In 100 years, this moment is unlikely to matter to anyone. Remember that.
0
Category: Think About It
Life!
Enjoy it!
0
Tiny Wins
Hold on tight to your tiny wins. They keep you smiling, positive and ready to receive more.
A young lady gave me a little more scoop of ice cream than probably she was meant to. There was a clear difference to other cones I’d seen. She had the biggest smile. I thanked her and we shared that fun smile. It was kindness in action.
It was a tiny win for both of us and we knew it. In fact, here I am a week later writing about it.
Some things I initially thought were negative this week, have been reframed as tiny wins. And my life is magnitudes better off from them.
0
Lock In
Find what you want and lock in.
Like is fleeting. If you have a strong desire, then go for it.
0
Be A Great Role Model
Build people up. Be kind. Take great care of your health and body – it’s the Only body you get in this life.
Think. Think critically. Protect your mind and soul from negative thoughts. Be optimistic. Smile – a lot. Have fun and be playful.
Take the high road.
Think of 10 people that you’ve ever heard of that are great role models. Write down the characteristics they have that make them great role models. Now excel in developing those characteristics through to excellence.
0
Find Great Deals
Whether it is for travel, lunch or a property purchase, focus on finding great deals. It’s fun and great for your pocket book.
0
What Happened To Kindness
While on a bus today, a young man, maybe 19, wanted to get on, but either had no money or his card wasn’t working.
I have a son about his age and I’ve been without cash at times, so I could feel his frustration. So I walked to the front of the bus to pay for him; pay it forward. The driver said we were not travelling together so I couldn’t pay for him.
I thought it was a very strange rule. The young man thanked me for the attempt and got off the bus.
What a bizarre idea that I couldn’t help a young man in a challenging moment. What happened to kindness?!
0
Perspective
Make sure the perspective of the people around you, or that you listen to, is aligned with the outcome that is most beneficial for you.
If someone is highlighting the negative, go speak to someone who highlights the positive. Otherwise, you may find yourself focusing on the negative and missing the beauty of all the positive.
Some people can find the positive in even the worst of circumstances. Others can only see the negative, even when surrounded by beauty and love.
In a rose garden, some only see roses while others make you aware of the thorns.
Which do you focus on more? Why? Would you like to be more positive? Training your brain daily is critical to making meaningful progress.
0
Be Wise About Where You Get Your Advice
If a friend gives you advice, should you take it? That depends on quite a few factors. Do they have your best interests at heart? Will they have to live with the consequences as well as you? Do you want the outcome they are most familiar with? These are just some of the questions you need to consider.
Also consider what might feel good or easy in the moment versus what is right, moral or better in the long run.
When receiving advice, be aware of second and third order consequences as well. Also consider if the outcome they would want for you truly aligns with what you would want for you.
0
Things Change
Death, taxes, and things change; those are the certainties of life.
Sometimes changes seem good for you and sometimes the changes seem bad. However, often changes will turn out well, given enough time.
Things change, be resilient and keep your mind open to all new possibilities so you can make the best of the new situation.
0