Goodbye And Hello

The time has come to expand.

This blog began as a daily journal of ideas and inspiration; a way to express self-growth and provide light for others.

There came a point where a break from the "daily" concept was necessary. And in that time, a new, refined vision was conceived.

This post officially marks the end of Version 1.0

Thank you.

Worth A Try

Perhaps, reframe from judgment.

Perhaps, love all that is, as is.

Perhaps this is easier said than done.

Perhaps the challenge is worthy.

Perhaps, the results...tremendous.

Perhaps.

Pulled From Within

Sometimes...

Sometimes you are pulled in a direction without any clear instructions on what you are to do.

Sometimes you have to release and allow the flow to carry you.

Sometimes you just have to go.

Further Your Understanding

Present the information.

Give others an opportunity to learn something new; to see something from a different angle.

Expose them to that which they may not have known existed.

Share concepts. Spread ideas.

Others do not have to agree with what you say. And that's okay. Contribute anyway.

You'll further your understanding by doing so.

The Death Goal

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.

Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

-Steve Jobs

Design Not Chance

Coincidences are of design and not of chance.

Coincidences are in fact, "the scheme of things."

The heart knows not of luck.

Way Of Heart

Sometimes confusion can present itself among an overwhelming flow of information.

Do not allow important decisions to be made from opinionated information.

Seek the facts. Seek the hidden truths.

Or, allow heart to be your guide beyond intellect.

Heart always knows the way.

One Lonely Road

This is a cold and lonely road.

Companionship continues to allude.

Retreating and heading back seems comforting.

At least there are others there. At least the loneliness would cease, temporarily.

A Real Challenge

The reality is that "reality" is located within, and not without.

The ability to live this truth can be a challenge in the early stages of awareness.

Experience Without Judgment

Experience what is.

Being able to travel through life without placing judgment on that which you experience is an amazing ability worth cultivating.

Being able to live what is (without classifying experiences as good or bad, or right or wrong) is to live a life of neutrality; to be indifferent to events.

This is an ability worth cultivating.

Gift Of Space

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity.

We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.

-Max de Pree

Guidance Within You

You can feel it. You instinctively know when things are out of alignment.

Ask yourself for guidance when this happens.

Take time to sit in silence and get in touch with your inner voice.

Ask. Then listen. Probe. Then listen. Delve. Then listen.

Answers and solutions are present within the intelligence within.

This great power is yours to use at will.

Programs Of Attachment

Emotions are programs of attachment.

They are the link between thought and behavior.

The more power you give an emotion, the more attached you become to its cause.

Detach from the emotional programming of fear.

Reinforce, heighten and share the program of love.

It's A Pleasure

Have fun, smile, laugh, be joyful.

Pick two. Pick three. Pick four.

Try them.

Try them often.

Try them everyday; multiple times a day.

Order Of Nature

Just what future the Designer of the universe has provided for the souls of men I do not know, I cannot prove.

But I find that the whole order of Nature confirms my confidence that, if it is not like our noblest hopes and dreams, it will transcend them.

-Henry Norris Russell

Belief System Sale

To control what is believed is to control the believer.

Who's perspective have you adopted? Is it your own?

What does your intuition say?

Do not be casual about life and the pursuit of its secrets.

Do not passively except all that appears to be. There is more you do not see.

Your truth exists.

Into The Chrysalis

The fog will clear. Be of trust.

Right questions are better answered; although, all answers are not guaranteed.

In fact, all answers are not required to proceed.

The sole requirement is trust.

The Last YOU

We need YOU to go above and beyond our expectations.

We need YOU to create exceptional experiences for us.

We need YOU to shower us with love.

We need YOU.

Give us YOU; all of YOU!

YOU are the only YOU we have left.

The Quantum World

Everything is possible. Everything.

If you can think it, it exists.

Everywhere is possible. Everywhere.

If you can think it, it exists.

There is infinite everything everywhere.

Including you.

