Think About It OR Do It?

Now, obviously this is just my opinion (I mean, it IS my blog, right?) but I think that gift-giving has gotten out of control in a lot of areas. For example, as far as I know it's always been "expected" to bring the person celebrating their birthday a gift or present. However, from what I understand, NOW parents hosting the birthday party for their child are often expected to provide gifts for each child attending so that no one goes home with nothing.

 

WHAT????

 

I also think that, many times, even the gifts that are brought to the party turn into a "competition" and more money is spent on these gifts than necessary.

 

When a gift is given due to pressure or out of the need to "keep up" with the level of gifts others may be bringing then, to me, it's not really a GIFT given it's just "stuff".

 

On the other hand, a child can make a gift for their Mom or Dad and make it out of dead flowers and it be the most precious gift that either parent could ever receive. Why? Because "it's the thought that counts".

 

But, like I state in the graphic above, as nice as this thought is, it is FALSE and, yes, even DANGEROUS when there is something that needs to be DONE!

 

It's FALSE because when there is something that must be done, "thinking about it" is absolutely worthless if there is no action to follow the thought.

 

It's DANGEROUS in that this leads to a lack of responsibility that can be passed down from generation to generation. It's also dangerous in ways that I won't go into but, think about your doctor having this approach or even your mechanic and I think you'll agree that it can, indeed, be VERY dangerous!

 

"I thought about it" verses "I did it"...I don't think it takes much thought to figure out which of these your boss would rather hear if he asks you if you got your task done.

 

"Thought about" goals will not take you to your dreams unless you take ACTION on your thoughts. Ahhhh, there may be the answer to your question as to WHY you haven't achieved what you have set out to achieve.

 

Perhaps you've done nothing more than THOUGHT ABOUT what it is that you want to accomplish.

 

HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS: That can be corrected RIGHT NOW....TODAY! ("As long as there is breath, there's hope." - Mike Spillman)

 

As a variation of that famous sports quote says,  "Just Go On and Do It!".

 

Remember, this is a problem that can be corrected but it MUST begin now and not later.

 

Might I suggest that making a decision to attend the event described in the next paragraph would be a good place to start?  Think about it and then seriously consider taking some ACTION for something that could literally change your life forever.

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! - MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! It doesn't matter who you are or what you do for a living, you don't want to miss this life-changing event. You've heard me talk about Dani Johnson many times before right? I will be attending one of her live events in San Antonio, Texas on July 12th - 13th and we'd love to meet YOU there! Go here to check it out for yourself and get ready to take your life to the next level!

"I thought about it" OR "I did it".

It's YOUR choice...choose wisely, friend and move on to your better future.

And, as you do so, be sure to...

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Mike

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Think on Purpose!

Today I'm going to start a discussion on some things that I've been reading in the James Allen classic, "As A Man Thinketh". I eluded to the fact in one of last week's blogs that I was reading this book again and even shared part of one line from the book. Before I get started, I want to share the link to where you can get your own free, downloadable copy of this great book. Vick Johnson is the creator of this page and is a trustworthy source. I have attended a program organized by Vick and, as you'll see, he can also direct you to many great resources on his page. Get your free download of this book by clicking HERE.

 

Now then, let's get to the discussion for today. By the way, be sure to listen to the podcast as well and get extra information and thoughts on today's topic. Just click either the iTunes link or the RSS feed link at the bottom of the article.

 

If you haven't had the chance to read and/or listen to last week's series on the path to your DESTINY then please be sure to do so as soon as you can. Many of the thoughts that I shared in them led me to re-reading this book and finding many similarities to what is said there with the thoughts that I shared last week. Things found in this book BACK UP what I shared with you in last week's series.

 

Here are two lines, in particular, that I pulled out of the chapter entitled, "Thought and Purpose", that I was reading just this morning. The first states this: "Until thought is linked with purpose there is no intelligent accomplishment." And the second, in part reads: "They who have no central purpose in their life fall an easy prey to...failure, unhappiness, and loss."

 

Although THINKING something is a wonderful thing to do, it serves no real purpose unless PURPOSE is attached to the thought! I guess one could even say that, without PURPOSE, this type of THINKING could be described as "day dreaming".

