Part V - The Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Growth

5. Today I will choose to be Happy - I am the possessor of a grateful spirit.

Happiness is a CHOICE! I know now that happiness is not an emotional phantom floating in and out of my life. Happiness
is the end result of certain thoughts and activities, which bring about a chemical reaction in my body. This reaction results in a euphoria that, while elusive to some, is totally under my control. I will greet each with laughter. Within moments of awakening, I will laugh for seven seconds. Excitement will begin to flow through my bloodstream. I feel different. I am different. I am Enthusiastic about the day! Laughter is an outward expression of enthusiasm, and I know enthusiasm is the fuel that moves the world. I have laughter in my heart. Today, I choose to be happy. I will smile at every person I meet. My smile is my calling card and is the most potent weapon I possess. My smile is my key to my emotional make up. When I choose to smile, I become the master of my emotions. Discouragement, despair, frustration, and fear will always wither when confronted by my smile. The power of who I am is displayed when I smile. I am the possessor of a grateful spirit! In the past, I have found discouragement in particular situations UNTIL I compared the condition of my life to others less fortunate. It is impossible for the seeds of depression to take root in a thankful heart. I am grateful for sight, sound and breathe. If ever in my life there is a pouring out of blessings beyond that, then I will be grateful for miracle of abundance.
I will greet each day with Laughter!
I will Smile at every person I meet!
I am the possessor of a grateful spirit!

Today I Will Choose To Be Happy!

by Andy Andrews

You Get What You Settle For

You always get what you settle for. Did you know that? It's true. Maxwell Maltz wrote a book called "Psycho cybernetics" in which he referred to the mind as a "goal-seeking mechanism". It's like a heat-seeking missile. It will "hone in" on whatever goal you give it. And provided you're using the right principles, it will ALWAYS deliver to you what you want. In fact, you're already doing it. Think about it. Everything that you've ever TRULY wanted and decided that you would NOT do without.....you got. You want a new iPod and you get it. You want a new job and you get it. You want a new refrigerator and you get it. And what most people don't understand that it's a system. And it will work with ANYTHING, large or small. It's not the "wanting" that does it (although that's part of it). It's the fact that you are putting yourself in a mindset that says, "I will NO LONGER SETTLE for not having this in my life." And when you do that...magic happens. And it's the same thing with wealth. You get what you settle for. Do you want to know what you're settling for? Simple: look around and see what results you're getting. That's what you're settling for. And, as soon as you commit to settling for something different...your "goal-seeking mechanism" will go into action to make that your NEW reality. If you settle for luxury, you get luxury. If you settle for prosperity, you get prosperity. If you settle for abundance, you get abundance. So....what are you settling for today?

Think Like an Entrepreneur

Sixty percent of all Americans are dreaming about starting their own businesses. Why? What's their motivation? I recently heard some fascinating answers to that question while I was listening to recorded transcripts from The Entrepreneur's Success Codes, a Trump University course that's taught by Jeff Burrows. In those transcripts, a group of Trump University students - all successful entrepreneurs - answered Jeff's question, "Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur?" Let's take a closer look at the reasons they gave:

Motivation #1: An unstoppable passion for the work itself. It could be making real estate investments, restoring old cars or designing computer systems for businesses. As one student in The Entrepreneur's Success Codes class said, "I loved my work so much, I couldn't not do it."

Motivation #2: A drive to help others. It might be a desire to help other people be healthier, or more successful, or richer, or more beautiful. One student said that her longing to help people started after she recovered from a serious accident.

Motivation #3: The need for freedom. One class member said that after working in rigid corporations for years, the desire to control his own work took over his life.

Motivation #4: A hunger for challenge. For some entrepreneurs, the greatest motivator is the challenge of starting a business itself. Other concerns are secondary.

Motivation #5: Security. One entrepreneur said he started his own company because he hated working for companies where he could get laid off at any time. Of course, starting a company is risky. New companies fail. But despite those risks, running his own company put him in control of his own destiny."
**This article taken from Trump University.

What are Your Core Values?

The thoughts you have are going to make or break you. Success will come to you when you decide to be the successful person you are. Make a change in the way you look at situations and the situation itself changes. The Gift of Inspiration has helped me get my thoughts together.

Were You Born Rich?

Yes, we are all born rich. This does not say we are born with a huge bank acount. We are all born with the ability to create wealth. The challenge comes with life. Life has a way of throwing us curve balls.

So what can we do? Read, get informed and change the way you think.

I recommend Bob Proctor; his books have helped me through those issues. His new book covers the topic of Being Born Rich.

Why Starting a Business Remains the Path to Success

The truth is...it's the best time to be entrepreneurial.

"Secrets of the Self-Made" an interactive multi-media article on Forbes.com, offers a revealing glimpse into the minds of some of America's entrepreneurial billionaires.

The crazy thing is most of these entrepreneurs were average people. They had average jobs with less than suitable pay.

Why start your own business?

For most it's money, time and freedom.

More for you

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I found tons of information on the internet, but nothing as relevant. I wasn't to resourceful on the internet or marketing, but the transition came when I decided to put the pedal to the metal. I hope any and all my posts make your life easier. Cheers!

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FAQ for everything Internet.