Decide To Explore

Life is a fascinating exploration! Decide to make it such.

Decide to learn as much as you can.

Decide to let the mysterious excite you.

Decide to enjoy the wonderment of it all.

Decide to imagine the greatest everything.

Decide to decide.

Fun Time Flys

Sticking to the plan does not have to be arduous.

In fact, it can be a fun and joyous adventure if you choose so.

So what if it takes an extended amount of time to manifest the results you seek. Time has a magical way of passing by. This is especially true when you are having fun and enjoying yourself.

Go the distance.

There is great joy in pursuit.

Eyes Wide Shut

The reality is that this is a dream.

The key to unlocking the door before you will come from within; all comes from within.

The physical result is that built by the mind.

Sleepwalk no longer.

A Shooting Star

The nights are getting colder
The warmth of your touch is too far
For us I prayed
I prayed on a shooting star

The weeks are adding up fast
The months are too
When will this be over
When will this be through

Will we ever be as we were
And if not, can we be better and stronger than in the past
Can we make our dreams come true
Can we make us last

This I ask

Except The Responsibility

Today is what you create it to be.

Period.

Your experiences of tomorrow have been predetermined by your thoughts of yesterday.

At every moment you are creating your life.

This you must except and assume complete responsibility for.

Life Of Love

Love what you do. Do what you love.

Have fun. Enjoy the subtleties of life.

Smile.

Imagine the best. Expect greatness.

You're in control.

Noisy And Colorfully

"Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you're alive you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, for life is the very opposite of death, and therefore you must at very least think noisy and colorfully, or you're not alive."

-Mel Brooks

It Is Happening

Their is great change underway.

Embrace it's inevitability.

Do not fret.

All is well.

In A Body

The inner operator is.

Voice is.

That which you are.

The being within.

Seek Understanding Now

Understanding is now.

Time has come.

Seek.

Feeling The Situation

The world mirrors what you give out.

The feelings you feel and the thoughts you think directly impact your daily experiences.

When you think, feel and give love, joy and enthusiasm, your experiences will reflect such.

Life is continuously responding to your thoughts and feelings.

As It Unfolds

Keep the faith.

Believe that that which you have set your mind on will manifest at the perfect time.

Be strong and marvel at the process of obtainment.

Take Good Care

Take good care of your body, it's the only one you have.

Proper exercise and diet are essential in helping you reach your maximum potential.

Just as a vehicle must be properly maintained for high performance, so to must be your body. Give it the care and attention it needs to carry you throughout your journey.

Time For Harvest

The seasons are definite.

Preparing for enviable change is both strategic and necessary.

You do not want to be unprepared, especially not if you have advanced notice of coming change.

Do today what others will not do; to have a tomorrow that others will not have.

The time of harvest has arrived.

Why Not Learn

Why not read more?

Why not see how many books you can complete this month?

Why not learn as much as you possibly can?

Why not build an impressive library?

Why not invest in more knowledge?

Why not challenge yourself?

Why not?

Friends Of Greatness

Nurturing relationships mean the world.

Surround yourself with people who bring you up; people who add value and positive energy to your life.

Stay around only those people who have your higher good at heart and in mind.

Avoid everyone who speaks ill of you and deliberately brings you down. These energy drainers are not required.

Focused And Concentrated

The distractions are plentiful.

When faced with an onslaught of nonproductive and energy draining distractions, it is important to ignore.

Ignore anything that does not contribute to the task at hand.

Your results depend on you remaining focused and keeping your concentration.

Fully And Freely

Give freely of yourself.

Be willing to share your talents, skills, knowledge, time, and energy to help others achieve their higher purpose.

Giving fully of yourself (without any strings attached) will bring you great joy if what you are contributing to is for the greater good; if it adds light.

Be a helper. This gift shall always be returned.

Peace Of Mind

The following is worth quoting:

Every goal, every action, every thought, every feeling one experiences, whether it be consciously or unconsciously known, is an attempt to increase one's level of peace of mind.

