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A Lack of Confidence! When reading the promises in the Bible, you won't read any legal disclaimer, or expiration dates, or that, "certain rules and conditions may apply." The promises you read in the Scriptures are all true for you to claim right now! A Secret Method for Success A successful life is developed and accomplished by building one success upon another. What if a very simple method for success existed? What if this method was easy enough to use in every single day in order to build success? Are Weeds Growing In Your Head? So, if I choose to not plant weeds in my flowerbed or garden, why would I want to plant weeds in my head? The things that I choose to think about and say can and do plant weeds. Are You a Statue or a Pigeon? No matter what situation or circumstance you are in today, you don’t have to accept the way things are in your life. Since the dominant thoughts that you carry will build your own personal belief system, the things that you attract into your life really are based on your own personal belief system. Are You Afraid Of Losing Your Job? Focus on that which you can control. You can control your attitude. You can control the quality of your own individual work and make it the best that it can possibly be. You can strive for excellence. Are You Clear? What kind of future can you expect? The results that you receive will depend on whatever you are consistently focusing on, either negative or positive. Your future is your choice. Are you Hanging in There? When you ask someone, “How are you doing?” they often answer back, “Oh, I’m hanging in there.” There are times when we are dealing with challenges. But why would we want to admit that the best that we can do right now is just to “hang in there?” Didn’t God promise a lot more? Are You Out of Touch with Reality? Your current reality is the reality that you have accepted. Your self-esteem and self worth are dependent upon who you think you are at this moment. It may seem to be your reality at this moment, but is it really a false reality? Are You Tired of Your Job? How do you feel when you come home from work? Frustrated? Fed up? Exhausted? Can't wait to find a new job? Have you found that new job yet? No, you haven't. Therein lies the irony! Attraction You can change your world, your environment and your situation. Whatever you desire to change in your life starts with the thoughts you put in your mind. August Resolution #1: Take Action! But for every goal that you have, implement and revise an action plan. In other words, what action are you going to take to see that goal come to pass? And, try to do something every day to reach your goal, no matter how small or insignificant it seems. Based on a True Story If movies based on true stories can inspire people, just think how much more true stories from the Bible could inspire people if they only accepted them as being true. They could really lift a person's confidence in God to new heights. Can You Control the Price of Gas? No matter what is going on around you, regardless if the markets are up or down and no matter where the price of gasoline is today, you can choose to accept and believe the promises of God. You can choose to stay focused on God's promises, and then expect to receive. Change The Picture Very few people realize that the clear picture that they carry of themselves in their own mind is a real and true image of who they really are. How do you see yourself? And what does emotion have to do with it? Delete! Delete! Delete! There times in life that we really need to delete certain thoughts that “pop up” in our brain. Thoughts that are of no value to us are a waste of time. There are other thoughts that if we allow them to incubate, will negatively affect our lives. Do You Hate Your Job? A great number of people hate their job and dream of having millions of dollars and not doing any work at all. They can see themselves spending their days just relaxing, finally done with that nasty four letter word, “work.” Do You Need A Change? If you’re current routine is not bringing you the results that you desire, then it’s time to move out of your comfort zone! If it’s time for a change in your life! Do You Need More Time? Someone once told me that each day we are all given a twenty-four hour suitcase and some people just know how to pack better than others. He was right. At the time, I was not a very good packer! Do You Rely On Luck Or Fate? I believe in opportunities coming my way. I believe in God bringing people and situations into my life because I have prayed and am expecting those kinds of things to happen on a regular basis. But, do I believe in luck and fate? No thanks! Dream Stealers Our environment really does affect us, whether it is the geographical location, the climate, the cleanliness of our home, or even our friends and acquaintances. Failure Is Not An Option Far too many people live their lives with the fear of failure. Fear will not produce success, only failure. Refuse to be afraid. You can be successful when failure is not an option! Fantasy Fantasy is an “imagined event or sequence of mental images, such as a daydream, usually fulfilling a wish or psychological need; an unrealistic or improbable supposition.” Your goals are not a fantasy. Fate You are in life today where you are because of what you have believed and accepted as true. You can change your circumstances by changing your thinking. You can choose to focus on the things that you do desire instead of settling for the way things are now. Fire That Commentator! A commentator is one who discusses news or events. He or she will interpret and analyze events. A commentator does more than just report the facts. The dictionary definition of a commentator is, "an expert who observes and comments on something." There is a commentator you know very well that needs to be fired immediately! Get Up And Get Dressed! The thoughts that you consistently think will form your belief system, your core beliefs. Our own core beliefs will determine our own circumstances. Getting Things Done Sometimes with all the things that you need to do right