Do You Dare?

As we embark on the Possibility of doing something different, it is to our greater advantage to reinforce our potential for success. Take the time to reflect on the reality that you are here now. You've made it this far. You have weathered storms and seen much. Now, is it your time? Is it your time to plan, to learn, to act? Consider this "year in review" I found on Youtube The resources are everywhere. Yes, with faith, hard work, a little daring, a lot of daring, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. So, do you dare? - Clifton McKnight is an author, educator, counselor, personal coach and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other (social) media. Visit his site at motivision.net.

No risk, pay the cost. Know risk, reap the rewards. You would be well advised to give credence to this quote picked up from an introduction to Dr. Ben Carson's book,Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk. This is in my opinion very sound advice. Not only because of Dr. Carson's success at great risk do I say this. Dr. Carson and I have communicated at least on 3 occasions albeit ever so briefly. His impact was immense.

After evaluating risk and potential return, recognize that you have response ability (get it? thanks to the late Stephen Covey for that one). Should you go back to school, start that business, call that contact, take that chance? Step out on faith and go for it with sustained, enthusiastic rigor. YOU CHOOSE! No risk or KNOW risk. and remember... "When you pray for rain, carry your umbrella." Expectation can tip the scales in your favor.

Put Your Money to Work Before it Flies Away

It's not just what you earn, it's what you learn! What will you do with your earnings? Learn how to prioritize and plan. Learn how to employee your money. How much will you keep and grow?

Will you take your time and choose before you spend or let the media choose for you? Be conscious, be awake. I've seen the bottom fall out and I have learned that even when times are tough, if you are awake, opportunity awaits. Put your money to work before it flies away. Enjoy resources at this link and if you like, pass it on.

http://www.pbs.org/your-life-your-money/

Track your money and plan your spending. Towards wealth creation and making a difference, you are already beginning.

Get Audacious!

If you have been around much at all you have likely heard something like, "He had the nerve to believe he could..." or "She had the audacity to think she would..." You can fill in the blank, "get that job", "start that business", "when the election..." etc. etc. I don't know how they fared, but one thing is certain, these "audacious" people likely moved well beyond the naysayers who, by the way, tend to just hide in the bushes and watch.

Sometimes you will hear, "Wait until the weather breaks...

until your ship comes in... till you get a little more experience... Just wait!" Now sometimes that may be good advice. Look at where you are and be certain that you are not operating out of fear and looking for an excuse not to TRY!

More often than not, "Going for it," can provide you with a level of insight and experience that is unparalleled even when not victorious, and, you never know. It just might happen. You may surprise a few people.

Life truly comes at you fast. Don't play it so safe that you wind up looking back and thinking "If I wish I could, I would, I should have... Be audacious! Have the audacity to believe you can. All the successful and fulfilled people I know or know of have tried and even failed but they kept on until they hit the mark. And you know what?

They set new trails to blaze and new targets to hit. don't blow your life savings or anything. Just take a chance. Henry David Thoreau wrote,
"If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in uncommon hours."
ENJOY LIFE! BE AUDACIOUS! For the gift of a lift visit my other blog www.cliftonmcknight.wordpress.com

Majora Carter on Eco -Entrepreneurship

Majora Carter showed up on my radar in 2006. She offers interesting observations on Eco-entrepreneurship that might get you thinking.

Hmmm. WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

Take Control of Your Personal Economy

One of my wordpress blog entries says "Don't Just Do Something, Stand There". It is important to step back and get perspective and inspiration. Today I offer the other side of the coin. When times are hard, ride the tide! Control the rudder. Be proactive, reactive, but BE ACTIVE! Massive personal action Is like Ghandi says, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Finances suck wind? Be the change. Partner with someone, leverage a system or take a calculated chance outside the norm. If you continue to do what you have always done, at best, "you will continue to get what you've always gotten." Measure your risk then go for it with a passion.

Resources to Get Your Mind Right

Napoleon Hill is most widely known for his internationally circulated book THINK AND GO RICH. this is an excellent work that goes straight to the secret to success, how and what we think. Succinctly put Mr. Hill offers strategies and insights you can use to organize your thinking and stimulate your "can do" attitude. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy or get an audio-book.

If you feel like life has thrown you around a bit you might also read my work, IF YOU CAN'T CALM THE WATERS LEARN TO RIDE THE WAVES - How to Succeed in turbulent Times Written in conversational tone the book offers strategies for managing life's trials while working towards major goals. You will also read personal stories of people who have suffered great loss, and turbulence. Read how they felt and how they moved from there. Strategies for cultivating your mind as well as for succeeding are written throughout. Also included are lists of resources you can use immediately to help you get what you want.