A friend of mine doesn’t watch much television. He believes that spending time watching other people live their fake lives is a huge waste of a real one.

However, he does enjoy movies that offer valuable life lessons—films like Rocky, Rudy, and Mr. Holland’s Opus. Stories that inspire and teach.

The first time he watched It’s A Wonderful Life it had a profound effect on him. He told me he cried a lot. That was the moment he realized he wanted to be like George Bailey. But when he compared his life to George’s, he saw a stark contrast.

He asked himself: If I died today, how many people would truly care? Have I done much for anyone besides myself?

That moment was a turning point. He dove headfirst into self-help books, audio programs, and seminars, determined to change. He’s the kind of person who doesn’t do things halfway—when he commits, he goes all in. His belief was simple: If you want to become more, you have to learn how.

After all, you can’t give what you don’t have.

That journey led him to the work he does today—helping others, sharing knowledge, and making an impact.

Now, he often asks people: What do you want to stand for?

He talks about books like As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, which emphasize the power of thought. He believes that we all become exactly what we think about most. Life isn’t an accident; where we end up is a direct result of our mindset.

Of course, circumstances—chance meetings, unexpected challenges, the family we’re born into—shape our journey. But despite those influences, we still get to decide where we go from here and who we become.

Even highly successful people—actors, business leaders, politicians—reach a point where they start wondering what their life truly means. They don’t want their legacy to be just the roles they played or the deals they closed. They seek purpose beyond success.

That’s because real happiness doesn’t come from wealth or fame—it comes from serving others, from having a purpose.

He always tells people: If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unmotivated, examine your thoughts. Are they focused only on yourself? If so, you need a bigger purpose. Set some goals. Find something meaningful beyond your own needs.

And most importantly, take it one step at a time. Don’t try to do everything at once. Read one book. Take one action. Make one change.

The key is simple: stop looking for the answer—you’re reading it now.

Help someone else. Every hour.

That could be as simple as doing your job well in this moment. By showing up and giving your best, you’re helping customers, colleagues, employers, vendors—countless people whose lives are connected to yours.

You don’t have to make a grand gesture. Just focus on being useful. When you do that, joy and fulfillment will follow.

And before you know it, everything starts to make sense.

Today’s Winning Beliefs

✔ I focus on helping others
✔ I know that my thoughts shape my reality
✔ I am a positive and optimistic person
✔ I have released all selfish thoughts and ways

Yesterday, a friend of mine had a real wake-up call.

He’s been a loyal customer of the same auto service shop for years, bringing his car in every couple of months without fail. But this time, he forgot his wallet at home. He did have his AMEX card on him, but the shop didn’t accept it. Instead of allowing him to run home and grab his wallet, the owner—someone he’s known and trusted for ages—insisted that someone bring another form of payment before he’d release the car.

Then came the kicker. The owner actually said, “So you want me to chase you around to get paid?”

For $39.

This is a classic example of not being able to see the forest for the trees.

So often, we get caught up in policies, procedures, and momentary frustrations, forgetting to see the bigger picture. That shop owner wasn’t just dealing with a random customer—he was dealing with someone who had supported his business for years. A little trust and flexibility could have gone a long way.

It got me thinking about the power of appreciation. When people feel valued, they naturally want to give more. Even kids understand this—if you’ve ever seen a toddler help out with something and then light up when they’re praised, you know what I mean. We all crave that sense of recognition.

But what happens when appreciation fades? When people feel like their efforts go unnoticed, their enthusiasm starts to dwindle. They disengage. They hold back.

I realized that this applies to so many areas of life. How often do we hesitate to go the extra mile because we don’t think it’ll be appreciated? And on the flip side, how often do we fail to show appreciation for others and then wonder why they’re not as motivated?

The truth is, we can’t always rely on external validation. That’s where self-esteem and confidence come in. The people who succeed—whether in business, relationships, or personal growth—are the ones who recognize their own value, even when others don’t. They don’t wait for applause; they just keep showing up and giving their best.

