When the Moment.

When the moment comes, and you will know, allow your thoughts and being to be swept up by the tide. Allow your spirit to soar.

TOLERANCE

      What are we really afraid of? There are so many hate and scare tactic emails today that one has to wonder if the next war will be fought in cyberspace.

      It's worth revisiting some of the great, compassionate minds of the past. Like the 26th U.S. President, Theodore Roosevelt when he delivered this speech. 

     "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

 Theodore Roosevelt  (American 26th US President (1901-09), 1858-1919)

      Simply by studying these great men and women we can take from their example things that help us improve our thinking and the way we relate to the world.

     It may take some time to grasp and comprehend the significance of their words, or even begin to see how we can better our lives by applying the philosophy behind them.

     In the words of the famous basketball coach and author, John Wooden, "Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve met and the books you’ve read." is a reflection of our capacity to change and understand others.

        When first starting down that 'Road Less Travelled' (the first book by Dr. M. Scott Peck) existing ways of being, doing and relating will be challenged. Time however has a way of assisting in the process. Tolerance of our old ways will gradually bring about changes that lead to a much higher consciousness and with that comes a shift in conscience. 

        The attitude of drifting through life becomes less and less tolerable and as conscious awareness grows much more is revealed. This is where the line in the sand is drawn. Just as the the expression "thoughts become things" says it is our thoughts that create our reality.

      John White, author, singer/songwriter and a man of many other talents expresses in his work "No Bars Hold', the many things that hold us prisoner. Later he adds the encouragement that "you can be free right where you are.."! It is simply a choice.  

       As the great prayer for Serenity asks of God.

     "Grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change those I can and the wisdom to know the difference."

       In seeing others and ourselves I'm reminded of the the words of one of the greatest men of the nineteenth century, the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, when he said "I don't like that man. I must get to know him better."

       Our thoughts and words create not only our own reality, but also the reality of others. Lincoln,obviously thought very deeply before speaking then did so with an economy of words.  His humility and vision is summed up very well in this quote.

      "I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be." 

      I hope that your experience is one of seeing and growing, the best way to see further is after all by standing on the shoulders of giants.

           

COMMITMENT

Time has proven this to be one of the most providential statements in business life.

Until one is COMMITTED there is hesitancy,

the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.

 Concerning all acts of initiative there is one

elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills

countless ideas and splendid plans;

 That the moment one definitely commits oneself,

 then Providence moves too.

 All sorts of things occur to help one 

that would otherwise never have occurred.

 A whole stream of events issues from the decision, 

raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents 

and meetings and material assistance, 

which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.

William N. Murray

Learn To Enjoy Life.

Writers sometimes experience a thing called 'writers block.' This is that time when you're stuck at a certain point and can't seem to move forward, not even a single step.

Many of us experience something similar at various stages of our lives. Fellow author John White (author of No Bars Hold) is also a counsellor and therapist. His view on things that stop us is generally a lack of skills. Once we have those skills we can overcome most things.

Kathleen O'Dwyer, former teacher and author of 'Stressed, One Woman's Story' says that in her teaching career the first objective would be to instil in students a passion for learning. Then teach them how to access the information.

Occasionally sitting in on classes that she was ran was insightful, often with there being many lessons within lessons.

All the time teaching skills that enhanced the students (5 to 12 year olds) aptitude and attitude. Learning is not a right nor is it  something to be  taken for granted either.

There’s a lot of dialogue over the benefits of schooling in the various systems which are generally either run by government or vested interests, including religious orders.

Both have their place as one size doesn't fit all. One student, having made the transition from a very regimented school to a more pastoral one, blossomed at age sixteen to go on to become highly successful in his own business.

Another apparent benefit of the pastoral system became apparent when he became a parent, dispensing discipline and affection appropriately and in the right measure.

One of the greatest skills we can learn is self improvement. To become the best that we can be.

My passion for learning came later in life and thankfully it was as a result of a dream and vision to lead a better life.

By products of a well rounded formal education, continuing to learn about ourselves, how we operate and interact leads to a much greater self assuredness in both the workplace and in society in general.

