understanding part but never learn about their understanding. And then there are those that get the first 4 but fail to ACT! Which one are you? Why?
What is holding you back? Only you are holding yourself back, no one else. It's not the economy, your job, your friends, family, no. You are the only thing holding yourself back...why? .
Action:
Think about that today and break free from whatever that is holding you back. If you are having trouble sorting it out, look back at the simple 5 steps to success and see where you are getting stuck.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
"To look is one thing. To see what you look at is another. To understand what you see is a third. To learn from what you understand is still something else. But to ACT on what you learn is all that really matters."
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Friday, March 23, 2012
No Need To Conform
"I have no need to conform to the stereotypes others have defined for me." ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Are you conforming to the stereotypes that others have defined for you? Why? I mean really, why? Were you told that you needed to be this way or that way and you did it? What were you thinking?
Here's a favorite quote of mine, "It's none of my business what you think of me." See, if I make it my business what you think of me, then I change who I am to gain your acceptance, trust, love, whatever. But to really live that quote, you need to be confident in who you are, and know who you are!
“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” Too many people today are only pushed by their problems and aren't led by their dreams. Be led by your dreams! But make sure that they are your dreams and not someone elses...
You, and only you, get to choose how you spend each precious moment of your life. Choose carefully and well. It is always your choice.
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"I have no need to conform to the stereotypes others have defined for me."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
It IS Your Fault! Decide to Become Someone
"We become what we make our minds to become. It is nobody's fault that the great majority of the people never make up their minds to become anything at all."~William James
Have you made up your mind about what you want to become? What, you haven't yet? What's stopping you? What's holding you back? Why haven't you? You can become whatever you decide you want to become. At any time and any age!
I disagree with James as far as fault of the great majority of people, because now, with everything that we have available to us to learn, to grow and to think, it IS the fault of those who never make up their minds to become something. It is their responsibility to become what they want to become. It is not the responsibility of others to tell us what we should become or do. Too many people would just rather blame someone than take responsibility for their own life...and that's too bad.
Step out of your playing small ideas and thoughts and create the life that you truly want. Decide today to become who you want to become. Don't wait another minute...Do it NOW! What are you waiting for?
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"We become what we make our minds to become. It is nobody's fault that the great majority of the people never make up their minds to become anything at all."
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Bring the Future into the Present
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now”~Alan Lakein
Do you have your plan for success for 2011? Is it written down? Really?? Only 3% of people have their plans written down. Only 3%!! There are a lot of reasons that people won't write their goals down but it's my belief that the main reason is that people don't want to have to take responsibility for the plans that they make. Why? Fear of failure, of letting themselves down, fear of success, change. Take your pick. Which one is it for you?
Most people don't plan,they just react. Is your life and business organized or is it scattered? Have you planned for your success or do you just think that it will happen? When you make a plan, you cultivate optimism. You'll feel that you are growing in a meaningful direction which will help you rise above day-to-day setbacks and deal with all those reasons why you haven't planned.
If you haven't Created Your Success Plan for 2011, it's not too late. Join us this Friday.
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“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now”
Do you have your plan for success for 2011? Is it written down? Really?? Only 3% of people have their plans written down. Only 3%!! There are a lot of reasons that people won't write their goals down but it's my belief that the main reason is that people don't want to have to take responsibility for the plans that they make. Why? Fear of failure, of letting themselves down, fear of success, change. Take your pick. Which one is it for you?
Most people don't plan,they just react. Is your life and business organized or is it scattered? Have you planned for your success or do you just think that it will happen? When you make a plan, you cultivate optimism. You'll feel that you are growing in a meaningful direction which will help you rise above day-to-day setbacks and deal with all those reasons why you haven't planned.
If you haven't Created Your Success Plan for 2011, it's not too late. Join us this Friday.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179604115385717
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now”
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Are You Mindless Wishing?
