HOW TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN 2018

USING YOUR HIDDEN ASSETS

Each of us has something locked within us all that is necessary to achieve wealth and greatness.

It’s merely a matter of learning to use these hidden assets, of investing them so to speak, so we can cash in on them.

The tragic thing is that so many go through life without ever putting them to use.

Sometimes, trouble and adversity is necessary to make people use their resourcefulness and brain power to achieve success.

Short Stories to Inspire You

1.     A bookkeeper lost his job as Christmas was approaching. He had no money to buy his 10-year-old son a gift.

Instead of merely crying and cursing why he lost his job, he went to work making the boy a gift.

Using two wheels from a discarded baby carriage, a few pieces of wood from the basement, and some bright red paint, he constructed a toy that captured the attention of the entire neighbourhood.

Other children wanted similar toys. The demand grew so fast that the unemployed bookkeeper turned his basement into a factory, then moved his production to a real industrial plant.

The toy the bookkeeper designed was called “Time No Dey”

 2. Or consider the case of a soldier who returned from World War I. He had been a salesman before the war but was now unemployed. He used his hidden assets too. He took a chunk of ice cream, stuck a stick in it for a handle, dipped it in chocolate covering—and the Eskimo Pie was born!

Have you searched carefully for any “hidden” resources you’ve overlooked simply because they weren’t in some form you could bank immediately?

Do you have some plan or idea which might prove of great value if you brought it into the open and put it to use?

A very successful man once gave this splendid formula for gaining wealth.

“Get some useful item that will bring repeat sales,” said he. “Then put everything you have into taking it to the millions of people who need it.”

His name was F. W. Woolworth. He didn’t create anything new. He merely took something old and gave it a new method of sales and distribution.

The opportunities our country offers today are greater than ever—and growing constantly. Think, for example, of the millions to be made by someone who devises some simple method of reducing traffic accidents.

Somewhere you have unused assets. Put them to work for you and make yourself financially independent.

The stories of others will give you the spike you need to make it. Listening or reading definitely will help you but after all that if you don’t put it to work, you just end up like your old self.

In everything we do, let’s always make it a point to make a move, that move must always be channelled in a positive direction, with faith, hard work and persistence, you will tap into that part that is unearthed in you and bring out the best in you.

I get inspired to motivate and see others reach the peak of their life’s with just having the right attitude to always start something new. 

 BE INSPIRED TO TAKE ACTION!!!!

QUICK WAYS TO LIVE HAPPILY IN 2018

INSPIRING THOUGHTS

An old story... worth reading again

A man was asked to paint a boat.

He brought with him paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him.

While painting, he noticed that there was a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it.

When finished painting, he received his money and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice cheque, much higher than the payment for painting.

The painter was surprised and said "You've already paid me for painting the boat Sir!"

"But this is not for the paint job. It's for having repaired the hole in the boat."

"Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant."

"My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened.

When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention about the hole.

When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip.

They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time.

When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole.

Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing.

Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed."

So, no matter who, when or how. Just continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively and carefully repair all the 'leaks' you find, because you never know when one is in need of us or when God holds a pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone.

You may have repaired numerous 'boat holes' along the way... of several people without realizing how many lives you've saved.

Your reward may not come so soon, but surely your good work will pay off.

There’s so much gratification and fulfillment in hearing someone say thank you, might not put money in your pocket but the inner peace and satisfaction that comes along with the word thank you should get you going.

Never give up in doing your work. And don’t expect your boss to come standing all over you before you turn to do the right thing.

Always put in your best even when no one is watching, but the rewarder of both the good and bad will surely do reward you in due season.

Keep up the good the good work. 

BE INSPIRED!!!!

HAPPY WAYS TO A PROSPEROUS 2018

INSPIRING THOUGHTS

20 Happy Habits for  a Better and Smarter 2018:

On my blog today I want to share with you provoking thoughts that will lift you to greater heights. I am a blogger and I know every info I put out on my blog has a great deal of effect on its readers. Am in to inspire, motivate and encourage you to become better, successful and a happy you in 2018.

“Never lose hope in your life Put Your Consistent efforts to achieve what you want to achieve you will succeed at your time zone.”

1. Be Grateful.

 

Slow down, look around you, and pay attention to the little details in your life – the delicate purple flower on the sidewalk, the beautiful sunset, the hot shower that washes away your long day, and the smile in your partner’s eyes…

When you have a grateful heart that is appreciative of life’s beautify, wonder and blessings, you’re automatically filled with happiness.