now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. How will you get it all accomplished? Got Connections? There are a lot of people living in self-pity, going around with the, "poor me" attitude. Their talk is always about defeat. Perhaps they have forgotten that we have the best "connection" there is! Guess What Happened Today? Each morning when you wake up there are endless possibilities. This could be the greatest day of your life so far! Well, why not? Would you regret it or object if it was? Have You Failed? Far too many people look at a set back or a disappointment as a failure and then they just quit. They abandon their dreams, they discard their goals, or they put their plans in a drawer and just quit! You don’t have to! Have You Reached Your Limits? Your life is not over! There are things to discover; there are things to learn. What about the things you never dreamed you could do? You can do them! How Do You Define Prosperity? When it comes to your prosperity, you are the only one who can define it. You decide what you want in your life. Don’t pay attention to those who judge you. It is none of their business! How Many Fire Hydrants Do You See? Here's a simple and fun exercise that you can do that will show you in a very simple way how your mind works. Try it for three days. I think you will be astonished. How Much Money Do You Make? The picture you carry of yourself is what you will see happen in your life. That is the reason some people never move any higher than 10 or 12 dollars an hour. They would love to get an increase, but inside, they see themselves as a 12 dollar an hour earner. Where do you see yourself? How Much Money Is Out There? We live on a planet filled with an abundance of resources as well as many things not yet discovered. There is enough money floating around all over the world that some people can spend seventy million dollars on a house! In pursuing your dreams and your goals, keep in mind that there is plenty to go around and plenty for all you need! How Successful People Think Successful people think successful thoughts. They know that entertaining thoughts of failure and defeat is a waste of time. Successful people think of future possibilities, not of past set backs. How Tall Are You? Have you noticed that the world lacks people who constantly encourage others? The sad reality is that people are quick to point out all your shortcomings but slow to give you praise for your accomplishments. Don't let anyone talk you out of your dreams, goals and desires. Don't talk yourself out of them either. Live life with excitement and push toward your full potential, just like NBA star Earl Boykins does. How to Get the Results You Want! The choices you have made and the actions you have taken have produced the results that you see in your life right now. A lot of people might totally disagree with that statement, but I believe it is very true. Your results are directly produced by the decisions that you have made. How To Get What You Desire What you focus your mind on is what you will bring into your life. It is a tried and true principle of life that works just like the law of gravity. Some refer to this as a mindset, or core beliefs, or issues of the heart. Whatever you call it, just remember that you have the free will to think any way if you choose to. How to Stay in a Good Mood Have you ever noticed how easy it is for people to be happy, excited, and positive when things go well? At those times, it is easy to be in a good mood. But, can you be in a good mood when things are not going well? I Finally Got My Revenge! The anger and betrayal was finally satisfied on that humid day in June, or was it? It was the day I finally got my revenge. I Struck Out Again! If you are going to be successful in life, then you cannot blame other people, circumstances, or even the tools that you use. Instead, take responsibility for your life by developing the skills that you need. I'd Be Happy Too If I Were Rich! The thoughts we think produce our core beliefs, which determines where our lives will be. Perhaps the Bible says it most succinctly, "As he thinks in his heart, so is he!" Is He Wiling? Believing and accepting God's unconditional love for you, and believing that you are already righteous in His eyes will have a dynamic impact on your acceptance that He is not only able to do for you what He has promised, but that He is also willing to do it for you personally. It Figures! If you will consistently apply this method over and over, this kind of thinking and corresponding action will replace your current belief system with a new one. It Really Is Up To You Every day we determine your own successes and your own failures. These successes and failures are a direct result of what you choose to think about. You can choose to think weak, defeatist, inferior thoughts or you can choose to think thoughts of greatness and success! It really is up to you! Lazy People Blame and Complain! You can be successful. You can reach your goals and dreams. You can have the desires of your heart. Instead of complaining and blaming, turn your focus and energy to pursuing those goals and dream and desires. Get up and take some action. Less is More, But Can More Be Less? The Creator never intended for us to settle! He never intended for us to live a life being "less" than what we could be! His desire is for us to reach our full potentials! Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Thanksgiving was proclaimed by every president after Lincoln. The date was changed a couple of times, most recently by Franklin Roosevelt, who made it one week earlier, on the 2nd-to-last Thursday in order to create a longer Christmas shopping season. Lottery Winners Are Broke! There are a lot of people who think that if they could just win the lottery, their whole life would change for the best. They think that once they have all that cash, all their problems will disappear. Why then, are so many lottery winners broke? Making Choices Some people believe that God wants us to live life to the fullest! They choose to expand. They learn to deal with their new choices. They refuse to accept an obstacle as a sign that the choice was wrong. They look to God for help and direction on their new path. Making Ends Meet You can choose to just settle and make ends meet. Or, you can choose to pursue the things that you desire for your life. Money Isn’t Everything! Money is not the most important thing there is in life, but, when you think about it honestly, what would your life be without any? Money isn’t everything, but in our day, time, and culture, we certainly do need money! One Word Can Change Everything! For many years, successful people have been writing down their goals and affirmations. They then discipline themselves to read those goals or affirmations every day. But what does the word, “because,” have to do with it? Overcoming Discouragement The Doctor gave him 6 months to a year to live. He didn't believe that and went on to live another 42 years! Complaining is a total waste of your valuable time and it will never change your circumstances. Poverty What we choose to believe is what we will manifest in our lives. This universal law works with accuracy and precision no matter who the person is and no matter what the circumstances are. Predict Your Future! If you have absolutely no control over your future, then why worry about anything? Whatever is going to happen to you is going to happen anyway, right? That's called fate. And believe it or not, that in and of itself is a prediction. Quit Complaining! Regardless of any limitations that you may have, the Creator never designed you to be a failure. With His help, nothing can stop you from living your dreams and having the desires of your heart. Self-Talk You can start today building positive self-talk. It will reduce the stress in your life, give you confidence, and, empower you to living a dynamic life. It is your choice to change negative self-talk into positive self-talk Shut Up! Most people do not realize just how powerful their own words are. The truth is your words can change your life. I’m talking specifically about the words you think and speak to yourself about yourself. Sometimes you just have to say, “Shut up!” Simple Keys To Being A Winner! Not everyone achieves their goals. Some do and some do not. Some will win and some will lose; some will fail while others succeed. Why is that? Soar With The Eagles! It's not the storms in life that defeat us. It is how we respond to the storms that will determine the outcome. Just like the eagle, we can soar high above the storm. Stay Away From The Pity Parties and The Over Night Success Promises! When you live according to ethical principles, you will always win out in the end. When times are lean, you need a proper mindset the most. We just cannot allow ourselves to make decisions based on fear. We cannot allow our emotions to run our lives. Stop Complaining About It! People many times fail to recognize just how detrimental complaining really is. The choice of what to think about is always yours. This choice determines what you will receive. Stop Looking Back! When you are driving your vehicle, you can't get very far without running into something if you're constantly looking into the rearview mirror. I don't recommend trying this! And neither do I recommend doing it with life either. Stop Making Excuses! You can choose to consistently pursue after you goals or you can choose to just sit back and go through all the “good excuses” of why those goals just won’t happen for you. Stop Saying That! We are the ones who decide which thoughts we will entertain. Furthermore, we are all too quick to verbalize those thoughts. Consistent thoughts of victory will produce victory in our lives. Consistent thoughts of failure will produce failure in our lives. Success One Brick at a Time Are you closer to your goals and dreams today than you were yesterday? Will you be closer to those goals and dreams when you wake up tomorrow morning? It all depends on the action you take everyday towards achieving them. Super Bowl IV In January 2007, at business breakfast in Arizona, the keynote speaker was Len Dawson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in the very first Super Bowl. He spoke on three keys for success. Take Charge! The reason so many people go around in circles in life, is because their thoughts are going around in circles in their minds. Their minds are engaged in wandering, daydreaming and fanaticizing; they never stay focused long enough to allow what they truly desire to come into their lives. Take charge of your life by taking charge of your thinking. Temporary Setbacks or Permanent Failure? In life we many times feel, "stuck." We wonder how we got into the situation that we are presently in. It is in those times that we need to be careful with how we define it. Have we failed, or, is it just a setback? The #1 Cause of Failure What is the biggest roadblock to success? What sabotages your job, or your relationships? What is the number one cause of failure? The Ham Rut Many times, we do things because that's the way we have always done them. We think the way we do now, because that's the way we have always thought. But why? The Little Known Secret About Gratitude! This is the little know secret about "gratitude," how few even recognize it, and yet if they knew it, how much it would impact their lives! The Rat Race It was never the intention of the Creator for the human race to be a rat race. It was never His intention for people to live with fear and anxiety, or to have no peace. It was not His design for people to spend their days worrying about the daily necessities of life, completely absorbed in trying to earn a living. The Real Energy Crisis Since late last summer the cost of oil has skyrocketed to record prices. But that's not the real energy crisis. The real energy crisis is in the price millions of Americans pay every day for worrying. Yes, worrying! The Secret KFC Recipe! Now you know one of KFC's 11 secret ingredients, but that's not the point of this article. The point is that persistence alone will not necessarily bring you success. The Story Of My Life What comes out of our mouth is indeed an indication of what's inside our hearts. Many times, what we say is an indication of our core