And that’s the secret. Success isn’t just about talent or luck—it’s about showing up, being of service, and focusing on helping others. When you make that your priority, everything else starts to fall into place.

And if appreciation doesn’t come from others?

That’s why self-affirmation matters. You have to remind yourself of your own worth. Every single day.

Today’s Winning Beliefs:

• I am committed to serving others.
• My purpose is to make a difference.
• The more I help, the more I receive in return.
• I trust in my ability to add value.
• Everything I do is rooted in love and service.

I heard of someone who recently lost over $175,000 in the stock market over the past 12 months. He just watched as it kept going down, down, down—trusting the advice of a small-town broker who, unfortunately, didn’t know much more than he did.

It breaks my heart because this loss was completely avoidable. We live in a time when information is available at our fingertips, yet so many people still make decisions blindly without taking the time to educate themselves.

In today’s world, we have no excuse for getting blindsided like this—not just in investing, but in every area of life.

Want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Break a bad habit? Improve your relationships? Help your kids succeed in school? Build a thriving business? The knowledge is out there. But here’s the key: You have to seek it out and then take action.

I know this firsthand.

There was a time when my life was in complete shambles—I was literally living out of my vehicle. No one expected me to turn things around, let alone succeed in a big way. But I did. And it was only possible because I committed to learning, applying what I learned, and refusing to settle for ignorance.

For nearly three years, I begged this guy to subscribe to investment newsletters, read financial reports, and educate himself. His response?

“I’m fine. The market will turn around.”

Now? He’s paralyzed by fear, afraid to put his money anywhere. That’s what a lack of knowledge does—it breeds fear and inaction.

For years, making money in the market was easy. But because he never expanded his knowledge, he knows just as little about investing today as he did 10 years ago.

And investing is just one example. The same principle applies to every area of life.

It’s not enough to rely on motivation or belief alone. You need knowledge, a solid plan, and the willingness to act on it.

Take Warren Buffett—arguably the greatest investor of all time. Why doesn’t he put his money into high-tech startups or internet stocks? Because they lack a long enough track record to prove they can weather different economic conditions. His approach is based on proven principles, not speculation.

The lesson here is simple:

If you want to succeed in something, learn from those who have already mastered it.

Don’t take relationship advice from someone who’s been divorced four times.
Don’t take stock tips from your neighbor.
Don’t take weight-loss advice from someone who struggles with their own health.

When I wanted to build my book business, I didn’t guess my way through it. I called successful people in the industry, reached out to my largest supplier, and tracked down their top distributors. Then I picked their brains, learning everything I could for over a year.

Within 12 months, I had built the largest business of its kind in the world. Not because I was the smartest, but because I sought out the knowledge and put it to use.

Was it hard work? Absolutely. But I have no regrets. The money came and went, but the skills, confidence, and belief in myself? Those remain.

It reminds me of a bodybuilder I once knew. He wasn’t just strong—he was perfectly proportioned. I asked him about his dedication to training, and he said something that stuck with me:

“I get to carry my trophy around with me forever.”

The same goes for any skill, any knowledge, any success you build for yourself.

Seek out the right knowledge. Apply it. And you, too, will get to carry your trophy with you—forever.

Today’s Winning Beliefs

✅ I grow and develop with every new experience.
✅ I use my knowledge to improve my life and help others.
✅ My confidence in my abilities increases daily.
✅ When I need to know something, I seek out the knowledge.
✅ I stay informed in areas that matter to me.
✅ I am worth the effort it takes to build my skills.
✅ I am my own greatest asset—and I act like it.

Picture in your mind someone who has already achieved one or more of the big goals or distant dreams you have.

This should be a real person.

In the pursuit of any ambition, there are countless others—dozens, maybe even millions—who have succeeded before us.

And they leave behind clues.

“Well, of course,” you might say. “If I want to build a barn, I need to learn from someone who’s done it before.” Or, “To become an accountant, I have to go to school.”

It’s “common sense.” But when it comes to long-held dreams, common sense isn’t so common.

