Maintain what you attain; always have an attitude of gratitude. And... act!

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I decree, I declare, and I accept…

“I have an attitude of gratitude for everything I seek, and for what I have acquired.”

Action is the key to attaining. It does take faith, and courage to move forward but you do need to move forward. Move forward toward your goals and your goals will be accomplished. I promise, and this I know is true.

It's been said that he who does not work, does not eat. I say, he or she who does not act does not attain. First understand that you have dreams, desires, and goals. Don't be bashful, or shy, or embarrassed, about any of these. They have been given to you by your Creator. You are meant to achieve your potential. The exciting part is we truly don't know the extent of our potential. So today, I'm going to talk about action.

Yes, there are (and always will be) obstacles in your way between you and any of the Major 8; because anything worthwhile requires getting around, over, through, or under, these obstacles. Identify them, acknowledge them, but don’t set up camp and live with them. Remember, you are just passing through! We’ve discussed that some obstacles require little time, others require much time. Sometimes you are totally in control of this duration, and sometimes not. Again, know that you will, with persistence, move ahead.

If we were at a high summit; a mountaintop, we could look back and see the path that we've taken to get to that high point in our life. But when we are traveling forward to the mountaintop, we cannot see what lies before us. We see a glimpse when we turn the bend, or reach the top of a hill, and this should excite you to carry on.This is where it supports your faith to just go forward toward your dream.

When you reach a certain place in your walk, things will happen that will make the next step possible! Imagine walking toward the exit in a crowd filled the room. You see the crowd and can barely see the exit, and you certainly know that the exit is there. As you walk through that crowd to get that exit, people move out of your way (you may even meet some interesting people as you continue; some who may be able to assist you in your goals), allowing you to reach your goal of getting to, and through, that exit. Here’s another example. Imagine that you are driving, and you need to take a left turn into traffic. You see that there is a car coming however you determine that it is safe to pull out into traffic because you know that by the time the car reaches you; you’ll be at a safe point moving along at a safe speed right along with the other cars. Likewise, in the traffic of life, when you pull out into traffic (act), by the time you are in place, everything else is also in harmony with your goals. However, your part in all of this is that you need to act.

By acting you are in control of much of your destiny. We are not in total control of our destiny, because we are in the game with other players. The game of life is actually laid out for us, but with options as to which way to turn (in and out of this “traffic”) so we can have a choice in the matter, but it is a game, or journey, nonetheless. Is and what happens when we act, the creator, the universe, the force, moves things outside of our field of vision (that we would normally see if we rose above the situation, as on a mountaintop) to make it happen for us so that by the time we get out into traffic, or as we move to that crowd of people, we are able to eventually reach our goal.

Know that there are things happening for us beyond our vision, our line of sight that we don't know about or will never know about unless we act. Our action starts moving and influencing these unseen “puzzle pieces” consisting of people who can help us, positive situations, removing obstacles, building bridges and roads to our goals, and other good events making our way to our goal easier, quicker and possible.

So if you’ve not already, choose one or a few of the major eight (listed as number one on the 10 Secret Rules of Attainment Scroll), and again I'll describe them here because I have new viewers to this blog, so I will read them for you again here. But you do need to take and concentrate on one perhaps two of these goals and you can change them up week to week or month to month or even year-to-year, after you have attained a certain ones in different areas. You can multitask because all of these eight things are essential for a balanced life. But it's always good to lose focus on just a few. See success with just a few so your faith is built so you can move on and achieve, attain, other goals and dreams and wishes.

Because we have new readers to this blog, I will again share the major 8 which you can actually download free by looking for details on how to do so on this blog page. Here they are: good health, the enjoyment of food, a restful night sleep, money (lots of it) and the things money can buy, wife and a legacy after your time here on earth, sexual gratification, the well-being of your children and those you love, and a feeling of importance and respect.

When you have attained any of the major 8, you need to “maintain what you attain”.  When we have any of these major eight, we need to appreciate, and express an attitude of gratitude for them. When you have good health, it seems like you can tackle anything else that comes your way in life.

I understand in a real way, the enjoyment of food, and I am very thankful and try to express thanks at every meal, because there was a time some years ago when my jaw was actually wired shut for a full week, while I healed from a chainsaw accident to the face. Believe me, I still remember what I ate at my first meal that did not need to be taken in via a straw! And I was able to actually chew my meal, I was very grateful and I'll never forget the wonderful taste of Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes.

We could certainly talk much about each one of these major eight and I probably will in future entries, but for now, I hope you  know that it's okay to desire and attain each and every one of these major eight. Know also that you are not being selfish when doing so, as long as you know that by doing so you are helping others and not hurting others.  Anyone and everyone can attain their own desire for their choice of any or all of these major 8 because we live in an abundant universe. As long as we share, it is okay to achieve and attain.

But to attain, you do need to act. So this week again choose one or two of these major eight desires to focus upon know that it is absolutely okay to achieve and attain any of them. Your Creator put that desire in your heart, and wants you to achieve and attain the fullest potential in that area. Not doing so would actually be an insult to your Creator. It's like you and I not accepting a gift given to us. 

