A philosophy of living is a list of reasons that determine why you do what you do. Your personal philosophy clarifies your underlying values and the basic principles on which you “conduct the business” of your every day life. I’ve noticed that all truly successful people have identified their individual philosophy of living and use it to guide every decision and plan they execute.
Five-Point Philosophy of Living
At the basis of my own philosophy for living is my relationship with Jesus Christ and my dependence on God. From that basis I have defined all my other plans and aspirations.
In addition, at the core of my being, I am a goal-setter. Almost everything I do is formulated from a “goal-setting mentality.” I learned early in life that without strong, clear goals I would easily wander off track.
Since we are all individuals and our philosophies can vary a great deal, let me spur you on by sharing my own five point philosophy of life:
Point #1 - A positive attitude: I know a lot of people feel they’ve arrived once they join the “glass is half full” club, but I have expanded that concept to my own “the glass is full all the time” club. In fact, I am always seeking ways to make it overflow!
Someone once told me that everything we accomplish is 12% education and 87% attitude and ability to communicate. That’s why I have cultivated a positive attitude about everything. I refuse to entertain any negative thoughts. I get up every day affirming that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
Point #2 - No worry: I discovered that worrying about things never did me any good, and in fact, it actually diluted my abilities and strength. Now I simply refuse to worry. I give any concerns I have to God and go about my business. I know He is well able to attend to all my needs.
Point #3 Peace and contentment: While I know that some days will definitely be better than others, I’ve made a decision to be happy each and every day. I view each day as new and full of promise. Learning to be contented and at peace no matter your situation is a great gift that God offers each one of us.
Point #4 Strength and Power to achieve: I believe that my potential to achieve is unlimited and backed by the power of Christ. I envision myself a risk-taker; someone who is bold and courageous, open to new opportunities.
Point #5 Stewardship: Everything already belongs to God, but because He loves me, He allows me to use some of his riches. I know that everything I have or achieve is because of His supply and generosity. Even the joy I am able to experience when I give to others is a gift directly from God.
Forming your own philosophy of living
You may think you already have a good idea of your philosophy of living, but I challenge you to take the time to actually write it down. Writing something down requires you to completely crystallize your thoughts and provides yourself with a very powerful motivation for action.
Once you have written a rough draft, continue to hone your words until you have a very concise list of points that guide your life. When you have it completed, make a copy and place it in a very accessible spot so you can refer to it often. Over time you will absorb your philosophy of living and it will become the “knee jerk” basis for all your life decisions.
By using a personal philosophy of living, you will clarify your goals and minimize the distractions and detours of life that can throw you off course. Knowing why you do what you do greatly increases the likelihood of your success.
When you think about it, isn’t your future a lot more important than plans for your next summer vacation?
Paul J. Meyer, best-selling New York Times author and founder of the Success Motivation Institute has written two dozen full-length programs plus numerous books on attitude, motivation, goal setting, management, leadership, and time management. In his highly acclaimed book, 24 Keys That Bring Complete Success, available at http://www.pauljmeyer.com/, Paul shares the 24 keys that have made him the success he is today.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Personal Development : Being A Better Person
The benefits of and growing as a person and making constant expansion is an innate part of us as human beings. All of us want to grow more and more and one's definition of personal growth along with a list of personal skills for use in your personal development is of paramount importance. Reaching your potential personal and professional development becomes more and more important as time goes by as everyone wants to get better in his or her life in every way possible.
Now when considering one's personal development, looking at wanting or having more with a list of personal skills does not necessarily make you better. To become a better person you need to get better inside and in reaching your potential personal and professional development quicker that you otherwise would have. You need to improve your inner self. Personal development helps one to become a better person and the our definition of growth is one of the first things to get defined.
Taking on personal development is a serious task. To make the world a better place (reaching your potential personal and professional development) we have to start with ourselves first. When your ideas, habits and attitudes change for the better, you could help others live their lives better. Though it sounds simple, it takes a lot of effort on your part. If it is so easy then why aren't others trying to become better? The theory of Self-actualization states that in order for human beings to grow to a higher level, they have to get their basic needs satisfied. The basic needs of a human being are: physiological, safety, acceptance or belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization. Let us see why these factors are important in helping us to become better persons.
o Man's physiological needs are food and water, i.e. basic survival. If you are starving and not having enough food and water to take care of your hunger and thirst, where would you get the strength from to think about becoming better? Only when you physiologically satisfy these needs can you think about your psychological hunger and thirst for self-knowledge. Your basic survival needs take the first place in your life and then your personal development.
