I’ve taken this approach, I don’t evaluate my ideas too much, but just dive in. That eradicates the possibility that I’ll avoid new activities because I’m scared. I assume that I’m talented and smart enough to achieve my goals.
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I’ve taken this approach, I don’t evaluate my ideas too much, but just dive in. That eradicates the possibility that I’ll avoid new activities because I’m scared. I assume that I’m talented and smart enough to achieve my goals.
This stuff is not rocket science, and it’s not even too hard (except in the beginning). Now, I don’t believe the adage that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. I think it takes much longer. But the great thing about habits is the more you practice, the easier they are to maintain.
So, I’m going to walk you through 3 habits, that if practiced over time, will lead to a trimmer weight and a fatter wallet!
“I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it’s possible.”
Milton Friedman
All I can say about this quote is “ME TOO.” Yet I also really like some of the stuff taxes pay for, like roads, national parks, social security, education, etc.
I’ve been fortunate to know personally many folks of great wealth. Most of these individuals did not inherit wealth, but earned it the old fashioned way, through hard work. Many are entrepreneurs, some are not. My dad’s best friend worked for the IRS for many years, was an investor of the side, and died recently with a $10 million dollar estate.
I was going to be the primary breadwinner for 4 years, and I had NO JOB.
I was so stressed that I remember looking at the grocery clerk in awe and thinking, “Even she has a job!”
I’m a bit out of whack since the change in the astrological signs. I’ve been a water loving Cancer my whole life and now, all of a sudden, I’m a Gemini. What’s up with that? In fact, while watching a morning news show, one of the anchors declared, “I’m sticking with my old astrological sign no matter what. I don’t care what the new sign is!” I know how she feels!
It’s no secret that persistence is a fundamental trait of success. How many times have you embarked on a new pursuit or a project only to give up after awhile because results aren’t forthcoming? Clearly, without persistence and tenacity, success is impossible.
That article got me thinking. I pondered whether to disclose my no fail system for completing my New Year’s Resolutions or not. In fact, I happen to be a complete success at the New Year’s Resolution endeavor. How do I do it?
I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
Have the Best Holiday Ever; Say No to Holiday Spending
This Youtube video may be controversial in it’s approach, but the message is this: Sacrifice overspending and replace it with memorable experiences to make this holiday season wonderful. I want to help you avoid the holiday binge spending and resultant January debt hangover.
Multiple distractions cause our minds to flitter from one thing to the next in rapid succession. Couple that with abundant information at the punch of a computer key and the result is INFORMATION OVERLOAD.
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