181. Study the following evidence
of high character:
• Precision & clarity of
thought and speech
• Refined and gentle manners
• The power and habit of
introspection
• The power of personal growth
• The power to achieve your goals
& dreams
182. "Youth is not a time of
life; it is a state of mind. People grow old only by deserting their ideals and
by outgrowing the consciousness of youth. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give
up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul... You are as old as your doubt, your fear,
your despair. The way to keep young is to keep your faith young. Keep your
self-confidence young. Keep your hope young." - Dr. L.F. Phelan
183. Explore the healing powers
of Chinese herbal medicine and similar Eastern strategies for maintaining a
state of perfect health (consult an expert at all times and take a formal
course on the subject to gain powerful insights into this most useful area of
healing).
184. Be certain to organize your
time around the true priorities of your life. As Stephen Covey has noted, "it
is easy to say no when there is a deeper yes burning within."
185. Slow down your pace of life.
In this complex age, we are running our lives at a frantic pace. Focus on what
is truly important and start undertaking activities that will slow you down and
rekindle the natural, calm within us. Sit in the grass and watch the blue sky
for half an hour - at first, it is not as easy as one would think and the urge
is to get up after only a few minutes of such useful relaxation. Once you are
used to a healthier pace of living, with regular periods dedicated to the
simple pleasures of life, every other activity will become more efficient and
enjoyable.
186. Try eating only fruit and
milk for a full day. Fasting is a powerful success strategy of the East that
millions use regularly to maintain peak health and mental clarity. By trying
this simple practice every few weeks you will notice a surge in your energy
level and a lightness in your walk. Big meals require a significant amount of
energy that could be better directed toward more productive pursuits.
187. Value your spouse's laugh
and keep your partner's picture close by your work desk for inspiration and
pleasant thoughts throughout the day.
188. If you are married, have
your partner's initials and your own engraved on the inside of your wedding
bands along with the date of your marriage. This is useful not only in case the
rings are lost but to provide you both with personalized keepsakes that may be
passed down to successive generations.
189. The mind is like a garden -
as you sow, so shall you reap. When you cultivate it and nurture it, it will
blossom beyond your wildest expectation. But if you let the weeds take over,
you will never reach your potential. What you put in is what you get out. So
avoid violent movies, trashy novels and all other negative influences. Peak
performers are meticulous about the thoughts they allow into the gardens of
their minds. You truly cannot afford the luxury of a single negative thought.
190. Do a hundred sit ups a day
and do not break this habit. Strong abdominal muscles are very helpful to
ensuring that you enjoy peak health and injury free days. They also maintain
your appearance and confidence level.
191. Be the most honest person
that you know. Be trustworthy - worthy of the trust of others.
192. Curb your worldly desires
and you will strengthen your will. He who is deeply bound to material things
runs into difficulty and unhappiness when they are taken away. Happy people
enjoy worldly objects but do not become bound or wedded to them. Live a simple,
uncluttered and productive existence. To simplify your life today, consider
selling your television, stopping the junk mail, spending less, learning yoga,
selling your car, practising meditation every morning and unplugging your
ringing phone once in a while.
193. If you have not laughed
today, you have not lived today. Laugh hard and loud. As William James said, "we
don't laugh because we are happy, we are happy because we laugh."
194. Read The Charisma Factor -
How to Develop Your Natural Leadership Ability by Robert J. Richardson and S.
Katharine Thayer. It is a superb book for any aspiring leader, or a current
one, who seeks to advance to the next level.
195. Travel often. The
perspective offered by visiting new lands is important and allows one to
appreciate the existence that we generally take for granted.
196. Each month set a physical
fitness goal for yourself. Start to swim in July or learn to ski in January.
The key is to arrive at a goal for the month, write it down, consider how to
execute it and then, as the NIKE ad says: "Just Do It!".
197. Things are always created
twice. There is always the mental creation which precedes the physical
creation. Just as plans for a house must first be set down on paper before the
house is started, so too should your day be planned within your mind early in
the morning before the day begins. Visualize the wonders you desire this life
to bring and they will materialize as your subconscious mind starts to focus on
the attainment of goals. This is a true law of Nature.
198. Walk to work and notice the
wonderful beauty in Nature.
199. Sleep less, spend less, do
more, live longer and be greater.
200. Read this post over and
over, check this blog regularly and share it with others!
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