o One has to ensure his personal safety above everyone else's security. If you do not feel safe in your personal life, how can you try to bring safety to others? Your constant fear would not make you think about others.
o With personal development acceptance or a sense of belonging is another essential need for human beings. We need understanding and love from our family and friends and the society we live in. This acceptance will make us think of doing good things for the people who accept us and in that process we become a better person.
o The need for self-esteem along with a list of personal skills - once you are a recognized person among your people, you believe that they respect you. This feeling promotes power and prestige in you. To maintain this self-esteem you would do good deeds to better their lives. This in turn would reflect on your goodness. People would recognize you as a better person among them.
o Finally, we all have a definition of personal growth and when you satisfy most of the above needs, the concept of Self-Actualization will dawn on you. With a satisfied hunger, security, acceptance and power, you want to develop stronger ties with others. You rise above yourself, in the sense you start giving more importance to other peoples' needs and wants. You believe in being committed to a greater cause than yourself.
Once you enter the doorway for self-realization
you would eventually learn to put other people ahead of you in life and you become a better person, naturally!
When is comes to personal development and our lives, the reality is that you can be whoever or whatever you choose to be, if only more of us would believe and act upon this then we would not have the level of apathy and the situation we see in our society.
Stephen C Campbell is a Master NLP Practitioner, personal coach who runs Self Development programs and a free membership site. http://www.you-can-be.com/members
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
Now when considering one's personal development, looking at wanting or having more with a list of personal skills does not necessarily make you better. To become a better person you need to get better inside and in reaching your potential personal and professional development quicker that you otherwise would have. You need to improve your inner self. Personal development helps one to become a better person and the our definition of growth is one of the first things to get defined.
Taking on personal development is a serious task. To make the world a better place (reaching your potential personal and professional development) we have to start with ourselves first. When your ideas, habits and attitudes change for the better, you could help others live their lives better. Though it sounds simple, it takes a lot of effort on your part. If it is so easy then why aren't others trying to become better? The theory of Self-actualization states that in order for human beings to grow to a higher level, they have to get their basic needs satisfied. The basic needs of a human being are: physiological, safety, acceptance or belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization. Let us see why these factors are important in helping us to become better persons.
o Man's physiological needs are food and water, i.e. basic survival. If you are starving and not having enough food and water to take care of your hunger and thirst, where would you get the strength from to think about becoming better? Only when you physiologically satisfy these needs can you think about your psychological hunger and thirst for self-knowledge. Your basic survival needs take the first place in your life and then your personal development.
o One has to ensure his personal safety above everyone else's security. If you do not feel safe in your personal life, how can you try to bring safety to others? Your constant fear would not make you think about others.
o With personal development acceptance or a sense of belonging is another essential need for human beings. We need understanding and love from our family and friends and the society we live in. This acceptance will make us think of doing good things for the people who accept us and in that process we become a better person.
o The need for self-esteem along with a list of personal skills - once you are a recognized person among your people, you believe that they respect you. This feeling promotes power and prestige in you. To maintain this self-esteem you would do good deeds to better their lives. This in turn would reflect on your goodness. People would recognize you as a better person among them.
o Finally, we all have a definition of personal growth and when you satisfy most of the above needs, the concept of Self-Actualization will dawn on you. With a satisfied hunger, security, acceptance and power, you want to develop stronger ties with others. You rise above yourself, in the sense you start giving more importance to other peoples' needs and wants. You believe in being committed to a greater cause than yourself.
Once you enter the doorway for self-realization
you would eventually learn to put other people ahead of you in life and you become a better person, naturally!
When is comes to personal development and our lives, the reality is that you can be whoever or whatever you choose to be, if only more of us would believe and act upon this then we would not have the level of apathy and the situation we see in our society.
Stephen C Campbell is a Master NLP Practitioner, personal coach who runs Self Development programs and a free membership site. http://www.you-can-be.com/members
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
Thursday, July 30, 2009
How To Make More Money With Information Products Than Ever Before By Using No Cost Powerful Tools
It's all under your control.
If you sell information products and want to make more money with them, there's good news:
It's all under your control.
That's right, you can make more money with your information products simply by doing something that you have the power to do.
It's not dependent upon anyone else. It's up to you.
Let me explain ...
While there are a lot of different aspects of selling information products, there are really only two ways to make more money with them ...
Sell More
Refund Less
Really, it's pretty much that simple.
