The direction of our lives is determined by the choices we make every day.
They accumulate and add up to our ultimate destiny. Here are eight choices you
can make - choices that will create for you a life of abundance and prosperity
in all areas of your life.
1. Choose to grow personally. This sounds simple but many
people only wish to grow personally. They never choose to grow by taking
action, such as actually exercising, saving more money etc. Make a decision
today to be a person who is on the never ending journey of personal growth.
2. Choose to always treat others right. We come across all
sorts of people, many of whom will treat us poorly. We can choose to treat them
right, no matter how they treat us. When they lie, we will tell the truth. When
they cheat, we will play by the rules. We may get the short end of the stick
some times, but in the long-run we will win. And most importantly, we will be
able to sleep at night.
3. Choose to break a bad habit. Take the biggie first.
Tackle it head on. If you don't know what it is, ask a friend. Then spend every
effort you can to break that habit. Forget about the others, as you will get to
them later. Stop smoking, get out of debt, lose your excess weight. Exercise
the power to choose!
4. Choose to work smarter. Many people I work with feel
like they are out of balance. One of the first things I do is try to find out
how much time they are wasting at work, which makes them work longer, which
throws the rest of their life into chaos. Getting your work done by diligently
working in the time you have will free your life up extraordinarily.
5. Choose to see your work as a way to help others, and not
a way to make money. If you put your heart into helping others, the money will
most assuredly come. Spend time helping others grow and your finances will grow
with it.
6. Choose to become balanced spiritually, emotionally and
physically. Our lives are best when we have these three major areas in
balance. Spend some time cultivating your spirituality, becoming emotionally
healthy, and physically fit.
7. Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers
in this world, but our lives will be better as we become givers. The world will
become better as we become givers. Give away your time, give away your money,
give away your love.
8. Choose to get home for dinner more often. The family is
the most important group of people you will ever belong to. Make a decision
today to grow in your relationship with your parents, siblings, spouse and
children. This one choice you will never regret.
One of my favorite quotes: �The history of free men is never written by
chance, but by choice; their choice.�
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