Greetings
We are entering 2013, and the Mayan prediction of the end of the world has come and gone. This makes the world ripe for opportunity. It is our job to take advantage of this. This is also my 13th year doing this newsletter. Coincidence maybe?
I would like to start the year by thanking you all for your loyal readership over the years. I know I have slacked off a little with the last few issues but will try to keep on track this year for you. Have a fantastic 2013. My advice to you is to come out strong this month at the gates, the first quarter of the year. Below is an old favorite to start you off to focus on your goals. Remember if you focus on your goals, your goals will focus on you.
Have a terrific month! See you all in February (I promise)
To Your Success
In this Edition
1. 11 Ways to Make This Your Best Year Ever
2. Monthly Inspirational Quote
3. Recommended Reading
11 Ways to Make This Your Best Year Ever
Have a clear vision and focus of what you want to achieve and set a time frame. Challenge yourself to be the best you can be at all times. Visualize what you want to accomplish. See it in your mind. Write down your goals, have a plan of action, and never doubt you will be successful.
Surround yourself with loving, supportive people. Stay away from the dream stealers, the people who would bring you down. Cherish the special people in your life and let them know you cherish them.
Life is so precious; make the most of each and every day. Rise early, spend some quality time by yourself as well as with those you care about. Go for a walk, workout, read a book. Value not only the time you spend with your loved ones, but also the time you spend by yourself.
Do at least one thing a day that makes you feel uncomfortable. Push yourself; you will be amazed how far you can go. Remember: on the other side of fear is freedom. To remain stagnant is not to grow. To reach your full potential, you must rise above the fray and soar like an eagle.
Show passion in everything you do. Let it show in your body language, in your smile, in your voice. Let your eyes sparkle. Let the world see and hear your enthusiasm and let it feel your passion.
Be a role model and mentor for people. Volunteer in your community and help others achieve their goals. Your world will be enriched and a better place for sharing your talents and giving freely of your time. Leave a lasting legacy.
Let go of the little things you can’t control. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Recognize that perfection isn’t always the only option. Don’t let life’s imperfections bother you. Lighten up and see the funny side of things when they go wrong, the learning in them. Be tolerant, smile…don’t waste your energies on the small stuff, you have much bigger fish to fry.
Always be true to yourself. Take pride in whatever you do. Be proud of who you are and what you represent. Accept others with all their flaws. Show compassion and goodwill to your fellow human beings. Be dignified. Lead a life of purpose and be proud of your values.
Show gratitude and say thank-you to the people who have helped you along the way. Send a handwritten letter to someone who has touched you. Call up a friend or loved one and tell them how much they mean to you. Compliment a colleague or business associate on a job well done. Show people you appreciate and care about them. Acts of kindness cost nothing but mean everything.
Be proud of your achievements. Take time to recognize yourself and others for even the small successes. But also be humble and dignified, sensitive to people who are not as fortunate as you.
I cannot express enough the importance of having a positive attitude and believing in yourself. Yes, you can be well intentioned, you can be determined, but without a positive attitude about yourself and about life, you will not succeed. Dreams will die, goals will fade, and gloom and darkness will replace clear blue skies and sunshine in your mind and heart.
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Monthly Inspirational Quote
“Hang around with great people. They will make you realize that you can become great too.” Charles Marcus
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Recommended Reading
Delivering Happiness By Tony Hsieh
This is a great business book by Zappos CEO. If you would like to know how one company defied the odds and achieved over a billion dollars in gross merchandise in less than 10 years, buy it. There is lots of great info and insights here for anyone in marketing, advertising, and business in general. I really enjoyed this book and will refer to it many times in the future. This is not just a one time read. Have your yellow highlighter on hand.