You can set goals, craft a vision, think positive, make affirmations, burn incense, and watch The Secret every morning. But your life and results never change until you change your habits.
At this rate, our capacity for moral discernment is not keeping pace with the development of technology. It is debatable whether we can be trusted with the power these developments are bringing us.
It’s true that money doesn’t buy happiness. But keep in mind something else: poverty doesn’t buy happiness either. What money does do – is allow you freedom, choices and personal expression, which can make you happier.
Sadly, too few people are aware of this. And I believe the no-stress situations are often worse than the acute stress ones. Because when you set up you life for no stress, you’re basically checking out. You’ve already died, but forgot to lie down.
I would wager that people who use the words “I,” “me,” and “mine” a lot, suffer a more heart attacks than other people. No double blind studies to back this up. But it’s something I would bet the rent on...
Self-respect plays a vital role in personal integrity. When you respect yourself, you create the type of self-image where you see yourself as someone who upholds certain values. And having values is what makes you valuable to the other people and inhabitants of the planet.
When you are channeling ego to develop a stronger sense of self, it’s quite empowering. It gives you the state of mind to attempt more bold, daring and adventurous things. And gives you greater confidence that you can achieve them.
Always question the premise first. It’s amazing how often something is based on a flawed premise. And if the premise is wrong, everything that comes off it will be too.
