The 5 Keys to Executive Action for Success

Want to succeed as an entrepreneur? Want to succeed at making money online? As a parent? In your spiritual life? Want to transform your way of being, seeing, and operating in the world?

To succeed, excel, gain mastery, or get started in any area of your life you must take action. In spite of your fear, insecurities, challenges, or lack of resources you must take action.

However, there is the kind of action that produces the desired results (executive action), and then there is the kind of action that amounts to inaction.

Thinking won't do it. Thinking about it certainly won't do it. Reading about it won't do it. Taking classes won't. Planning won't do it either.

Your success might start with any of these, and each of them is a necessary kind of action to take, when necessary, but without executive action it will not happen. Period.

What is executive action? Executive action is action that is suited and effective for reaching your goals.

I've seen too many cases of people making preparation, doing research, creating plans, and talking about what they're going to do to pursue a goal, like start a business or lose weight, for example, only to see the whole endeavor fizzle and dissolve. And then it's never mentioned again, until the next big thing.

I've done it myself. I know what that's like. It ain't fun.

Action - consistent, focused action, i.e., executive action - is what makes it happen.

Try staring at a pen and use all your mental powers to cause that pen to come to your hand. The pen won't budge.

Stare at your screen (or a blank sheet of paper) and make the words appear on the blank space. The screen stays blank.

Stare in the mirror and visualize your body perfectly muscular and tight (assuming it's not). Stare at it for 12 hours a day. Still out of shape.

Mental powers, will, and visualization are great, however, without executive action they amount to nothing.

So what are the keys to executive action?

The 5 Keys To Executive Action

1) Take only one step at a time - Take the first step and focus only on the first step. Then, when that step is completed, take the second step with complete focus. If you focus on the whole journey process, it can be easy to get discouraged. It's like eating a watermelon - sure it's huge but you eat the whole thing one bite at a time.

2) Don't wait until your fear is gone - I once heard a war veteran say that fear is constantly with you and if the fear paralyzes you, you're a dead man. But if you keep moving, execute your orders, you have a fighting chance. It's no different as you pursue your goal. Action keeps the fear on the sidelines, not front and center.

3) When you act, keep your vision in mind - This is powerful. The human mind is a goal-striving machine, much like guided missiles. Guided missiles have a target programmed into them and when they are launched they head for the target. As the missile flies toward the target it is constantly going off-course and corrects itself as it moves forward until it strikes its target. The missile 'sees' its programmed target the entire time and this is how it corrects itself. Keeping your vision/goal in mind as you act guides and empowers your actions all the way to success.

4) Stay in action - When you ride a 2-wheeled bicycle you must stay in motion to maintain your balance. Once you stop your forward motion, you lose your balance and fall over. Same thing with working toward your goal. You must stay in action to keep the drive toward success going. Stop and you are sure to 'fall' or fail.

5) Remain in action, don't just stay busy - There's a big difference between staying busy and remaining in (executive) action. Actions are focused efforts toward your goal; staying busy is unfocused acts with no real goal or purpose. Actions are according to plan; staying busy has no plan. Actions are about progress; staying busy is about feeling as if you are making progress. Actions are focused; staying busy is scattered.

Again, you must take executive action - consistent, focused action that does not end until you reach your goal.

Then you can rest... until the next action toward the next goal is called for.

It's all about advancing and experiencing yourself as an empowered, creative Being.

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Choosing Your Words

You probably learned in pre-school that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." Yet you can't believe everything you learned in pre-school. In the world of business, poor word choices can turn off clients, drive away customers, and destroy mutual relationships. In all aspects of life words can be powerful tools of success or powerful tools of self-destruction.

In the world of business, words offer direction and motivation to the people who produce goods and services. They provide instructions for those who ship and deliver. The character of a company's communication can have a compelling effect on the image it projects to its clients and customers. The way you use your words can have a great impact on how people look at you as a successful businessperson. A person with a great use of influence will know how to use and speak language correctly and fluently much greater than someone who uses language carelessly and incorrectly.

Let me be clear for a moment. You don't have to know every word in the dictionary and have impeccable grammar. It clearly means that you will have a better chance of succeeding in the business world if your speaking and writing identify you as an educated person. With the English language consisting of about 800,000 words, we must know how to use the correct words to properly bring forth their correct meanings. It is said that we use only 800 words each day in our conversations. Surprisingly, 800 of those everyday words can have about 14,000 different meanings!

To illustrate: I placed a ring on my girlfriend's finger. I watched these two MMA fighters fight it out in the ring. Eating dinner last night, I removed my napkin from the napkin ring after sitting down. Today I might change my ring-tone on my phone. In that simple story, the word ring had four different meanings. Other common words have many more.

Meanings of common words may vary from person to person, place to place, and even from one religion to another. People in the northern states of America may refer a soda beverage as "pop" while southerners may simply call it "soda" or "coke."

Words are a uniquely human form of communication, but they by no means represent the full range of human expression. Interestingly, some of our most important communication is wordless. But, let's try to focus on our oral communication first.

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Are You Too Distracted?

You know those times when you go to get something, and on your way there your mind takes off somewhere else and once you get there, you forgot what you came for?

You stand there for a couple seconds mentally beating yourself up because just that quickly, you forgot what you came for.

It's distractions like that that can lead us astray from what we really need to do. It's like two magnets are trying to pull us towards one's self and we end up giving in to the negative side; the distractions.

