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Billy Arcement, MEd.
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Thoughts for the End of the Year

By Billy Arcement, M.Ed.

            December is a good month to begin the reflection process on what we’ve accomplished during this last year.  It’s a practice everyone should undertake.  To help, why not examine your performance against the seven points below?  The use of questions is an excellent method to gauge performance and each point has challenging questions for your consideration.

            (1) Face the things you fear.  What events during the past months froze your progress?  What fear did you avoid thus avoiding the experience of being successful?  Many fears are the result of personal perceptions rather than actual circumstance.  We believe we cannot do and we don’t.  Search for reasons why you fear doing the things you should be doing.  Squarely face them with a determination to overcome their growth stagnation. 

            (2) There’s more than one way.  Humans are very creative animals.  But, while being extremely creative, we can also be extremely limiting.  We look at an activity and conform to the one method we believe controls the way this activity can be done.  What did you avoid doing because the one way you thought it had to be done was not possible?  Unleash your creative powers and seek that alternate route to success.  Don’t be blocked by one dimensional thinking.  What activity, if changed, will make a dramatic difference in your future?

            (3) A public commitment makes you finish.  Sometimes we give up on a task because our personal motivation disappears.  We give up in a moment of weakness and quit our search for success.  What activity should you rekindle?  Tell a friend who can encourage you; someone who will not let you quit.  Re-commit to that elusive dream.

            (4) You must give up to get.  One of the most misunderstood laws of the universe is the notion that we can gain something without effort.  Even the lottery is not a free lunch.  You must buy a ticket before you can win!  The more worthy an accomplishment, the more hard work is required to make it a reality.  What were you unwilling to give up in order to accomplish a goal these last months?  Are you willing to change your tactics?

            (5) Everyone has a message the world needs to hear.  Each person has a role to play in the history of humanity.  Our task is to determine what gifts we have and what tasks we are charged to accomplish with these gifts.  We need to be true to ourselves and pursue our dreams.  We need to share our gifts with the world by fulfilling our purpose.  We must listen to our inner voice.  When we do, the path becomes clear.  What messages have you been ignoring? 

            (6) Follow your heart.  True happiness comes from following our calling.  And, as noted in the previous point, our calling is linked to our talents and gifts.  To find your calling, follow the advice offered by author Fredrick Buechner.  He says, ’The place God calls you is where your deep gladness meets the deep hunger of the world.”  What is your deep gladness?

            (7) Ground yourself.  To make life happen, we must have a focus.  To have balance, we must focus on family, friends and work.  Finally, balanced focus is supported by spiritual grounding.  Love your family and friends.  Work hard but don’t take life too seriously.  Have fun as well.  Treat your body as your most precious possession by eating right and exercising.  Build a strong religious connection for a sure foundation that won’t crumble when your focus drifts.

            What successes have gone by this past year because you failed to act?  What are you searching for?  More importantly, what are you waiting for?

 


This article is copyright 2000 Billy Arcement and The Results Group and cannot be published without permission from the author.

Billy Arcement is a highly respected and recognized expert on personal and organizational success techniques.  His messages are timely, inspirational, humorous, and filled with refreshing warmth and sincerity audiences have come to appreciate.    Always the teacher, Billy has dedicated his life to helping others reach their potential.  He knows how to instill a sense of action and purpose.  

He is the author of Searching for Success as well as numerous nationally published articles.  To get his free electronic newsletter, News from the Swamp, call 888-376-7374, email your request to barcement@eatel.net or visit our web site at www.searchingforsuccess.com.

 


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