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Billy Arcement, MEd.
Professional Speaker
Resolutions For A Better World and Life
By Billy Arcement, M.Ed.
Most
everyone, on occasion, makes promises to themselves about things
they want to accomplish during the next twelve months.
As we begin the next century, here are some resolutions,
if implemented by everyone, would certainly make our world a
better place. They
are in no particular order of priority. All are important and worthy of consideration.
1. Greet all
people you meet with an open mind of caring and a desire to know
them better. Put
aside your prejudices, stereotypes, bad experiences, and closed
mind.
2. Elevate
your opinion of this great nation in which we live.
The U. S. is the greatest place to reach your dreams.
We must resolve to reclaim our greatness.
3. Expect
more from your leaders—federal, state, and local.
Become involved in the election process.
Monitor the service record of your elected
representatives. One
person can make a difference.
Many can make dramatic changes.
It’s time we rid ourselves of voter apathy and hold
those in office accountable for their actions.
4. Abuse to
children should cease. Don’t
bring a child into the world if you are not committed to raising
that child properly. Parenting
is hard work and demands great patience.
Adults are stronger than children.
We don’t have to keep proving that fact by physical
abuse.
5. Don’t trash this great land of ours. Empty trash from your car in your garbage can, not on the side of the highway. If you own a piece of land or a building, keep both in good condition. Take pride in cleanliness.
6. If it doesn’t belong to you, don’t take it. It’s shameful that, in the land with the most freedom, we must keep our doors locked to protect what we own.
7. Don’t
use drugs. They are
evil and domineering. Stay
in control of your life by staying drug free.
Throw away your tobacco products.
There is no valid reason one should smoke, dip or chew
tobacco. There is enough scientific evidence to prove tobacco is a
killer. Life is too
precious to give up one minute to any addiction.
Watch your intake of alcohol.
If you need a drink every day, you are in trouble.
8. Drive
safely. Watch
everyone who approaches you in a moving vehicle.
Respect the power under the hood and the lives you can
impact by your driving habits.
9. Continue
learning. Vow to
finish the year smarter than you began.
Build a strong desire and a determination to continuously
improve your knowledge. No
one can take away your education.
It is the key to reaching your potential.
10. Take
care of your body. It’s
your most prized possession.
Eat properly; watch your weight, exercise.
Don’t let your body wear down from neglect.
11. Be a
friend. If you want
to have friends, you must first be a friend.
Be of service to others.
It’s the most satisfying task we can perform.
14. Have
fun. Enjoy life.
Our time on earth is too short to be perpetually serious.
May I encourage you to incorporate some or all of these
ideas into your list of resolutions?
The result can only be a better world in which to live
and a better life for you.
That’s a winning combination!
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
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