There have been many times where I set in my mind to do something and while getting there, I got distracted and that made me do something completely different. It seems that a large number of us suffer from that so here are some simple ways to stay free of distractions.

Find what can distract and put it away from your work area

This does wonders! If you find what distracts you, you'll be able to ease that distraction away from you by putting it somewhere you wouldn't always want to go to get it.
For example, I keep my drawing notebook and pencils in a tent while I'm working so that I wouldn't get distracted. I know that I wouldn't want to go to a tent to get my notebook and pencils every time I feel compelled to draw.
So doing this will help you get what you have to get done quickly so that you can go get what you want back.

Hand your distractions over

Another thing that has been a successful way to stay away from distractions is to give them to a trusted friend or family member if possible. Many times, I have to turn my phone into my brother so that I wouldn't get distracted by the many notifications I get.
It doesn't take much but a beeping sound to come from your phone for you to pick it up and look at it. Then what you think will only take a minute to text for post, will end up being hours.
Have the friend or family member keep the distraction until you get done with whatever it is you need to do to insure that everything is really done.

Set out times

Making a schedule or setting out times for yourself also does well in helping you stay free of distractions.
Many people find it beneficial to make a schedule for themselves. If you set out specific times for your work, all you have to do is follow that schedule.
Putting small five or ten minutes breaks on the schedule helps you to not to get too bombarded with work that you just want to give up. Breaking every once in awhile will help you stay focused when you go back to work.

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Success Defines Us

If you're to ask everyone you have met for his or her definition of success, no two answers would be exactly alike nor should they be. My personal definition of success is the daily realization of predetermined worthwhile desirable goals.

Socrates was convinced that we give the best attention to the least important things and the smallest amount attention towards the things of the highest importance. He believed that wealth doesn't achieve excellence, but excellence brings about wealth and all other private and non-private blessings for men. It was the state of our souls which was most important to Socrates: the inner life of every person, greatness of spirit, wisdom, inner excellence.

Once we give precedence to inner, both inner and outer fall into place. When we follow the opposite course, emptiness will result. Success as I define it begins with something in the inner existence of thought, feeling, imagination, and judgment. Success as I define it resonates deeply with our innermost needs and values, which then naturally manifests in the outer world. Only then can we attain the harmony and balance necessary for true happiness and true success.

The hunt for achievement ought to be an exciting and fulfilling adventure, where the thrill is in the journey. One should not approach the road to success with the wrong mindset. We travel today to achieve success tomorrow. Aspirations to succeed and excel need to drive us every day. Or, most days, anyway!

What would you like?

We require a clear conception of what we want, a vivid vision, a goal or set of goals powerfully imagined. What do you want to be? What do you want to do? Do you think you're getting closer towards achieving your goals? If not, why not? What are you waiting for? If you are moving in a general direction you feel good about, are you making the sort of progress you think is suitable?

You can do it!

We must have confidence that we are able to attain our goals. When we set ourselves high goals, we always face a challenge. The great Harvard psychologist and philosopher William James said that we must learn to banish unhelpful doubts and cultivate beneficial self-confidence. When setting new goals we believe in, higher goals we aspire to, and when facing new opportunities for growth and development, it is easy for doubt to rush in.

Focus!

Dreamers can live inside the confines of condition and often are unable to accomplish anything in the real world. Their imaginations are in gear, their visions are vivid, but they're unable to make the leap from their dreams toward their goals. We have to focus on making things happen; what it requires to get from A to Z, if you will.

Commit!

We need an emotional commitment to the importance of what we're doing, and to the people with whom we're doing it. This is a commitment expressed not in an individual action, nor even in a number of actions over a period of time but in an entire way of life. It means committing one's self to being a successful person. In the immortal words of Vince Lombardi, The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.

Finally, remember that how we define success defines us. How do you define success? How does society define you?

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How To Do Anything

Learning something new can be an exciting adventure. However, there is not always someone to teach you how to do the thing that you want to learn. Figuring things out by trial and error is not always the best idea, especially when the materials are expensive or hard to find or the task can be dangerous if done incorrectly. These are just a few instances when learning by trial and error is not always ideal. In the past ten years, one of the most popular ways of learning how to do new things has been through articles and videos. This way, you are getting systematic instructions of exactly what you want to learn.

There is no limit to the things that you can learn by watching a how to video. There are all kinds of videos available on topics such as cars, business, hobbies, outdoor activities and many more subjects. These videos provide clear instructions on anything you need to know like how to fix, clean, build or start anything that your heart desires. Whether you want to know how to sew an apron or you want to learn to change the oil in your vehicle, video tutorial can help.

There are some topics that people would prefer to read about than to see a video of. In this instance, how to articles are much more beneficial to the learner because they can print out the instructions and use them as often as they need to refer to them. Some instances when using a how to article would be more appropriate are learning a new recipe, attempting to follow a crochet or knit pattern, or when needing step by step instructions for doing math problems or when you are having computer issues.

In some instances, a how to article is more appropriate because of the graphic nature of the topic. For instance, if you want to know how to treat a sexually transmitted disease, reading about your options would be far less disturbing than seeing a video of it. This could also be the case with learning how to treat severe wounds, injuries, or anything else that is very graphic. The less you have to look at it, the easier it will be. Not everyone wants to see graphic videos of what a syphilis infected area looks like.

