NOTABLE QUOTE:

"As A Man Thinketh In His Heart, So Is He." (James Allen) (Also Proverbs 23:7-KJV)

What does this quote bring to mind for you?
For me, it means a person is, and brings into their life, the things they think and believe in their heart.
In other words . . . You Are What You Think.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND:

Have you started the 30-day exercise from the last edition of the newsletter? How is it going? Are you beginning to see the results yet?

If you haven't started the exercise, why not? It's a simple way to recognize the negative in your life and replace it with positive. Once you have more positive and less stress, then you'll be able to better focus on the goals you want to achieve!

What I'd like for you to do is finish your 30-day exercise from the last edition of the newsletter. I know many of you haven't had the full 30 days yet. This exercise is how I begin all of my coaching and mentoring courses. When I do personal consultations I also highly recommend this exercise.

Also, continue to work on your self-talk from the "Tips for Life" section of the last edition. These two exercises are a powerful combination to help fill your life with good, positive words, thoughts, and situations.

RECOMMENDED READ:

I'm really excited to give you the recommend for this edition.

Acres of Diamonds
by Dr. Russell Conwell

This is another "classic" read. Like "As A Man Thinketh", it's not very long at all. What makes it awesome is the excellent perspective it gives on how most people think the grass is greener . . . You get the picture. A truly profound lesson! Happy Reading!

You can surf the web for a free E-book site, order from a bookstore, or check out a copy at your local library.

ON THE BUS:
(Life Lessons From Mass Transit)

A young guy boarded the already crowded bus and stood somewhere behind me. He was talking on his cell phone and asked "Is there anything you want to do tonight"? Then he asked "Anything special you want for dinner"?
He told the person he was talking to he was on the bus and had to go. He closed his phone. He then said aloud (to himself?) "Someday I hope to get more than an 'I don't know'".
I felt like turning around and saying "What if you don't, then what?" or "Are you hoping to change the way the person is?" or even "What will you do if someday never comes?"
Being well-mannered, I didn't say anything to him. I felt a little sad for him though. It made me wonder why people do the things they do sometimes when they're clearly not happy or satisfied with areas of their life.
It also made me reflect on my own life and stuff I've "put up with" over the years. When I was in my 20's I thought I could "change the person". After that I thought maybe I should change. I finally learned the lesson that I cannot change anyone. I have to love a person for who they are. In a relationship I have to ask myself if I'm willing to live with the person just as they are.
I've often heard the phrase "there are teachers everywhere". Yes, even on the bus!

PARTING THOUGHT:

Only you can do what it takes to have the life you want.
Use the resources here to guide you.
Put them to practical use everyday and . . .
watch the power of The Inside First at work!

BY THE WAY . . .

If you need some additional resources to begin your self-growth journey, check out my "Resources" page!

The Inside First Resources

You'll find a variety of recommended reading, listening, and viewing resources on a variety of topics.

Thanks again for sharing a few minutes of your time with me.
See you in a couple of weeks!
De