2. Choose your friends wisely.

According to Harvard, the most important external factors affecting individual happiness are human relationships.

So if you want to be happy, choose to be around people who are optimistic, who appreciate you as you are, and who can make your life richer, bigger, more fun, and more meaningful.

3. Cultivate compassion.

When we try to step into other people’s shoes and understand a situation from another’s perspective,

we’re more likely to handle the situation with compassion, objectivity and effectiveness. There will be less conflicts and more happiness.

4. Keep learning.

Learning keeps us young and dreams keep us alive. When we engage our brains and put them toward productive uses, we’re less likely to dwell on unhappy thoughts and much more likely to feel happy and fulfilled.

5. Become a problem solver.

Happy people are problem solvers. When they encounter a challenge in life, they don’t beat themselves up and fall into a depressive state. Instead, they face up to the challenge and channel their energies toward finding creative a solution.

By becoming a problem solver, you’ll build up your self-confidence and your ability to accomplish whatever it is you set your mind to – and whatever challenges life throws your way.

6. Do what you love.

Since we spend over one-third of our adult life working, loving what we do has a huge impact on our overall happiness.

If this is not possible at the moment, then try to find enjoyment and meaning in your current work, or cultivate a hobby that involves doing something you love.

7. Live in the present.

When you feel depressed, you’re living in the past. When you feel worried or anxious, you’re living in the future. But when you feel content, happy and peaceful, you’re living in the present.

8. Laugh often.

Laughter is the most powerful anecdote to anger or depression. Research has shown that the simple act of curving the corners of your mouth can increase your feeling of happiness. So don’t take life too seriously. Try to find humor and laughter in life’s everyday struggles.

9. Practice forgiveness.

Resentment and anger are forms of self-punishment. When you forgive, you’re actually practicing kindness to yourself. And most importantly, learn to forgive yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. It’s through our mistakes that we learn and grow to become a bigger and better person.

10. Say thanks often. 

Always be appreciative of the blessings in your life. And it’s equally important to express your appreciation to those who’ve made your life better in some way, big or small.

11. Create deeper connections.

Our happiness multiplies when we connect and bond with another human being on a deeper level. And being fully present and listening are two of the most important skills to strengthening that bond and bringing happiness to ourselves, and to others.

12. Keep your agreement.

Our self-esteem is built on the agreements we’ve made with ourselves. And high self-esteem has a direct correlation to happiness. So keep your agreements with others and with yourself.

13. Meditate.

According to Harvard, people who take 8 sessions of mindfulness meditation training are, on average, 20% happier than a control group.

Such training can lead to structural brain changes including increased grey-matter density in the hippocampus, known to be important for learning and memory, and in structures associated with self-awareness, compassion and introspection.

14. Focus on what you’re doing.

When you put your mind, heart and soul into what you’re doing, you’re creating a happiness state – called the “flow.” 

When you’re living in the flow, you’re less likely to care about what others may think of you, and less bothered by things that are not that important. The result? More happiness, of course!

15. Be optimistic.

For happy people, the glass is always half-full. If your tendency is to imagine the very worst-case scenario every time you face a challenge, then train yourself to reverse that tendency.

Ask yourself what good can come out of the situation or what you can learn from it. Optimism surely fuels success and happiness.

16. Love unconditionally.

No one is perfect. Accept yourself for all of your imperfections. And do so for others.

Loving someone unconditionally does not mean that you need to spend all your time with them or help them figure out their problems.

Unconditional love means accepting people as they are, and allowing them to find their own ways, at their own pace.

17. Don’t give up.

Unfinished projects and repeated defeats inevitably dampen one’s self-esteem.

If you’ve made up your mind to do something, see it through. Don’t give up until you succeed. Remember, failure is temporary but defeat is permanent. And defeat only occurs when you give up.

18. Do your best and then let go.

Everyone has limitations, and things don’t always turn out to be what we’d like them to be – despite our efforts. So always give your best, and then let go.

Let events run their course. When you’ve done your best, you’ll have no regrets.

19. Take care of yourself.

A healthy body is the key to happiness. If you have poor health, it’s very difficult to be happy no matter how hard you try.

So make sure you eat well, exercise and find time to rest. Take good care of your body, your mind and your spirit.

20. Give back.

Doing good is one of the surest ways to feel good.

According to Harvard, when people do good, their brains becomes active in the very same reward center that is stimulated when they experience other rewards.

So it’s not a surprise that people who care more about others are happier than those who care less about others.

Wishing you a happy and positive filled year ahead. Don’t forget to tell your friends and love ones about my blog. Expect nothing but the best in my articles and reviews.