In the end, there is little that you cannot learn from a how to video or how to article. Although learning from a person that can correct you if you make a mistake is ideal, it is not always possible. Using a visual aid or something that you can always refer back to is helpful when the task is challenging or the task includes many steps. There is not anything that you cannot learn from a how to video or how to article. The possibilities are endless. Most sites that host how to materials are user submitted. This means that you can share your knowledge with others and learn from them too.

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Happy 4th of July!

Today is the 4th of July, a day many american citizens celebrate the Declaration of Independence. Isn't it time to celebrate your own independence and freedom? Are you living a stress free life from worries, problems, hardships, etc? If not, you have to pin point the problem and resolve this once and for all. It takes action to resolve any problem or dilemma. Just sitting there hoping and praying things will get better will not cut it. Success and prosperity comes to those who take action. It was action that lead to the success of the American Revolution. All great leaders throughout history took action which lead them to victory in their endeavors. So the only way to guarantee your success is to always take action and never give up. The moment you decide to give up, your goals and dreams are no longer achievable until you decide to get up and fight for it. Quitting is never an option for successful people. Happy 4th of July! Always remember to liberate yourself from a stressful life and start living prosperous! 

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Increase Success By Focusing On Less!

Have you ever noticed how little you actually accomplish when focusing on multiple objectives at the same time? Many people feel they can increase productivity by tackling multiple tasks simultaneously but this is not usually the case! What is actually occurring is that their efforts are usually of lesser quality since they do not stay focused on just one task! Although multiple tasks may be 'completed' the lack of quality in the results is the difference between being successful and being average!

Here is a look at 3 ways to stay focused on just the task at hand allowing yourself a much greater chance of being successful at whatever it is you are trying to accomplish!

Minimize 'To Do' List

Being ambitious is admirable but if you can not accomplishment what you intended why 'schedule' this in the first place? This only opens the 'door' to frustration and doubt and this can undermine your efforts. By trimming your 'to do' list to a more manageable size it will enable you to stay focused on only those tasks you have scheduled for completion. An oversized list will only serve to distract both your attention and efforts!

Work Until Completion

When planning your work commit to completing each task you start before moving on to the next. Being successful at anything is based upon what you have accomplished but if you have a list of partially completed tasks, you really have accomplished nothing! Besides when you stay focused on just one project your ability to work more efficiently tends to increase!

Be Realistic

Assess your skills and plan your accomplishments according to your own abilities. The best way to increase productivity is to be realistic about your expectations. Do not establish goals or plan any work that is beyond your capabilities or skills sets. This will only set you up to waste your time and energy and likely experience nothing but frustration and failure. Continual frustration will then rob you of your ability to stay focused on anything resulting in nothing getting accomplished!

The temptation of focusing on multiple tasks at the same time to get more done only works if you are not concerned about the quality of your results! On the other hand if really being successful at what you do is important to you, it is best to stay focused on only the task in front of you. By doing so you will get much better results. If you think about it the only way to really increase productivity is to get quality results from your own efforts in the most time efficient manner! Our discussion above shows how by narrowing your focus you can increase productivity along with the quality of your own efforts. This seems to be the only sensible blueprint for being successful if of course quality counts for anything!

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Online Success Means Keeping Goals Real

With all due respect there are many seeking online success as a business entrepreneur however it is all too common for people to set goals outside their reach. When this occurs, as ambitious and admirable as it may appear to be on the surface, the lack of smart goal setting can actually sabotage a persons current and future efforts! How can you possibly achieve or succeed at anything without the capability or resources to do so?

Here is a look at how you can actually set yourself up for frustration and failure when your plans lack smart goal setting!

Delusion Leads to Frustration

Delusion is actually what it is when you plan to accomplish something outside the realm of your capabilities! When this occurs you have positioned yourself to become frustrated since you failed to set goals you can achieve.

Frustration Leads to Lost Motivation

Once frustration begins to set in the enthusiasm or drive you previously had begins to fade. At this point it becomes increasingly more difficult to invest any more effort into what you perceive as a 'losing' cause. The attitude of 'what is the point' has now taken over!

Lost Motivation Leads to Quitting

The next 'logical' step when you are not or can not make any progress towards goals you have established is to walk away and forget about it. This is very dangerous because quitting can be habit forming! Although it makes sense to walk away from something when it appears you are wasting your time it can have a negative impact on your mindset. As an online business entrepreneur if you get too accustomed to quitting every project that fails to produce the results you seek, you may simply decide to not even try anymore!

Quitting Leads to Low Self Esteem

Once you begin to establish a pattern of failing or quitting your self esteem begins to erode along with your self confidence. As a business entrepreneur a lack of self esteem or confidence will undermine your efforts and also prevent you from taking certain risks that are common in many entrepreneurial ventures.

New Goals Fat Chance!

At this point you are feeling mentally defeated and or beaten down as is your ambition to achieve anything new and challenging! The fact of the matter is you will not likely be ready to 'jump' at the next new challenge since your 'history' breathes of frustration and failure!

Online success is something anybody can achieve as a business entrepreneur provided your expectations are realistic! In many cases people allow their own ambition to cloud their judgment when they go to set goals which normally results in frustration and failure. It is important to take into account your own capabilities and available resources as to how they match up with your expectations. This is smart goal setting because you are only seeking something you have the ability to achieve. To establish any goals beyond your reach will only torment and frustrate you as we discussed above. When this occurs you may very well be discouraged from setting and achieving any worthwhile goals in the future! Simply remember the next time you aim to set goals for yourself to first consider if they are even realistic in order to spare yourself the frustrating experience!