In order to make more money with information products you need to either SELL MORE or REFUND LESS.
Or, better still, do BOTH.
Now, in the many years I've been selling information products, I've found there are three powerful tools that will help you do just that.
You can use these three tools to SELL MORE by using them on your classified ads, solo mailings, sales letters, auto-responder messages and virtually any sales tool.
You can also use these three tools to REFUND LESS by applying them to the information products you create.
Care to find out what they are?
Read on ...
*** Three Powerful Tools ***
What makes these tools so powerful is a combination of important benefits
* They don't cost a penny to use.
* They work over and over again.
* They are under your control.
In fact, you already have them.
These three powerful tools are WAYS TO USE WORDS.
Tool #1. Education. When it comes to information products, nothing comes close to the power and profitability of educating your readers.
I'm talking the distance between the planet Pluto and the computer screen you're now staring at.
Not even remotely close.
Content is king. Nobody else gets to wear the crown or sit on the throne. Content rules the land of information products.
So, first things first, you gotta give your readers information that educates them. You gotta teach them something.
Do this in your promotion tools (ezine articles, reports, sales letters, etc.) and you'll have readers thinking "This person knows something ... I better take a closer look."
You'll SELL MORE.
Educate customers in your information products and show them how to produce results in their own lives and you'll make them happy, satisfied customers.
You'll REFUND LESS.
Tool #2. Entertainment. To be completely honest, it's not enough to solely provide content. Even if it's good content, that won't always get the job done.
Think of it this way: your high school civics teacher provided you with (too much) content in a single 55-minute class, but would you really buy anything from him?
Maybe a hall pass or a set of earplugs, but that's about it. :o)
Nobody likes to read BORING content. We turn off boring television programs, we fall asleep reading boring books and we keep our credit cards tucked firmly inside our pockets when we read boring sales letters, ezine articles, solo mailings or special reports.
Make it fun. Make it entertaining. And you can do that by using ...
* Illustrations
* Funny stories
* Analogies
* Outrageous statements
I once wrote an article entitled "I'll Swallow A Live Grasshopper If This Doesn't Boost Your Website Traffic".
Do you think anyone read it?
Ask yourself this: Would YOU like to read it?
We love to have a good time, and there's no reason why you shouldn't apply that reasoning to your writing.
Keep readers interested as they consume your promotion materials by entertaining them.
You'll SELL MORE.
Help customers enjoy reading page after page of your product by entertaining them.
You'll REFUND LESS.
When you add entertainment to education, you'll make more money with information products ...
... faster than you can say " "LIVE GRASSHOPPER." :o)
Tool #3. Emotion. Whether it's outrage over an injustice, excitement over a success or piqued interest over a possibility, our emotions drive us.
Few decisions are based on intelligent analysis, but rather on emotional response. Few actions are based on accurate data, but rather on impulsive feelings.
We are emotional people. And there is no stronger proof of that than to watch what we do and to listen to what we say.
Your job is to get us emotional. Fill us with hope. Empower us. Give us courage. Motivate us. Issue a challenge. Inspire. Get us to do something.
That's what we really want. More than education, more than entertainment - we want someone to compel us to do something to make our lives better.
And the power and profits go to the ones who can do that.
Fill readers with hope and expectation with your marketing materials.
You'll SELL MORE.
Give your customers confidence and enthusiasm as they read chapter after chapter of your information product.
You'll REFUND LESS.
*** Conclusion ***
If you want to make more money with information products, then you CAN do it. You're in charge. It's under your control.
Education.
Entertainment.
Emotion.
Three powerful tools that lead to incredible profits.
But, only if you use them.
Some will read this article and discard it like they have done with countless others.
And some will get busy.
I think you'll be one of the few who will make more money.
Prove me right.
Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Small Reports Fortune" - if you can write 7-15 page small reports, you can earn a living online working just a few hours each week from your home. Look for his EXCLUSIVE formula "Creating A Six-Figure Income With Small Reports" at http://www.SmallReportsFortune.com
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
If you sell information products and want to make more money with them, there's good news:
It's all under your control.
That's right, you can make more money with your information products simply by doing something that you have the power to do.
It's not dependent upon anyone else. It's up to you.
Let me explain ...
While there are a lot of different aspects of selling information products, there are really only two ways to make more money with them ...
Sell More
Refund Less
Really, it's pretty much that simple.
In order to make more money with information products you need to either SELL MORE or REFUND LESS.
Or, better still, do BOTH.