-Sydney Madwed

A True Friend

The following is worth quoting:

Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is.

-Jim Morrison

Perfection Isn't Perfect

It does not have to be perfect.

Try minimizing "perfection" in regards to creation. The more we strive to make something perfect, the less enjoyable it becomes.

Put forth your best, make slight alterations as needed, and let it be.

Spending time attempting to perfect a creative work is futile.

Perfection does not exist.

That One Idea

Following through on that idea is the only way to know if it will work.

Do not allow it to sit unattended for too long a time. Take action on it.

Do not be afraid to fail. If it doesn't work out, at least you put forth the effort and potentially learned something.

But what if it does work out? What if this is that idea that changes everything. What if this is that idea that your life's work is built on?

What if...

How will you know?

Simple And Organized

Remove the unnecessary.

Clutter and disorganization can be a drain on energy and motivation.

Try to keep things as simple, tidy and organized as possible.

That's it.

Fantasy Is Necessary

The following is worth quoting:

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities."

-Dr. Seuss

Be An Outsider

Readjust.

Sometimes stepping back and observing your current state of affairs from the perspective of an outsider is exactly what's needed to progress with a renewed sense of direction and purpose.

Feel It Out

Click here, tap there.

Pinch this, swipe that.

Add less, subtract more.

Include more, delete less.

Crop. Resize.

Undo. Redo.

But whatever you do.

Just keep at it!

Capture That Idea

Ideas must to captured...immediately.

When you hear, see or imagine a good idea, it is very important that you capture it.

Do not rely solely on you memory when it comes to remembering your good ideas. You must get these ideas out of your head and either down on paper or captured in some digital application.

I'd recommend carrying a stack of post-it notes, and every time a good idea comes your way, write it on a post-it note. Collect these notes throughout your day and store them in an idea box at the day's end.

An alternative to this method of capturing your good ideas and not allowing them to escape you, is to use a smartphone application that can be used to take notes and record audio.

Whatever you do, DON'T LOSE AN IDEA!

Discipline Discipline Discipline

Discipline is the glue.

The ability to make yourself do the hard, necessary and often laborious tasks of each day, even when you don't feel like it, is what makes the difference.

Spend less time thinking about what must be done, and spend more time doing it. Focus on the results and not the activities.

Just Keep Searching

If you have yet to find your life's work, keep looking; even if it takes years and decades to uncover.

The only way to discover what it is that you're truly here to do is to keep searching for it.

Keep searching for what resonates with you. And don't stop until it finds you.

Hang Tough Throughout

The best is yet to come.

Hang tough by your desires. Any obstacles that may stand between you and your desires is merely there to teach you something valuable and help you to grow.

Do not become discouraged when the answers do not come as quickly as you prefer.

Have trust in yourself and in the universe. Your time will come if you persist on.

Reflect On Today

Reflect on the day. Everyday.

By doing so, you are sure to identify some key areas of growth and improvement.

Was the day productive and progressive?

Did you check off every task on your daily list of responsibilities?

Did you learn something new?

Reserve some quiet time in the evening (just before resting), to reflect on the day's events.

Be thankful and appreciative to have had the opportunity to experience life once more.

Ideas And Reality

Have you ever recognized that every thing man creates on Earth finds its beginning as an idea from within the mind?

Reality then is but the manifestation of ideas and imagination.

This idea alone is fascinating.

Understand The Cause

The ebb and the flow. Whichever you are currently experiencing, be sure to learn something here.

No matter the circumstance, there is always a lesson present. There is always an understanding worth uncovering.

Be a seeker of understanding. Wisdom is won in this way.

Push, Dig, Do

Push yourself to dig a little deeper. Do a little more each day. See how far you can stretch.

When you begin to fatigue, remember that your second wind is only a second away.

Keep at it.

You'll discover there are third, fourth and fifth winds too.

Twice The Person

Whatever disadvantages you perceive for yourself, get rid of them.

