Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
October 2, 2006 Issue 218
From the Desk of Bob
It is not easy being transparent in my writing each week. Fortunately, there are multiple reasons for these writings. My major desire is that as I challenge myself to improve and grow as a person, I also spark others to do the same.
Please let me know that if anything I have written in the last several months and years has touched you in a special way and has motivated you to another level in your personal and professional life. I love to hear how this effort is impacting our readers.
With Enthusiasm! Bob
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Seeds of Success: Get Out of the Muck
On the Sunny Side of Life!
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"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.”
~Andrew Carnegie~
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential."
~Winston Churchill~
"Your past is not your potential. In any hour you can choose to liberate the future."
~Marilyn Ferguson~
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Seeds of Success: Get Out of the Muck
By Robert A. Prentice
We must look deep into our lives to see what our true potential is. Each of us has an incredible amount of untapped potential, and it is definitely to our advantage to do whatever we can to tap into that potential so we can be the best we can be. Imagine the good each of us could do in this world if we were to be able to step out of the muck of mediocrity and begin tapping into more of our human potential.
Many times in a week it comes to my attention that there is a need for some “quantum leaps” in my own personal and professional growth if I am going to be the person I want to be. As a leader in my home and in my business, I must continually and consistently challenge myself to change and continue to grow in these areas–even when it hurts.
Changing for the better is a goal each of us should be striving after on a daily basis, and is a great place to start tapping into ones potential. Our goal is to be able to honestly say: “Every day in every way I am getting better and better!”
Often this growth–and the ability to live up to our fullest potential–can only occur when we come to the place where we are willing to give up those things that we have come to enjoy, out of habit, that we know are not the best for us. (Believe me, there is quite a list of these kinds of things in my life.) Making effective change is a process that involves transforming our thinking about these “second-best” habits and attitudes and a willingness to replace them with the healthiest and most positive habits possible. Even if we only take baby steps to our goal, this is much better than staying in the muck of mediocrity.
Today, consider taking a step or two to get out of the muck. If you find that you are “stuck in the muck” review your priorities in life. Starting reading things that are good for you to read. Give of yourself to others. Begin each day with a bowl full of oatmeal, honey and raisins and a splash of milk. I threw that suggestion in for good measure. (Smile.)
Don’t stay stuck in the muck! Build yourself a life that is worthy, focused and productive, and never allow yourself to be satisfied with anything less than being your best!!
On the Sunny Side of Life!
A police dog responds to an ad for work with the FBI.
“Well,” says the personnel director, “You’ll have to meet some strict requirements. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute.”
Sitting down at the typewriter, the dog types out 80 words per minute.
“Also,” says the director, “You must pass a physical and complete the obstacle course.”
This perfect canine specimen finishes the course in record time.
“There’s one last requirement,” the director continues; “you must be bilingual.”
With confidence, the dog looks up at him and says, “Meow!”
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