Now, in the many years I've been selling information products, I've found there are three powerful tools that will help you do just that.
You can use these three tools to SELL MORE by using them on your classified ads, solo mailings, sales letters, auto-responder messages and virtually any sales tool.
You can also use these three tools to REFUND LESS by applying them to the information products you create.
Care to find out what they are?
Read on ...
*** Three Powerful Tools ***
What makes these tools so powerful is a combination of important benefits
* They don't cost a penny to use.
* They work over and over again.
* They are under your control.
In fact, you already have them.
These three powerful tools are WAYS TO USE WORDS.
Tool #1. Education. When it comes to information products, nothing comes close to the power and profitability of educating your readers.
I'm talking the distance between the planet Pluto and the computer screen you're now staring at.
Not even remotely close.
Content is king. Nobody else gets to wear the crown or sit on the throne. Content rules the land of information products.
So, first things first, you gotta give your readers information that educates them. You gotta teach them something.
Do this in your promotion tools (ezine articles, reports, sales letters, etc.) and you'll have readers thinking "This person knows something ... I better take a closer look."
You'll SELL MORE.
Educate customers in your information products and show them how to produce results in their own lives and you'll make them happy, satisfied customers.
You'll REFUND LESS.
Tool #2. Entertainment. To be completely honest, it's not enough to solely provide content. Even if it's good content, that won't always get the job done.
Think of it this way: your high school civics teacher provided you with (too much) content in a single 55-minute class, but would you really buy anything from him?
Maybe a hall pass or a set of earplugs, but that's about it. :o)
Nobody likes to read BORING content. We turn off boring television programs, we fall asleep reading boring books and we keep our credit cards tucked firmly inside our pockets when we read boring sales letters, ezine articles, solo mailings or special reports.
Make it fun. Make it entertaining. And you can do that by using ...
* Illustrations
* Funny stories
* Analogies
* Outrageous statements
I once wrote an article entitled "I'll Swallow A Live Grasshopper If This Doesn't Boost Your Website Traffic".
Do you think anyone read it?
Ask yourself this: Would YOU like to read it?
We love to have a good time, and there's no reason why you shouldn't apply that reasoning to your writing.
Keep readers interested as they consume your promotion materials by entertaining them.
You'll SELL MORE.
Help customers enjoy reading page after page of your product by entertaining them.
You'll REFUND LESS.
When you add entertainment to education, you'll make more money with information products ...
... faster than you can say " "LIVE GRASSHOPPER." :o)
Tool #3. Emotion. Whether it's outrage over an injustice, excitement over a success or piqued interest over a possibility, our emotions drive us.
Few decisions are based on intelligent analysis, but rather on emotional response. Few actions are based on accurate data, but rather on impulsive feelings.
We are emotional people. And there is no stronger proof of that than to watch what we do and to listen to what we say.
Your job is to get us emotional. Fill us with hope. Empower us. Give us courage. Motivate us. Issue a challenge. Inspire. Get us to do something.
That's what we really want. More than education, more than entertainment - we want someone to compel us to do something to make our lives better.
And the power and profits go to the ones who can do that.
Fill readers with hope and expectation with your marketing materials.
You'll SELL MORE.
Give your customers confidence and enthusiasm as they read chapter after chapter of your information product.
You'll REFUND LESS.
*** Conclusion ***
If you want to make more money with information products, then you CAN do it. You're in charge. It's under your control.
Education.
Entertainment.
Emotion.
Three powerful tools that lead to incredible profits.
But, only if you use them.
Some will read this article and discard it like they have done with countless others.
And some will get busy.
I think you'll be one of the few who will make more money.
Prove me right.
Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Small Reports Fortune" - if you can write 7-15 page small reports, you can earn a living online working just a few hours each week from your home. Look for his EXCLUSIVE formula "Creating A Six-Figure Income With Small Reports" at http://www.SmallReportsFortune.com
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
How To Live Better for Less With Little Or No Sacrifices
Like many people my age, I was raised to be thrifty. Even when we had money to spend I would often opt for the cheaper alternative. In things like furnishings and clothing and wine, price is a poor measure of quality.
Real estate is a great example of this rule. You have the option to buy a hovel in California for $500,000 or a palace somewhere else for the same price. It’s all about what you want. At a time when many people are self-employed in careers that are not location sensitive, you can live where you want.
Places like California are not a particularly attractive place to live, considering the cost of living there. A small house that would sell for half a million in California can be bought in Birmingham for less than $100,000, maybe a lot less.