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Increasing Online Success with a Solid Reputation

For obvious reasons your online success relies heavily upon building trust with those you do business with much as it does offline and perhaps even more so. Being the internet is such an impersonal environment due to the lack of human contact, developing a solid online reputation is vital to your business success. Since developing a favorable reputation is based upon building trust with others here are 5 suggestions you can use online that will be very helpful in you doing so in order to achieve business success.

Give More Take Less

Learn to be more 'giving' online since people will develop a greater appreciation for you and your efforts. In addition, this will lessen their resistance towards you when you do present product offers to them. Circulation of free and useful information is a fantastic way to develop a favorable online reputation while also increasing your credibility.

Have a Clear Brand

Be clear on what you stand for and what it is you and your business represent. Establishing an easily identifiable brand is a key to online business success and can be done in conjunction with your efforts to develop a trustworthy reputation since one feeds off the other.

Maintain Consistency

In every case, your actions, as reflected in your marketing strategy and interaction with others, must be consistent with the reputation and brand you want to develop. The last thing you want to do is confuse people or damage a favorable image therefore be mindful of what you do and how you do it. Remember there is always somebody watching you!

Associate with the 'Cream of the Crop'

'Rubbing elbows' with reputable and highly regarded people, preferably within your niche, will only serve to enhance your image and increase your credibility. You can accomplish this by meeting people at conferences, forums, social network sites or any other available means of which there are many.

Produce Meaningful Content

As mentioned earlier a great way for building trust with people on the internet is to routinely supply them with free and useful content. The key to this strategy is to produce good quality material that people will be incline to pass around and in doing so increasing your exposure without any extra effort on your part.

There is no question that the degree of online success you experience will be tied directly to how others may regard you. Understandably your online reputation is more a required building block rather than an 'aid' for achieving business success on the internet. Considering the absolute 'detachment' people feel with others due to the remote nature of 'communicating' with strangers over the internet there is an obvious need for assurance. This is especially true when money is exchanging hands and thus why building trust is such an important factor for any business or entrepreneur. The 5 suggestions for developing a reliable online reputation, as discussed above, will help to bridge this divide and forge more trusting and meaningful relationships. Once this has been done your chances to attain the business success you no doubt seek are greatly increased!

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How to Build on Your Success by Becoming More Decisive

Are you the type of person that makes decisions quickly or do you find it difficult to make your mind up? When it comes to getting a job done and meeting a deadline your success can depend on the ability to be decisive. Many people fail to meet deadlines because of indecision. Not only do they let people affect their ability to make prompt and definite decisions but they hesitate due to factors involving their own decisiveness.

Procrastination is a weakness that many of us may face on a daily basis. The ability to be decisive when it comes to avoiding distractions is important if you are to succeed in reaching your potential. Too many people make excuses for not chasing their goals early on in life continuously putting there dreams to one side and saying they will come back to them when the time is right. However, you only have a chance of succeeding in reaching those aims if you start acting immediately.

The biggest achievers of this world have shown that their success comes from quick decisive action and the ability to take stock of situations when things do not go to plan and to change decisions when necessary. Henry Ford was an example of someone who used his decision making ability to full effect. Some might say he was so determined when he made a decision that he was stubborn. His model T car was made despite the advice of many of his staff who said it would be the ugliest car around. Although this turned out to be partly correct and the car was not as successful as other models, Ford still stuck to his guns and made a fortune from the model. Now, regardless of what would have happened if he had scrapped it, Ford showed that by being strong minded and decisive he was able to make something succeed that most people doubted.

To become more decisive you need to be able to ignore the opinions of others. If you want to make sacrifices and chase your dream doing something that satisfies your inner desires, you need to listen to your self and no one else. Friends and family may try to discourage you from your goals as they may think they know what is best for you. However, your burning desire to succeed at something should be all the encouragement you need to take those first steps towards achieving immediate goals.

One major problem with the education system is that it does not teach the youth about the working world enough. Too many students work their hearts out trying to get the best grades they can only to find that they have no idea what to do with themselves after graduating. Schools, colleges and universities do not encourage people to make decisions before they finish studying and so the habit of indecision stays with people as they go into work. It may be necessary to take any job straight away after leaving your studies behind you whilst you think about what you want to do with your future. However, many will find that they are stuck in that same job a year or more later and are unable to climb the career ladder.

You need to find the courage to make a definite decision about your future. You should sit down and analyse yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, what you think you are capable of and what you want to achieve in life. Then you must do your own research and not be held back by others or hold yourself back by procrastinating.

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Time Management to Improve Self Development

Time Management is defined as the skillful handling or use of time as a source. It is the process of scheduling and organizing your time to establish how much time is necessary to completely manifold the undertaking directly and indirectly. Proper Time Management can enhance our Self Development in every facet. It started when we entrust to modify our way of life and routine. We can improve our mastery on self development in three aspects.

Planning is very imperative to improve Time Management. It will keep us up in meeting all the expectation in our work and in our life. A plan permits us to evaluate our development and whether we are achieving our purpose. Planning generates a sagacity of pressure around our top priorities. One way of planning is to identify our short term goals to our long term goals. Designate a planner for these goals and prioritize our activities accordingly to our approach on how we can achieve it. Knowing our goals by heart can help us become creative on how we can maximize our plan according to our time. Setting a deadline that is within our grasp motivates us to become more efficient, productive, and focused.