If you have any questions regarding the Internet, advertising on Google or Search Engine Optimization, then this site is for you. It helps me whenever I'm in a pinch.

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Will it be in 2007?

2007 is in its first moments and there are millions of people NOT looking forward to going back to their JOBS. This is the best time Your new years resolution commands you to do better this year. More and more people are becoming entrepreneurs every minute. Will you be one of them? First you must ask yourself if you have the desire. Do you like money and hope to better your life by having more of it? If so, you probably already looked into it. Just know "whatever you put your mind to, will manifest itself." Click on picture to find out more.

The Attractor Factor

I think this guy has the right idea.

There's something about how he puts it all together that really resonates with me.

Some might think of him as the extreme to law of attraction, but I think if your going to do something you should do it all the way.

What's Your Budget?

This is the beginning of a new year and another chance to organize our lives.
One thing that I've learned is that every year I get better and better at managing my money$$$.
Having a budget is having a plan. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Having a plan keeps you out of trouble. For more information click here

Are you on track?

Have you ever wondered if you're on the right path to reaching your goals?
I know I have. The secret is to get out of the dark and know that there is vital information out there. So let's get out there and figure it out. Goals don't write themselves.

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Life With Purpose

The Power of Choice.

The power of choice is a gift. A gift given to us at birth. We are born with the ability to choose. In every moment of our lives we have to make choices. "Do I want to do this, that or the other". The opposite of choice is to react. To have a default action to any response one might encounter.

Let's think about it. There's always that person in your life,that you encounter every day, that gets you in a terrible mood. They say the wrong things, they take the last cup of coffee, or your parking spot.

With that in mind, think about those days that your in a great mood. The sun is shinning, birds are chirping and the temperature outside is just right. That same person has no chance in getting you in a bad mood. Why? It's because you CHOOSE to stay in a good mood. Even though our day isn't always as we wish them to be, we still have the CHOICE to CHOOSE. I'm not saying that it's easy. I believe that being aware of it is a great start. If I am aware of the things going on in my mind then I can do something about it.

There was another situation in my life where I found myself passing judgement. I knew nothing about a person but yet I thought I didn't like that person. Was it because they reminded me of someone from the past? One day we ended up talking and I found out we had a lot in common. I'm glad I CHOSE to speak to her and still do. Everywhere that we look there are many reasons to be upset, paranoid, scared or judgmental. Everywhere we look there are reasons to be happy, grateful and appreciative. It's all just a choice away.

Attract It!!

My current life situation is the result of every desire I've ever had. "The Law of Attraction" clearly states that you bring about what you think about. Have you ever had those days that nothing goes right. All that's on your mind is how everything is going to go wrong this day. Much to your surprise everything does go wrong. It's no surprise. You get what you think about. How about those days that nothing could go wrong. Everything seems to work in your favor. It's like the best dream you ever had. YOU BRING ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT!!!
It's incredible how your subconscious works. There was a time in my fiance's life when he smoked on a daily basis for many years. It's the craziest thing that when he quit smoking his subconscious mind played a big part in it. There would be days that he had smoking on his mind and his subconscious mind made sure that his cravings came true and he did whatever was needed to make sure he smoked. He soon understood that he was doing this and reversed his thought process and he made sure that he thought of himself as a nonsmoker. He hasn't smoked since.
Simply put "The Law of Attraction" states that you create your own life. A life by design. I find this to be an incredible bit of information. To think that I don't have to live a regular life. I can actually form and create my life by just changing the way I look at life. By changing my thoughts I have the CHOICE to do whatever I decide is good for my life.
I do a lot of thinking throughout the day. I'm sure we all do the same. So I'm deciding to think of good things. Think of my future as being an entity which I decide the outcome. I'm deciding to fill my life and thoughts with the utmost positive energy. I will watch my words and how I choose to express myself. "The Law of Attraction" is always working diligently to bring you all that you desire. Just make sure that what you desire is straightforward and not mixed up with negative thoughts. If we're going to spend so much time thinking, let's choose to think positively.
Attached is a great movie on the subject. I do not sell, distribute or handle anything that has to do with this movie. I just think that everyone can benefit from it. The Secret

A Must Have

I'm sure that there isn't a day that goes by that I don't ask myself , "What am I doing here?" It used to consist of getting up, going to work, coming home and going to sleep. This can't be the reason why I was put on this earth. Life is too precious not to have purpose. Pupose is what gives me my drive. The knowing that my ultimate goal is attainable gives me pupose. But what is it that stops us? What gets in our path? Is it fear, lazyness,ignorance? For me it used to be FEAR. Fear of rejection, failure,or just being out of my comfort zone. Not many people like being out of thier comfort zone. There's no challenges in the comfort zone. You always know the next step and what the results are going to be. Dreams only come true when we realize that taking risks are an important part of life. If it weren't for people taking risks we would still be living in trees. Smart people take risks everyday. They get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves with a deep belief of success. We are all capable of success. Of living our dreams. When we put our minds to it there's no saying what we are capable of. That's the tricky part. Our minds are filled with "I can't",and "I don'ts." We need to realize that life is filled with opportunities. Filled with reasons to learn and read. Life is a jouney not a destination. Live well and too the fullest. This is another book that I love. It's free!!!The Science of Getting Rich