Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

debesul — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:44:43 GMT

You may say that Christians are not tolerant or that we need to be tolerant....I see something else: Jesus Christ (the son of God) did not tolerate sin, but He loved ALL people regardless of their sin because God created us and loves us. While I may love my fellow man; I do not HAVE to accept what they say and do. I can disagree, feel free to express what the Word of God says IN LOVE and leave them to the result of their decisions, just as I reap what I sow as well. Only God can judge the heart of any person-knowing their intent.

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

frogger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:23:40 GMT

Dear LoriSml,

I am hoping you understand that that includes tolerance. That includes towards people that don't believe in God that are rooted, happy, and focused.

As a straight A student in high school, never in trouble, unlike many who did go to church, I was approached by a person at the end of a class. She asked if I believed in God. Hedging, knowing the anger or disbelief people deliver when they hear no, I said no. She said, "But your are so good!". I never forgot that.

If you know who you are “in Christ”, remember, there are those that really have found who they are in other benevolent ways that don't include your beliefs including the belief of God. Until that understanding is reached without condescension, are you really “in Christ” with “peace towards man” ?

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Elsa — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:42:05 GMT

MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THROUGH. That's the single best piece of advice I've come across, in terms of being productive and feeling good about yourself. If you don't follow through and complete your goals (within human limits, of course), you set the stage for, obviously, not getting things done, but also lowering your self-esteem. Even if no one else knows, inside yourself you know: once again, I didn't do what I set out to do.

Following through ties in with another quick one-liner: a goal is a dream with a deadline.

And then, here's another favorite tip: break things into achievable chunks. "Build a house" is too tall an order for me. But there are all kinds of small things I can get done.

I know so many people who INTEND, rather than DO. And pretty often, I myself can't get things done quite on time. But I know that one of the most important things is DOING, and COMPLETING, not just intending. (And then, there's figuring out a way to get done the things one wants done, when one hasn't done them.)

Of course, we also need at least semi-realistic goals.

There's so much to this. I appreciate all the little nudges that help me get more done (of what I want to do), with less stress.

This time, also thanks to Note Taking Nerd Numba 2 for his suggestion of The Slight Edge - I like even the title. I haven't read the book, but in addition to the positive evaluation, the title sounds right - it's not about any one thing making all the difference. It's about things adding up - with each slight edge adding to many others.

As for the person who wants unlimited space, my comment is: I'm grateful for the amount of space there is.

Elsa

The Idea Emporium

www.the-idea-emporium.com

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

LoriSmi — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:19:19 GMT

I know who I am in Christ. I understand why I was created, what my purpose is, and what my purpose will be. Those who do not know these things are the ones who tend to be unrooted, angry, and rudderless.

Life is a gift from God. We need to be thankful in all things.

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

Susan Lee — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:39:43 GMT

For helping gain some self-knowledge, you might want to try the I Ching - the ancient Chinese Book of Changes.

As R.L. Wing says, "When you use The Book of Changes to peer into your future, when you experience the immediateness of your situation through divination, it is like unwrapping, unfolding, and discovering yourself."

This is a form of divination you can do yourself, using a book like Wing's I Ching Workbook, or accessing information and a guide online, at sites like bookofchanges.org.

C.G. Jung explained:

"The I Ching does not offer itself with proofs and results; it does not vaunt itself, nor is it easy to approach. Like a part of nature, it waits until it is discovered.

It offers neither facts nor power, but for lovers of self-knowledge, of wisdom - if there be such - it seems to be the right book. . . .

He who is not pleased by it does not have to use it, and he who is against it is not obliged to find it true.

Let it go forth into the world for the benefit of those who can discern its meaning."

Susan Lee, bookofchanges.org

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knoyurself — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:10:20 GMT

I am hearing more and more recently..and also believe..that personal wellness is more than physical well being but consist of the Mind Body Spirit/Emotional Physical Spritual approach. A three legged stool does not function well, if at all, with one leg broken.

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

feel_good_today — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:43:02 GMT

this may help with you succeeding also

a little clip from Brian Tracy--2 minutes

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JayPatrick — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:11:28 GMT

I attempted to post here, but found the number "characters" allow was not sufficient. For me this amounts to a form of censorship. Sorry. I am so disappointed.

re: Little Things to Help You Succeed in Life

Note Taking Nerd — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:45:22 GMT

Little things make the big things happen.

It's the snowball effect. It's what the author Jeff Olson calls
"The Slight Edge"

This book is an amazing reminder of how just taking consistent actions daily is the surest way to succeed.

Exercising is easy to do and easy not to do.

Cleaning up after yourself is easy to do and easy not to do.

Saving money is easy to do and easy not to do.

With any of those three areas of our life we can start small and build up momentum that forces us into successful habits that lead us to the life you want to live.

Go to the book store...go to Amazon...go wherever you go to buy books and get The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson.

If you're looking for an easy way change any bad habits this book is a must read.

Get it. You'll love it.

Note Taking Nerd Numba 2
www.mynotetakingnerd.wordpress.com