Prioritizing is the heart of Time Management. Learn by heart that the focal point of Time Management is in fact changing manners and not changing the time, because no matter how organized or how well we chart things, we only have twenty four hours every day. A priority not only motivates us to focus on task but it also helps us to set and complete our goals. So we must know how to prioritize for the reason that priorities can affect decisions in life. Amidst all these, priorities and goals can revolutionize over a lifetime. So we should be ready to familiarize ourselves with our precedence as change is the only stable complex in this world.

Controlling your environment - Procrastination is the habit of putting off premeditated activities for activities of lesser significance for some personal reasons. This is the general blunder we take which hinders our productivity as an individual. Most of us procrastinate to some degree that leads to ruining our focus. And to be able to manage our time correctly we have to take control of our time. Instead of thinking of the number of hours we'll spend in one task, we should think of the effective way how to finish our work in the soonest possible time without sacrificing the quality of our task. This is one way of controlling our environment which has a huge effect on Time Management. Whatever priority system we use, whether it is the ABC method or the to do list, make sure that we are clear on our high impact tasks. If we are set to do one mission in this time, we should make sure to convey and meet the objective despite the consequences of the impact of our environment. This requires strong self discipline.

So initiate to take control with your individual Time Management to progress on the aspect of Self Development. These strategies will enable you to get things done with less stress more productivity, increased energy and focus. Take control today!

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Law of Attraction: The Power Of Positive Thoughts

So what is the law of attraction? And how will you be able to use it and apply it in your own life? The answer is plain and simple. The law of attraction states that whatever you think about, you basically attract it. In other words, whatever your dominant thoughts are, it will always find its way and make its own manifestation. Now, if you are prone to thinking nothing but negative thoughts, then you are guaranteed that you will be getting nothing but negative results as well.

It is not that hard to be fearful at all times, most especially if you experienced bad things or tragedy in your life. You are most likely to encourage negative thoughts, or constantly fearing that the same thing will happen to you again. If you keep on doing this to yourself, then it will happen to you. Again, the law of attraction says that you attract whatever your mind dictates you.

Now, you may be wondering, how on earth can I stop this fear that I have for years now? How can I function well in this life, if I am constantly afraid to step out of my box? You basically do not need to change things overnight. Yes, getting rid of your fears and other unwanted negative thoughts is not that easy. But if you try hard enough, you will be able to get past it. If you use the law of attraction in your life, by simply learning how to let go of your bad feelings and unwanted negative thoughts, then you will definitely be able to free yourself from those hindrances that has been boxing you up. You too, will be able to function properly, and in turn attract or manifest abundance.

Think about the things that you can actually do if you suddenly let go of your fears and free your mind of any negative thoughts. For example, you are afraid to venture in a new business project, simply because you failed at it once. You ended up losing a lot of money, and told yourself never to do anything crazy like that again. However, do you think that sulking will help you get back the money that you've once lost? No amount of fear, or boxing yourself up, will help you earn that money again. But if you start to conquer your fear, and be brave enough to try again, only then will you be able to succeed. Bear in mind, that even great minds like Einstein, Cheney, and Gates, also failed once or twice in their lives. But if they stayed boxed in afraid to try again, do you think on this very day we would be enjoying the things they have imparted onto us? I don't so!

If you keep on having intense fear, to the point that it is keeping you from functioning properly, then now is the right time that you start letting go of your negative thoughts, feelings or emotions, and start taking in nothing but positive or good thoughts. Let the law of attraction work for you in a good way, and not the other way around. Let it be your tool to succeed in this life.

This life can be hard, only if you think of it in that way. You are the captain of your ship; you are the only one who can control the outcome of your life. If you wallow on your fears, then you will drown with your ship. So rise above your fears by letting it go. Fear it no more; instead battle it with all of your strength, might and courage. Use the power of positive thoughts to attract nothing but positive and great results.

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How Stress Factors into Motivation

Stress factors into our motivation more times than we may realize and in this way it can actually provides a positive in our lives. The common perception, and rightfully so, is that mental stress is bad for our health and in fact is viewed by some medical practitioners as an illness that can kill! Strangely enough however, is that using stress as a source of motivation can actually help us to increase our personal productivity.

Here are 3 ways how using stress can actually lead to an increase in our personal productivity.

Sense of Urgency

Using stress as a source of motivation comes with a 'natural' advantage that being already somewhat anxious, there now exists a sense of urgency in your actions. Much like running down a hill with a large boulder right behind you, there is little need to dig deep for motivation since you obviously want to alleviate and or eliminate the anxious feelings. Another good thing here is that the more productive you are the less you are feeling stressed or anxious so it is really a win win situation.

Increase in Focus

With a sense of urgency hanging over your head your ability to maintain your focus also increases as well. In many cases a lack of concentration can be attributed to boredom since the task at hand is not being perceived as a priority. Mental stress has a way of capturing your attention, and it does not matter who you are, relieving yourself of stressful feelings is a priority everybody shares! With this focus you now will also experience an increase in your personal productivity.

Increases Resourcefulness

Now that you are fully concentrating on what it is you are doing you are better able to think more clearly allowing you to improvise more easily. It is amazing that as we get pushed to the 'edge' how quickly we can think and respond in certain situations. Hats off to our survival instincts!