Knowledge is not hard to carry. From a pool of knowledge and experience we gain wisdom and eventually become intuitive.  The great benefit of this is that it frees up time and thinking space. This in turn can lead to greater inspiration and creativity and ultimately a higher, more satisfying quality of life.

As little as twenty minutes a day means a book a month providing the ability to learn from others knowledge, experience and wisdom.

This is where real lifestyle begins.

Lifestyle, while it means different things to different people has certain elements that mean a richer quality of life. There's a familiar story of families falling apart through neglect brought about by an overemphasis on vocational activities.

Human needs are both broad and diverse and learning what makes us, our partners and families tick really well is largely about balance. Love is spelled 'q-u-l-i-t-y  t-i-m-e'. Same goes for fun.

Quality time from the very young to the very old enriches the lives of all concerned. The added benefit is the two way passage of love and affection. It is the setting aside of the contents of our mind and engaging in some good old fashioned, down to earth humanity.

In working from home I;ve noticed that my day doesn’t really begin until there is interaction with others, preferably face to face. It literally is switching on the mind and all the parts of ourselves that are used in engaging in conversation with others.

It’s hard to stay within the contents of our heads as this engaging also invloves emotion. Good, bad or indifferent.

All of this is a part of the balance of life.

It has been said that we are spiritual beings indulging in a physical experience. To which should be added an emotional experience. After there’s not a great deal of intellect involved in pro creation. The largest part of that process are the emotions.

So to with the learning process. Where emotion is involved the understanding and retention of knowledge is far greater.  Fundamentally where rhyme and reason meet in the learning process knowledge is gained and integrated much quicker.

So, bottom line; learning should be fun, it should have a purpose and involve others, it should form a part of a balanced life and all of this in turn lead to a rich and fulfilling life.

After all the mind is like a parachute, it works best when it's open.

Understanding yourself

Why is it that so many think they know others when they don't even know themselves?

If someone says, "who are you." what would you answer.

It's not your work, because that is what you do.

Just as it takes time to get to know others, so too it takes time to get to know yourself. If you dig deep enough you'll meet your true self. Not the facades that have been built up over a lifetime. 

Taking that inner journey can be tough, but it is well worth it as it allows the real you to go into the world and be present anywhere, with anyone, any time.

That is true freedom.

That freedom allows performance rather than existing or simply functioning.

It allows you to be 'present' which leads to stronger and closer relationships.

Meaning a much better quality of life.

So is it time to discover who you really are?

A Day In The Life.

There are times when we get into the flow of things and everything seems to just click. 

It happens when we are making progress and as a fellow author observed this afternoon, as you complete each little task that leads to the goal everything becomes easier.

First there is the task itself, then learning what it take to get it done and acting on that understanding.

Sometimes it may mean stopping and learning how  a part of the process works.  The beauty of this is that a skill learned makes future tasks easier and more efficient.

This process of refinement can lead to more time available to pursue other objectives or invest in the things that are meaningful in life, like families.

So each day the objective should be to learn to be more effective and efficient which can either be self taught or directed by a coach or a mentor.

What objectives will you set for today and tomorrow that will make your life easier and more meaningful?

Courage.

It has been said that courage is being aware of the fear and acting anyway. Such as we often hear of military personnel in combat. This was brought home to me very powerfully in a series of letters that a younger brother of my grandmother wrote between 1938 and early 1941.

Reading these letters provided insights into the life of a man in his mid to late twenties and had quite a profound impact. Having read Neville Shutes 'Pied Piper' in high school it was a shock to realise that a family member had actually been in France in the RAF and was among those evacuated through Dunkirk.

Frederick Benjamin White

His letters can be read on my personal blog posting of April 25th 2011.

Ben White, that was his name, was among the 55,000 from Bomber Command who paid the supreme sacrifice and yet left  a legacy by their selfless example. His generation seemed to have this philosophy of "whatever the issue, ignore it and get on with it!"

So how does this apply to those of us now experiencing the second decade of the twenty first century?

