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Who Do You Work For? Who do you work for? If you ask that question to a number of people you might get a wide variety of answers. In this article discover who you really work for. What Is Your Limit? The good news is that you can change the limitations you have put on yourself. Your life will never change until you do. So if you really want to see some change in your life, then you have to see what your beliefs really are. What Do You Expect? Everyone is predicting the future in all sorts of ways. The big question is, what are you predicting for your own life? What mode of thinking are you in? Are you expecting the best or expecting the worst? How To Overcome Obstacles Here are three simple keys to overcoming obstacles. I really believe they are three of the most important keys in overcoming any obstacle in your life. Do You Feel Like Giving Up? There are two very important questions you should ask yourself before you decide to give up and quit. And if you decide not to quit, here are some keys to help you to regroup. Are You Looking For a Job? An increase in the number of workers tends to result in lower wages and vice-versa. And securing a job when unemployment is high requires a lot more than just "looking for a job." Picture Your Dreams As I talked to her in the driveway of her new home of seven years, she was relating some of these things to me. She was so happy and truly thankful to be living in that house in California. I Don't Want To Change If things in your life are not bringing you the results that you really desire, then it's time for a change. Are you ready to venture out of your comfort zone? It all depends upon your desire to see real change happen in your life. Guess What Just Happened? Why is it that the details of something negative seem to be so vivid to people's minds, yet the details of their dreams and goals seem so vague? Let me explain. Rachel's Dream Her name is Rachel. She is almost thirteen years old. Rachel has a dream. When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough... Today, more than ever before, a good work ethic and good skill sets are vital. The days of clock watching and doing just enough to get by are gone in today's workplace. In fact, many people are now doing the jobs two and three people used to do. Should Some Salaries Be Illegal? I told my children, probably a million times, as they were growing up, that life is not fair. Does that apply to the income that movie stars and sports players earn? Some people think that what they make is just not fair. Eliminate Stress at Work...and in Your Life! Here are five keys to help eliminate stress at work. There are a plenty more, but these five are critical. And I'll spend more time on the first one, because it is by far the most important one. Are You Afraid Of Getting Fired? Why not see yourself as more than just another employee? Why not do whatever it takes to be the very best employee, not out of fear of losing your job, but out of pride in yourself. What's Your Response to the Economy? This is how to see real positive lasting change in your own life, despite what is going on around you. This is how you can become peaceful and confident while others are nervous and afraid. This is not only taking responsibility for your own life, it is also how to see your dreams and goals come to pass. An Opportunity for Learning This economy will turn around and we will again see another upturn. Now is a great opportunity to teach our children and our grandchildren. Now is the time to teach them how to be sufficient whether in a downturn, upturn or in a static economy. Having Some Problems? It is easy to be happy, excited, and positive when things are going well. But how about when a problem or something unpleasant presents itself? Then it's not so easy to remain positive - or is it? Are You Afraid Of Losing Your Job? Focus on that which you can control. You can control your attitude. You can control the quality of your own individual work and make it the best that it can possibly be. You can strive for excellence. Predict Your Future! If you have absolutely no control over your future, then why worry about anything? Whatever is going to happen to you is going to happen anyway, right? That's called fate. And believe it or not, that in and of itself is a prediction. Turn Off The News! People are beginning to realize that all that they trusted in before has either let them down or is on shaky ground. Companies, stocks, retirement plans, seniority - all of these things cannot be trusted. More and more people every day are now looking to God for help. Stay Away From The Pity Parties and The Over Night Success Promises! When you live according to ethical principles, you will always win out in the end. When times are lean, you need a proper mindset the most. We just cannot allow ourselves to make decisions based on fear. We cannot allow our emotions to run our lives. The Secret KFC Recipe! Now you know one of KFC's 11 secret ingredients, but that's not the point of this article. The point is that persistence alone will not necessarily bring you success. I Finally Got My Revenge! The anger and betrayal was finally satisfied on that humid day in June, or was it? It was the day I finally got my revenge. August Resolution #1: Take Action! But for every goal that you have, implement and revise an action plan. In other words, what action are you going to take to see that goal come to pass? And, try to do something every day to reach your goal, no matter how small or insignificant it seems. Dream Stealers Our environment really does affect us, whether it is the geographical location, the climate, the cleanliness of our home, or even our friends and acquaintances. Why Settle? Too many people live each day with disappointment, guilt, frustration, shame, and even disgust. They have buried their potential and have learned to settle. But, their potential is not lost, it is just buried. What are you Waiting For? Are you ready for a great opportunity for your life? You won't be if all you look at is the "daily grind." Prepare for possibilities. If you just stay secluded in you own little world and never prepare for great opportunities, then you will never see them. Who Says You Can't? So, who told you that you can't? Someone may have said that to you. That was their decision to say it. But only you can determine whether you will or whether you won't. That is your decision. Have You Reached Your Limits? Your life is not over! There are things to discover; there are things to learn. What about the things you never dreamed you could do? You can do them! Stop Looking Back! When you are driving your vehicle, you can't get very far without running into something if you're constantly looking into the rearview mirror. I don't recommend trying this! And neither do I recommend doing it with life either. Where Is Your Life Going? You can either accept your life the way it is now, or, you can get on the path to where you really desire your life to go. I am going to challenge you to follow a simple exercise for three weeks. If you do, you will initiate a major change of focus in your mind that will help you greatly in achieving your dreams and desires. Temporary Setbacks or Permanent Failure? In life we many times feel, "stuck." We wonder how we got into the situation that we are presently in. It is in those times that we need to be careful with how we define it. Have we failed, or, is it just a setback?

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