I recently met a state wrestling champion. And if you know anything about scholastic wrestling, then you know what a feat it is to win states.

As a former high school wrestler, I was inspired by meeting this state champ; someone who was able to win the big one.

Then I found out that this person is actually a two-time state champ!

Two times!

Two times winning the big one. Can you imagine?

Wow.

And then...guess what.

Then I discover that this two-time state wrestling champ doesn't even have any thumbs!

No thumbs!

Neither thumb exists.

Wow.

I mean talk about guts, determination and discipline. This young lady is a true inspiration.

I am thankful to have met her.

Ask For Wisdom

Ask not for divine providence.

Instead, ask for more wisdom with which to accept and use wisely the riches you received at birth; in the form of the power to control and direct your mind to whatever ends you desire.

But Not You

The following is worth quoting:

"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you."

-Jim Rohn

Taking Life's Tests

Life will test you.

Sometimes you'll be able to recognize it as its happening, other times afterward.

The important thing to take away from the test is not only the score, but the subtle ways in which you take the test.

How do you move? How do you breathe? Are you prepared?

The Teacher's Speech

Stop talking and listen.

When the teacher speaks; keep quiet, reserve yourself, listen attentively, and remain present in their speech until they have concluded.

You are certain to learn something.

A Thoughtful Poem

"Thought in the mind hath made us, What we are 
By thought was wrought and built. If a man's mind
Hath evil thoughts, pain comes on him as comes 
The wheel the ox behind....
..If one endure
In purity of thought, joy follows him
As his own shadow—sure."

An Energy Within

There is an energy within you that seeks expression and wishes to share itself with the world.

It must be allowed to flow freely. It must come through you.

Your body is the vehicle.

Your mind is the navigator.

Your spirit is the driver.

Unlock the door!

Things You Say

The things you say mean a great deal.

Your speech has tremendous power over your life experiences. And so it is wise to speak in the highest of light, always.

Instead of saying you "can't" do something, speak of the things you can do.

Instead of saying you "don't" want something, speak of that which you do want.

Slight changes in vocabulary can create major changes in the results you produce.

Language Of Choice

Someone once said, "language is the software of the mind." And I agree.

You must be conscious not only of the words and language of others, but you must consistently monitor your own usage of language.

When you speak, whether internally or externally, you are impressing your world with either constructive or destructive energy.

Choose your words wisely.

Mama once said, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." And I agree.

Take Charge Now

If there is something you want, take action towards it now!

You may not get it over night, but the moment you take action toward having it, the sooner you'll receive it.

Without action you'll have a difficult time realizing anything in life.

So take charge now! Get moving.

Baby steps are still steps.

Use Mind Sight

Your imagination is a wonderful tool. Use it.

Allow yourself to day dream more.

Your mind sight is always there for you when your eye sight isn't very clear.

The Note Card

What makes you keep at your dream relentlessly?

What is it that drives you?

What makes everything worth it?

Whatever you answer; write it down. Put it on a note card. And bring this note card everywhere you go.

When you become tired, confused and dispirited; make decisions by this card.

Let this be your constant reminder.

Keep it in the front of your mind, always.

Experience The Essence

Experience the essence of accomplishment now.

Whatever goal or dream you seek to realize carries with it a certain essence.

In short, the essence of a desire is the feelings it offers.

For example, a goal of owning and operating your own successful business might carry with it the essence of independence.

Finding ways to experience the feeling of independence now, prior to reaching your dream, will help you realize it quicker.

Discover the true essence of what you want, and then find ways to experience those feelings today.

Always Follow Through

Following through is a requirement.

This means that planning tomorrow prior to today's end is not enough. It means that writing down tomorrow's action plan is only the start.

It means that you must stick to the script. You must follow through on your plan without waiving. No excuses. No buts.

You must!

Live And Grow

Life is about growing!

Expanding the mind and developing thyself to be everything thy can be is a journey few take. Yet, this is what makes life so amazingly worthwhile.

