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23 Apr 2010 Extraordinary Life Or Ordinary Life – You Decide
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Today I was to listening one of the CDs which come with the Success Magazine which I subscribe to.

The Leader Without a Title The April 2010 issue is all about leadership and the interview I listened to was with Robin Sharma who recently published The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life. (Amazon Aff link).

We all go through different chapters in our lives, and as changes occur it is always good to take time aside to reflect on exactly what we ARE doing with our lives.

Robin went through one of these times, and after much thought and reflection he came up with what calls the “Big 5″ (questions that he asked himself about his life).

Here are those 5 questions:

What 5 things need to happen between now and the last day of my life for me to feel I lived an extraordinary life?

Wow – I am certainly taking these questions and applying them to my life. How about you?

What is your choice?
So many people do not understand that those who live extraordinary lives are enjoying this blessing because they CHOSE to live this way.

Are you choosing to live an extraordinary life? Or are you content to simply live an ordinary life?

Then Robin went on to comment that he also has what he calls a Daily 5. These are 5 questions he asks himself EVERY DAY the question:

What 5 things need to happen today for this to be an exceptional day.

Ordinary or Extraordinary?
Yes, you (and I) can decide what kind of day we will have, every day. Do you chose to have an extraordinary day today – or are you content to simply live “another ordinary day”.

Plan an exceptional day – put your plan to action!

One of the comments I hear so so much is “another day, another dollar”. Is that the language of an extraordinary life? No, no, no!

The language of the champion would be something like this:

Another new day, another new opportunity, another miracle. I can’t wait to see what great things God has for me today.

What is your choice? Are you planning on living an extraordinary life or just an ordinary life?

JillWhat are you doing today to put your plan into action?

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12 Apr 2010 Words Led You To Where You Are Now
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Words as skin on FlickrThere is an increasing awareness these days of the power of words in our lives.

The truth is that it was words that led you to where you are now.

Today’s question:
Are you where you are today because of something someone else said to you.

This question struck me today as I was listening to a teaching CD by John Di Lemme, and is an excellent question to stop and ask ourselves.

What would YOUR answer be?

If you are honest with yourself your answer will most likely be – yes (at least in part).

Of course this does not mean that you are where you are today because you were forced to be here. No, you and I were born with a free will. Choice was always your right (and responsibility).

However, most of us grew up not really knowing or understanding this reality. Consequently we allowed ourselves to be influenced by the words of others.

You are free to choose:

  • Who you want to listen to.
  • What you want to watch.
  • Who and what you will respond to and obey.
  • Who and what you allow to influence your life.

So, if you are not where you REALLY want to be right now, what can you do?

Change:

  • Who and what you are listening to.
  • What you are watching.
  • Who and what you are responding to and obeying.
  • Who and what you are allowing to influence your life.

How?

  • Deliberately listen to words that will take you to where you really want to be – EVERY day.
    Refuse to fill your life with negative words and people.
  • Deliberately watch videos that will encourage and inspire you to reach your highest dreams and goals.
    Refuse to watch negative and violent trash.
  • Respond to and obey only the words that will take you to achieving your WHY (your highest dreams and goals in life).
    Take action!
  • Only allow yourself to be influenced by the words that will motivate and inspire you to reach your WHY.
    Surround yourself with people who are living the life YOU want to live.

Make these decisions and take action on them EVERY day and you will soon be where you REALLY want to be.

Words plus actions become habits. Daily habits predict your success. John Di Lemme.

JillAre your daily habits predicting your SUCCESS in life?


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