The secrets of success
61. Become an adventurer.
Revitalize your spirit and sense of playfulness. Become a kid again. Once every
few months, plan to enjoy a new, thrilling activity such as white water
rafting, scuba diving, windsurfing, rock climbing, joining a martial arts club,
sailing, deep sea fishing or camping. This will keep your life in perspective,
bring you closer to those you share the activity with and keep you feeling
invigorated and young.
62. Spend time with Nature.
Natural settings have a powerful effect on your senses which in turn will lead
to a sense of renewal, refreshment and peacefulness. Peak performers through
the ages have understood the importance of getting back to Nature. Start
camping or simply taking quiet walks in the forest. Rest by a sparkling stream.
Cultivate your own little garden which will serve as your personal oasis in the
middle of a crowded city. By cultivating a friendship with Nature, you will
quickly find more serenity, contentment and richness in your life.
63. Recall the wise saying "mens
sana in corpore sano" which means in a sound body rests a sound mind.
Never neglect the body which is intimately connected to the mind. This is your
temple. Feed it the finest fuels, exercise daily and care for it as you would
your prized possession - because it is.
64. Be so strong that nothing
interferes with your peace of mind. A well-known boxer was once unhappy. When
asked why, he said that he had allowed himself to think a negative thought.
Curb your desires and stay centered and focused - it gets easier with practice.
You truly cannot afford the luxury of even one negative thought.
65. Do not eat three hours before
sleep. This allows for smoother digestion and a more restful sleep. For deeper,
more renewing sleep, remember that a daily dose of exercise promotes good sleep
as does a period of relaxation an hour before bed. Also do not bring work to
bed with you or think about anything which might agitate you. Ease yourself
into sleep like a baby being sung a soft, soothing lullaby. And finally, as
Leonardo da Vinci said: "a well-spent day brings happy sleep."
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