Tryon Edwards Quote

Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny. - Tryon Edwards

Albert Schweitzer Quote

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it. - Albert Schweitzer

Johnny Cash-Build on Failure

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." - Johnny Cash

Success

"Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals." - Jim Rohn

Ann Landers-Expect Trouble

"If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold you head high, look it squarely in eye and say, 'I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me." - Ann Landers

It's the Little Things That Lead to Success

It's the Little Things That Lead to Success
By Patricia Kirkcaldy

Everybody knows that good habits need to be cultivated while bad habits seem to grow like weeds. Habits like self-discipline, self-control, order, and perseverance, are all habits that require a conscious effort to create and maintain. Procrastination on the other hand, is a behavior takes no effort at all. For better or worse, it's your habits that make or break you.

The amount of self-help information available today is virtually unlimited, but it is of little value without first learning to direct your focus and attention. The mind moves constantly from one idea to the next with amazing speed, rarely giving its sole attention to one subject for any length of time. Yet success in anything depends largely on the ability to direct your mind; not only where it goes, but also how long it stays there.

Success, like anything else, must be learned and practiced. A habit starts out as no more than a thought. When this thought is pursued it turns into action. If repeated often enough this action will impress itself on the subconscious mind. Statistics show that an action or behavior repeated for at least 30 days becomes a habit, good or bad. Once a habit is formed it becomes automatic and no longer requires the attention of your conscious mind.

Take a close look at your routines. Routines are what form your habits. Examine what is working for you and what is not. Just as with a garden cultivating good habits will also take time and attention. You need to nurture the flowers in your life and start pulling the weeds. If something is not working for you, get rid of it! Your time and energy are too precious to waste on uneccessary thoughts and routines.

If you wish to be successful in anything you do, follow the clues.

Study the habits of successful people. It is the habits we create that make us who we are. One habit all successful people have in common is the ability to focus their attention for extended periods of time.

How do you make focus a habit? Start small and work up.

Resist the impulse to jump from one unfinished project to another. Write out a priority list and pay particular attention to the order of that list. Do not let petty distractions interfere with working through each task in the order you have established. When you overcome the temptation to let your focus and efforts become scattered, you are creating the habit of finishing projects and seeing them through to the end.

Situations will always arise over which we have no control but we can choose how we react to them. When you are thrown off course make a habit of returning to the task at hand as quickly as possible.

Learn to use your imagination and create a mental image of your end goal. The importance of mental imaging in attaining your goals cannot be over-stated. This mental image will act as a blueprint for your action plan, bringing your thoughts one step closer to reality.

When you consistently focus on your mental image it will manifest in the physical world. Regardless of whether you are trying to lose weight, succeed in business, or simply trying to improve your life, the more detailed your image, the better your chances of achieving your ultimate goal.

Acknowledge the small things.

Recognize and acknowledge each little success as it comes along. As one success leads to another they add up and you gain confidence in your ability to reach even larger goals. What you're doing is actively engaging in healthy "behavior modification". That puts you way ahead of most people who are not very conscious or awake!

Everything is learned by degree. Start small and practice daily focusing your attention for ever longer periods of time. As you learn to calmly focus and concentrate success will start to become a lifelong habit.

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Help a Child With Heart Birth Defects!

"Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today." - Mark Twain

Help A Child With Heart Birth Defects

August 6th, 2005 --
My friend Dr.Mani is a heart surgeon who innovatively uses Internet marketing to help kids born with heart defects.
On August 6th, in a very special event called the Heart Kids Blogathon, he is blogging non-stop for 24 hours to raise funds for his 'heart kids'.
And this year, he's setting his sights high
Dr.Mani plans to raise $100,000 in a day to fund lifesaving heart surgery for 50 children. But to make it happen, we need YOUR help!
He's got two very practical plans worked out - check them out here. Be a part of this great project, if you can.
Also, don't forget to drop by and encourage him on the big day! Make sure you visit the Heart Kids Blogathon blog on August 6th, 2005 - the URL is

http://www.EzineMarketingCenter.com/blog/

Security

"Only the insecure strive for security." - Dr. Wayne Dyer

Milton Berle-Opportunity

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle

The Major Value in Life

"The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become." - Jim Rohn

Miracles-Wayne Dyer

I am realistic - I expect miracles. - Wayne Dyer

Thomas Szasz Quote

Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence. - Thomas Szasz

Two Handles-Henry Ward Beecher

Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith. - Henry Ward Beecher

Live by Your Thoughts

Live by Your Thoughts
Copyright 2005

A car can only go in two directions, either forward or backward, and like a car, we can move forward or backward in our lives. Our every thought either takes us toward our goals and desires or away, and has a positive or negative effect on the direction of our lives.

Compare your brain to a computer. If a new PC is loaded up with virus contaminated programs would you expect it to run smoothly? Of course not, because you get out of the computer exactly what you put in - your brain is exactly the same.

Your every thought determines the direction of your life. If you are moving backward then take time to analyze your thoughts. Make a determined effort to recognize negative thoughts and treat them as your worst enemy. Try not to dwell on them. Putty can be molded into any shape or form and so too, your life can be shaped and your destiny set by your thoughts.

Remember, the potential for change is the same for everyone. It only takes acceptance of the idea that change is possible coupled with the determination to follow-through. It's not always easy to control our thoughts, but certainly not impossible, and the rewards can last a lifetime.

There are many books on the subject of self-help, but remember, you must take action to succeed. Your thoughts will not change simple by reading an article or book. You must apply what you learn to your everyday affairs. Allow what you read to awaken the possibility of change within you, then take action.

One of the most beneficial practices for positive thinking is to look for the "good" in everyone and everything. Remember to encourage others everyday by a kind word or deed and be ready to offer (or receive) compliments.

Find opportunities to put the power of your positive thinking to work.For example, you might be standing in a long line at the supermarket checkout. Rather than get upset, do your utmost to help-out and encourage others with a kind word or compliment. You will be surprised at the positive reaction and at how many people will bless you with a wonderful smile in-return.

Taking the time to notice others and look for the "good" in every situation will not only life your spirits, but will brighten the day for everyone around you - it's a win-win situation to be sure. There are a1001 ways to look for the good in others, be they family, friends orthose you may only meet once. So, get the lead-out, get rid of those negative thoughts and become a winner.

Begin today to change your thought patterns one step at a time. Set yourself a goal for the week or month and devote full attention to controlling your thoughts. Start with at least one hour each day and increase the time as your confidence and thinking improve. It is a habit that needs nurturing and a habit you'll come to cherish.

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Nurture Your Minds-Benjamin Disraeli

"Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes." - Benjamin Disraeli