The Quest for Everlasting Success: April 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Two Powerful Insights to Liberate Your Uniqueness

Albert Einstein once said, “Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.”

Do you love what you do? Are you satisfied with your life? If you are, then congratulations—you’re one of the few lucky people in the world. But if you are NOT, you must ask yourself "WHY".

The fact is that most people base their opinions and actions on the prejudices and expectations of their social environment. That means that most of us make decisions about our lives based on what other people see, feel, want, and believe rather than on our own beliefs and desires!

But the moment you let the opinions of others control your life is the moment you lose your uniqueness—the special quality that makes you YOU.

You are one of a kind, and you absolutely must see the world with your own eyes and feel it with your own heart.

Today I want to share with you two insights that can help you liberate your uniqueness.

First, you must visualize your ideal life. How do you want it to look? Grab a sheet of paper NOW and write down all of the details of the greatest life scenario, of your best life. Then take those details and draw a picture in your mind of your ideal life. Forget about what other people think, or how they’ve drawn your life for you since your childhood. Decide right now that you will live your life your own way, and in the best way you can. It is never too late.

Second, listen to your OWN heart. What do you love to do the most? Your OWN passion is the ultimate motivation you need to achieve your dreams and aspirations, and living with passion is the core of a fulfilled life. Following your heart will turn your life into a satisfying masterpiece. Acting on your passions will help you create a legacy that will remain in the hearts and memories of others for years to come.

Give yourself permission to BE UNIQUE. Liberate your uniqueness, see your life with your own eyes, and live it with your own heart. Build your own vision of your ideal life, follow your passion, and craft your ultimate legacy.

After all, your life does not belong to other people—it is YOURS alone! And did I mention that it is very short? So take action today and take advantage of all the precious moments of your life. Don’t live it small—live it BIG and make an impact on the world.

Liberate your uniqueness. You are in a category by yourself and the world needs just YOU.
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Please post your comments and share your ideas on how you're going to liberate your uniqueness.

Monday, April 21, 2008

A Happiness Challenge...by Einstein!

Albert Einstein once said, “A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?”

I came across this thought provoking quote today, and I was very inspired by its powerful insight on happiness.

Instead of just posting my own insights around this quote, I prefer to challenge you a bit to think!

What did you get out of the symbols mentioned in this quote and in what way are they related to happiness?

A Table…

A Chair…

A Bowl of fruit…

and a Violin…

What else does a man need to be happy?!!

What do you think? What do these symbols mean?

Einstein is NOT crazy. He almost layed out the entire happiness formula!

I can’t wait to read your comments and thoughts. Just click on the “comment” link below and post your ideas.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

WARNING: Are You Living Like a Busy Bee?!

Albert Einstein once said: “A perfection of means, and a confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.”

Look around you. Many people seem to be as busy as bees, working hard and striving to excel. There they are in their little hives, aspiring to succeed and seeking perfection in everything they do. They feel great joy when they receive praise from others for the quality of their work.

But after a while, those busy bees stop to realize that despite all of their hard work, they just aren’t collecting enough honey in their honey jars – that is, they are not moving forward or getting the results they desire.

BIG problem!

When people feel that their desired outcome is out of their reach no matter what they do, they simply lose hope. They start to put less effort into their goals and enter a downward spiral of negative productivity.

Even worse, they are shocked when their fresh, brilliant coworkers get promoted – and they remain in the same hive, doing what they excel at, STILL receiving praise for their quality work, but not winning the opportunity to move to a bigger, better hive.

Now, I want your unconscious mind to listen very carefully to the wisdom of Einstein as he brilliantly states the root cause of this problem and provides a powerful solution. Read his words one more time:

“A perfection of means, and a confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.”

As you read on, you’ll understand how you can end the disappointment and reap the rewards of your hard work.

So hang on while I explain...

The root cause of this HARD struggle lies in being incorrectly focused on the means – and the perfection of the means. Are you too busy making a living that you lose track of the TRUE purpose of your life? Do you focus on the work itself and lose sight of its meaning and purpose – the reason you’re doing it in the first place?