Think of a big dream you have. Come on, you have one…

Losing weight and getting healthy. Building a thriving business. Coaching your team to a championship season. Inspiring a love of math, reading, or science in your students.

Have you carried this dream for years—maybe even decades—without making real progress?

Why do you think that is?

Are you lazy? Unintelligent? Maybe—but probably not.

The real reason most people struggle with self-discipline and fail to achieve their dreams is that they don’t share the core beliefs of those who have succeeded in the same area.

Take smoking, for example. Smokers often believe they won’t suffer the consequences, that cigarettes taste good, or that they need nicotine to manage stress. These are deeply ingrained beliefs—often numbering in the hundreds. On the other hand, lifelong non-smokers hold the opposite convictions to their very core.

The same is true for successful entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders. They possess thousands of beliefs that differ from those who have never tried or have repeatedly failed.

Yet, most people never consider this.

Instead, they blame fate or a lack of knowledge for their failures. They wonder, “How could my beliefs be holding me back?”

But give me anyone who has just failed at achieving a significant goal—something that could have dramatically improved their life—and I guarantee their underlying beliefs played a major role in that failure.

This is why “how-to” programs fail more than 95% of the time.

Want a funny example? Okay.

How many awful websites have you seen, despite there being dozens of excellent books on web design and e-commerce?

See? Information alone isn’t enough.

What truly matters is developing the mindset that fuels discipline and drive. When you have that, even if you don’t know exactly what to do, you’ll go out, learn it, and succeed.

If you’ve been in your field for 20 years and a newcomer with just two years of experience races past you, it’s not their talent—it’s their beliefs. Your beliefs shape your attitudes, dictate your emotions, and directly control your actions.

If you procrastinate, produce mediocre work, or struggle in certain areas of your life, take a hard look at your core assumptions.

A 30-Second Exercise to Experience the Power of Belief

Pick an area of life where you’re struggling—health, habits, relationships, career, finances, sports, school—you name it.

Now, grab a pen and ask yourself:

• Have I mapped out exactly what I need to do to reach my goal?
• Am I absolutely confident I will achieve it?
• When I make a mistake, do I quickly recover, or do I let it derail me?
• Do I truly believe I deserve success, even though millions of equally deserving people fail?
• Do I think external factors will ultimately decide whether I succeed?
• If achieving my goal takes months or even years, am I okay with that?
• Do I find it difficult to follow through on what I know are the right choices?

Now, picture the most successful person you know in that area.

Look at those questions again.

How do you imagine they would answer?

The difference is night and day, isn’t it?

This is how false, limiting beliefs hold you back.

Because belief is such a foundational issue, we focus on it first whenever we create a new Think Right Now! behavior modification program.

Of course, past experiences contribute to limiting beliefs. But trauma alone doesn’t explain lifelong failure—many people use their struggles as fuel to achieve great success and happiness.

It’s not what happens to us that determines our future—it’s what we believe about what happens.

If you’re interested in learning more about belief systems, there are many excellent books on the subject. It’s a fascinating and valuable area of study.

Today’s Winning Beliefs

• I absolutely believe I can achieve my biggest goals.
• I am just as deserving of success as anyone else.
• I control my actions and my destiny.
• Making the right decisions comes easily to me now.
• The answers I need come to me effortlessly.
• I can handle any situation that comes my way.

I often talk about momentum and the power of believing in yourself—getting into a positive rhythm. When you truly believe you can accomplish something, you tap into an almost supernatural ability to make it happen, even if you’ve never done it before. And if you stumble along the way, seeing the setback as just a delay rather than a denial allows you to rise again and keep pushing forward.

When belief burns bright enough, even casual onlookers can see the transformation—from doubt to an undeniable passion for success.

If you’re not a sports fan, don’t worry—this message is about belief, not just basketball.

One night, I watched the NBA playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks had a commanding 16-point lead—it seemed like an easy win.

But the 76ers never lost faith. Their star, Allen Iverson, was having one of the worst scoring nights of his career, yet he was relentless on defense.