"Stop the mindless wishing that things would be different. Rather than wasting time and emotional and spiritual energy in explaining why we don't have what we want, we can start to pursue other ways to get it." ~ Greg Anderson
Mindless wishing. What a great phrase!! That's what most of us do, Mindless wishing. I ask people about their goals and if they are written down. Sometimes they say, "Oh, I don't need to write them down, I have them in my head. I think about them all the time. Sorry, as Anderson says, that's just Mindless wishing.
Stop wasting time and emotional and spiritual energy in explaining why we don't have what we want. What is past is past and there is no use in creating a story why we didn't reach what we want. The key is to realize that right now, you can start finding other ways to get what you want! There are always more ways to do things that we originally think. Stretch your mind, think new thoughts, create new ways.
Action:
Write down your goals. Write down your goals. Write down your goals. Stop the Mindless wishing and start finding a new way to reach your goals!
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
"Stop the mindless wishing that things would be different. Rather than wasting time and emotional and spiritual energy in explaining why we don't have what we want, we can start to pursue other ways to get it."
Mindless wishing. What a great phrase!! That's what most of us do, Mindless wishing. I ask people about their goals and if they are written down. Sometimes they say, "Oh, I don't need to write them down, I have them in my head. I think about them all the time. Sorry, as Anderson says, that's just Mindless wishing.
Stop wasting time and emotional and spiritual energy in explaining why we don't have what we want. What is past is past and there is no use in creating a story why we didn't reach what we want. The key is to realize that right now, you can start finding other ways to get what you want! There are always more ways to do things that we originally think. Stretch your mind, think new thoughts, create new ways.
Action:
Write down your goals. Write down your goals. Write down your goals. Stop the Mindless wishing and start finding a new way to reach your goals!
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
"Stop the mindless wishing that things would be different. Rather than wasting time and emotional and spiritual energy in explaining why we don't have what we want, we can start to pursue other ways to get it."
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Stop Dabbling Through Life
“One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”~Tony Robbins
Are you dabbling your way through life? Have you never decided to master anything in life? That's why you aren't achieving as much as you want, because you haven't put the power of focus to work for you. It is said that it takes 5000 hours to become competent at something and 10,000 hours to become a master. How are you coming along towards that 5K?
Most people don't have what they want because they don't know what they want out of life. Do you? Really?? If you do, good for you. If not, decide right now what you want and focus on getting it. Be specific about what you want and why. Your why will always be the strongest partner for you because your why will drive you to get what you want.
Action:
Decide what you want. Stop dabbling your way through life and start to master something. You can't get to 10k hours without putting the first hour of work in!
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
“One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”
Are you dabbling your way through life? Have you never decided to master anything in life? That's why you aren't achieving as much as you want, because you haven't put the power of focus to work for you. It is said that it takes 5000 hours to become competent at something and 10,000 hours to become a master. How are you coming along towards that 5K?
Most people don't have what they want because they don't know what they want out of life. Do you? Really?? If you do, good for you. If not, decide right now what you want and focus on getting it. Be specific about what you want and why. Your why will always be the strongest partner for you because your why will drive you to get what you want.
Action:
Decide what you want. Stop dabbling your way through life and start to master something. You can't get to 10k hours without putting the first hour of work in!
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
“One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Never Desert Your Line of Talent
"Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed." ~Sydney Smith
Have you deserted your line of talent? Or have you just developed a small level of talent in what you do but it's really not what nature intended you to do? Most people feel stuck in jobs that they don't like or enjoy anymore. Is that you? It might be because that job was not what nature had intended for you.
Whatever you are by nature, be that and if you are having a tough time figuring that out, spend some time analyzing what you love to do and why. Your why will tell you what nature had intended you to be.
Action:
Make sure that you don't desert your line of talent. Don't hide it from the world because if you do, the world will never see it because you are the only one who was designed to bring it to the world.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
"Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed."
Have you deserted your line of talent? Or have you just developed a small level of talent in what you do but it's really not what nature intended you to do? Most people feel stuck in jobs that they don't like or enjoy anymore. Is that you? It might be because that job was not what nature had intended for you.
Whatever you are by nature, be that and if you are having a tough time figuring that out, spend some time analyzing what you love to do and why. Your why will tell you what nature had intended you to be.