It is possible to for all of us to dream really big dreams and to achieve them, but are we prepared to do what it takes?  Some quit before they even get started, when they realise there's work involved.

Courage comes into play to fight, as Ben and those like him who've been involved in combat, for something you believe in. A desire or an ambition to achieve, to be prepared to go the distance, do what must be done, learn what must be learned and then apply all of this every day! 

Not just on the good days or the days we feel like it, but even the days when it takes a 400% effort take some very small steps towards our objectives.

Sometimes that can mean taking the day off completely, having a free day to 'Recharge' and come back to "have another go."

Courage can also come from posture. presenting an image to the world that you have what it takes and are prepared, even though you may be quaking in your boots. 

As in the words of Sir Winston Churchill on October 29, 1941, when he visited Harrow School. It was after the Blitz and things were looking up a bit for Britain. Here is the relevant part of the speech: But for everyone, surely, what we have gone through in this period -- I am addressing myself to the School -- surely from this period of ten months, this is the lesson: Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."

There is a myth that these were the only words he spoke then sat down, but there was a lot more to Churchill's speech at Harrow.

Finding courage is to study the actions of people we call heroes and there are many different types of heroes. It may be a selfless parent who finds themself alone and who works at menial work to provide for family, the refugees who arrive in a new country with a new language and work to build a life, it may be someone afflicted with a chronic and life threatening illness and yet still comes up smiling or even someone who is prepared to say sorry and work through issues to mend broken relationships.

Courage is something that can be grown and developed as well. Studying and working with successful people, whatever you perceive success to be. Reading materials that raise awareness and encourage the development of new skills or maybe just to some old skills. Essentially it is having an attitude achievement and faith in the process.

Don't defer the development of courage as action conquers fear and each achievement lends weight to the courage to weather the storms and setbacks that are a part of the journey towards success.

The price may be high, but ultimately victory and success are sweet.

Bens resting place

Brookwood Cemetery

The Power Lays Within

"You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible."

— Deepak Chopra: Speaker and writer on spirituality and mind-body topics

It exists. Right now, there is a part of you that has no fear. No limiting beliefs. No doubts. Where incredible accomplishments are easily within your reach. And your confidence soars to newfound heights. Problem is, some people go their entire lives without tapping into this "perfection zone." But we'll show you how it's done.

Source www.nightingale.com


This is where perfection and serendipity come together. It is when you begin to notice that you have a thought and it manifests itself. Have you noticed the bumper stickers which say "Miracles Happen!"


What is profound that the more you to recognise these manifestations and be grateful for them the sooner the next ones will come. It allows us to dream bigger dreams, set bigger goals and move forward with the faith that it will come to be.

Adds a  whole new meaning to the old saying "count your blessings." 

It is the belief, the faith that what you have asked for will come your way.

Performance and Attitude

Have you ever wanted to improve your performance and yet there is always something that seems to get in  the way of it. If the issue is external it's an opportunity to enhance the ability to deal with "stuff" and the more you learn to deal with "stuff" the less of an issue it becomes. It is simply a case of learning to see it in a different light and not internalising it. 

If the issue is a personal one there's a great expression, "what you think of me is none of my business.." It's also a great philosophy.

If the issue is internal then it's time to develop mental muscle, self discipline which in turn builds character. Acknowledging our own flaws is a good starting point. 

Some organisations that operate purely to assist in overcoming self destructive behaviours start with the belief that nothing will change until you are prepared to see and accept that behaviour or characteristic within yourself.

The clearer our thinking the better our performance. 

There are three ways of being, existing, function and performing. 

Performance means learning and implementing ways of doing things better and that can influence many facets of our lives. Performance also requires balance so that our life remains in harmony with things that are meaningful as we grow into the new way of being.

Reading is a great starting point. Improve the thinking and you can improve the behaviour which means better opportunity of better results. Or sometimes even a result where none have existed.

So performance starts with recognition of the need for change and the preparedness to to act on it.

In future postings there will be source materials that can assist in the process. 