Their coach, Larry Brown, kept reinforcing belief. Of course, he discussed strategy, but his real job? Keeping his team’s spirits high. He was animated, urging them to fight for every loose ball, treat every pass like the most important one of the game, and keep the pressure on.

It was pure emotion. He knew they had the skill—the key was keeping their heads in the game.

Did he scold them for mistakes? No. He reminded them, “C’mon, that’s not like you. You’ve got this!”

They responded. Their belief grew. By the fourth quarter, they had tied the game at 63-63. The crowd erupted.

Momentum—it’s pure emotion.

When things go right, they tend to keep going right. But the opposite is also true, isn’t it?

As the 76ers’ confidence surged, the Bucks started doubting themselves. Suddenly, they were missing shots, making careless passes, and committing frustrated fouls. Their early-game smiles turned into tense, frustrated expressions. It was stunning to watch—their belief in themselves had evaporated.

This game was a masterclass in the power of momentum.

Philadelphia capitalized on Milwaukee’s mistakes, sinking 22 consecutive free throws and clinching an 89-88 victory.

The lesson? Even when things aren’t going your way, you can still achieve your goal—if you don’t give up.

Had the Bucks made just one smarter pass, one extra basket, or avoided a single unnecessary foul, they could have won.

When I was selling face to face every day, it was often at the very last moment—after I had laid out every reason why my prospect should say yes—that they finally agreed.

I realized then: Never give up. Never, never, never. Ever.

So today, if you can believe in yourself just a little more—push yourself to move faster, perform better, and bring more enthusiasm—momentum will shift in your favor.

Soon, you’ll replace frustration with confidence.

Success and happiness always begin in your own mind. Don’t wait—start now. Put on that winning smile and keep telling yourself all day:

“I can.”

Every hour. “I can.”

During lunch. “I can.”

Before a big call. “I can.”

And before you know it—you will.

Today’s Winning Beliefs

• I believe in myself, and it shows.
• My confidence is growing every day.
• I have eliminated the habit of giving up.
• My resolve to win is stronger than ever.

I’ve spent so many years training and helping people that sometimes I forget—these letters reach individuals in all walks of life. From PhD holders to night clerks in rundown motels, to those whose only access to a computer is at the YMCA where they shower.

Wherever you are in life right now, ask yourself—do you truly want to be there?

I used to work seven days a week, always chasing the next dollar. Then one day, I paused, took a deep breath, and asked myself, “What do I really want? If I could do anything, what would it be?” The pursuit of money felt empty. I was making a living, but I wasn’t living. My friends were out having amazing experiences, and I was stuck working.

Maybe you’ve heard me talk about my records and accomplishments. Yes, they’re real. But the greatest reward isn’t what you achieve—it’s who you become in the process.

Because without that, life has no meaning.

Like you, I’ve met people who lie, cheat, and steal, justifying it with weak excuses like “I’m no worse than anyone else” or “I can’t help it.”

Giving to charity or volunteering might make you feel good—great. But in your everyday life, what excites you? What fuels you? Figure it out, and do more of it.

It’s not just about values—it’s about character. You can value some pretty questionable things, but character? That’s universal. It’s like a well-tailored suit—timeless and respected.

And you don’t need wealth or connections to have it.

You just need guiding principles. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Not a reader? Get the six-tape program from Nightingale-Conant. Listen to it over and over. The insights will hit you like divine wisdom.

If you know what you stand for—if you don’t harbor hate or fear toward those different from you—you’re in a good place.

If that doesn’t describe you, take some time alone. Go for a long drive. Sit in silence. Ask yourself, “What do I want my life to mean?”

For me, the answer was helping people.

I came from rock bottom—just short of being behind bars. But in many ways, I was still a prisoner—trapped in my own mind. I had nothing. No hope. I had failed so many times that I assumed my life would be fast, reckless, and probably short.

Then I read Superlearning and The Greatest Salesman in the World. That sparked a transformation. I developed my first audio programs, which eventually led to the founding of Think Right Now! International.

