You Can't Fake Characterby Mike Brescia
---------------------------------- Today's Empowering Quote ---------------------------------- "A man's reputation is the opinion people have of him, but his character is what he really is." --Jack Miner ---------------------------------- Today's Empowering Question ---------------------------------- "What do I really want my life to be about?" ---------------------------------- Today's Fast Session ---------------------------------- I'm glad you're here. I've been training and helping people for what seems so long now that I forget sometimes that these letters go out to people in all situations... From multiple PhD's to night clerks at run down motels to people whose only computer is at the YMCA where they shower. Regardless of where you are, do you really want to be there? I mean, I used to work seven days a week constantly in pursuit of the dollar, and after some time I just stopped, caught my breath and said, "What do I want to do with my life? If I could do anything I wanted, what would it be?" Chasing money was unrewarding. I earned money but life was getting away. Friends were having fun experiences and I was working. I know, you're thinking about the stories that I tell about my records and accomplishments. And they're true, but more than what you get from your achievements must be what you become. It must be... or you're living a life without meaning. Like you, I've known so many people who lie, cheat and steal and justify it with every ridiculous argument possible. "I'm no worse than anyone else," I hear. "So what", "I can't help it." Does donating money or volunteering make you feel good? Super. But in your life every day, what jazzes you? Figure it out and do more of it. It comes down not to values, but character. You can value some pretty off the wall stuff... But character is like a classic suit. Everyone agrees on it. It's what people admire. And you don't have to be wealthy or connected. You just need a set of guiding principles. I'd recommend reading 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.' If you're not a book reader, get the 6 tape program from Nightingale-Conant. And listen to it again and again. You can't imagine what you'll be exposed to. It's like God talking to you. If you know what you stand for, if you don't feel hate or fear of everyone that's different than you then you're in a good place, so far. If those characteristics don't describe you, then take a drive and spend some time alone and just be quiet. Ask yourself what it is that you want to spend the rest of your life doing. What is your life to mean? For me, it was helping people. As many of you know, I came from as far down as you could be without living behind bars. But it was a prison in my mind. I had nothing. No hope. I had failed so many times that it was just a foregone conclusion that life was going to be fast, wild and probably short... And then I read 'Superlearning' and 'The Greatest Salesman in the World.' That led me to developing the first audio tapes that ultimately led to founding Think Right Now! International. A 180 degree change almost overnight. That's the type of question I'm asking you to ask yourself. What legacy do you want to leave? If you ask you shall get an answer. Take that answer and use it to guide your every day. ----------------------------- Today's Winning Beliefs ----------------------------- -- I let the compass guide my actions today -- I value my character as more important than any possession -- I'm proud of who I am and who I'm becoming Mike Brescia is the founder of Think Right Now! International and creator of the Think Right Now! Accelerated Success Conditioning Programs. Mike's programs bring about life-enhancing, permanent changes - not by giving you more information to read or hear then forget about 2 weeks later - but by changing you from the inside-out. I use Mike's programs because they're a TON more effective than any self-help book or audio seminar out there. The only catch is you actually have to use the program every single day. Believe it or not this simple action can be a problem for many people. But as you know, if you're not consistent you won't see results. Mike also writes a great FREE ezine called Today Is Your Day to Win! You should definitely subscribe. You'll get down-to-earth, usable content with specific exercises to help you achieve success. Copyright © Mike Brescia All rights reserved worldwide.
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