This is appropriate for today;
Your anger hurts you much more than it affects anyone else.
When your energy and awareness are tightly wrapped around
anger, you're not much good for anything else.
There are many things beyond your control that can be
perfectly legitimate reasons for anger. Yet the amount of
time you maintain that anger is completely up to you.
The more quickly you move on, the better off you'll be. When
you feel the first sensation of anger, let that be a
reminder to let it go.
Anger can be useful in calling your attention to matters
that require your response. But anger itself is not an
effective response.
Take a slow, deep breath and remind yourself of how much
more effective you can be by maintaining a positive,
results-oriented approach. Decide, in a cool, calm and
thoughtful manner, exactly what response would be the most
powerful and valuable, and then make it happen.
Don't let the foolish, thoughtless, destructive actions of
others catch you in a trap of anger. Take note of the anger,
let it go, put your focus on being your best, and you'll
surely emerge as a winner.
Ralph Marston
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Challenge my beliefs
To strengthen my beliefs and assumptions, challenge them
regularly. I'll have to rid myself of those outdated assumptions
that hold me back, while at the same time strengthening
those valuable beliefs that I can move forward.
There is no doubt that challenge builds strength. It is a
key theme of life.
Muscles that are challenged to lift heavier and heavier
loads become stronger as a result of the training. Minds
that are challenged to solve more and more difficult
problems become increasingly adept from the experience.
Questioning and challenging my beliefs can transform them
from mere beliefs into absolute certainties. The willingness
to challenge a belief demonstrates my commitment to, and
confidence in that belief.
By being my own most effective skeptic, I can add real depth
and substance to my beliefs, perspectives and assumptions.
By continuing to ask why and why not, I learn much and
grow stronger.
When I challenge my beliefs, I compel myself to make
them a reality. I transform them from vague concepts into
living, breathing certainties upon which I can build great
value.


