The possibilities in life are unlimited. Yet, so many people limit theirselves with poor mental conditioning.

Life is for living!

Do not let life slip away without experiencing it first.

Never Give Up

The following is worth quoting:

“Don't ever give up.
Don't ever give in.
Don't ever stop trying.
Don't ever sell out.
And if you find yourself succumbing to one of the above for a brief moment,
pick yourself up, brush yourself off, whisper a prayer, and start where you left off.
But never, ever, ever give up.”

-Richelle E. Goodrich

Monitor Your Relationships

Be mindful of your relationships.

The people you associate with can either help you or hinder you.

Continuously monitor your relationships. Which ones increase your level of energy and optimism? Which ones deplete your energy and leave you unmotivated?

If you identify a relationship as harmful and counterproductive to your personal growth, then remove yourself from it.

On the other hand, if you consider a relationship to be helpful, healthy and positive, then magnify it.

Choice Of Habits

We are creatures of habituation.

Whether positive or negative; your habits shape the results you experience in life.

If you want to be excellent in a certain area in life, you can develop habits of excellence. If you rather be mediocre, you can choose to entertain habits of mediocrity.

Habituation is always your choice.

Subconscious Mind Program

Here's the secret...you are programmed. (gasp)

Whether you realize it or not, your subconscious mind operates like a computer. Whatever the computer is programmed to do, it will do. Whatever programs are running in the background are the same programs controlling your life.

So, whether you are the programmer, or life and your environment are the programmers, you are programmed.

If you wish to make any significant change in your life; if you wish to grow yourself into the best you that you can be, you must first become the programmer. You must reclaim your mind.

Once you have made the conscious decision to be the sole programmer of your subconscious mind, it is your responsible to ONLY run programs that are positive, motivational, inspirational and productive.

And then run these programs everyday.

You Are Reality

Dare to dream.

Dreams are the stuff that reality is made of.

Dare to be a better you.

You are the stuff that dreams are made of.

It's Your Lifetime

The time keeps ticking.

Whether you decide to act on your dreams or not, the clock won't stop.

I implore you to use your time to create value. Make very minute count. And do not be wasteful of your blessing.

One day your time will run out; it must. And on this day your physical presence will flee from Earth.

What is it of value that you will leave behind?

What will the world know of your lifetime?

Move Into Action

Go now!

Do not wait for ideal circumstances to show up before you take action on what ever you wish to be, do or have. There is a possibility that ideal circumstances will never arrive.

Just go!

All lights do not have to be green before you can go. You can always fix things and make any necessary adjustments as you grow.

Bet on yourself. Get moving!

Do it now!

Time To Rejuvenate

Reserve time to rejuvenate yourself.

If you are continuously working hard on your dreams and dedicating yourself to greatness; you deserve a little down time.

Take it.

Your mind, body and spirit will thank you.

Imagine The Present

The imagination can be a distraction.

Don't get me wrong; the imagination is a useful and necessary tool. And when you use it to envision the results of your hard work you do yourself a great service.

It is when you totally dismiss the present that the imagination becomes a distraction.

There is a difference between living in the moment and living for the moment.

Don't miss out on the simple, daily joys of life.

Live in the moment.

Life Is Watching

Life responds to what you are.

What you get out of life is determined by what you are, and not what you want.

If you want more of something in life then you must be more.

Grow yourself and give unconditionally before you ever think of taking out.

Be all of you that you can be.

Life is watching.

Small Victories Count

Sometimes we can get so caught up in accomplishing our major goals that we forget about the smaller accomplishments that we make along the way.

Don't overlook the small victories.

If it weren't for these successes there would be no major accomplishments.

Celebrate every victory. Big or small.

Doing this will keep you motivated to accomplish more

The Unreasonable Man

The following is worth quoting.

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable
one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all
progress depends on the unreasonable man."

-George Bernard Shaw

What Is IT?

Whatever IT is; IT has to be worth it.