beliefs. Take note of what is coming out of your mouth. If it's not positive, then change your thinking and what comes out of your mouth will follow suit. Then the results in your life will then be what you desire them to be. This Economic Mess Just Isn't Fair! I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that our God is both able and willing to help, regardless of the stock market, the housing industry, or, the global economy for that matter. Three Simple Steps to Having a Great Day! Did you know that you can make a conscious decision the first thing in the morning to have a great day? Regardless of the challenges and obstacles, you can decide to have a great day. Am I saying that having a good day is a choice? It really is! Turn Off The News! People are beginning to realize that all that they trusted in before has either let them down or is on shaky ground. Companies, stocks, retirement plans, seniority - all of these things cannot be trusted. More and more people every day are now looking to God for help. Waiting In Line Do you get frustrated waiting in slow moving lines? It is pretty hard to avoid waiting in lines these days. Here’s a great solution to keep you from getting stressed out while you wait in line. What are you Waiting For? Are you ready for a great opportunity for your life? You won't be if all you look at is the "daily grind." Prepare for possibilities. If you just stay secluded in you own little world and never prepare for great opportunities, then you will never see them. What You See Is What You Get Why do we think that it is just fine and normal to beat ourselves up for our failures and shortcomings, but somehow think that it is egotistical to recognize and acknowledge our successes? I think we've got it all backwards! What’s Your Destination? Just as wishing and hoping to be in New York while you are in L.A. doesn’t get you there, so too wishing and hoping for your goals and dreams to come to pass does not bring them into your life. In this article, you’ll find out if the direction that you are headed is really taking you to your destination. Where Are My Results? Are you getting the results that you desire in your life? If not, then why not? Where are the results that you were expecting? Where Are You Today? Where Will You Be Tomorrow? I heard a statement over thirty years ago that really shocked me, confronted me, and helped me to start thinking logically about my life. Your belief system is what you believe. It is what you accept as right or true. And, most importantly, it is what you will attract into your life. Where Is Your Life Going? You can either accept your life the way it is now, or, you can get on the path to where you really desire your life to go. I am going to challenge you to follow a simple exercise for three weeks. If you do, you will initiate a major change of focus in your mind that will help you greatly in achieving your dreams and desires. Who Do You See in the Mirror? "The reason most people are so miserable is that they can't stand themselves." It is sad but so true! There are many people who just cannot stand themselves. I needed to change my perspective. Who Is Really To Blame? There are people today who have become experts at blaming everyone and everything for their problems. They have mastered “The Blame Method.” Life is not determined by luck or fate. Life is all about choices. It all starts with the thoughts that we choose to think about. Who Says You Can't? So, who told you that you can't? Someone may have said that to you. That was their decision to say it. But only you can determine whether you will or whether you won't. That is your decision. Who Threw the Stone? God has promised and He has provided. But He is not going to overstep our free will. That means He is willing to do His part but we must also be willing to do our part. Who's In The Driver's Seat? None of us can escape all the negatives we see and hear every day. But we can choose how we will respond. I don't want my life to be like a little boy in my parent's car, just going along for the ride. I want to be in the driver's seat! Whom Can You Trust Now? "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." I'd like to add to that, "God is big enough to show you where to fish and when to fish!" Why Doesn’t Everyone Succeed? There are people who rationalize that some are made to succeed while others are made to fail. Even if this ludicrous proposition were true, it totally contradicts all the rest of creation. You are designed to be a success machine! Why Not Dream Big Dreams? Children have lots of big dreams. But it seems that the older we get, the more get talked out of our dreams. Your dreams and your vision are very important because they are yours! Don’t limit yourself to what others think is possible. Why Settle? Too many people live each day with disappointment, guilt, frustration, shame, and even disgust. They have buried their potential and have learned to settle. But, their potential is not lost, it is just buried. Winning the Race There is something in addition to working hard and refusing to give up that separates winners from losers. Those who understand and apply it are winners. You can be a winner! Working Hard Does Not Produce Success Working hard does not produce success. There are plenty of people who have worked hard their whole lives who are now struggling to support themselves. Why? Is there something vitally important that is being overlooked or dismissed? You Are Not Perfect! How many people do you know who are perfect and never make a mistake? Thoughts of past failures are very defeating. And, so many times our past failures and mistakes and shortcomings hinder us from receiving God's promises. You Are Not What You Do! If you base your self worth on what do, what happens to your self worth when you no longer do what you are doing? For example, if you base your self worth on having a really good job, what happens if you loose that job? If more Christians would accept who the Bible says that they are, their self worth would skyrocket! And it would dynamically affect every area of their lives!
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