Sunday, August 19, 2007

Who Else Has Fallen Into This Common Life Trap?


Right now, you are about to discover the common life trap that most people fall into. You are going to realize why you have been distracted from your dreams and have stopped pursuing your destiny. Once you become aware of that trap, you will gain the power to RE-DREAM and to take massive action to fulfill your dreams.

As I was reading The Alchemist, a book by the fascinating storyteller Paulo Coelho, I came across a passage that truly inspired me and opened my eyes to a common life trap that most of us fall into. I told myself that this trap must be the ultimate drama of life.

Here is the passage that I read in The Alchemist:

“Everyone, when they are young, knows what their destiny is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They aren’t afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But, as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their destiny.”

That is absolutely true.

Remember when you were young and used to daydream about your future? You had great hopes and aspirations, and you believed that the world was full of abundance and prosperity. You were motivated and had great trust in yourself and your ability to achieve your dreams.

And suddenly, as beautifully stated by Coelho, a mysterious force began to convince you that it would be impossible for you to realize your destiny.

Do the everyday hardships of life tend to distract you from your dreams? Do you spend most of your time just trying to survive and to fulfill your basic needs as you grow older and your responsibilities increase? Do you pay too much attention to what other people say and to their judgment of you? Do you stick to your comfort zone and settle for living a mediocre life?

That life trap can lead to any of the above behaviors, and more. It really is a mysterious force – but one that you can overcome.

The most important thing to understand is that greatness lies in your ability to bring your dreams back to life.

Your greatness begins when you re-discover your true purpose in life.

Your greatness begins when you realize what you love to do the most, what you do the best, and what contribution you make to the world.

Your greatness begins when you know who you truly are.

Your greatness begins when you resolve to express yourself and unleash your potential to the fullest.

Whatever mysterious force affected you in the past, enough is enough! Today is your day. Venture out of that cocoon of the merely ordinary and begin to explore the realm of the extraordinary.

Breathe the fire of passion into all that you do. From today onwards, take complete control of your life. Decide, once and for all, to be the master of your destiny.

Reclaim the joy of waking up every morning, full of energy and exhilaration.

Discover your true purpose in life and start to experience the power of an inspired life.

Discover your true purpose in life and bring your dreams back to life.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. The past has passed. Focus on the present and strive for the success of your future.

You can make a difference.

Unleash the power of You...Your Purpose...Your Greatness!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

What is the Real Trick to Living a True Life?


How are you living your life? Do you wake up every morning looking forward to living a beautiful and fulfilling day? Or do you feel bored and wake up to one meaningless day after another?

As you keep on reading you will discover the real trick to living a true life. After all, you deserve to live a life worth living.

I came across an amazing quote that contains one letter that makes all the difference. This one letter expresses the true essence of life, and encompasses the wisdom of how to live a truly extraordinary life.

Let me share with you this quote:

“The real trick is to stay alive as long as you live.” – Ann Landers

See the letter “A” in the word "alive"?

That letter is the key. All of us are living our lives – but very few of us are truly feeling ALIVE.

Having passion for your life and doing what you love is the key to creating an extraordinary life.

Aliveness is the feeling of living life to the fullest. It is waking up every morning full of energy and exhilaration.

Aliveness is living your life with passion and enthusiasm. It is acting with a sense of meaning and purpose.

Aliveness is having a sense of contribution and doing things that make a difference. It is crafting your legacy with every action you take.

That is how you should live your life. That is how you DESERVE to live your life. You deserve to not only live, but to be ALIVE.

Stop wandering aimlessly through your life, lacking a real purpose. Stop settling for just making a living and paying your bills. Start looking to make a difference and leave a legacy.

You are meant for a great purpose. Find it and live it. And in that way, you will feel ALIVE every moment of your life.

The real trick to living a TRUE life is to find what unleashes your potential and makes you feel alive.

The real trick to living a TRUE life is to stay alive as long as you live.

From now on, don't waste a moment doing something that sucks your energy and turns you into a dull person.

Find what makes you feel alive and do it every day. Stay alive as long as you live and you will make a difference and leave the world a better place to live in.

Aliveness is the key to greatness. Do what you love and give it all you've got.

How Can You Develop and Maintain a Success Mindset?


As you read this article you will discover a simple, yet profound, question that will help you instantly develop and maintain a success mindset.

This question will point your attitude and your actions in the most effective direction so that you will be able to accelerate your success and reach your goals faster than you ever imagined before.

One day I was watching a video by Jim Cathcart, a professional speaker and business author. He was sharing some secrets and principles to help sales people maintain the right attitude.

During his speech, Jim shared a very powerful question that created a true mind shift for me.

This question is...

"How would the person you want to be do the things you are about to do?"

Amazing, right?

That question puts you in a position in the future where you are the ideal person you would like to be, and helps you act from that perspective in your present life.

That simple question activates the power of the "Act as if" principle.

You act as if you have already reached your goals and have become the person you always wanted to be. “Acting as if” will focus your mind and shape your thoughts around your ultimate dream.

Acting as if you've reached your goals will also shape your character in the best and fastest way possible. You will immediately start “modeling” your ideal self, which will help you develop a success mindset and maintain that mindset – and a positive attitude – every moment of your life.

If you are not already acting as if you have succeeded, and using the qualities that are required to reach your goal, you will hinder your chances to succeed.

Thinking about how the person you would like to be would act in a certain situation helps you take the most powerful actions that will get you to where you want to be in less time.

From now on, before taking any action, ask yourself this question…

*** How would the person I want to be do the things I am about to do?

Unleash the power of the "Act as if" principle. Act as if you've reached your goals and you will get there faster than you ever thought possible.

You're only living in this moment – why not act as if you've already realized your dreams?

Live your purpose right NOW, in this moment.