Whatever you want so desperately to achieve has to be worth all your energy.

IT has to be worth all your time.

IT has to be worth all of you.

If IT is not worth this, then IT is not worthy.

If IT is not so important that you would not give all of your being to IT's fulfillment, then it isn't IT.

Be Held Accountable

When you tell your friends and/or family about your desires you create accountability.

This accountability will make you strive harder to reach the fulfillment of your desires.

Hopefully your friends/family will be supportive of you and your desires. But if not, they're still your desires and you're still held accountable.

Make them public. And then make them real.

A Heroic Attitude

When darkness reaches its peak, and life puts a whoopin' on your spirit so good that throwing in the towel of defeat appears to be the only way out; let your attitude be your hero.

Let attitude lead the way.

Obstacles Are Valuable

Obstacles are valuable.

They hold within them the power to make you stronger and wiser.

Should an obstacle arise, it is your duty to face it with confidence and optimism.

It is your duty to believe in the best possible outcome.

External obstacles can be easily overcome from within.

The Small Things

Celebrate your positive habits.

These are the essential elements of success and happiness.

Doing the small, yet powerful and necessary tasks of the day make all the difference.

Keep at the small things and do not waiver.

Habitual practice separates the winners from the losers.

Keep Your Focus

There is always a way.

Even when you cannot see the path, it's there. It's always been there.

Move in faith that achievement is inevitable.

Keep your focus.

Patience is a virtue.

Whatever It Takes

Go after that dream of yours with everything you've got.

Do not walk casually to it. No.

You must exude passion and energy. You must be willing to delay gratification. You must do whatever it takes.You must chase your dream down on the back of a cheetah if you have to.

You must persist until you win.

It's About Attitude

It is attitude that makes the difference.

Whatever the situation; attitude will direct your experience.

If you keep your attitude constructive and optimistic, then this shall be your experience.

It is only when you displace positive thoughts with counterproductive thoughts that your feelings and attitude become negatively affected.

When you change your thoughts you change your attitude.

For better or better.

Write Goals Daily

Life is more fun when you're working toward your goals.

Remember to write your goals down every single day without fail.

When you rise in the morning, grab a pen and a sheet of paper and begin writing your goals.

Rewrite each specific goal every morning until you reach it's achievement.

Once you successfully obtain a goal, replace it with a new goal.

Repeat this process every single day for the rest of your life.

This itself is a goal worth realizing.

Do Not Fear

The fear is not real!

Do not allow the anticipation of pain to block you from moving forward.

Take action!

Do not let fear cripple your spirit and halt your progression in life.

Do IT anyway!

Look fear in the face, smile, and then proceed to take action.

Remember, action leads to results.

It's up to you.

Don't Underestimate Yourself

The following is worth quoting.

"If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.”

-T. Harv Eker

The Success Truth

Assume the following to be true.

Actions are dictated by feelings. And success in life is dictated by actions.

If true, then success in life is directly linked to feelings.

Feelings are dictated by thoughts.

If true, then success in life is dictated by thoughts and the feelings they create.

Right? Good.

What then dictates thoughts?

Be Of Service

Want to get more out of life?

If yes, do your very best to be of service to others.

Be a giver.

The more service you provide, the more rewards you will receive.

The more you put in, the more you get out.

This is as simple a concept as any.

Show Some Gratitude

Be thankful for your time here.

All too often we forget to appreciate the small things in life.

Make it a point to express gratitude in someway everyday.

Not only will the act of expressing gratitude make you feel good, but when you give thanks to another person you automatically have a positive effect on their day.

Promise not to lose sight of the small things.

Be thankful.

Do not take life for granted.

Guard Your Treasure

You must deliberately protect your mind from outside forces.

Photos, videos, music and dialogue of a destructive nature must be blocked.

All media that is not of value and constructive by design should be removed from your daily activities.

Destructive content makes an impression on the subconscious mind much like positive content does.

Be careful not to expose yourself to negativity.

