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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.
(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?
(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?
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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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