A complete 180—almost overnight.

That’s the kind of question I’m urging you to ask yourself: What legacy do you want to leave?

If you ask, the answer will come.

And when it does—let it guide your every day.

Let’s be honest—fear of making mistakes is a common roadblock. It often creeps in right before we’re about to do something exciting, something that could really matter. And for many, that fear stops them in their tracks.

I’m no exception to this. For more than half my life, I let fear take control—fear of messing up, fear of looking foolish, and fear of both failure and success.

One moment that stands out was back in junior high. I had a crush on a girl, and several friends assured me she wanted me to ask her to the Saturday dance. All the signs were there—she liked me, and I liked her.

But fear got the better of me.

I kept postponing, convincing myself I needed the “right” moment to ask her. Friday afternoon rolled around, and the school day was ending. Everyone was rushing for the buses, and suddenly, there she was, standing by my locker.

This was it—my chance.

We made small talk, and I finally started to say, “Would you like to, um…”

And then I froze. Nothing else came out.

Thankfully, she smiled and finished for me, “…go to the dance?”

Relieved, I managed to say, “Yes!”

She laughed and said, “I’d love to.”

That experience stuck with me—not because of the dance itself, but because of how fear had nearly robbed me of something so simple. It was one of many moments in life where being overly self-conscious got in the way of enjoying life.

Over time, I started to realize that fear was something I could challenge. In my early twenties, I began reading self-improvement books. I was tired of letting fear and failure dictate my life. A key lesson kept popping up in many of those books:

Face the fear. Do it anyway.

It’s deceptively simple but life-changing. When you confront the things that scare you—over and over—they lose their power. What once felt overwhelming eventually becomes second nature.

I discovered that making mistakes wasn’t the end of the world. In fact, mistakes gave me opportunities to grow, learn, and improve. Most importantly, I realized I could also learn from others’ mistakes. By observing others closely, I gained insights that saved me from making the same errors myself.

Here’s the thing: Life is constantly teaching us. Every moment is packed with lessons—if you pay attention. You don’t need to experience every mistake firsthand to learn from it. Watch what others do. Listen to their stories. Analyze what leads to success and failure, even in small, everyday situations.

This mindset has transformed my life. In the last several years, I’ve achieved more than I ever imagined because I made it a habit to learn from the world around me. This habit is powerful—it builds confidence, reduces fear, and gives you control over your emotions.

So, embrace mistakes, both your own and others’. Use them as stepping stones to success. Don’t let the fear of looking foolish hold you back. Remember, the people who mock others are often just trying to deflect attention from their own insecurities.

Watch. Listen. Learn.

Stay curious, and keep your eyes and ears open. Life’s lessons are all around you, waiting to be noticed.

Mistakes are part of the journey, not something to avoid. When you stop fearing them and start learning from them, life becomes more rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.

Positive Affirmations

• I embrace learning from every mistake I make.
• Mistakes are a vital part of my growth and happiness.
• Each mistake teaches me something valuable.
• I welcome mistakes as stepping stones to success.

Patience and Persistence: The Key to Success
One of the most frustrating feelings we all experience is wanting something badly but not being able to have it right away.

Yes, it’s frustrating—but is it always realistic?

We live in a world where advertisements push us to act immediately, encouraging us to buy now, achieve now, and have everything at once. But reality doesn’t always work that way. Maybe you don’t have the resources for that big purchase, or perhaps you admire a personal quality in someone else and wish you had it, too.

The truth is, many people want things instantly. They crave success, possessions, or personal achievements without putting in the time and effort to earn them. Society often promotes the idea that we should have what we want immediately, as if it’s a right rather than something to be worked for. This mindset can lead to frustration, envy, and self-destructive behaviors.

But here’s what truly matters:

You do have a right—to put in the effort to achieve your goals. No one gets a free pass. Success, growth, and achievement require sacrifice, commitment, and persistence.