Action:
Make sure that you don't desert your line of talent. Don't hide it from the world because if you do, the world will never see it because you are the only one who was designed to bring it to the world.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
"Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed."
Monday, May 3, 2010
What Makes You Come Alive?
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”~Harold Whitman
What makes you come alive? Your work? Only if you are a part of the 22% that like/love what they do...as 78% of Americans hate their job. Wow, what a depressing statistic. 78% of people hate their jobs!!! My question to those of you that do...WHY? Why are you still doing what you hate to do? To pay the bills? To keep up with the neighbors? To get that next toy? Is it really worth it???
Do what makes you come alive!!! The world needs more people who have come alive and are willing to share it with the world. I talk with people all the time who say they can't do what they want to do because of this reason or that reason. The main reason is fear (thought they won't say that) and it's holding them back and keeping them stuck where they are. So sad.
If you are doing what you love, congratulations. Are you remarkable doing it? I hope so, because the world needs remarkable people and each of you are unique and if you don't bring that uniqueness to the world, the world will never see it...because only you have it to bring to the world!
If you are not remarkable, then maybe we should talk. Remember, being remarkable doesn't mean being remarkable to you...it means being remarkable to others.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
What makes you come alive? Your work? Only if you are a part of the 22% that like/love what they do...as 78% of Americans hate their job. Wow, what a depressing statistic. 78% of people hate their jobs!!! My question to those of you that do...WHY? Why are you still doing what you hate to do? To pay the bills? To keep up with the neighbors? To get that next toy? Is it really worth it???
Do what makes you come alive!!! The world needs more people who have come alive and are willing to share it with the world. I talk with people all the time who say they can't do what they want to do because of this reason or that reason. The main reason is fear (thought they won't say that) and it's holding them back and keeping them stuck where they are. So sad.
If you are doing what you love, congratulations. Are you remarkable doing it? I hope so, because the world needs remarkable people and each of you are unique and if you don't bring that uniqueness to the world, the world will never see it...because only you have it to bring to the world!
If you are not remarkable, then maybe we should talk. Remember, being remarkable doesn't mean being remarkable to you...it means being remarkable to others.
Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Are You Reaching High?
"Reach high, for stars lay hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."~Pamela Vaull Starr
Are you reaching high? Why not? Whats holding you back?
Fear? Don't let fear hold you back. Most people "live lives of quiet desperation." Is that you? Why? It doesn't have to be that way. What lays hidden in your soul? Take some time to look at your soul and see what's hidden there...It might surprise you! It might scare you! It might make you feel good about where you're at! But take a look, now.
Are you dreaming deep? Without the dream, no goal can be accomplished...you know that don't you? Some people don't realize this. They think that they can just have goals without the WHY behind them. You can try that, but then you will find that the goal has no power and you will think that goal setting is a waste of time.
What are the goals that you have for the coming new year? What? You haven't started to work on them yet? That's ok. START NOW! Start dreaming of what you want to make happen in the coming year and write it down. If you don't write your dream down, it's just a wish, you know that don't you? Write it down now in all of its detail. DO IT NOW!
"Reach high, for stars lay hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."
Are you reaching high? Why not? Whats holding you back?
Fear? Don't let fear hold you back. Most people "live lives of quiet desperation." Is that you? Why? It doesn't have to be that way. What lays hidden in your soul? Take some time to look at your soul and see what's hidden there...It might surprise you! It might scare you! It might make you feel good about where you're at! But take a look, now.
Are you dreaming deep? Without the dream, no goal can be accomplished...you know that don't you? Some people don't realize this. They think that they can just have goals without the WHY behind them. You can try that, but then you will find that the goal has no power and you will think that goal setting is a waste of time.
What are the goals that you have for the coming new year? What? You haven't started to work on them yet? That's ok. START NOW! Start dreaming of what you want to make happen in the coming year and write it down. If you don't write your dream down, it's just a wish, you know that don't you? Write it down now in all of its detail. DO IT NOW!
"Reach high, for stars lay hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."
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