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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
… After You Have Done Everything You Possibly Could ?
Yes, nothing.
I’m not trying to kid you. Don’t think that I’m belittling the catastrophic moment when all hell break loose, or dismiss this as insignificant. There’s a hella significance in this one word –>
Don’t get angry. Don’t curse or blame. Don’t get depressed. Don’t fret. Don’t be resigned. Don’t give up. That’s right, do nothing.
Even though you may have done everything you possibly could, things may just screw up. Even if you are the best expert in your field, there will come a rainy day and that’s not of your making. This is part and parcel of the phenomenon called life.
Just move on.
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The Law of Sowing and Reaping
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007I like this article written by Jim Rohn and would like to share it with you. It is written around the theme of network marketing but the concept can be applied to most endeavours we undertake.
I like this part best -
“Don’t go for this why, why, why stuff. I’m giving you the answers here. The answer is in the structure and in the consequences and is in the deal. The answer is in the deal. Anything beyond that is not worth studying.
You say, “Well, how come some just last a little while?” I wouldn’t sign up for that class. Here’s the answer: Some don’t stay. You just have to jot that down. And when some leave you say, “That’s one of those that don’t stay.”
… Its like rearranging the seasons. You can’t fool with that. All you can do is cooperate with the way things are set up. I didn’t set it up.You say, “Well, it shouldn’t be this way.” Well, when you get your own planet you can rearrange this whole deal, but on this planet you’re a guest. You’ve got to take it as it comes.”
Often we come across people or experience something which are illogical and impossible to comprehend. For instance, you love someone very much, but he/she doesn’t reciprocate. You put your whole heart into your work, but things still screw up. As a result, you get disheartened and start popping in your head the questions ‘WHY ? WHY ? WHY ?’.
For those ridiculous things which can’t be changed, my suggestion is, don’t waste your time and energy asking ‘why ? why? why ?’. There will be people who appreciate you, there will be people who don’t, be it family or colleagues or friends. Even if you are the best in your field of endeavour, there will come a rainy day when something screws up.
Deal your best on the cards which you have got, and make the best out of what you have. Channel your energy towards worthwhile causes, and don’t allow yourself to be drained by negativities which you can’t change.
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How To Get A Breakthrough And End Procrastination ?
Friday, August 10th, 2007
How often do we catch ourselves saying “Wait…”, “Not today”, “Maybe tomorrow” to the things which we know we should be doing ?
Procrastination is a time thief - it steals from us our most precious resource, time. The longer we delay doing the things which will benefit us, the further we push back the success which we desire.
So how do we get out of our comfort zone, get a breakthrough and end procrastination ? What we need is an inspiration to action, and then carrying it through with action.
Asking ourselves the two questions below can help us gain much inspiration to action, produce a much needed mental push and a change of perspective. However, inspiration remains a thought until it is acted upon by doing it right away. Acting on it and keeping up the sustained effort will build a habit.
Keep focused on the reward, not the process.
1. What is the one thing I don’t want to do today, but if I did it, will change my life and/or business ?
2. How will I benefit from doing the thing which I don’t want to do, but if I did, will change my life and/or business ?
3. Do it now. If logistically impossible to do it now, schedule in writing a time to do it.
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How To Stop Looking Behind Your Back…
Thursday, August 9th, 2007
… And Quit Worrying About What Other People Are Thinking Of You ?
The 18/40/60 Rule is a handy one to remember :
When you are 18, you worry about what everybody is thinking of you.
When you are 40, you don’t give a darn what anybody thinks of you.
When you are 60, you realise that nobody’s been thinking about you at all.
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You are the world
Sunday, February 25th, 2007
Reminder to ourselves that we can mean a lot to someone else.
So be sensitive because our words and actions do have an impact on other people, especially our loved ones
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