I suggest that finding a good coach, mentor or running mate is also vital to getting a good start and maintaining momentum

Balance and performance.

The term use it or lose it is just as relevant to the mind as to any other part of us. Recent studies have shown that performing mentally challenging tasks and games reduces the risk of such diseases as Alzheimer's.

Having spent a lot of of time with Octogenarians has lead to a clear understanding of the three keys that many of them use to maintain a positive philosophy and a positive life.

They are that we all need something to look forward to, something that is meaningful for us to do and someone to love.

After the loss of partners in their senior years many turn their attention and affection to pets.

Having a dog is, to someone bereft of their partner, a means of fulfilling all three.

Activity focus and drive is one way of being able to feel good about ourselves. Whether it is through physical activity or completing a stimulating project.

Clearly if the activity enhances other outcomes we are striving to achieve in life it doubles the reward. A good example is an office bound executive who has become overweight through physical lethargy who decides to shed some weight and become physically fitter,

The flow on benefits are an increase in  satisfaction as the work load appears to become lighter. When in reality they have gone from merely functioning to performing.  This can lead to more stimulating extra curricular activities and so the overall quality of life improves exponentially.

Dr Mark Hyman, author of The Ultramind Solution, is unique among health practitioners in that he has not only identified causes of a fall off in mental performance, but at the same time has provided solutions.

Many have concerns about memory issues and a "foggy" brain or more more succinctly put, a lack of mental clarity. 

Bottom line is that to perform long term there needs to be a programme of maintaining a balance in all sectors of our lives.

While Western medicine has its place it falls short in that it is interventionist rather than preventative.

At a personal level I live with uncorrected atrial fibrillation which at the outset saw hospitalisation every couple of months for over a decade.

Today with a combination of Western and traditional Chinese medicine I still lead a very active professional life.

Chinese medicine seeks to restore balance to the energy systems of the body. An example of this is highlighted through the work of Dr Michael Lam.

Our very existence is miraculous particularly when the complexity of our very existence is considered. Too much of a good thing isn't necessarily good for you nor is too much of a bad thing. 

The right things in moderation create the very real opportunity to live well in the moment along with great hope for an amazing future.

My father, Carol Stedman, died at the age of 37 of war injuries, but he instilled in his family the mantra that if you have your health you have everything. Most importantly the ongoing opportunity to live a success filled and happy life.

The challenge is what areas of your life need bringing back into balance so that you can live long, enjoy life and prosper?

Motivation And Focus

Procrastination and addiction have a lot in common. In the beginning of our lives we are encouraged by people who, to us, are promoting that what we're starting to do is somehow fun and that they get enjoyment out of it too.

As we then go on through life we seek out experiences that make us feel good. Using many different means to arrive at that feel good state. Couple that with ambition in the desire to achieve and so get that good feeling again and it's possible to focus almost our entire attention on that objective.

When our background has left scars on our psyche, or deep emotional scars sometime the intense focus is a means to prove our self worth to ourselves and others.

What I've come to understand from those who have established a very clear picture of who they are and then worked over time to hold that belief is there is no need to prove you are good or worthy. 

The pursuit of acknowledgement or recognition for self esteem is to diminish others. Real success comes through a very fine balancing act between that which is important to that which brings meaning to our lives.

A case in point was to ask a father how he managed to love each of his children, and have him respond that they are all loved for their uniqueness and equally. 

It took a while to grasp that.

One of the hardest juggling acts is often between ambition and family. Or more to the point providing for their immediate needs and I don't have to spell out how diverse a childs needs are.

We may feel good for the time we spend with them and feel good with our ambition, the secret is to feel good about ourselves (men I'm talking to you here) when we provide for them.

That is something that isn't edified in mainstream 21st century culture. More often than not he is portrayed as bumbling buffoon. e.g. The Simpsons.

So MEN,  it is up to us to claim our rights as the hunter who brings that which provides for the families needs, and do it out of a sense that I'm going to feel good each time I do. Because that is what it means to me to be a MAN!

Happy hunting warrior

"Think in the morning. 