Start today. If you want something, don’t just wish for it—take steps toward it. Small actions each day will build toward something greater.

Some days may feel unproductive, and it’s easy to make excuses. But habits are powerful. If you neglect your goals when life gets busy, chances are you won’t follow through when things are easier, either.

Success Isn’t Instant—It’s Like a Farm
Unlike school, where you might cram for an exam and temporarily retain information, life doesn’t work that way. Success isn’t something you can rush.

Think of it like farming:

You prepare the land.
You plant the seeds.
You nurture and protect your crops.
You stay consistent, day after day.
If you skip any step, you won’t have a harvest. Life follows the same principles—consistent effort over time leads to meaningful results.

The people you admire, the ones who have what you want, didn’t get there overnight. They worked for it. And while luck plays a role in life, it often follows effort. The more work you put in, the more “lucky” you seem to get.

So, stay the course.

Whenever you feel impatient or entitled to results before you’ve earned them, remind yourself: Success takes time. Keep your eyes on your goal, push forward, and trust the process.

And do it all with a smile.

Daily Affirmations for Success
I release jealousy and focus on my own growth.
I trust that my efforts will be rewarded in the right time.
I embrace my responsibilities with a positive mindset.
I take action today to build my future.

This is a sticky subject…

Fear of making a mistake is often the last thing you feel just before you start to do something really cool; and it stops most people dead in their tracks.

As usual, Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, Colorado is  not putting himself above this.

One of the most ludicrous situations I can recall where I was afraid of appearing stupid was in Junior High School.
I was told by no less than a half dozen friends that a certain girl, who I did like very much, wanted me to ask her to the upcoming Saturday night dance.  It was very obvious that she liked me.

I planned to ask her as soon as I could muster up the courage.

Well, Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, Colorado I waited and waited…

Pretty soon, it’s Friday afternoon.  The last class of the day let out and everyone was making a mad dash for the buses to go home for the weekend.  And she just “happened by” my locker.

Here was my chance…

A few seconds of small talk and I finally start, “Would you like to, um…”

And that was all I could get out.  She waited for what seemed like a minute without me saying another word.

Thankfully, she helped me out, “…go to the dance?”

What a relief!  I said, “Yes!”

“I’d love to,” she said.

Happily, my fear of women subsided somewhat over the years, but it was just one more pattern that kept me from enjoying a normal part of life that we can all experience if we just stop being so “self” conscious.

Part of Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, Colorado growth was due to my new passion for reading self help books.  I then started to learn what makes us humans tick.  Common themes ran through many of these works.

One recurring and potent suggestion I recall as sticking out was simply doing what you fear.

How could this help?

Well, as simple as it sounds, if you do what you fear enough times, you’ll find that there is nothing to fear.
You’ll become comfortable doing it.  The thing you feared will soon become routine.

End of story.

I found out that girls didn’t hold any special power over me.  I learned that making mistakes actually gave me more opportunities to learn and gain proficiency… and that most mistakes weren’t going to kill me.

But a HUGE lesson in life (and make a note of this because it’s profound) I learned was that I could learn more from other people’s mistakes than I even had time to make myself…

… if I paid attention.

I know.  “Duh!”

If you keep your eyes open, each day can teach you dozens and even hundreds of important lessons that you CAN use.

Think about it.  Do you need to get hit before you learn not to step in front of a moving vehicle?

Every second of every day provides you with lessons…

…If you have your eyes and ears open to them.

Watch and listen to other people.  Pay attention to what causes the failure and success of others in even the most tiny of situations.

This little used but powerful habit can erase most of your fears, give you a feeling of power and put you in control of your emotions in just about any situation.

Watch.  Listen.  Learn.

Every minute.

Live life.  Have fun.  But take your blinders off.
There’s a lot going on around you every minute that can teach you about how to eliminate fear of making mistakes.

Mistakes are a part of life.  Don’t just accept that truth.  Embrace it, and your life will be a whole lot happier and filled with accomplishment.

Remember, the people who are laughing at you as you’re falling down are pointing at you to keep people from looking at them!

