WHERE DO I FIND WHAT TO DO?

Opportunity never sneaks up on those who straddle the fence of indecision.

Successful people are decisive people. When opportunities come their way, they evaluate them carefully, make a decision, and take appropriate action. They know that indecision wastes time that could be spent on more productive tasks. They also avoid unnecessary risks by implementing their decisions gradually. They don’t attempt to make every decision at the beginning. Each action is contingent upon the success of the one that preceded it. Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s wisest men, is said to have used a simple method to make difficult decisions. He drew a line down the center of a sheet of paper, and on one side he listed the “pros” of the decision; on the other, he listed the “cons.” In addition to simplifying the decision-making process, the list also served as a graphic illustration of the advantages and disadvantages of any decision, regardless of its complexity. The impact of the decision could then be quickly and easily assessed. What have you been putting off?  Make the choice today to pursue your passions and inner desire. 


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How do I stay motivated?

Recently I wrote about things that inspire me and I also shared a short clip that was filled with challenging messages. However many people still ask "How can I maintain my motivation over the long term?"
This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people, so I wanted to address it here. Here are some tips for staying motivated:

Ride the momentum when it comes.
Sometimes you will just be clicking and sometimes you won’t. It’s OK. It’s how life is. When you aren’t clicking, plug away- Things come in seasons. As I was reminded of a story I used when I was growing up "Sunday is coming, meaning better things are on their way". When you are feeling good about how your work is going, ride the momentum and get as much out of it as you can!
It is true that motivation doesn’t last. We have to renew it each and every day. This doesn’t make motivation a bad thing; we just need to realize that in order to stay motivated, we’ll need to reapply it to our lives each and every day.

Zig Ziglar is famous for saying how we need to refill our motivation daily, much like we need to bath/ shower daily as it doesn't last.

Put good materials into your mind.
I can’t say this enough: Listen to audiotapes or CDs. Read good books. Read books that teach you new ideas and skills. Read books that tell the stories of successful people. Buy great music, and listen to it. Music gets you going and motivates you!These are simple principles that, when put to work regularly, will keep you motivated and change your life. Get going!

Turn your car in a mobile library- Listen to audio books and or CD's from great speakers.
Work hard enough to get results.
You can build on your motivation by getting results. The harder you work, the more results you will get; the more results you get, the more motivated you will become to get more. These things all build on one another.
Fuel your passion. (Ignite the fire within)
Emotion plays a big part in staying motivated. I don’t quite know how emotion works with motivation, but I do know that it works. Emotion is a powerful force in getting us going. Passion is an emotion, so fuel your passion. Set yourself on a course to have a consuming desire for your goal, whatever it is. Do whatever you can to feel emotion, and use it to your advantage.

Esther Hicks has alot of details on the power of emotions.
Have a vision for your life.
The root word of motivation is motive. The definition of motive is, “a reason to act.” This is the cognitive or rational side of motivation. It is your vision. To stay motivated, you need to have a vision that is big enough to motivate you every day. Set out a vision and a strategy for getting there. Have a plan, and work the plan.
Get motivated every day.
Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up, and then you leave, and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last, and then you have to get motivated again.” Zig reminded the gentleman that baths are the same way, but we still think it is a good idea to take a bath every day!
It is true that motivation doesn’t last. We have to renew it each and every day. This doesn’t make motivation a bad thing; we just need to realize that in order to stay motivated, we’ll need to reapply it to our lives each and every day.

So make sure you take time today to see that you have fueled yourself with fuel that will help you attain your hearts desire.

Igniting the fire within.

Fraser

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How do I get out of this mess?

Have you been feeling like you are stuck in a rut and have been looking at reasons why you are where you are?
Don’t ask your employer why you are not promoted. Ask the person who really knows best — yourself
There is only one person who is in charge of your career progression, and that person is you.
Lee Iacocca is said to have written his entire career plan on the back of a business card. On it were the promotions he expected to earn and the dates he expected to receive them -- until he was named CEO of the company. Successful people know that they must create their own opportunities and be ready for them when they arrive.
Some organizations have clearly defined career paths while others are more informal in their approach, but if you study the senior people in the company, you can quickly identify the kind of education and experience you need to advance. If you are with the right company, one that excites and enthuses you, identify the career moves you’d like to make and get to work making yourself qualified for the job you want.
Take stock of where you are now and identify what the next step for you this week will be. The boss isn't going to give you a pay increase if you haven't become more valuable to him. What will you do today, this week that will move you one step closer?

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What Inspires you?

Over the recent weeks I have been drawing a range of resources for inspiration(encouragement). One of the things that I find is fail safe and works every time is audio and or video speeches. There are my personal favourites such as Jim Rohn, Dennis Wailtey and then there are this that have stood the test of time and are still inspiring many years later.

Today I just wanted to share some of the classic clips ignite the fire within you today.

Enjoy:

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The Art of Visualization.

Recently I have been reading about the power and the importance of visualization. The ability to first create in our mind. One of my main mentors is Dennis Waitley and I love his phrase if you see it in the mind you will see it in the hand.

The art of visualization helps you make your goals part of your subconscious reflex habits, like brushing your teeth or driving your car. Imagine that you’re driving home. Think about the steps you take. You start the car, turn left at the light on Main Street, take a right to the expressway, and head west to the foothills. These interim steps break down your final objective into easily segmented steps.

Psychologists call this interior model or template a “cognitive map.” The cognitive map gives you an image by which to check progress at every moment. If you expect to reach a landmark in less time than you are taking on this particular trip, you might speed up a little to get back on pace. Scientists refer to the process of adjusting your actions to fit your image of what is right as using a “negative feedback loop.” This doesn’t mean that you berate yourself when you get off track. It means you mentally correct to the target.

This week begin to utilize or increase your utilization of the art of visualizing your dreams, so that accomplishment of your goals simply becomes a habit!

Or as Covey would say"See the end in mind".

Want to know more....

The Quiet- Paul Wilson

Psychocybernetics. Waltz

Many many other great books too.

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I STAND AND KNOCK ON THE DOORS OF MEN(OPPORTUNITY)

Opportunities somehow always seem to gravitate toward busy people who can hardly keep up with those they already have. Logically, it would seem that opportunities would make an effort to seek out individuals who have an abundance of time available, but instead opportunities appear for those who have goals and dreams and a plan for achieving them. We often think of opportunity as a living, moving thing, something that actively seeks out a willing recipient. In fact, the reverse is true. Opportunities are ideas or concepts that exist only in the minds of those who recognize them. When you have no goals or plans, opportunities mean nothing to you. They become opportunities only when you recognize them as ideas that you can implement to help you move toward your goal.

Is there areas of your life that have been causing you to wonder what is going on? Maybe you need to revisit the event and look at it with a different lenses?

Igniting lives with fire.

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What are your intentions?

Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate action.

Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with action. Many people confuse intentions with achievement; after all, it is the idea that is most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of action may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes. This was where I was until I decided that I had talked for too long and had thought for too long. It was time to move from merely intending to be and or do and start doing.

So where are you today? Are you merely thinking and wishing you would start that business, start that more jog, start saving, start exercising or start going to the local gym. What have you been putting off that you should have started?

When you start putting things off, you will start igniting the fire within.

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