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30 October 2008

Quit Pretending – You Have To Live What’s In You To Succeed

Gepost in: Self Improvement Parlor — @ 6:40 pm

Some people, after they reach their mid and upper adult years
seem to go through their lives just existing. Oh! They work at
their jobs as best as they can. Some may even pursue higher
positions in their jobs but they still don’t seem to stay satisfied with whatever position they have. They are usually the ones just waiting until it comes time for their retirement.

For those of you in that ho-hum category let me say this. Quit
pretending – you have to live what’s in you to succeed. If you
think you are doing the best job you can. Think again. Whether
you realize it or not you have within you more talents than you
would ever believe.

Why not discover your newfound talents and use them to
enhance your life and those close to you for everyone’s benefit. In today’s world you can never be sure of the security of your career or your health. All of us know that today we are not sure if we’ll be victims of downsizing or experience a major health problem.

In my case when I retired I was not only looking for a second
income but also a way I could become beneficial to others. I
never realized I had some writing talents until someone who
thought I had that ability encouraged me. He even believes
everyone has the ability to be an author and he helps them
develop that talent.

I never really enjoyed the subject of English when I was in
school. And I surely didn’t enjoy writing compositions either.
But I did enjoy writing my Ebook “Absolutely Senior.” I
think the reason I enjoyed writing it was because I wanted to
share my stories how I changed careers, how I overcame
difficulties and how I became successful as a sales rep and
sales trainer.

Now the purpose of my ebook was not to brag about my
successes. No, it was written for the purpose of giving
other people encouragement to strive for a more purposeful
life. It reveals how I was able to become a more vibrant
and successful person and how everyone else can do the
same.

Why not give some serious thought about your own life
right now. Could you discover some talents in your life that
have become dormant over the years? Do you believe if you
could restore some of them and make them active again you
could create and stimulate more excitement in your own life
and the lives of others too? I believe you could. Why not try
it?

Not sure how to go about it? Well here’s some ideas I used
to help myself and my sales staff to accomplish more
successes in our lives. These ideas helped me and them to
discover hidden talents that we hadn’t even thought about
for a long long time.

Here’s a step-by-step method that I used and taught to
accomplish this.

(1) Find a time and a quiet place where you can relax and

think (my lounge chair was always the ideal spot for

me) The important thing to remember is to get as

relaxed as you can and in as quiet a place as you can

find. Also keep a note pad, pen and/or pencil nearby.

(2) Close your eyes and start reminiscing about the past.

Hopefully you will think about pleasant things. If

unpleasant things appear don’t dwell on them for too

long. (However some of them might be beneficial if

they taught you’re a valuable lesson)

(3) Now start zeroing in on the thoughts and moments in

your life that could be beneficial in developing a “New

You” (WOW! A “New You”) How would you like that?

Let me tell you that you won’t know how great that feels

until it happens to you.

(4) OK When you start getting some ideas that you feel are

beneficial or could inspire your life more write them

down on your note pad. Don’t be too critical at this

time about the ideas that come to you, just write down

whatever ideas come to you first. Spent as much time

doing this step for as long as it keeps you interested.

(5) This is sorting out time now. So look at all the ideas

you’ve written down. Start checking off the ones that

seem to get you excited or inspired the most. (I suggest

you narrow it down to no more than six ideas).

(6) Alright now do this: Look at each of those six ideas

(or whatever number you came up with) and dwell on each

one to get the most vivid picture you can imagine. Also

think of ways to apply them. Now pick only one idea

you want and start working on it immediately while it’s

still fresh in your mind. Put every effort into it to

make it a reality. Then don’t ever let anyone or anything

destroy your dream to succeed.

By applying this simple 6-step formula you’ll be able to see if
you really are interested in creating a “New You.” Why not
start now and quit pretending that you are doing your best job
of living a fulfilling lifestyle. You need to remember, “You
have to live what’s in you to succeed.” And you want to know
something? Whatever is in you may want to desperately get
out in the open and start working!

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Sonny Julius is the author of “Sunny Days Are Here To Stay” It’s 8-easy steps for creating your very own “Sunny Day” Grab your Free copy now and learn how to enhance your lifestyle Today!
http://SunnyDays.Sonnyj.com
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EzineArticles Expert Author Sonny Julius

Sonny Julius is a retired sales supervisor. His interest
in the Internet and his past experience as a sales
trainer eventually led him to write an ebook geared
to senior citizens. The ebook Absolutely Senior “How
To Have The Best Time Of Your Life For The Rest
Of Your Life” is a guide for living the senior lifestyle.

In addition he publishes a weekly newsletter, offers a
Free no – obligation personal phone coaching session
and is an expert author of several articles. For more
information go to: http://thesunnysenior.com/

Living A Happy Life

Gepost in: Self Improvement Parlor — @ 6:13 pm

Most of us get up each day and go through the same routine whatever we do in life – most of us are reasonably happy and content and just get on with living.

There is of course nothing wrong with that in the slightest but what would you say if you were granted the gift of REAL happiness which lead you down a path of such peace and contentment that no other experience you’ve had to date could compare.

You know what it’s like when you are looking forward to Christmas, the anticipation and the excitement just builds and builds. The same is true when the countdown to your holiday begins and then the joy of the holiday itself.

Well how would you like those feelings of pure joy, anticipation and excitement to be with you on a daily basis and then to find that the fulfilment part is even better – a feeling that you could just “burst for joy” and an inner peace and contentment that you’ve only ever seen at the movies?

Well I’ve found just that and the adrenalin seems to be pumping all the time and the buzz and excitement I get from life still amazes me.

I had the most amazing experience just under 3 years ago and my life changed dramatically from that day on and the incredible thing is that it just gets better and better – the miraculous gift that I’ve been given is something that I feel driven to expose the rest of mankind too, regardless of race colour or creed.

It was for that reason my book formed (I had been writing a few details of my experiences and at the time I had no intention of actually writing a book) and I just want to share this experience because if we could all feel like I do now the world would be such a different place to live in not just for us but for our children and their children and so on – a happy life is there for us all if we just accept the wondrous gift that is on offer – a gift that actually costs us nothing at all.

A recent testimonial, exerts of which are included below, show just why I want this book to reach and touch people who are looking for what I’ve found.

I LAVISHED your book. My life was in shambles; my wife had divorced me and tonight I was in such a state of despair that I had rung my Mother to tell her that suicide was my only option – after reading your book I have a peace about me that I have not had since I was 19 and I’m 56 now. Thank you thank you for allowing God to speak through you to me – I now feel a complete relief from all the pain and misery I have known for the past 37 years and I thank you for saving my life – actually GOD SAVED MY LIFE but you threw me the life preserver – may God continue to bless you, your family and your ministry.

Roy Thompson, Atlanta, Georgia – royjrthompson@bellsouth.net

The author had had a dreadful drink problem for over 30 years but was miraculously freed from this overnight which resulted in him becoming a Christian. 3 years on his life couldn’t be better and he wrote his book in the hope this may help others. Details of his book and contact details can be found at www.aspecialjourney.com

 

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