Act in the noon. 

Eat in the evening. 

Sleep in the night."

— William Blake: 

English poet, printmaker, and artist

The Kings Speech..by Cath Meadows

Often it is not our own thoughts, but the thoughts and encouragement of others that brings the most significant and meaningful things into our lives.

Fellow author Cath Meadows from Canada has a keen perception on beauty and an innate ability to put it into words. Her encouragement lead to my seeing  Kings Speech. 

These are her thoughts.

KING’S SPEECH

The phenomenal film KING'S SPEECH speaks to your comments. I’m so grateful for every aspect of this brilliant film that taps into the promise of humankind.  The exceptional casting and the entire production ring of true connection. No accidents, this tender, thought provoking and heartrendering film is a gift to the promise of Humanity.

In our Tic Tac Tech world of instant global communication, we may link but are less likely to bond.  This breeds adolescent demands for instant gratification, and nurtures a sense of entitlement. Generations are desensitized against violence and gruesome. Manners, vocabulary, honesty and kindness, our values and ethics are dwindling in an age of unraveling.

But now The King’s Speech … Oh, for the grace of an honourable, trusting and beautifully vulnerable human be-ing in a world of do-ing. Oh, for a shilling to seal the deal.

Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush cathect and form an unrivaled team. Their overlapping yet fluid dialogue was penetrating. Helena Bonham Carter, icing on the cake. Tom Hooper, Wow!

Terrified, angry, tearing and captivating eyes grip the soul. Quivering lips, and stayed glances speak volumes in this film. Intonation and body language deepen the abyss of reflection … all serve to draw individual viewers to their own inward journey. One remains perplexed and focused, unable to look away yet slipping inward. Soothing and intense expressions and loving glances elicit hope, fear and love. Even crass has class. Presence is on board.

We study Shakespeare, may the powers that be decide to bring the King’s Speech to the educational system.

We crave what this film brings. I am awake, present and grateful.

Thank You,

Cath Meadows ©

Victoria, BC, Canada

cathmeadows@shaw.ca

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the 

best cures." 

— Irish Proverb

Make it a great week! After you watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nncY-MA1Iu8

Changing Paradigms

Have you noticed over the last few years that change is happening faster and there's more of it?

It has been said that the only constant in life is change, to which I'd add, "so you need to get good at adapting to change.

This quote from the team at "The Secret" sums it up really well.

"When a big change occurs in your life it forces you to change direction. Sometimes the new path may not be easy, but you can be absolutely certain that there is magnificence for you on the new path. You can be absolutely certain that the new path contains things that you could not have experienced otherwise.

When we look back at a negative event that occurred in the past, we often see how in fact it transformed our life. We see how that event directed us toward a life that we would not change for anything."

Isn't it better to be prepared to change so that we can have the good things that we want and need?

Change in our ways of thinking and doing and maybe even what we're prepared to do differently to have those things. 

Like creating an ideal lifestyle in our twenties and really enjoying the rest of our lives.

Finding the right information, the right ideas, the right mentors and being prepared to do what it takes is a good step in the right direction.

An interesting thought.

"Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth."
— Aesop: Was a creator of fables in Ancient Greece

It's amazing how easilly we can be limited because of how we measure our internal representation. You know that place you hope no one can see, that place where our darkest fears reside, against how we perceive the external posturing of others. 

Somehow to us it seems we don't have a snowballs chance in hell against all these gorgeous, gifted, witty, talented people.

It may then come as a surprise to realise that they're probably looking at you in exactly the same light.

There's a great quotation that some originally attributed to Nelson Mandella, and while it would be nice to think that these words  were spoken by this great elder statesman sadly it seems it was someone elses.

So this week the challenge is to measure yourself by asking this of yourself.

It's quite enlightening when you do.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Get out there and shine gloriously at whatever you do and have fun.

Week three

This week has seen the focus turn on tragedy in the media with the horrific earthquake in Christchurch N.Z.

