Inch by Inch Lifes a Cinch

"Any time a thought, a sentence, or paragraph inspires you or opens up your thinking, you need to capture it, like a butterfly in a net, and later release it into your own field of consciousness."

~Steve Chandler

With so much going on in our lives - it's so easy to get caught up in everyday things. It can lead us away from goals we've set, or the lifestyle we desire. That is why it is so important to have something that can remind you regularly of the important things in your life. A good man Mac Anderson say's, "Inch by inch, life's a cinch; and yard by yard, life is hard."

Stop for a moment, and figure out what it is that inspires and motivates you. Cling onto that, do it daily, make it a habit!

Stress-Reduction Strategies

Here are some nice stress reducing techniques we can all apply, while trying to make it in this crazy world!

Body-rythm basics - Do what's best for you by honoring your body rythmns. For example, if you're a morning person, don't waste your best productive time in coffee klatches.

Do the tough work first - If you tend to procrastinate you'll find more anguish is produced from guilt than if you had just tackled the project immediately.

Energy-gaining activities - Develop a routine of activities that give you energy rather than drain you, such as deleting, delegating or organizing.

Get up out of the chair - Energy sags quickly when sitting. Make sure you get up to move around every hour or so.

Go outside - A quick five or 10 minute rest or stroll outside does wonders to clear the mind. Breathe and be present.

Rest your eyes on the great outdoors - Being in nature reduces stress. If possible, position your desk or office so you're looking out the window. Stare out the window and visualize your favorite vacation spot.

Who ate my free lunch?

"A free lunch is only found in mousetraps."
John Capuzzi

If there is one thing just about everybody loves, it's getting something for free. Something they didn't have to work for, something they didn't have to pay for, something that's just given to them. There is just nothing like getting a freebie.

At least that's what some people think.

People will eagerly stand in line for hours to get whatever gizmo, doodad or thingamajig someone else is giving away. If it's free, gratis or on the house, they want it. And it doesn't matter how cheesy the giveaway may be. When they stumble across a free just about anything, they jump all over it. Grab it with both hands. And feel like they have really scored.

Even though they could just go out and get the item on their own, the allure of getting something for nothing is just too much for them to resist. And while they have the ability to do so much better on their own, they just have to have the freebie... because it's free.

Good grief. I'm getting a headache.

"There is no free lunch."
Milton Friedman

Why do so many people openly embrace this free lunch mentality? What drives these freebie seekers? It's got to have something to do with the feeling of getting something for nothing. Something that was handed to them, something they didn't have earn.

These individuals are so busy scrounging for free stuff they fail to uncover the magic they hold within. Consumed with getting a free ride, they never realize they can have anything they want out of life if they would just go get it themselves. Not surprisingly, they miss out on the best life has to offer.

You cannot make this same mistake.

"When I discover who I am, I'll be free."
Ralph Ellison

If you're going to live your dreams, forget about the so-called free stuff. Let it go. Don't depend on others to shower you with gifts. And don't wait for good fortune to come your way. You need to seize control of your life right now and make something happen.

That means pushing yourself to do better, be better and see better every single day.

As corny as it may sound, you have been blessed with everything you'll ever need. More than enough strength to overcome the biggest obstacles you'll ever encounter. More than enough mental tenacity and toughness to overpower the fiercest foes you'll ever face. More than enough determination to overwhelm any feelings of doubt or insecurity that come creeping in.

It's right there, ready to turn your life around; ready to bring your dreams to life.

"The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time."
Thomas Jefferson

The best things in life are not freebies, but the freedoms that are frequently take for granted and oftentimes overlooked. Like your health, family, faith and beliefs. As well as the freedom to be, the freedom to see and the freedom to choose the paths you pursue in life. These are priceless possessions you need to hold close. And never let go.

The fastest way to get something is to go get it. If there's something you have always wanted to accomplish, you need to go get it. If there's something waiting for you out in the distance, you need to go and find it. You need to squeeze life with every ounce of energy you can muster, make the most of the moment at hand. And please never forget that God has blessed you with everything you'll ever need. It's right there inside of you. It's ready to make your dreams come true.

And here's the very best part of the whole deal. It's completely, totally 100% free.

The Bottom Line: Instead of looking for a hand-out, why don't you get busy getting what you want?

(article found at www.motivational-inspirational-corner.com)

Ambition by Colin Powell

This is a great short little story Retired Gen. Colin Powell mentioned in Success Magazine. We all can apply this someway or another in our lives.

At one army base where he was stationed, "there was a second lieutenant who wanted to be a general. He bugged everyone, asking, 'How do I become a general?' He saw a general at the officers club and asked him, 'How do I become a general?'"

Powell says the general told the young officer he should study all the time, show courage and take care of his troops. "And the young officer said, 'And that's how I become a general?'

"And the general said, 'No, that's how you become a first lieutenant.'"

The takeaway message: Don't get ahead of yourself. Put in the necessary hard work every step of the way.

A Good Leader...

Below are some guidelines of being a good Leader. Very powerful, You will want to remember these. Print them off, write them down, hang them up. Enjoy!!!

• Accepts responsibility and takes it seriously.
• Seeks out and listens to others, but makes up his or her own mind.
• Wants to leave the world better than he or she finds it.
• Has a genuine interest in others: their joys, sorrows, hopes, hurts, needs and fears.
• Learns from the past, but focuses on the future.
• Aims to be of service to others.
• Expects the best from others, as from him or herself.
• Learns from role models, but knows who he or she is.
• Knows the power of yes and no and when to say so.
• Knows how to set goals and pursue them.
• Is dedicated to his or her work and achieving goals.
• Is not deterred by detractors or naysayers.

(By Robert Stuberg- entrepreneur, speaker, consultant and best-selling author of many books, including The 12 Life Secrets)