One -You will never get out of life what you want. Study and research show time after time that happiness comes with your drive to make things happen. This comes in the form of setting and pursuing goals and your purpose in life.
You have in your brain a mechanism that is like a heat seeking missile that looks for the goals you set for yourself. Also you have a deep need for growth and achievement. Without that you and I would have died out as humans many many years ago. Find your purpose and set those goals today.
“The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.”- Benjamin Mays
Two - Your relationships will suffer. If you're not happy the people around you are not very happy. If you're not happy other people don't want to be around you much. If you're not happy you pass that on to your children and they are not happy.
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you make them feel.”
- Carol Buchner
Three - Your health will suffer. Happy people are more active and care about their health more. They know that by working on their health they feel better, look better and perhaps live longer.
Four – You will never lead. Without good health,relationships, goals and a purpose you will never be a leader of people or yourself. If you're not happy you will never contribute much to the people around you and you will find it hard to earn their respect.
People are more concerned with the leader before they become concerned with the leader's leadership skills, this is evident by our politicians throughout the American history.
Find the things that make you happy.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
The 1% Effect
Are you a 1% person? Are you committed to doing 1% better tomorrow on the the things you want or desire in life?
It's easy to do nothing at all. But if you just commit to doing 1% better day after day think about where you'll be 1 to 5 years from today.
Making that decision is the hardest step. Making that first step will create the momentum you need. Once you start and take that first step the next step is easier.
Don't think to yourself, I should take that step. Don't just should on yourself. Kick that should out of yourself and do that 1%. Only 1% is so easy to do. But it is also easy not to do. Truly it's easier to do nothing at all and that's what most people do.
If you can do 1% better think what you could achieve by doing only 10%.
Follow up with your 1% commitment and continue to strive forward.
Rodney Lynn Lane
My new book Never Ending Youis ready.
It's easy to do nothing at all. But if you just commit to doing 1% better day after day think about where you'll be 1 to 5 years from today.
Making that decision is the hardest step. Making that first step will create the momentum you need. Once you start and take that first step the next step is easier.
Don't think to yourself, I should take that step. Don't just should on yourself. Kick that should out of yourself and do that 1%. Only 1% is so easy to do. But it is also easy not to do. Truly it's easier to do nothing at all and that's what most people do.
If you can do 1% better think what you could achieve by doing only 10%.
Follow up with your 1% commitment and continue to strive forward.
Rodney Lynn Lane
My new book Never Ending Youis ready.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Behavior & Success
I have always been a student of human behavior as far back as I can remember. So much can be learned from observation and study.
I've learned that people naturally want whatever comes easy in life. That's a natural response because our ancestors had to conserve energy and to live and survive they did the things that were easy to accomplish.
Today we don't have to conserve energy to run from the predator around the next tree or rock to survive. Yet we still want that expedient experience and we want it now.
The great thing about growing up on a farm is the fact that I did learn you get what you work for and at times nature is not good to you despite all your hard work but you plant again next season.
Most people forgot how to work hard. Success and achievement does not come from someone else, it comes from responsibility, determination and hard work.
2009(c) R. Lynn Lane
I've learned that people naturally want whatever comes easy in life. That's a natural response because our ancestors had to conserve energy and to live and survive they did the things that were easy to accomplish.
Today we don't have to conserve energy to run from the predator around the next tree or rock to survive. Yet we still want that expedient experience and we want it now.
The great thing about growing up on a farm is the fact that I did learn you get what you work for and at times nature is not good to you despite all your hard work but you plant again next season.
Most people forgot how to work hard. Success and achievement does not come from someone else, it comes from responsibility, determination and hard work.
2009(c) R. Lynn Lane
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Your Critics
So many people get bad programming from an early age and they don’t have a fair chance at building a great life for themselves. They get programmed by bad teachers, parents, media and other authority figures in their life. The great thing about bad programming is that you can change it. You can start now were you are. If you’re nineteen or ninety you can start to reprogram your mind by feeding it the messages you need.
I had a discussion not long ago about science with a student of science at a university here in North Carolina. I told him that from my experiences every scientist I know and have spoken to are so arrogant and believe because of their intellect that they are the superior thinker and what they say is absolute and if someone has a different opinion from theirs, that person must be an idiot.
Well of course he took offence, I have no idea why. He suggested that I may have misunderstood them. Then evolution got into the discussion. He said; “If you know the facts and have another opinion, you are an idiot with bad judgment.” Oh, I’m sorry, my bad, I misunderstood the other scientist that said; if you don’t share their opinion you’re an idiot. You cleared that one up for me. I say that jokingly.
