Taking Action

"The difference between a dream and a goal, is a plan"

Everything that an individual possesses, no matter if it's big or small, is the result of the action that took place in order to obtain it. An idea is only an imagination that exists in the mind, until action is part of the equation. Then something magnificent takes place in the process. It becomes tangible. Almost magically, we have altered our imagination into reality. With this said, the ability to take action far exceeds knowledge and raw talent alone.

 Nike says it best, "Just Do It". Anyone that is a professional anything will admit they didn't get to where they are just by sitting on the couch. They practice everyday if they're an athlete. They read everyday if they're a leader. They rehearse everyday if they're an entertainer. They study everyday if they're an outstanding student. All they did was take the initiative of knowing what they want and act  upon it. Everyday people live their lives by the decisions they make. In a perfect world the right decisions are always made. But we all know that is never the case. So make sure the choices being made now are the ones to be proud of later. Keep in mind that in order to have satisfaction we are obligated to take action. The best time to take action was years ago, but luckily life works in our favor and gives us a second best time, which is right now.

Here is a jump start to getting what you want. 

1.) Ask yourself.
 What do I want?
 How do I plan to get it?

2.) Write down: Make it Tangible and Visualize it.

3.) Act on it.

"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do." -- Leonardo Da Vinci

"Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely." -- Jim Rohn

Power of Optimism

Statistics and research have proven that optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people. Being an optimist not only affects the person but also the people surrounding the person. Due to its contagious nature it encourages everyone to be healthier, live life with less stress, and build better relationships. Most people do not realize this, but many times life actually works in their favor. It is always a question of how we handle the situation when it manifest itself.

Jim Carrey is one of the most well-known and well paid comedic actors. He is also one of the most optimistic person around, in an interview with Oprah he says "Most people live trapped in the movement of thought".  According to Success magazine, Jim Carrey wrote himself a check with a future amount and date for when he was going to make it big. With his head held high, he actually surpassed the amount and in almost the same amount of time dated on his check. This was made possible through the power of optimism.

 Instead of dwelling on bad experiences and having the belief that the world is out to get us, we should focus more of our energy on the great experiences and how we can learn from the bad, so our future can be better. My challenge to everyone is try to look at the world like its out to help rather than to harm.   

"The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -Winston Churchill

"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." -Robert Louis Stevenson