It is easy to become detached as we follow the unfolding events since the immediate impact made it's presence felt. In this posting I'd like to focus on the creation of empathy and making real connections with people, being present, being aware of their humanity and probably the most important, their feelings.

There is s a school of thought that reflects the probability of a rise in human consciousness, which it the opposite to the detachment that is a by product of the age of computerised lifestyle.

To be really effective in communicating with people the key elements are connecting and listening, 

Good communication takes time and practice and is vital to understanding the feelings of others.  Particularly those who are or have experienced trauma or lived through catastrophe.

Without having experienced something similar it is often hard to make the connection and those who have lived through events seldom speak of it for this reason. A good case in point are those who have been in combat.

I'd like to close by shining the spotlight on those who are affected by people who have experienced trauma.

Author Kathleen O'Dwyer in her soon to be released book, "Stressed", speaks from a wealth of experience on the lead up to and the aftermath of trauma.Subtitled "One Woman's Story" the book highlights the signs of our capacity to cope and follows with some very sound advice on how to live beyond the experience.

In a recent conversation with Kathleen we identified movies that have remarkably captured the impact, not only on the lives of those experiencing stress, but also the impact on family and colleagues. 

One of the best portrayals was Apollo 13. There will be books or movies that will raise the point with you.

So in closing learning, to relate to people at a really connected level is vital to understanding and thereby creating better families, communities, nations and a better world.

February week two

The secret is to not allow circumstances get you down or slow you down.

My grandparents had a philosophy of "whatever happens, ignore it and get on with it."

Sure sometimes you'll have to stop if "the wheels fall off", but in general it is possible to continue, " Making Progress."

February week one

We call it Summer Conference where the best and most successful share their knowledge and experience with us. It's amazing the insights (nuggets) that can be gleaned from times like that.

One of the real benefits is when the mentors teaching and your actions are the same it's reassuring to know that you're on the right track.

Rather than coming away pumped up, it was more like coming away with a much clearer picture of the process and that it really is as simple as they say.

Best of all is the resolve that follows the sense of purpose needed to complete the project, with their guidance.

"The measure of a persons character is the ability to carry out a resolution, long after the mood in which it was made has passed."  John Hargraves - entrepreneur.

"If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it's not all you want."

— Elbert Hubbard: Was a writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher

There is no struggle,

Birds fly with easy grace on the wind, 

while we struggle to get ahead on the ground.

I think there's a lesson in that somewhere.

Accomplishment and things

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

Accomplishment and things

Accomplishment, a word you'll hear a lot more of here throughout 2011.

Today was just another day which started slow, however by the end of the day things were flowing on the latest project. Knowledge and skills that hadn't been used for some time became as it was in the past, second nature.

What seemed like an impossible task that needs completing in under 48 hours will be completed with ease.

Funny thing is I was reading Richard Bachs "Jonathon Livingstone Seagull" again last night and the message was clear as it set the tone for todays work.

It was great to reach the heights with Jonathon again and realise the work I'm doing is going to encourage others in the quest for their dreams and aspirations.

Making progress

It is the tough times that can wake us up and propel us into positive new directions, if we are prepared to learn from mistakes or things that happen to us.
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Economic Vision

January 2011

If you haven't already done it, review and streamline the processes that make your project work. Create greater efficiency and in that way the focus applied to the prioritised activities of the will be completed sooner. Meaning that projects can be fast tracked and more achieved.

The streamlining creates openings for delegation and the development of teams, which means more projects can be happening at the same time.

This has released more time to get into the creative end of life and of course more time for the things that bring meaning to life.

January 19 2011

Already 5% of your year has gone. Are you choosing to stay focussed and disciplined on a daily basis? Or are you willing to give away another year of your life with little to show for it at the end?

Earl Nightingale proposed that at the end of each day we plan the six most important actions for the following day, set them in order of priority and focus on them one at a time until complete.

What are your six for today?

2011

2011 is off to a good start and the challenge is to optimise the opportunities that are available. Many long term projects are nearing completion and some new ones about to get off the ground. These include the launch of Economic Vision, the book of the same name and the inception of creating the Economic Vision Foundation.