I don’t like the idea of others trying to impose their opinions on people by telling them they are idiots. I have never been a conformist and don’t think I ever will be. I form my on opinions by my own experience, judgments and research no matter what the subject is. What others think of you does not and should not define who you really are. Don’t take those things personal. Just move forward with confidence and grace.
I believe almost anything is possible. Not so many years ago if you were to say that America would have a Black Man as their President you would have been laughed at. The 2008 Presidential Elections put an end to that notion.
So many people down through the years have been told that they were idiots and that their ideas were only far fetched dreams of impossibilities. Einstein was thought to be slow and some said stupid when he was a young boy. The Wright Brothers were thought to be fools by many. Many successful men and women through history have had their share of critics. But, it’s not the critic’s opinion that make the dream come true, it’s the ability to keep moving forward despite the odds. You will always have people in your life that will never see it for you. That’s fine, just keep working on yourself and your dreams and do your part to contribute to this world.
The most important things you need for never ending improvement.
1. Discipline yourself to work toward your improvement.
2. Focus. It’s easy to get side tracked. Know where your going.
3. Help others when you can.
4. Always take action. A life without action is a life without purpose.
5. Learn all you can about how your mind and body function.
6. Learn from past failures.
7. Get new information regularly and apply it.
I had a discussion not long ago about science with a student of science at a university here in North Carolina. I told him that from my experiences every scientist I know and have spoken to are so arrogant and believe because of their intellect that they are the superior thinker and what they say is absolute and if someone has a different opinion from theirs, that person must be an idiot.
Well of course he took offence, I have no idea why. He suggested that I may have misunderstood them. Then evolution got into the discussion. He said; “If you know the facts and have another opinion, you are an idiot with bad judgment.” Oh, I’m sorry, my bad, I misunderstood the other scientist that said; if you don’t share their opinion you’re an idiot. You cleared that one up for me. I say that jokingly.
I don’t like the idea of others trying to impose their opinions on people by telling them they are idiots. I have never been a conformist and don’t think I ever will be. I form my on opinions by my own experience, judgments and research no matter what the subject is. What others think of you does not and should not define who you really are. Don’t take those things personal. Just move forward with confidence and grace.
I believe almost anything is possible. Not so many years ago if you were to say that America would have a Black Man as their President you would have been laughed at. The 2008 Presidential Elections put an end to that notion.
So many people down through the years have been told that they were idiots and that their ideas were only far fetched dreams of impossibilities. Einstein was thought to be slow and some said stupid when he was a young boy. The Wright Brothers were thought to be fools by many. Many successful men and women through history have had their share of critics. But, it’s not the critic’s opinion that make the dream come true, it’s the ability to keep moving forward despite the odds. You will always have people in your life that will never see it for you. That’s fine, just keep working on yourself and your dreams and do your part to contribute to this world.
The most important things you need for never ending improvement.
1. Discipline yourself to work toward your improvement.
2. Focus. It’s easy to get side tracked. Know where your going.
3. Help others when you can.
4. Always take action. A life without action is a life without purpose.
5. Learn all you can about how your mind and body function.
6. Learn from past failures.
7. Get new information regularly and apply it.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Break From Stress
Break From Stress By Lynn Lane
Stress and pressure is a part of everyday life. We need pressure to help us move in certain directions. April 15th is a good example. April 15th at 12:00 midnight is the deadline many of use take action to pay Uncle Sam. Some people while in school always wait until the night before a big test to study for it. These are just a few examples of positive pressure you and I use everyday to produce an outcome we desire. Stress on the other hand is too much pressure without relief.
An example of stress can be found in the martial arts. I have studied the martial art of Kenpo Karate for some years now, and I can tell you that applied pressure and stress can end in disaster. Just as in the earlier statement about pressure, you can apply pressure and direct your opponent to a desire outcome. But you can apply pressure in the same area longer and harder and create stress to that area until you cause so much damage, recovery can be impossible. Stress in our everyday life and job can also take it’s toll.
A report from the National Consumers League states that Work is the biggest source of stress among adults 18-54. Three in four worry about their health and the health of their family. Seven in ten say they are concerned about their family finances. About six in ten say they don’t get enough sleep. Stress can cause things to happen to your body that will in turn keep you out of balance and unhealthy over time. Migraines, memory problems, hypertension, tingling, sweaty palms, panic attacks, chest pain and anxiety are only a handful of problems that can result from stress. So how can you take a break from the day to day stress? Well here are some ideas that work for people just like you everyday.
1. Take a quick break. Dr. Georgia Witkins reported on Fox News that if we take 5 breaks a day for 5 minutes each, our stress level would almost be cut in half.