While in theory big cities have more options for shopping, music, activities, sports, education, and the arts, most people never leave their own immediate neighborhood to access these things.
With computers and TV you can get any activity you want in your own home without ever getting in your car or on public transportation.
Actually you can choose where you want to live based on the cost of living if you want. Different communities have different taxes, availability of shopping options, and other fees and costs that can vary nearly endlessly. Some of us like to consider all of those costs before we make a decision about buying real estate.
In the U.S., the big bargains are in the southeast and in the middle of the country. You, know, all the parts of the country that the entertainment industry and Washington ignore. For those of us who have no desire to be famous these places are nirvana.
So after you buy a home for a reasonable price, you then need furniture. Where should you look?
Did you know that with smart shopping you can completely furnish your whole house with things you find at
1. Garage sales
2. Stuff at auctions
3. Other second hand sources?
And you can do it for about 10 cents on the dollar.
The furniture you can buy may be much better quality than anything you could buy new, too. One way to sense quality in an old piece is the weight. Older furniture, furniture manufactured over 40 to 50 years ago, is not yet antique but it is usually hardwood. (Don’t buy particleboard. It is also heavy but it falls apart if damp gets to it.)
When furniture becomes an antique, it starts going up in price again. The magic # is 75 years old. I’m planning on holding mine until it gets old enough to be too valuable to keep.
Old furniture comes in every style from antique reproductions to hard contemporary. You can paint it, reupholster it or refinish it to match your heart’s desire in décor. Best of all, you can save BIG money.
We also frequently buy fabric at second hand sources to use in upholstery or clothing.
You can even buy appliances used. Furnish your kitchen in used things that give you the look you want. You don’t have to tell anyone you did it for 10 cents on the dollar. If you adapt things to your space and build them in, then you may call it “custom” made.
Why pay for “Custom” when you can get nearly the same effect for 10 cents on the dollar. It works for me.
Paula and Ron Stone are lifestyle and financial professionals. Their companies include an insurance agency specializing in group insurance for small businesses, in particular trucking companies. Learn more at their websites, Affordable Group Insurance and Truckers Insurance
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
Real estate is a great example of this rule. You have the option to buy a hovel in California for $500,000 or a palace somewhere else for the same price. It’s all about what you want. At a time when many people are self-employed in careers that are not location sensitive, you can live where you want.
Places like California are not a particularly attractive place to live, considering the cost of living there. A small house that would sell for half a million in California can be bought in Birmingham for less than $100,000, maybe a lot less.
While in theory big cities have more options for shopping, music, activities, sports, education, and the arts, most people never leave their own immediate neighborhood to access these things.
With computers and TV you can get any activity you want in your own home without ever getting in your car or on public transportation.
Actually you can choose where you want to live based on the cost of living if you want. Different communities have different taxes, availability of shopping options, and other fees and costs that can vary nearly endlessly. Some of us like to consider all of those costs before we make a decision about buying real estate.
In the U.S., the big bargains are in the southeast and in the middle of the country. You, know, all the parts of the country that the entertainment industry and Washington ignore. For those of us who have no desire to be famous these places are nirvana.
So after you buy a home for a reasonable price, you then need furniture. Where should you look?
Did you know that with smart shopping you can completely furnish your whole house with things you find at
1. Garage sales
2. Stuff at auctions
3. Other second hand sources?
And you can do it for about 10 cents on the dollar.
The furniture you can buy may be much better quality than anything you could buy new, too. One way to sense quality in an old piece is the weight. Older furniture, furniture manufactured over 40 to 50 years ago, is not yet antique but it is usually hardwood. (Don’t buy particleboard. It is also heavy but it falls apart if damp gets to it.)
When furniture becomes an antique, it starts going up in price again. The magic # is 75 years old. I’m planning on holding mine until it gets old enough to be too valuable to keep.
Old furniture comes in every style from antique reproductions to hard contemporary. You can paint it, reupholster it or refinish it to match your heart’s desire in décor. Best of all, you can save BIG money.
We also frequently buy fabric at second hand sources to use in upholstery or clothing.
You can even buy appliances used. Furnish your kitchen in used things that give you the look you want. You don’t have to tell anyone you did it for 10 cents on the dollar. If you adapt things to your space and build them in, then you may call it “custom” made.
Why pay for “Custom” when you can get nearly the same effect for 10 cents on the dollar. It works for me.