Once when I was about 18, someone offered to give me a watch. I refused it and told my foster dad about the incident. He chastised me a bit and explained that refusing the gift was denying the pleasure of the giver and a real insult. Now, I have made it a practice to always accept a gift no matter how large or how small from anyone. Even if it's just a stick of gum; I thank the giver and place it in my pocket to enjoy at a later time. Because not accepting that gift by the giver is an insult, and hurts their feelings, it is a joy to give and I don't want to take that choice away from anybody. In the same way, when we do not live up to our potential and achieve and attain what is meant for us, we insult the giver; the master giver. So to attainand to achieve, we do need to act.

Action truly is the key to attainment. Move forward and your goals will be accomplished. I promise, and this I know is true. This week, act!

Are your actions moving you toward your goals/dreams/desires?

The greatest potential for control the ends to exist at the point where action takes place.

~ Louis A. Allen ~

Don't let the skeptics get you down, and create your own “sell-yourself-to-yourself” commercial

April 26^th, 2011

It’s true that we’ve covered one through eight of the 10 Rules to Attainment; the 10 things you must do to attain anything. And I really do want to move on to nine and ten. But I keep seeing things that I need to bring to my readers that will help them to believe.

I came across some “gems” in my reading this past week (readers are leaders, so I hope you have a “reading” time) and I will share two of them with you now.

The first is by an author of “The Pre-foreclosure Property Investor’s Kit”. His name is Thomas J. Lucier. If interested in the book, you’ll find a link to Amazon where you can purchase it. I like authors such as Lucier. His wisdom applies to whether to are becoming a real estate investor and achieving goals or if you are a “life investor” attaining your goals and desires. When I read this section about how skeptics are everywhere and want to tell you exactly why and how you can’t do something, I knew I had to share it with my readers.

Some Sage Advice for All of the Overly Skeptical People Reading This Book (The Pre-foreclosure Property Investor’s Kit)

First, I am very well aware that the majority of people who reside within the borders of the United States who worship the trappings of wealth and are pretty much open to any cockamamie get-rich-quick schemes that perceive will give them a fast ride to Easy Street. Secondly, given the vast number of scams that are being perpetrated against the America public on a daily basis, I definitely believe that a cautious dose of skepticism is the first line of defense against being ripped off by scam artists. However, an overdose of skepticism can have a blinking effect and keep a person from taking advantage of the numerous legitimate business opportunities that are available every day of the week to knowledgeable and open-minded people who know a real opportunity when they see one. As far as I am concerned, one of the very worst things that any person can do is to make financial and business decisions based solely on the advice of ignorant people who have never accomplished anything worthwhile in their entire adult lives This goes for any who have the courage to step up and attain their desires, whatever they may be (my comment). Yet, that is exactly what happens thousands of times, a day all across America. Bright, ambitious people full of pep and vinegar listen to overly skeptical cynics who people tell them that it can not be done, and then they, too, believe that it cannot be done and end up doing nothing. So, to all of you overly skeptical people reading this book, please do yourself a huge favor, and stop listening to the world-class skeptics in your life, who are most likely immediate family members such as good old mom and dad, along with brother Bob, sister Sue, Uncle Elmo, and close personal friends or casual acquaintance, like Billy the barber, Barbie the barmaid, and Harriet the hairdresser. I am not telling you to disown your overly skeptical family, friends, and acquaintances; I am just asking you to please stop taking unsolicited financial advice from them!

And, any other advice such as “you’re no good; you’ll never amount to anything, you can’t attain that goal, give a speech, graduate from … etc. (again, my comment).

The second gem of wisdom I’m sharing here comes from a wonderful book that has been on bookshelves for decades and has been translated into dreams and into completed goals by men and women who have devoured the knowledge from its pages. It is called “The Magic of Thinking Big” and was written by one of the all time masters in “Attainment Thinking”, David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. All attainment seekers need to read this book, so I’ve provided a link on this site where you can purchase it.

The section from the book I’m highlighting is “Tom Staley’s 60-Second Commercial”. When you read it, note that you need only to insert your name in place of “Tom Staley” and what it is you want to attain from the “major 8” in place of the person, place, or thing/idea in Tom’s commercial. Print it on a 3x5 card and then “broadcast” your commercial to yourself a minimum of one time a day, but preferably three times. There are further instructions as to how you can build your own  “sell-yourself-to-yourself” commercial in the book so you can read it on your own. For now, here’s Tom’s commercial with my comments inserted:

Tom Staley, meet Tom Staley- an important, a really important person. Tom you are a big thinker, so think big. Think Big about Everything. You’ve got plenty of ability to do a first-class job, so do a first-class job.

Tom, you believe in Happiness, Progress, and Prosperity. (Insert one or more of the “Major 8” here).

So, talk only Happiness, talk only Progress, and talk only Prosperity.

You have lots of drive, Tom, lots of drive.

So put that drive to work. Nothing can stop you, Tom, nothing. (Nothing can stop you from attaining…).

Tom, you’re enthusiastic. Let you enthusiasm show through.

You look good, Tom, and you feel good. Stay that way.

Tom Staley, you were a great fellow yesterday and your going to be an even greater fellow today. Now go to it, Tom. Go forward.

So dear reader, after reading this, I hope you now have courage to not listen to the skeptics, will create your own commercial and listen to yourself broadcasting it at least three times daily, and will “go forward”.

Until next time, do well!

Ter Scott!