If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t
If you like to win but think you can’t,
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will. It’s all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, you are.
You’ve got to think high to rise.
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win the prize.
Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
By C.W. Longenecker
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Have you ever thought about what you think about? Sounds strange…but think about it.
What do you think about most? What kind of random thoughts are you allowing to run rampant in your mind? How do these thoughts affect your life? Just food for thought, you are what you think. So make sure you’re thinking the right thoughts…
Mind is a powerful tool. There is a universal law of thinking; when you learn how it works, miracles happen. What you think, and what you believe, is what will come true for you. Your thoughts create your life.
The Law Of Responsibility:
You are where you are and what you are because of you. You are fully responsible for everything you are, everything you have, and everything you become. —Brian Tracy
Thoughts become words. Words become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Character becomes destiny…. Thoughts + Words +Actions + Habits + Character=Destiny
Many people live by default unwilling to accept responsibility for the circumstances of their lives or their environment. I’ve heard and seen the mantra “2009 IS MINE” over and over. If 2009 is yours, what are you doing differently from what you did in 2008? Remember, to do the same things expecting different results is insanity!
What if I told you that you could drastically improve the quality of your life, the life of those around you, and your environment by simply controlling your emotions, using the power of prayer, and by thinking the right thoughts? Would you tell me its impossible? Or Would you have an open mind willing to try it for yourself? Before you answer that question please watch this video:
When I was a child I thought that everything she said was funny, now as an adult I understand the wisdom of her words. I make an effort every day to use my head for more than just a hat rack. For years, I was trapped in the confines of my own mind…It feels good to be free and living life abundantly!
Excuses are for losers. Time out for pointing the finger and shifting blame when things go wrong. We were born with everything we need in life. Seriously. We have the power to think, imagine, and create our own destiny.
Our minds are responsible for so much more than we give them credit for.
“As a man thinketh, so is he.”
“I think, therefore I am.”
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you;you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.“
“Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half awake. We are making use of only a small part of our mental and physical resources.“
Your mind…
Your thoughts…
Your brain…
Your thinking…
Plays a vital role in how you live and experience life. If your current life circumstances are less than favorable, it’s imperative that you understand your own thoughts created whatever mess you are sifting through. You must change your thinking in order to change your life circumstances.
ed·u·ca·tion: the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. —dictionary
A prerequisite to living life abundantly is making a commitment to life long learning, you must be a student of life. Education is the key that unlocks the doors of endless opportunities. When we think of education we often think of schools or college. A formal or conventional education is one way of acquiring knowledge… but learning should not simply begin or end there.
There are thousands of people walking around with degrees, certificates, and diplomas that are clueless. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with a formal education, the point is true education is obtained by those with a passion for learning and growing.
Every day represents a new lesson. To experience life abundantly we must strive to learn something new every day. How do we learn something new every day?
Look at your life and your daily experiences…the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is a learning opportunity in every situation and/or event that occurs in our lives. Living life abundantly means being proactive in improving your life… this means being self motivated, self determined, self disciplined, and oftentimes self taught.
“None of the world’s problems will have a solution until the world’s individuals become thoroughly self-educated.” — Richard Buckminster
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” —Alvin Toffler
The person with the widest variety of knowledge and skill in any area will have the most luck in that area. Expanded knowledge and skill intensify awareness and expand opportunity. —Brian Tracy
Should African Americans Get Reparations for Slavery?
When the topic of reparations comes up people get very heated and opinionated… oftentimes without even knowing the facts or history behind reparations. Read the full story
On Saturday 17 year old Laterian Tasby was shot and killed at a Halloween party after a fight broke out. Laterian was an athlete and student leader at San Pedro High School.
He was not a gang member although police say his death maybe gang related. School staff, team mates, and family members are adamant that Laterian Tasby was not involved with gangs. He was known as a hard worker, a mediator, and a peacemaker with a warm personality. Laterian Tasby was trying to make something of himself. He understood the importance of education and took his school work and athletics seriously. He had dreams and goals…but on Saturday his life was taken.
What happened at the party is still unclear and the shooter has not been identified.
My friend Hollie sent this to me this morning and with her permission I’m sharing it.
MORE DAMN TOY RECALLS……
OK, me, Hollie….is requesting that we all stop purchasing lead filled toys made in China.
We all know that there are issues between the United States and China (and every other country in the world, thanks to Bush). Clearly they are trying to kills us, by what? Killing our children first and foremost. This will prevent us from having a great military force to fight against them later….you know after we lose half the damn military to the billion dollar a month “War on Terror” in Iraq.
They will try to kill us by any means necessary…poisoning our dogs and cats…they know damn well Americans care more about animals than people (just look at the whole Michael Vick issue).
Please be real with your children and explain why they cannot have their favorite batman toy or their favorite doll. All of the toy companies are manufacturing in China. Reid and I have for months stop purchasing toys made in China. Reid is eight years old, if he can do it so can you. Feel free to call Reid and let him explain it to your child…it may come across better from another kid.
Seriously, please stop purchasing lead filled toys from China. If we stop buying, start complaining Mattel and the other manufacturers will have to make a change. It is not just about the toys, but the life long damage to our children from lead exposure. Read the full story
In the words of Marvin Gaye: “What’s Going On?” Do you care?
I saw this video on BlackHandSide of an all star remix of Marvin Gaye’s timeless classic and was moved. Enjoy
What’s Going On (Dupri Original Mix) Co-producer – Wyclef Jean Featuring – NSYNC , Aaron Lewis , Alicia Keys , Backstreet Boys , Bono , Britney Spears , Christina Aguilera , Darren Hayes , Destiny’s Child , Eve, Fred Durst , Gwen Stefani , Ja Rule, Jennifer Lopez , Jermaine Dupri , Mary J. Blige , Michael Stipe , Nas , Nelly , Nelly Furtado , Nona Gaye , and P. Diddy
Everyone is familiar with the saying “it is better to give than receive,” but few understand the meaning behind this powerful principle.
Why is it better to give than it is to receive? The more you give, the more you receive. Success and living life abundantly are rewards granted to unconditional givers.
An unconditional giver is someone who gives from the heart because they want to, not because they have to, or because they feel obligated to do so.
When people think of giving they often think money. You do not have to give money to be an unconditional giver.
When you give of your time, energy, resources, knowledge, skills, and/or talents, with no strings attached, you instantaneously set the Law of Giving and Receiving in motion. You become a magnet, attracting success and abundance.
The universal Law of Giving and Receiving is both spiritual and scientific.
The Spiritual basis of The Law of Giving and Receiving:
Whatever you sow (meaning whatever you plant, disseminate, scatter, disperse, or put out), you will also reap (meaning you will also receive, gain, harvest, accumulate, or get back). —Galatians 6:7
The Scientific basis of The Law of Giving and Receiving:
For every action (meaning for everything you do, every act, effort, or transaction), there will always be an equal or even opposite reaction (meaning there will be consequences and/or repercussions). —Isaac Newton’s Law of Motion.
Reasons People Resist Giving:
People often decide not to give because they think Read the full story
In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.
Robert Heinlein
