Quotes
“We ought to be modest, for neither you nor I amount to much. Both of us will pass on and be completely forgotten a century from now. Life is too short to bore other people with talk of our petty accomplishments. Let’s encourage them to talk instead.” - Dale Carnegie
"No person is so important that...(fill in the blank)." - Hilton Johnson
"Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have." - Frederick Keonig
"Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our source of supply. And the more grateful you are, the closer you become to your maker, to the architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being. It's a phenomenal lesson." - Bob Proctor
"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want happiness for a day -- go fishing. If you want happiness for a year -- inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime -- help someone else." - Chinese Proverb
"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action." - Benjamin Disraeli
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
"Money is one of the most important subjects of your entire life. Some of life's greatest enjoyments and most of life's greatest disappointments stem from your decisions about money. Whether you experience great peace of mind or constant anxiety will depend on getting your finances under control." - - Robert G. Allen
"We dream in pictures but we worry in words." - Joe Tye
"The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something." - Randy Pausch
Article Summary
The 5-A Formula for Creating a Memory of the Future
(Courtesy: Joe Tye - article at http://bit.ly/WA3rsw)
Articulation: The first step is knowing what you want, and to be as specific as possible. Instead of just a "nice house," or a "nice car," make the time to describe the ideal location, (city, state, climate, floor plan, decor, landscapine), or type of vehicle (make, model, year, accessories). The more vivid your image of what you're looking for, the other senses take effect and as they become more involved, the higher the likelihood of accomplishment.
Affirmation: A vital step, because we dream in pictures but worry in words. You have the picture of the house or the car, but the little voice tells you that you're not worthy or able to attain it. Self-talk such as "You can't afford it," creeps into our heads, and causes doubt. It's important to counteract this with talk about what you're going to do to attain that which you desire.
Action: Without action, a dream is just a wish. Action is the gold standard that determines the difference between daydreaming and creating a vision for your future. But yoy don't have to be overwhelmed by taking such a huge step out of your confort zone. Small steps applied persistently will create great results. Every action you take in pursuit of your dream, reinforces a future reality in your mind, where the battle is fought. The secret is to do something daily.
Asking: Any dream worthwhile will require help from others, and the way you get that help is by asking for it. To buy your house, you'll need to ask the bank for the money, as an example. If you're unable to secure the loan, a good question to ask would be on what you need to do to make it happen. Many banking or lending officers are more than willing to help someone who is willing to try.
Adaptation: You must be willing to adapt and adjust your plans as you go along. Sometimes that means change. Even Bill Gates or Steve Jobs didn't imagine at the beginning how big Microsoft or Apple would become when they started their companies.
Exercise: Draw a picture of something that is meaningful to you - a new house, career, school, car, weight loss, relationship, et cetera. Then write down at least one thing you can do for each of the five characteristics of creating a memory for the future. If you make a commitment to do those things, you will have moved dramatically closer to transforming that dream of today into your reality of tomorrow.
(full article can be seen at at http://bit.ly/WA3rsw)
Tweeted Quotes
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, you need a team.” ~John Wooden
“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.” ~John C. Maxwell
“Discipline is doing what you really do not want to do, so you can do what you really want to do.” ~John C. Maxwell
“A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.” -Oscar Wilde
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker
“Never be afraid to try, remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” ~Anonymous
“I am more afraid of an army of one hundred sheep led by a lion than an army of one hundred lions led by a sheep.”~Charles Maurice
“It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick people whose behavior is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.”
Go out and make it a great day!
John