Today’s Empowering Beliefs To
Help Control Your Thoughts

— Learning from mistakes and I are one
— Mistakes are necessary to living a happy, successful life
— I learn everything I can from each mistake
— I see mistakes as part of what I need to learn fast

“How quickly and how well can I get this task done?”

Most of the time, I’ll hallucinate, you’re probably really busy.  Going, going all day.

But how close are you getting to the big dreams?

You have fantasies about being able to wear some of those “skinny clothes” in your closet, don’t you?  Remember that friend of yours you had planned on calling?  How about that group of leads that you wanted to work?  What about that pile in the back yard that needs to be picked up and hauled away?

Man, life doesn’t revolve around watching ‘Friends’ and staying for one more round of drinks.  Is that really fulfilling?  Do you look back on that with pride or a feeling of accomplishment?  Will those happy-hour buddies really snub you if you left now?  Are these people even supportive of your far off dreams?

The stars of ‘Friends’ make over a million per episode.
How much do you make watching them?  Get TIVO and you can watch them when you’re too exhausted to do anything fun and rewarding.

Alexander Goldsmith of Aspen, CO knows what it’s like to have no control over your desires…

AND what it’s like to transcend them.

And it’s even tougher to take sometimes, when you do everything you need to do and you still don’t get your outcome.  Damn frustrating, huh?

But here’s a rule of thumb.  If you’re not done, keep going.
Does it seem odd to even think about working past 5:00?
What about throwing in the exercise video at 10:00 at night?

What would happen if you missed your favorite show this week?  What would really happen?

Shake up your routine.

Get out a piece of paper and write down just one goal.  A medium-sized goal.  Something you’ve been putting off.  Put down the things you need to do to make it happen.  Put a date that it absolutely will be done.

Again, make it a medium-sized task… something that would only take about 10-20 hours to complete.  Make a schedule.
Commit to it… and finish it.

Alexander Goldsmith of Aspen,  was driven by one thing… not being second in the door.

If a competitor got there a week or a month ahead of me, it could mean thousands of dollars.  I couldn’t bear the thought of losing that much money because I couldn’t get myself to pick up a 16-ounce telephone receiver to make two or three calls.

Look at your fears.  Figure out what they’re costing you.

If you don’t ask that person out, you both may miss out forever.

If you don’t practice, then you’re not going to perform well.

Plug in your own situation.  Do you want those results?

Listen to your inner voice.  What’s it saying when you’re worried or having a panic attack… over a very routine thing for most people?

When you’re stopped cold, notice what you’re focusing on and what you’re telling yourself.

Alexander Goldsmith of Aspen, CO will guarantee it’s not, “Go for it!”  You’re most definitely NOT telling yourself that you can do the job…
that’s it’s no big deal.

Look at the empowering beliefs below and commit them to memory.  Say them over and over until you dream about them.
Read them constantly.

Your circumstances won’t change until your thoughts change.  Pound that into your head.

You know, Alexander Goldsmith of Aspen, CO must have watched the movies “Rocky” and “Rudy” 50 times each.  Why?  Because nothing changes until you change what you think about.  And emotional stories about people who overcome huge odds can inspire you to do the same.

Whenever I’m feeling stuck I pull out my empowering questions or my affirmation cards or read/watch an empowering story.

It never ever fails to get me back on track and hopeful.

Do like the legendary basketball coach John Wooden says and “drink from good books.”  He reads something powerful and encouraging every single day.

And there was no better life coach than him.

Do you believe “what goes in must come out?”

Then act by what you believe and keep the positive flowing in every minute you can…

Set that goal…

And get hustling.

Do that and something good will always happen.

Today’s Empowering Beliefs To
Help Control Your Thoughts

— I’m hustling to get important tasks done today
— I do the things that make me happier, richer and wiser
— I’m a self-starter
— I’m motivated to achieve challenging tasks
— I find it easy to keep focused on important things
— I use failure to fuel in me the desire to do better
— I finish what I start and I start a lot