The ways in which stress factors into our motivation is strangely ironic from the standpoint that it can actually lead to an increase in personal productivity. How can mental stress, which is commonly perceived as an illness that can kill you, serve such a positive role in our lives! The 3 examples discussed above serve to demonstrate how using stress as a source of motivation can actually perform a positive. Now this is not to say you should seek out tension deliberately to serve as a motivator, but that there are certain times such an undesirable can be of service. For the record I am still a huge fan of simply using desire to motivate me. On the other hand however, if being stressed will serve a useful purpose for me on occasion I welcome its help.

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The Power Of Wisdom

"The wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength." (Proverbs 24:5)KJV.

One of the foundational principles of getting ahead is to be rich in wisdom, procure strength and confidence in execution. Consider wisdom as the right application of knowledge. Back to my story, as I became wiser in the business through knowledge, understanding and even my mistakes; I was making a sustained headway towards the million dollar goal. Nothing can replace wisdom in our human endeavors. The bible says, "Wisdom is the principal thing". It's the main thing, do you understand: If it is, then you should be seeking wisdom with all your heart.

There is no way that you wouldn't get ahead with wisdom

I did, it gave me insight touching my product line. As I changed my product mix my sales grew dramatically. It went from nothing to making sales of over half a million dollars annually in a few years time. You talk about excitement, indeed I was. Wisdom which is divinely inspired has no march.

Attributes of wisdom

- Creativity- Proverbs 8:12,KJV.
Divine wisdom births creativity. There are insights, innovations and ideas that can be deposited into our spirit without secular education. Many times these hold greater keys of advancements than the traditional methods, yet few of us really pay attention to them.

- Understanding
Wisdom brings understanding of the how, when, and what to do in a particular moment as touching life's challenges and incidents. When you have proper understanding of a situation, you can better deal appropriately with it.

- Illumination
With wisdom things that were far-fetched and locked away become clearer and realistic. It's as though a light switch has been turned on and in a moment you see things more clearly than they first appeared. The greater benefits come when we're able to take time away from the hustle and bustle of life for meditation and reflection.

- Prudent judgment
Wisdom brings the ability to make cautious and insightful decisions which can safeguard against indiscretions. you don't lose anything when moving cautiously for better judgement to be settled in your spirit. Prudent judgement is one great asset in managing human affairs. You're better off with than without it.

- Sound and clear counsel
Sound and clear counsel emanates from inspired wisdom. Our human wisdom has its limitations but divine wisdom excel in all. I'll rather wait in God's presence for wise counsel than hurry off with the way humanly I see things. Over the years, I've learned that nothing substitutes the wisdom from above, and that have served me well. You'll benefit from this too, it's my strong belief.

If you're a born again believer, you've been promised wisdom without constraint. The bible says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5)KJV. You need divine wisdom to get ahead in life. This is readily available to you from the Lord if you ask in faith. Wisdom puts you ahead of the crowd.

When wisdom forms the foundation of your goal, project or undertaking, there's high probability of success than failure.

King Solomon learned a great secret at the beginning of his reign as a young upcoming king of Israel. When confronted by God to make a request, he responded, "Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?" (I Kings 3: 9)KJV. If you're seriously looking for a more sound and reliable way of getting ahead; seek for wisdom and understanding. His humble dependable request warranted a remarkable response. God gave him more than he had asked for, this is the power of godly wisdom. Have you ever considered developing a hunger for divine wisdom? Well, if not, do it, it's one of the most powerful life's building blocks.

These will position us on a path to promotion and honor. Here again we read, "And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the seashore. And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country and all the wisdom of Egypt. (I Kings 4:29-30)KJV.

It could be seen here that the wisdom that was given to Solomon was incomparable to that which was among the nobles or countries of his day. Many in their pursuit to get ahead have ignored divine input and consideration. The fame of Solomon went far and wide and his riches had no bounds. Strange as it may seem in our human endeavors, God still directs the affairs of men, "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps: (Proverbs 16:19)KJV.

Wisdom guards the path to assured riches, honor and greatness, therefore seek wisdom with all your heart if you really intend on getting ahead.

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Success Requires the Willingness to Take Action

Achieving financial success, especially on the internet, requires quick and meaningful action to be taken. This is to say that as internet business opportunities reveal themselves, and they will, it is up to the individual to act swiftly and decisively. Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that there is little room for day dreaming if you have aspirations of making it big online. In fact one of the biggest reasons the internet is such fertile grounds for small businesses is because it is littered with all sorts of opportunities. In many cases the difference between success and failure is a persons ability for taking action when opportunity knocks because it usually only knocks once.

Here are 3 reasons most successful entrepreneurs have adopted an act 'now think later' philosophy about their pursuit of trends and internet business opportunities. What you will find is that this approach is not as risky as it may sound!

Take Action

The 'proactive' entrepreneur typically regards any internet business opportunities that show promise as something they either act upon immediately or forget about it completely. There is no 'middle of the road' thinking here insofar as possibly taking action later on. They know future efforts will not offer the same advantages or benefits due to a decreasing demand or increasing competition! In addition the longer you postpone on making any decisions the less likely any decision will even be made.

It Scores

Fast action, even without a well thought out plan, will give you a much better idea as to the promise any venture may hold. If potential is evident, it is at this time many successful entrepreneurs will begin to develop a more comprehensive plan or strategy to make the most out of the opportunity. By putting together a plan 'after' seeing verifiable potential you know the effort you are investing will be worth your time.

How often have businesses done much intensive preparation for a product or niche only to find later that their efforts were not profitable? Now time and money has been wasted!

If It Fails Next!