Paula and Ron Stone are lifestyle and financial professionals. Their companies include an insurance agency specializing in group insurance for small businesses, in particular trucking companies. Learn more at their websites, Affordable Group Insurance and Truckers Insurance
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
A Positive Attitude in Life Will Allow You to Live Better
One of my favorite authors, William James, said, "It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult undertaking which, more than anything else, will determine its successful outcome." That much I have always known to be true. To have a Positive Attitude in Life is more of a mission than something I SHOULD do to make my life better.
There have been some studies done recently about how Attitude has affected folks who have lived to be a ripe old age and the results are nothing short of amazing. A majority of the studies were done on people that it had been determined that they had realized early on that A Positive Mental Attitude was worth it over the long haul. It was not something that they "Picked up" during a bad situation, not that is a bad thing if you make that change from a negative attitude for good. It is a lot like faith, really. Once you realize the intrinsic value of what faith can do for you, you can and will have a better quality of life, I believe.
These studies were shown to clearly establish that the folks that gave themselves completely to the Attitude that no matter what, they were determined to look at the situation in a Positive manner, they, more often than not, got a successful outcome to their situation.
Don't get me wrong, this is not a "Pie in the Sky" attitude that negates serious situations, but it is a better approach to thinking than the "Nothing good ever happens to me" approach.
My grandmother had an old wooden placard than hung on her wall in her kitchen for as long as I can remember that said, "I once complained that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." Now the imagery to a little kid of a man with no feet was never pleasant as I remember first reading it, but the significance, in my later years, was never lost on me.
The whole act of gratitude is a vital aspect of living with a Positive mindset. You see, if there is nothing inside of you that can be grateful for any small part of your life, then maybe it isn't possible for you to have a Positive Attitude in Life. I dare not think that the case, however.
Look around you and find someone else to share yourself with and that will give you a leg up on having a Positive Attitude. If you find that "Man with no feet" and can still not think of yourself in a better light, then shame on you.
Do it for yourself. My grandmother would be proud.
DA Southern is an entrepreneur who has learned the hard way that unless you are doing something you are passionate about, you cannot begin to realize true financial riches. DA blogs about Directing Your Own Life in his blog where he likes to examine ideas that lead to living a financially free lifestyle by creating a future that you love.
itsyourshowitsyourlife.com/blog
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
There have been some studies done recently about how Attitude has affected folks who have lived to be a ripe old age and the results are nothing short of amazing. A majority of the studies were done on people that it had been determined that they had realized early on that A Positive Mental Attitude was worth it over the long haul. It was not something that they "Picked up" during a bad situation, not that is a bad thing if you make that change from a negative attitude for good. It is a lot like faith, really. Once you realize the intrinsic value of what faith can do for you, you can and will have a better quality of life, I believe.
These studies were shown to clearly establish that the folks that gave themselves completely to the Attitude that no matter what, they were determined to look at the situation in a Positive manner, they, more often than not, got a successful outcome to their situation.
Don't get me wrong, this is not a "Pie in the Sky" attitude that negates serious situations, but it is a better approach to thinking than the "Nothing good ever happens to me" approach.
My grandmother had an old wooden placard than hung on her wall in her kitchen for as long as I can remember that said, "I once complained that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." Now the imagery to a little kid of a man with no feet was never pleasant as I remember first reading it, but the significance, in my later years, was never lost on me.
The whole act of gratitude is a vital aspect of living with a Positive mindset. You see, if there is nothing inside of you that can be grateful for any small part of your life, then maybe it isn't possible for you to have a Positive Attitude in Life. I dare not think that the case, however.
Look around you and find someone else to share yourself with and that will give you a leg up on having a Positive Attitude. If you find that "Man with no feet" and can still not think of yourself in a better light, then shame on you.
Do it for yourself. My grandmother would be proud.
DA Southern is an entrepreneur who has learned the hard way that unless you are doing something you are passionate about, you cannot begin to realize true financial riches. DA blogs about Directing Your Own Life in his blog where he likes to examine ideas that lead to living a financially free lifestyle by creating a future that you love.
itsyourshowitsyourlife.com/blog
http://paydotcom.net/?affiliate=580628
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time Management - Golden Key To Better Living
What is time management; but being focused on your personal and professional goals. One concept is the 'Pare to Principle' also called the '80:20 rule'. This rule states 80% of your time is not managed or is unfocused and it generates only 20% of the desired managed time. Even though the '80:20' ratio is a random number, this number system will put an emphasis on what is lost or gained by time management.
Time Management overview by some...