What is the purpose of your life? Why are you doing what you’re doing? What do you want to do with your life? What is your AIM?

Too often I receive emails from people who complain that they work really hard but never get the expected results. Then I ask them for their MOTIVES – their reason why. And that’s where I see a lot of confusion: those people have vague or unfocused aims. And that’s where the problem lies.

Before you start on any endeavor you must identify the reason – the purpose. You must be crystal clear on the WHY. Knowing the WHY will give you continuous focus, meaning, and motivation along the way. When you are clear on your purpose, you will find a way to achieve any goal and you’ll be able to make better decisions about which path you should follow. You might even realize that the hard work you’re doing will NOT lead to your desired purpose!

When you are clear on your MAIN purpose, your mind will act like a huge magnet to attract the opportunities that will help you achieve your desired outcome.

In essence, don’t waste more time, energy, or money trying to ONLY acquire knowledge and perfect your work – just the means to your desired outcome. Instead, take some well-deserved time to think through your goals and to delve into the big picture of your life.

First, start by searching for the reason for your existence. What is your true purpose in life? What are you passionate about? What contribution do you want to make to the world?

Then, on a smaller scale, define the reason for every action you take and analyze how it matches up with your true purpose in life. Will it take you closer to your aim or move you farther away from it? By doing so, you will create NOT only success…but everlasting success.

If you define your aims, you’ll start to experience a period of clarity, satisfaction, and joy. You’ll increase your ability to find the correct and fastest means to achieve your desired outcome.

The WHY activates your mind power to unimaginable levels – so when you focus on the WHY, the HOW will take care of itself. When you have a clear purpose, the problems just won’t matter.
And you’ll be sure to fill up your honey jar beyond your wildest dreams!

Please post your comments and let me know how you would act differently when you've a clear aim and purpose...

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

How to Develop a Miraculous Attitude?

Albert Einstein once said: “There are two ways to live―you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.”

You see, most people nowadays look only at the DARK side of life. For them, life is as black as coal. As a result, they ATTRACT negative events into their lives and then whine and whimper about it. They act from a point of view of SCARCITY and insecurity and think that there is no justice in life. To counteract these perceived injustices, they immerse themselves in a fierce fight for survival―and end up DEAD tired.

As you continue reading, I want you to start realizing the MIRACLE of life. Because life, in fact, is a miracle of blessings. But if you really want to see how marvelous it is, you need to put on a new pair of glasses.

Just imagine how dangerous it is to enter a fight with life. Who do you think will win? You were born to live, not to fight! You must begin to change your perception and look at life with FRESH eyes. There are so many good things around you. If you fill your heart with gratitude, miracles will rain down upon you and flood all your dark corners with light.

You already know that positive attracts positive and vice versa. So if you simply follow Einstein’s advice and CHOOSE to live as if everything is a miracle, you will attract AMAZING events into your life. The law of attraction will be on your side.

Think of all the magnificent things in your daily life. Imagine the glorious sunrise, a lush garden, a vast blue sky, mountains thick with towering trees, fragrant forests, a mother’s kiss, a baby’s smile! Don’t deprive yourself of the beauty that surrounds you. Don’t take these everyday miracles for granted. Appreciating miracles is as easy as breathing―and even your breathing is a miracle!

Think about it. Ordinary people, the ones who see only the dark side of life, live lives of fear, insecurity, and continuous pain. But YOU―you who aspire to be a successful, happy person―YOU must see the light in your life, the bowl of succulent cherries that awaits you when you open your eyes every morning. And you must develop a sense of gratitude for everything you are blessed with.

Are you happy living a painful life, even when there is simply no reason to? What would happen if you chose to alter your attitude today and to see the magical power of GRATITUDE? What have you got to lose?

Remember that we create our own experiences. We have control, and the miracles are in our hands. So why don’t you create an experience of miracles, instead of adversity and pain?

Break through the blind spot, open your mind and heart, and develop the well-trained eyes that will allow you to see the miracles that already abound in your life. Be grateful and open to the MIRACLE of life.
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Please post your comments and share the miracles of life you can see and feel now!