2. Use humor anytime you get the chance. Laughter is the best medicine. It releases the good chemicals of the brain that promote well being.
3. Keep a stress record. Write all the things that stress you for a week. Go back and review everyday and work on the things that stress you the most. Many of us are stressed and don’t really know why.
4. Exercise. We all know the great benefits of exercise.
5. Get a massage. You can really release the toxins and stress you have in your muscles from a good massage.
6. Use hypnosis. Hypnosis is the true way to release the strain, stress, and tension of the mind, body, and spirit. Once you experience hypnosis and its benefits you’ll love it.
Stress and pressure is a part of everyday life. We need pressure to help us move in certain directions. April 15th is a good example. April 15th at 12:00 midnight is the deadline many of use take action to pay Uncle Sam. Some people while in school always wait until the night before a big test to study for it. These are just a few examples of positive pressure you and I use everyday to produce an outcome we desire. Stress on the other hand is too much pressure without relief.
An example of stress can be found in the martial arts. I have studied the martial art of Kenpo Karate for some years now, and I can tell you that applied pressure and stress can end in disaster. Just as in the earlier statement about pressure, you can apply pressure and direct your opponent to a desire outcome. But you can apply pressure in the same area longer and harder and create stress to that area until you cause so much damage, recovery can be impossible. Stress in our everyday life and job can also take it’s toll.
A report from the National Consumers League states that Work is the biggest source of stress among adults 18-54. Three in four worry about their health and the health of their family. Seven in ten say they are concerned about their family finances. About six in ten say they don’t get enough sleep. Stress can cause things to happen to your body that will in turn keep you out of balance and unhealthy over time. Migraines, memory problems, hypertension, tingling, sweaty palms, panic attacks, chest pain and anxiety are only a handful of problems that can result from stress. So how can you take a break from the day to day stress? Well here are some ideas that work for people just like you everyday.
1. Take a quick break. Dr. Georgia Witkins reported on Fox News that if we take 5 breaks a day for 5 minutes each, our stress level would almost be cut in half.
2. Use humor anytime you get the chance. Laughter is the best medicine. It releases the good chemicals of the brain that promote well being.
3. Keep a stress record. Write all the things that stress you for a week. Go back and review everyday and work on the things that stress you the most. Many of us are stressed and don’t really know why.
4. Exercise. We all know the great benefits of exercise.
5. Get a massage. You can really release the toxins and stress you have in your muscles from a good massage.
6. Use hypnosis. Hypnosis is the true way to release the strain, stress, and tension of the mind, body, and spirit. Once you experience hypnosis and its benefits you’ll love it.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Givers vs Takers
We live in a world of givers and takers. So many takers complain about how life is unfair and sucks for them without realizing that they are creating a emotional and financial deficit in their own life.
The universe keeps a score card of credits and debits that you create with your actions and thoughts. Imagine a list with credits on the one side and debits on the other. All the credits come from your contributions of emotional investments toward others. All your debits come from the negative emotions you create.
Thinks about all the thoughts, ideas, negative remarks, gossip, complaining and actions you take toward another person or a situation you’re in.
I tell this to a taker and they say, but life’s not fair. I say, you're right! Life’s not fair when a 2 year old boy is in the burn center with 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body after a parent put scalding hot water on him. Life’s not fair when my wife is battling cancer and I watch her go through the pain and sickness.
Darn right life’s not fair. But it’s life. We all must deal with what is and do our best to work through it. It’s easy to look for the worst life has to offer. But life pays better returns when we make a conscious choice to give back the best we can.
Action Plan
1. Be Grateful for every new day!
2. Find a worthy cause to give to.
3. Always be encouraging and give others hope.
4. Lift others up every chance you can.
The universe keeps a score card of credits and debits that you create with your actions and thoughts. Imagine a list with credits on the one side and debits on the other. All the credits come from your contributions of emotional investments toward others. All your debits come from the negative emotions you create.
Thinks about all the thoughts, ideas, negative remarks, gossip, complaining and actions you take toward another person or a situation you’re in.
I tell this to a taker and they say, but life’s not fair. I say, you're right! Life’s not fair when a 2 year old boy is in the burn center with 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body after a parent put scalding hot water on him. Life’s not fair when my wife is battling cancer and I watch her go through the pain and sickness.
Darn right life’s not fair. But it’s life. We all must deal with what is and do our best to work through it. It’s easy to look for the worst life has to offer. But life pays better returns when we make a conscious choice to give back the best we can.
Action Plan
1. Be Grateful for every new day!
2. Find a worthy cause to give to.
3. Always be encouraging and give others hope.
4. Lift others up every chance you can.
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