* Scheduling appointments
* Goal setting
* Prioritizing
* Step by step planning
* things to do lists
These are the core basics that should be understood, while developing efficient personal time management skills; these core basics can also be used in a professional setting as well. But, there is room for fine tuning these basic skills. The finer essence of each skill can provide you with an extra reserve to accomplish your prime objective.
The core basics are just the start of what you need for better time management. Other skills are needed to continue on your journey to a better, well rounded life. Decision making, natural abilities, such as, emotional intelligence and critical thinking are some fundamentals to personal growth.
Personal time management affects everything you do. Whether it will make a big impact on your life or hardly touch it; it counts! Everything you learn, any advice you consider, every new skill you acquire or tone, will be considered within your time management goal.
The result of good time management will equal out a balanced life style. This is the full aspect most practitioners never understand and fall short in their efforts.
Time Management = Results.
There are six personal time management areas most seekers wish to imporve: physical, intellectual, social, career, emotional and spiritual.
Let's break it down...
* Physical - physically healthy, stress management and mental stability.
* Intellectual - learning and mental growth.
* Social - personal and intimate relationships and being active in contributing to the community.
* Career - schooling and expanding knowledge as well as work.
* Emotional - manifesting the proper feelings and desires.
* Spiritual - a personal quest of meaning.
If you are not in the habit of practicing time management, you should first plan the goals you wish to reach. Then decide on the time line and step by step planning. One of the benefits of a 'things to do list' is to keep you on the right track to accomplish your set goals and to make sure you don't ignore important aspects of yourself.
Learning Time Management and Improving Your Personal Life.
* Review your goals, both short and long term, often.
* Keep a list withing access daily.
* Determine the most necessary task in bringing you one step closer to your goal; plus, help you maintain balance in your life style.
* Determine your peek time and slow time; these natural cycles can be used to benefit your progress. Work on your peek time to accomplish steps to your goals. This is when you are at your sharpest.
* Say "No". Learning this simple word and when to use it is essential. Whether it is to say 'no' to answering the phone or doing something with or for family and friends. This little word will keep you on track.
* Remember to praise or reward yourself when you've used time management effectively.
* Delegate items that need doing and involve the people around you; they too will benefit from your efforts of time management.
* Procrastination is the grave of opportunity. Don't put things off, single mindedly attend to matters at hand and accomplish your goals.
* A positive attitude is the perfect set up for success; always being realistic in setting your goals and achieving them.
* To keep your goal plans in perspective it is necessary to keep records or journals to be able to track your progress.
Following these steps will be a continuous journey in you becoming a well rounded and respected individual.
Time management is an art and science that will lead you into a better life.
A personal guarantee; once you apply and make a habit of using time management in your life, the options and solutions to your personal growth will broaden and improve significantly. The doors of opportunity will open and your choices will be numerous.
Abhishek is a Time-Management expert and he has got some great Time Management Secrets up his sleeve! Download his FREE 62 Page Ebook, "How To Become A Highly Effective Time Manager!" from his website http://www.Positive-You.com/58/index.htm. Only limited Free Copies available.
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Time Management overview by some...
* Scheduling appointments
* Goal setting
* Prioritizing
* Step by step planning
* things to do lists
These are the core basics that should be understood, while developing efficient personal time management skills; these core basics can also be used in a professional setting as well. But, there is room for fine tuning these basic skills. The finer essence of each skill can provide you with an extra reserve to accomplish your prime objective.
The core basics are just the start of what you need for better time management. Other skills are needed to continue on your journey to a better, well rounded life. Decision making, natural abilities, such as, emotional intelligence and critical thinking are some fundamentals to personal growth.
Personal time management affects everything you do. Whether it will make a big impact on your life or hardly touch it; it counts! Everything you learn, any advice you consider, every new skill you acquire or tone, will be considered within your time management goal.
The result of good time management will equal out a balanced life style. This is the full aspect most practitioners never understand and fall short in their efforts.
Time Management = Results.
There are six personal time management areas most seekers wish to imporve: physical, intellectual, social, career, emotional and spiritual.
Let's break it down...
* Physical - physically healthy, stress management and mental stability.
* Intellectual - learning and mental growth.
* Social - personal and intimate relationships and being active in contributing to the community.
* Career - schooling and expanding knowledge as well as work.
* Emotional - manifesting the proper feelings and desires.
* Spiritual - a personal quest of meaning.