If the opportunity turns out to be a waste of time, nothing venture in terms of preparation and nothing lost in terms of financial investment. By taking action immediately you can get a better feel as to whether more of your time and effort is warranted. Here again you have save yourself much in terms of time, effort and frustration.

The potential for financial success exist in many different opportunities that present themselves to people but to turn this potential into reality requires taking action. This may be the single biggest difference between successful entrepreneurs and those who fail. It is all too common for people to hesitate when facing big decisions which then leads to self doubt and eventually no action being taken. The reasoning behind the willingness for many entrepreneurs to make such quick decisions concerning business matters is reveal in the discussion above here today. Surprisingly, for what appears to be such a risky approach, their reasoning reveals some very logical, sound and profitable thinking.

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Feel Like Giving Up?

Life can be challenging and obstacles at times can seem insurmountable. Over the years, people have given up on many things because of set backs and lack of progress. Right now, there are people who are giving up.

Now there is a big difference between quitting or giving up and changing directions. Adapting or finding a better method is not giving up. Moving ahead in a new and different direction is not giving up.

Some, instead of giving up on their marriage, changed what wasn't working to a better and more fulfilling method. Others who felt like quitting their business found a better direction and have seen positive results. There are also those who instead of giving up on their dreams, found a better avenue to pursue them and are well on their way.

When it comes to quitting, or giving up, lots of people have heard the story of Thomas Edison. Working on the light bulb, it reportedly took him 1,000 attempts before he developed a successful prototype. How many of us have the persistence to keep going after that many so called "failures?"

There is the story that a reporter asked Edison how it felt to fail 1,000 times. His response was that of one who did not regard setbacks as failures. He reportedly answered the reporter, "I didn't fail 1,000 times; the light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps."

You have probably heard other stories of famous people who refused to quit. Babe Ruth struck out a lot. He said, "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run."

Winston Churchill never allowed set backs to keep him from moving forward. He lost every election for public office until he became prime minister. One of his most famous quotes is, "Never give in; never give in."

Some may say, "That's nice for them, but, how about me? Those people were all famous people who had special talents and abilities; of course they wouldn't quit." Actually, all of those people, and countless others we have never heard of, were human beings, just like you and me.

We all have talents and abilities. We all have the capacity to grow and develop what we have, and even expand into new areas of expertise. The point is, don't quit! Never give up.

Far too many people have literally given up on their dreams. They look at their personal setbacks as failures. They see the present economy as an insurmountable obstacle blocking them from their dreams. They are tired of trying and so they just give up.

There is one sure way of never seeing your dreams come to pass. It is 100% guaranteed. Give up.

Giving up is a choice. No matter what the present circumstances or the past results, quitting is still a choice. Each of us, every day, has the choice to give up or to keep moving forward.

In those times when you feel like giving up and you just don't want to try anymore, what can you do? It is one thing to say, "Keep moving forward," but what can you do if you just don't feel like it? Why not pray?

Jesus said that we ought to "pray always and not faint." When people give up and quit, that is exactly what they are doing; they are fainting. So, instead of fainting, you can continue to pray every day asking God for His help, and, at the same time, choose to move forward, even if it's only a baby step.

All of us can look back on our lives and see times where we could have done something differently or where we should have done something differently. But "could haves" and "should haves" will not change your present circumstances. Excuses will never change your life.

Instead, decide each day to keep moving forward. You can choose to not give up on your dreams, even if it takes 1,000 times or 1,000 years! You can be so determined that for you, giving up is not an option.

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Positive Mindset

Our mindset is the one thing that is the determining factor when it comes to being successful in any area of life.You have to be careful not to let negative thoughts or attitudes hold you back or make you feel inadequate. Those kind of thoughts can and will keep you right where you are, never letting you reach your potential. A positive mindset on the other hand will put you exactly where you want to be.

The right attitude will open doors of opportunity that have always seem to have been locked. A positive attitude will lift you up and energize you. It will give you confidence that will show in everything you do ,no matter how small. That can-do attitude will give you what you need to get that promotion you've been wanting at a job, or let you make that presentation a success! Maybe you want to start a business but are afraid to take that leap. That's the negative mindset holding you back. You'll never try anything with those thoughts in control! You can have your own successful business. There are plenty of successful business owners out there. Some are probably your neighbors. If you talk to them , I bet you would find that they are positive thinkers who don't dwell on the negative things. That's not to say they don't sometimes worry, but the positive thinker will always see it through and find a way. Unlike the negative thinker who would just give up and blame it on their situation or on society or anything other than themselves. It's easier to do that than try to change. Actually its not easier. It takes a lot of energy to come up with all those excuses and have to explain to everyone why you failed.

Changing your mindset can be as easy as telling yourself you can do it. Just tell yourself everyday and often during the day that you are good enough and you are smart enough and you will succeed at that business or that dream or goal you have! Self affirmation can be a powerful tool for change. You have to lift yourself up and believe in yourself and know that you can do anything you set your mind to! Don't think of that statement as being boastful or bragging, its just that you have to lift yourself up and not wait for someone else to do it for you. Just try it and see for yourself that if you are consistent with it, in no time at all you'll see a big change in yourself for the better in your attitude, mood and confidence levels. You'll be on your way to achieving anything in life that you want.

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How To Live Life With No Regrets

You know what's some of the saddest words you can say? "Should of, would of, could of".
All those things in our past that could have been done differently, or wishing we didn't do at all. But as time goes by, we grow older and learn things as we age. And that doesn't mean we should regret what we did before learning new things differently.

