Michael Phelps is Grateful
“Gratitude, we find in the dictionary, but not often in the heart of man.”
What do you have to be grateful of in life? Look closely. There is a lot more there than you normally recognize. Perhaps it is a beautiful family, wonderful relationships or simply the pattern of your career.
Even if you are experiencing tough times, especially if you are experiencing tough times it is so important that you center yourself from a point of gratitude. To do so lowers your center of balance toward frustration and disappointment.
Gratitude is natural counteraction to depression. The realization of gratitude helps to fortify self-value and self-esteem and strengthens the quality of character.
When Michael Phelps won his 8th gold medal the first words out of his mouth were “thank you”. He understood and was grateful for the efforts of his teammates that allowed him to succeed in his goals.
Here are some things I always remember to be grateful for:
- A clear mind.
- Great memories.
- A wonderful family.
- Freedom in lifestyle.
- Wellbeing and fitness.
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The Root of the Matter
“Forgiveness that covers only part of the wrong, is like two fingers given in a handshake.” - Wells.
It is all but impossible for me to remember the number of times I have been confronted with someone who claimed they had forgiven another for some perceived personal wrong and yet they still harbored some hidden minor ill feelings over the matter. Forgiveness of this kind isn’t forgiveness at all.
If you break off the root of ill feelings leaving some behind in your thoughts and emotions the opportunity is there for those feelings to grow again into an inhibiting pattern of interaction with the person in question and others related to the matter.
True forgiveness is a clean break that leaves nothing behind.
Seek to forgive others for perceived transgressions that they may not even be aware of and make certain that your forgiveness doesn’t have any lingering hidden conditions or roots of ill feeling.
You will be able to move on with your life and won’t have a multitude of emotional strings tied to past people, events and feelings.
Making the world a better place starts by making yourself a better person.
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A True World Champion
What does it mean to be a champion? In the past few days we have all witnessed some amazing sports performances in the Olympics, but what really constitutes a champion?
Here are the generic meanings of the word:
- a valiant fighter
- a person who fights for another or for a cause; defender; protector; supporter a champion of the oppressed
- a winner of first place or first prize in a competition
So often people watch events like the Olympics and they get inspired to begin their own training in a sport and some even become future Olympians.
The rest simply go back to their normal routines and talk about the performances over lunch. They accept the fact that they are not as physically gifted and will never aspire to be a sports champion.
However, the door is open for each and every one of us to be a true champion.
You can fight for a cause or become a protector and supporter of others or the oppressed and you can begin instantly, right now! And you will only get better with time and practice. You don’t have to be physically gifted to excel.
Eventually others will recognize you for the true champion in life that you are. In fact, what you may accomplish in this champion role may far outlive the world records and gold medals of the sporting world.
The spark is within you and the look of determination in the eyes is just as intimidating no matter what the goal may be. Shrug off the naysayers and people who never start or quit too easily and show the entire world the power that was born within you.
Become a true champion of the world, starting today!
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10 Golden Rules of Business
Having difficulty establishing contact and rapport with your customer base or coworkers? Be especially diligent not to break any of the following rules of quality business patterns.
1. Taking ethics for granted. You need then, should have them and must refine them.
2. Having hidden agendas. This dilutes the ability to commit yourself fully to the matter at hand and is often sensed by others around you.
3. Being self-centered. To grow you must expand into the world of others. Self-centered people are trapped in a delusional prison of their own making where fair is always heavily slanted their way.
4. Refusing to change. Plants change as they grow and so must people. Unfold and bloom.
5. Being lord and master of all. If you cannot truly delegate responsibility you will not be able to leverage your thoughts or efforts.
6. Give more than you get. The person who cannot spare a cup of water to the thirsty stranger will be pressed to ever call that stranger a friend or customer.
7. Be approachable. If you are always hidden within a protective world of position and authority it will be difficult to foster the interaction or loyalty of others.
8. Be positive. I know this may sound simplistic, but if you are always focused on the negative side you will rarely see the positive, or potential and opportunity.
9. The sword cuts both ways. If you are continually slashing out at the people around you it is a safe bet they are stabbing you in the back.
10. Prove yourself. Don’t just tell people you are willing or going to do something, show them.
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Volatile Police
The airwaves of the 1980’s were filled with landmark collaborations that spawned some of the greatest and most enduring music ever made. Few were more influential during this period than the musical trio in the Police.
However, the individual personalities and thought patterns I so often talk about in my seminars slowly began to pull the cohesion of this group apart.
Today I was surprised and pleased to see that even though these men have mantained the integrity of their personal patterns they have matured in comprehension to a point where they can transcend the individual differences to create the art of music all over again.
After almost 100 concert dates together on the recent worldwide tour they have risen above petty words to accept who they are individually and as a unit.
Few people ever reach this point of mental and emotional maturity especially under the social microscope of celebrity.
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