Work at feeding your mind only the best and brightest material.

Your Desires Now

Your goals and desires are near.

Don't give up. Don't look down.

Know that the desires you seek take time to sprout.

Be strong.

Be patient.

Focus on results.

Give your best effort everyday.

A Wonderful Day

Be upbeat and enthusiastic about life!

Go about your day with a smile on your face and a spark in your voice.

Walk, talk and act like you just won the lottery; like you just accomplished a major life goal.

Let people hear you laugh.

Show them that today is a wonderful day to be alive.

Because it is.

Talk To Yourself

Believe in yourself even when no one else does.

Talk to yourself. Tell yourself that you can do anything. Tell yourself that it's okay to dream. Tell yourself that it's possible to have the life you want.

Do everything to keep your spirits high and your thoughts constructive.

Never give up on you.

Even when everyone else does.

Own Your Mind

Your mind is your responsibility.

Take ownership of it.

Feed your mind the best brain food.

Give it daily exercise.

Be choosey of who it hangs around.

Treat your mind like the treasure it is.

Because no one else will.

Be More Valuable

Become more valuable.

Read and invest time in learning new subjects.

Listen to educational audiobooks and podcasts.

Get involved with your local community and meet new, interesting people.

Devote yourself to learning a new language.

Remember, the more you know; the more you grow.

Willing To Do

Oh yes, determination is most definitely required.

If you want to obtain your desires and turn your dreams into reality you must be determined and committed to the effort it takes to realize the results you want.

You must be willing to sweat. You must be willing to hurt. You must be willing to go the extra mile. You must be willing.

And then you must do.

5 Easy Affirmations

Repeating aloud the following affirmations is a great way to start and conclude any day.

Say to yourself:

- My mind is calm.

- My thoughts are under my control.

- I am healthy, happy and optimistic.

- I am surrounded by love.

- Good things are suppose to happen to me.

Good Luck Charm

The definition of luck is often said to be, "when preparedness meets opportunity."

If this is true this means the only such luck that exists is that which is deliberately created by you. This means that every conscious step you take to better yourself physically, academically and spiritually will inevitably lead to the manifestation of luck.

Opportunities are abound.

All you must do is prepare yourself.

IT Is Waiting

Sometimes the best thing to do is IT. Whatever IT is.

Waiting around for perfect and ideal conditions before taking action is counterproductive.

Get started. Make a move. Test the waters.

Giving IT a shot is the only way to score.

Seriously.

Smile For It

Keep at it!

When it rains, smile.

When it snows, smile.

There is no reason to let that which you cannot control get you down. That would be a waste of your valuable time and energy.

Instead, smile.

It will prove 100% more useful and cost you considerably less.

Face Of Adversity

Focus in the face of adversity.

Often times obstacles and unforeseen events can temporarily derail even the most focused and concentrated of us.

It is important not to spend too much time, energy and thought on these adversities.

Rather, switch focus back onto your goals. Keep your desires at the forefront of your thoughts.

This is undoubtedly a better use of your mind.

Practice.

Focus.

Practice Self-Discipline

The most rewarding of all habits is self-discipline.

As with any habit, self-discipline takes practice. It is developed through daily, conscious and deliberate application.

Resolve to be self-disciplined. Refuse to deviate.

It is with self-discipline that achievement is realized.

As Napoleon Hill states, "with self-discipline, all things are possible."

The Mind Expansion

The following is worth quoting.

"Knowledge is the primary source of value in our world today and your ability to expand your mind and devote yourself to lifelong learning is the key to breaking any success barriers that may be in front of you."

-Brian Tracy

Two Steps Forward

Stepping outside of your comfort zone takes courage. You need a certain type of audacity to even consider such a move. But luckily for us, when we remove ourselves from the ordinary and get a little uncomfortable; our world opens up. New opportunities and possibilities begin to present themselves in the most unconventional of ways. It is at this point that dreams become realities.

It is from this point that I compose this first post.