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Napoleon Hill, born in 1887, made this statement in his ground breaking book, Think and Grow Rich written in 1937; where he established and shares the principals of success.  He went on to become America's most beloved motivational author. He has been quoted since that time by most motivational speakers throughout the world, his books have inspired thousands, his words still ring true to this day. His work stands as a monument to individual achievement and is the cornerstone of modern motivation.

Sometimes we just need a reason to make change, to take stock of where we are in life at a given time, take stock and make the time to investigate and implement ways to improve.  For many New Years is the time for reflection, looking back, taking time to analyze and looking to the future.

"Live each day as if it were your last and you will develop a keen respect for opportunity."

The old adage, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail" is true.  This year I asked myself, do I want to wake up on Jan 1 2010 and be in the same circumstances? If I do not take measures to make change; a year from now I will wake up exactly the same as now, just a year older, likely a bit heaver, and my dreams will still be just that, my dream, not my memories. I will still be longing to follow those lifelong dreams.  My desire to travel will still be there, still be an unfulfilled desire, just like other years. Change will only come if I make it a priority and consciously make steps to make it happen. "If it is to be its up to me" It will only happen if I stop making excuses for my self and others, take control of the situation, pick up the phone and get going.  Perhaps I should start packing...but maybe I am getting ahead of myself, better get my passport updated first.

"No one can keep you down but yourself."

Resolutions usually start out with great enthusiasm, and are destined to fail.  I recently read that over 95 % of resolutions fail within 30 days. The most common resolutions involve loosing weight, get in shape, and to quit smoking. Do you ever notice the advertisements at the beginning of January, the papers and radio waves are full of weight loss programmes being offered for a special price, gym memberships, hypnosis for quitting smoking, the offers are everywhere.

"Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow
what should have been done the day before yesterday"

We need to reprogramme our minds with positive messages.  We need to encourage our selves and avoid those with negative messages who try to hold us back from our dreams. A shrewd suggestion is to find an accountability partner; some one you can meet with regularly, who will hold you accountable for achieving your goals, each step of the way.

First; commit to the change, write it down, make note of why you desire to make these changes, then post your list where you can see it daily, in the car, on the bathroom mirror, on the fridge.

Second; remember your big dream, and realize that it will likely require you to stretch and become someone you have never been.  Every goal needs a plan, a step by step map detailing exactly what is needed to meet that goal.

Thirdly; you need to schedule time to work on your goal. Daily implement the steps you have determined necessary to reach this goal, spend time reflecting on the process you are taking and the results they will achieve.

Goals can and should involve multiple areas of you life, your social life, your career, your health, your personal life, your financial situation.  Take time to write a detailed analysis that best describes your present situation in each of these areas, then take time to imagine how you will feel after you successfully reach each level of achievement, and eventually how exiliterating it will be as you accomplish each goal.

So, what are you doing this year, are you committed to taking the plunge and making changes to accomplish your dreams?  Making life style changes to improve your health and well being?  Are you good at keeping resolutions?  If you have decided that this is the year to do it then;

Dream it , Believe it and Do it.

I recieved an eamil today asking for a show of support for our troops. After reading it once again with a tear in my eye I felt the least I could do was to pass the message on as the writer requested of me.

If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man... while traveling to Toronto on business.

I noticed an army sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class ( across from me), and inquired if he was heading home. 'No', he responded. 'Heading out', I asked? 'No. I'm escorting a soldier home.' 'Going to pick him up?' 'No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Afganistan, I'm taking him home to his family.' The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him.

He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days. I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, 'Thank you.

Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.'

Upon landing in  Toronto , the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.

 'Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the Canadian Armed Forces join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.'

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be a Canadian. So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays.

Canadians who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority but are no longer silent, and are voicing their love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.

They are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Canadians simply want to recognize and show support for our troops. The idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home.

A Sea of Red

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Canada on every Friday a Sea of Red much like a homecoming Hockey game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the Canada is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is 'We need your support and your prayers.'

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

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