Hello Nelayan Welcome back to Step Up to Success. This is Lesson Two.
If you're missing Lesson One or want to receive another copy, use our autoresponder: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------- What Do You Want Out of Life? ----------------------------- Mark Twain once said, "I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." It's as true today as when the great author said it over a hundred years ago. Most people spend more time planning their annual vacation than they do figuring out what would make a successful life for themselves. Something as simple as determining what someone really wants out of life is probably the most often neglected. We spend time developing skills, getting educated and going to work. We work hard at climbing the ladder and too often find that it's been leaning against the WRONG WALL. I find only a small percentage of people and companies (some studies say less than three percent) have a clear vision of where they are going. Why is this? Why is something so simple and so obvious, so frequently neglected? There are several reasons. The first is the false belief that we really don't have control over our lives. Too often, we're REACTING to life instead of creating our life. We feel that life happens to us instead of choosing the life we want. Of course there are many things outside of our control. But you have more control than you probably realize. And it only works if you take charge. If you don't plan your life, someone else will. Things vs. Feelings Another hindrance to our success is the illusion that THINGS will make us happy. There's nothing wrong with wanting things. What doesn't work is believing that these things alone will make us happy. The key is to focus on the FEELINGS we want in our lives and think about the events, experiences and material things that will produce those feelings. Is it really a new sports car you want or is it the sense of freedom you think you'll have out on the open road? Do you really want a bigg�r house or do we want to impress our friends and feel more important? Tolerations As important as what we WANT in our lives is what we DON'T want in our lives. It's amazing what we're willing to tolerate. ------------- Administrivia ------------- What do we stand for? Ch�ck out The Success Net Creed at http://successnet.org/creed.htm <A href='http://successnet.org/creed.htm'>Creed</A> Have you explored all the benefits of upgrading to Gold Membership? http://successnet.org/upgrade/ <A href='http://successnet.org/upgrade/'>Upgrade</A> -------------------- Lesson Two Checklist -------------------- __ Create a list of 12 things that you want in your life __ Make a list of 12 things you DON'T want in your life __ Schedule at least 3 hours over the next week to think carefully (and make notes) about what you truly want in the years ahead --------------------- This Week's Resources --------------------- Don't Tolerate, Be Happy http://successnet.org/articles/tolerate.htm <A href='http://successnet.org/articles/tolerate.htm'>Tolerations</A> Asking Intelligent Questions by Gary Lockwood http://successnet.org/articles/lockquest.htm <A href='http://successnet.org/articles/lockquest.htm'>Questions</A> �The Little Pen� http://successnet.org/articles/littlepen.htm <A href='http://successnet.org/articles/littlepen.htm'>Little Pen</A> Lesson Three is entitled: Where Are You N�w? Do you know? Do you want to get clear on exactly what it is that you want? If someone were to ask you your three primary missions in life, could you tell them? Knowing where you are and where you're going may seem pretty basic, but you'd be surprised how few people know. We'll share with you how to �BenchMark� your position and set your course for your preferred destination. Until then . . . ----------------- the Quote du Jour ----------------- "A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without a vision is drudgery. A vision with a task is the hope of the world." --Inscription from a church in Sussex, England Past Lessons If would like a previous lesson re-sent to you, it's available by autoresponder. Send a blank email to one of the following addresses: Lesson 1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lesson 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Make it a great week. ------------------------- Success Networks International Our Business is Your Success! 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