1. Choose to grow personally. This sounds simple but many people only wish to
grow personally. They never choose to grow by taking action, such as actually
exercising, saving more money etc. Make a decision today to be a person who is
on the never ending journey of personal growth.
2. Choose to always treat others right. We come across all sorts of people, many
of whom will treat us poorly. We can choose to treat them right, no matter how
they treat us. When the lie, we will tell the truth. When the cheat, we will play
by the rules. We may get the short end of the stick some times, but in the long-run
we will win. And most importantly, we will be able to sleep at night.
3. Choose to break a bad habit. Take the biggie first. Tackle it head on. If
you don't know what it is, ask a friend. Then spend every effort you can to break
that habit. Forget about the others, as you will get to them later. Stop smoking,
get out of debt, lose your excess weight. Exercise the power to choose!
4. Choose to work smarter. Many people I work with feel like they are out of
balance. One of the first things I do is try to find out how much time they are
wasting at work, which makes them work longer, which throws the rest of their
life into chaos. Getting your work done by diligently working in the time you
have will free your life up extraordinarily.
5. Choose to see your work as a way to help others, and not a way to make money.
If you put your heart into helping others, the money will most assuredly come.
Spend time helping others grow and your finances will grow with it.
6. Choose to become balanced spiritually, emotionally and physically. Our lives
are best when we have these three major areas in balance. Spend some time cultivating
your spirituality, becoming emotionally healthy, and physically fit.
7. Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers in this world, but
our lives will be better as we become givers. The world will become better as
we become givers. Give away your time, give away your money, give away your love.
8. Choose to get home for dinner more often. The family is the most important
group of people you will ever belong to. Make a decision today to grow in your
relationship with your parents, siblings, spouse and children. This one choice
you will never regret.
One of my favorite quotes: The history of free men is never written by chance,
but by choice - their choice. Dwight D. Eisenhower
About The Author:
Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made
for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn their potential
into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams.
To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on the
subject of Secrets of Influence go to http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.com/ or call 800-929-0434.
