Today in History was especially interesting. On August 18th, 1587 Virginia Date became the first child of English parents born in North America. The first English/American

Ok, so that what was a significant birth, but what does it have to do with you?

Yes, your birth certificate is the only proof you need to claim your right as a champion!!

That’s right, the fact that you are on this earth today means you won your first race BEFORE you even arrived here. I am sure you know the biological reasoning that proves this claim.

You arrived ahead of millions of others to join the sperm and your prize? You were born into this world.

But now the question is: Are you continuing to train as a champion, so as to continue winning? Or have you broken the winning streak by listening to and believing a bunch of negative words and influences around you?

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He was talking about the negative statements which include “used to be”. “The used to bes” are very dangerous words, and need to be eliminated from yours and my daily vocabulary.

You never want to be found pronouncing any “used to bes” nor do you want to spend your days listening to them.

“Used to bes” feed doubt and destroy faith.
When you stop working on a positive daily habit, it is because you have lost hope that you will see results from this daily habit.

If you have fallen into this pit, it is because you have stopped believing in you they were doing. When this happens the next step down is to fall into cynicism and then bitterness.

“Used to bes” reveal fear and increase fear.
Once you start saying things like: “I used to exercise every day but now I just don’t have the motivation” or “I used to read the Bible and good challenging books all the time. But now, I have just lost heart”.

Can you see how fear is intertwined in these comments? They are really saying: “I fear I have lost my vision, my dream, my health and my way in life”.

Do you catch yourself saying “I used to be …” You CAN change that. How?

1. Face it! Recognize that you have fallen into the “used to be” trap.
2. Desire! You need to REALLY want to change.
3. Decision! Make a decision. Any lasting change in yours and my life requires a change of habit. This takes time – it is a process. The process starts with a strong decision.
4. Commitment. Commit to a daily dedicated process of training that includes reading, listening to good life changing books and recordings and speaking the right words. Speak positive affirmations over your own life and your dreams.
5. Remember that the moment you decided to cancel all negative words and thoughts from your life, you declared war. By default it is the negative forces, negative words and fear that rules in this world.

When you commit to a process that will change your daily habits, your life will change. There is no overnight fix that will last. It is a process and it does take time.

I believe in you. I am sure that you will make this decision and commitment because I know that you are a champion.

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This is definitely one area where so many people in this world are trapped into negative emotional attachments. I use the word “trapped” rather lightly because in actual fact you are only “trapped” if you want to be.

So many folk who are involved in negative relationships use their situation as an excuse for not “being able” to achieve their dreams. This is the blame game!

Once you and I really come to understand and accept this truth of responsibility we now have to choose:

1. Stay in the “trapped” relationship or situation.
2. Take steps to cut all unhealthy ties (how you would do this will depend on the relationship – family or friends).

Friends:

• Take a look at the last 5 phone calls that are listed on your cell phone that you either made or received.
• Was the conversation with each of these folk constructive or destructive?
• Did you finish the conversation feeling challenged, motivated and encouraged? Or did you complete the conversation feeling angry, frustrated and depressed?
• If you answer yes to the second option (angry, frustrated or depressed), hit the delete button on their name in your contact list!

Family:
Do you have or more family members who leave you angry, frustrated or depressed after a conversation with them? How can you deal with this? Here are some tips:

• Take time to sit down with this family member face to face and explain that you have made a decision to develop yourself to become the champion you were born to be.
• Gently yet firmly let them know that you have come to understand and accept that YOU are responsible for your dreams and goals in life. You have decided to take action and pursue your life dreams.
• Gently tell them that you love them but you cannot allow them to shower a host of negative words on you.
• Firmly yet gently warn them that if they attempt to corner you with the intention of powering out a host of negative words, you will hang up or walk away.

One of the things that I hear quite often is:
I tried this, but my (mother, brother, uncle etc) does not understand. They may not “understand” at first simply because they don’t believe you. However they WILL believe you once you take action.

Take action today and remove yourself from the influence of negative emotional attachments and you will discover you are freer to pursue your life’s dreams.

This is the third article in a series: “Are You Free To Follow Your Dreams”.

• Are You Free To Follow Your Dreams?
• Lack of Vision Will Hinder Your Dreams
• Negative Emotional Attachments Will Suffocate Your Dreams