If you are not in the habit of practicing time management, you should first plan the goals you wish to reach. Then decide on the time line and step by step planning. One of the benefits of a 'things to do list' is to keep you on the right track to accomplish your set goals and to make sure you don't ignore important aspects of yourself.
Learning Time Management and Improving Your Personal Life.
* Review your goals, both short and long term, often.
* Keep a list withing access daily.
* Determine the most necessary task in bringing you one step closer to your goal; plus, help you maintain balance in your life style.
* Determine your peek time and slow time; these natural cycles can be used to benefit your progress. Work on your peek time to accomplish steps to your goals. This is when you are at your sharpest.
* Say "No". Learning this simple word and when to use it is essential. Whether it is to say 'no' to answering the phone or doing something with or for family and friends. This little word will keep you on track.
* Remember to praise or reward yourself when you've used time management effectively.
* Delegate items that need doing and involve the people around you; they too will benefit from your efforts of time management.
* Procrastination is the grave of opportunity. Don't put things off, single mindedly attend to matters at hand and accomplish your goals.
* A positive attitude is the perfect set up for success; always being realistic in setting your goals and achieving them.
* To keep your goal plans in perspective it is necessary to keep records or journals to be able to track your progress.
Following these steps will be a continuous journey in you becoming a well rounded and respected individual.
Time management is an art and science that will lead you into a better life.
A personal guarantee; once you apply and make a habit of using time management in your life, the options and solutions to your personal growth will broaden and improve significantly. The doors of opportunity will open and your choices will be numerous.
Abhishek is a Time-Management expert and he has got some great Time Management Secrets up his sleeve! Download his FREE 62 Page Ebook, "How To Become A Highly Effective Time Manager!" from his website http://www.Positive-You.com/58/index.htm. Only limited Free Copies available.
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Living A Better Life - How To Choose What Life You Live
A better life is something that everyone wants and dreams of. You may not be concerned about having a better life for yourself, but what about for your children and one day, your grandchildren? What you may not know is that creating a better life for you and your family can be much easier than you think, however it may not always be simple.
Let me explain. Having a better life is as easy as making the proper choices that lead you to a better life. But it’s not always a simple thing to make AND live by those choices. Just think back to a time when you decided to make a change in your life that you knew would benefit you for the rest of your life. But after a few days you found it difficult to keep that decision. Making the choice to change is easy, acting on that choice isn’t always as easy.
So what life do you want to live? Do you want to live a better life or are you satisfied with your current situations? If you do want more out of life you have to realize that the decisions you make today will affect the life that you will have tomorrow. Kahlil Gibran once said, ‘We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.’
So what you have to ask yourself is what kind of a better life you want to have tomorrow. Once you decide that, then you have to figure out what you have to do today to accomplish it. Remember that everything has a cause and affect in your life. You are where you are today because of the choices that you made yesterday, last month, last year, and even 20 or 30 years ago. Now what you have to do is choose what life you want to live and then do the corresponding actions to back up that decision.
Is there greatness on the inside of you but you don't know how to achieve it? Jason has just completed his brand new 7 part e-course, 'Find Your Greatness'
Get it free when you subscribe at: Find Your Greatness
Jason and Rebecca Osborn have dedicated themselves to changing thousands of lives by helping people find their greatness and true potential through their Find Your Greatness Newsletter.
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Let me explain. Having a better life is as easy as making the proper choices that lead you to a better life. But it’s not always a simple thing to make AND live by those choices. Just think back to a time when you decided to make a change in your life that you knew would benefit you for the rest of your life. But after a few days you found it difficult to keep that decision. Making the choice to change is easy, acting on that choice isn’t always as easy.
So what life do you want to live? Do you want to live a better life or are you satisfied with your current situations? If you do want more out of life you have to realize that the decisions you make today will affect the life that you will have tomorrow. Kahlil Gibran once said, ‘We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.’
So what you have to ask yourself is what kind of a better life you want to have tomorrow. Once you decide that, then you have to figure out what you have to do today to accomplish it. Remember that everything has a cause and affect in your life. You are where you are today because of the choices that you made yesterday, last month, last year, and even 20 or 30 years ago. Now what you have to do is choose what life you want to live and then do the corresponding actions to back up that decision.
Is there greatness on the inside of you but you don't know how to achieve it? Jason has just completed his brand new 7 part e-course, 'Find Your Greatness'
Get it free when you subscribe at: Find Your Greatness
Jason and Rebecca Osborn have dedicated themselves to changing thousands of lives by helping people find their greatness and true potential through their Find Your Greatness Newsletter.
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