If you think about it, if we didn't experience those events, we probably wouldn't be the individual we are today. So, how about living life with no regrets? Getting rid of those negative statements concerning "should of, would of,  could of." Though we may be older and wiser, we're still not exempt from making mistakes. When living life with no regrets, there is nothing wrong with making mistakes. Just make sure that you learn from it and you move on. Most importantly, make sure to forgive yourself.

• Be grateful for all the things you have now rather than complaining for what you lack. Realize that there are people out there wishing they possess what you have. 
• Follow your own journey. Don't pay no mind to those who want you to follow a different path. It's your life, not theirs. 
• Enjoy yourself and have fun with as many friends as you can. Every person has a story. By listening to them, you may find more insights and lessons on living life to the fullest. 
• Have fun, enjoy life and laugh as if there is no tomorrow. A happy energy draws a lot of people! 
• Take the risks you only dream of doing. Be adventurous. Because you only live once on earth! 

We begin to be regretful if we keep on comparing ourselves to others. Others will always have something you don't and vice versa. To live life with no regrets, just embrace life where it takes you and don't be afraid to take the challenge.

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Stop Worrying And Start Living

"Don't worry, be happy", so goes a popular song from way back. Indeed, why worry? I've read somewhere that worry is like a rocking chair, you never really get anything from it, yet you still keep on doing it. Usually, worrying stems from living in the past, preventing future regrets or mistakes to happen again. Or what the future may bring.

For you to stop worrying, you need to:

1) Stop living in the past. We all made mistakes, misdemeanors, regrets, follies of our youth, etc. It's already done in the past and time to move on. What you can do now is to learn the experience because we can't do anything about it anymore. Regretting about the past is simply useless.

2) Stop worrying too much about what the future may bring. Learning how to stop worrying is realizing that you can't predict what will happen tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Still, it's important to note that in almost all areas of your life, remind yourself that you are still in control of your own life. So stop blaming the outside world for your own woe, like other people, the traffic, the government, the weather, etc. It's true that there are stuff which are beyond our control, but believe that in your hands lie the power to choose how to act or think.

3) In order to be happier and less worrisome, just choose to be happy! Too often we think that we need more stuff to make us happier. But actually, it's so much easier to do it the other way around. If we choose to be happy, then things will just fall into place. Make a list of the things you're grateful for or the great things that happened to you. Yes, it can be all the small things, like the food that you enjoyed, bonding with friends, free from pains, being healthy, sincere compliment you received, and add up all those stuff you're grateful for.

It's a life worth enjoying, so stop worrying.

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Laws of Attraction: Life Should Be Phenomenal!

The laws of attraction have been described as a belief system, but it is so much more than that. We all have beliefs that are ingrained in our minds and sadly most of them keep us from living the phenomenal lives we deserve. Many belief systems that we followed were instilled in us as children and they can be both positive and negative, unfortunately most are negative.

Fortunately, regardless of how you were raised you can change how you look at life, and what you attract, by firmly changing your mindset, how you talk to yourself, and ultimately the results you get in life by following the laws of attraction, and practice makes perfect. Mastering these laws will help you create a belief system that can lead to a phenomenal life.

The laws of attraction are based on focusing your thoughts on the positive, convincing yourself that anything you wish is possible, thereby creating a belief system you can firmly, and confidentially throw out to the universe, which will respond to those positive thoughts and beliefs, re-create events, and help create the phenomenal life you so deserve, one that is built around your deepest, most heartfelt desires.

The laws of attraction are really as straightforward as that, however it is how you apply them to your own life that makes all the difference. While some look at these powerful laws with a certain amount of skepticism, they do work and have quietly been applied all over the world for centuries.

To apply the laws of attraction and attract pure joy into your life, you first need to clearly decide what it is you desire. For example if you just want to be happier, make a list of what you feel is necessary to carry out this goal. You'll also want to decide if there is a cause of your unhappiness and use the laws of attraction to end it.

It's also important to keep in mind that we all have challenging days but if they become a constant problem, put your faith in the laws of attraction and use its powers to reverse the effects. Once you've determined the cause of your unhappiness, focus on all the positive aspects of your life, the things that lighten your heart and make you happy (children, grandchildren, good health, great friends, etc.) and concentrate on whatever makes you happy and nothing else.

Besides just reminding yourself of your happiest moments, mentally see yourself, and feel yourself already living a phenomenal life as this is a very powerful action plan that the universe will respond to in a positive way. Having thoughts or even saying them like "I love how I feel in my flattering skinny jeans" or I'm living a financially independent life thanks to the constant flow of funds into my bank account".

Doesn't that feel better than constantly telling yourself that life's not fair, that prospect is never going to call back, that you are unworthy in some way? One thing's for sure when it comes to the law of attraction; whatever you say to yourself and believe, chances are that the universe will react in time and continue to arrange your life's events to match whatever it is you're putting out there, positive or negative.

Wouldn't it be better to say things to yourself like "I am proud of myself for my accomplishments, "I am a healthy, energy soul", or I'm unstoppable when it comes to making money"? Positive beliefs will set the universe in motion, responding to your beliefs and creating a phenomenal life, one you so deserve.

Everyone deserves the right to be happy, it doesn't matter where you live, the physical condition you are in, or the amount of money you make, you just need to truly believe and let the universe know you're ready to live phenomenally.

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