 

Do you remember the progression to your destiny that we discussed last week? Your thoughts become words, your words become actions, your actions become habits, your habits become your character and your character is your destiny.

 

We all have thoughts, words and actions! All of us. Without PURPOSE they will not take us on a planned journey. Oh, they will take us on a journey but it will be an "uncharted" journey with no direction or planned destiny.

 

We must attach PURPOSE to our thoughts, words and actions in order to ACHIEVE that which we have set out to accomplish.

 

Without PURPOSE we have no plan to defend against the negative forces that may come our way and we will - as James Allen states - "fall an easy prey to failure, unhappiness, and loss."

 

THINK on PURPOSE!

 

PLAN on PURPOSE!

 

LIVE on PURPOSE!

 

Otherwise your life and your destiny will be that of an unplanned, haphazard, unguided drift steered by the waves of life. I think you would say with me, "NO THANKS! THAT'S NOT FOR ME!"

 

There IS a "purpose" for your life. Why, then, should you ever approach your life without purpose? As you take that into consideration, be sure to...

 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

 

Mike

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"What is Going On in That Head of Yours?"

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Did your parents ever say that to you with a bewildered look on their faces?

 

Oh, mine did many times over the years while they were trying to figure out what in the world this boy – especially as a teenager – was thinking when he (yeah, ME) did something stupid (which, at that time in my life – like most teens – was quite often!).

 

Truth is, when you’re a teenager YOU’RE not even sure what’s going on in your head because of all the physical changes your body is going through! But what’s your excuse now or what’s the REASON behind your actions (or lack thereof) now?

 

What you THINK matters! What you put into your head/mind matters.

 

So, here’s a real quick way for you to KNOW what’s going on in that head of yours. Do a quick check up to see what it is that you are PUTTING IN to your head.

 

It really is that simple. Oh, it may not be as simple when you realize that you need to make some CHANGES on what you allow into your head, but the discovery process is really quite simple.

 

But you have to be HONEST with yourself in the process.

 

So, “What’s going on in that head of yours?”… you tell me, friend.

 

And as you do a little check up, be sure to…

 

“Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)”

Mike

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The Sixth Sense

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you read or hear that phrase, "The Sixth Sense"? As I mention on today's podcast, perhaps it's the phrase, "I see dead people!". (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, it's o.k....just move along.)

Just like our last chapter study on the brain, you - like me - might be tempted to just "write this off" as some weird talk that can't be true or even possible. But again, let me remind you that, just because we don't understand it or have experience with it does not make it false.

Here's the kicker, "WHAT IF?" - - What IF it's true? What IF it is, indeed, a reality?

So, as you read this last chapter of the steps to riches in Napoleon Hill's classic, "Think & Grow Rich", keep an open mind and try to imagine the possibilities IF you (and I) would allow yourself the option of following the guidelines set within this great book.

Mr. Hill himself - near the end of this chapter - says that you can still benefit from reading this book even if you don't quite grasp the principle discussed in this chapter!

Have you benefited from reading this book? I know I have! However, I'd suggest to you that, in order to get the MAXIMUM benefit from this book, you not set this book back up on the bookshelf. Rather, read it again...and again...and again. I know that, for myself, the second reading opened up new thoughts, ideas and even understandings that were not there the first time.

I am so thankful that Napoleon Hill took the time (over 20 years) to put these thoughts down on paper so that people like us could still benefit from his thoughts these many years later. Aren't you?

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The last part of this book will now discuss a powerful topic that we all face - FEAR! On Monday I will begin on this chapter and will approach it - for the most part - as a separate discussion and study than what we have just completed.

As always I thank you for sharing these thoughts with me and I invite you to continue on the journey with me as we all move FORWARD into our FUTURE!

Don't forget to donate to the "Make-A-Wish Foundation" fundraiser today if you have not already done so. Simply go to my website, http://www.FutureYouUniversity.com and click on the banner at the top of the page to be taken to the donation page. You might want to read my previous article with some specific instructions about that donation page before you do.

Thank you!

And, as always....

"Make it an AWESOME Day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Mike