Sam Dennis's Blog (42)

MOVE ON AHEAD

In every setback is the opportunity to pick yourself up and the energy to move to an even higher level than before. The more the bowstring is pulled back, the faster the arrow will fly. The more you are pushed back, the more potential you can develop for moving forward.



When they appear, the setbacks seem devastating. And yet, even in despair…
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Added by Sam Dennis on February 28, 2011 at 10:45am — No Comments

PAY ATTENTION

When you look at the world through the fog of your own worries, your anger, your frustration and impatience, many valuable things will just pass you by, completely unnoticed.



Imagine driving through town while someone is holding a gun to your head. Are you going to notice the new flower shop on the corner? Probably not. Your focus will be on…
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Added by Sam Dennis on December 30, 2010 at 8:18am — No Comments

THE FUTURE YOU

The person you are to become, is always watching the person you are right now. The image you have of yourself tomorrow, depends on the actions you watch yourself take today. The confidence with which you live next month, will be based on the integrity of your actions this week.



You can hide and conceal things from just about anyone, but the person you are to become is always watching. And that person's opinion of you will play a major role in your life.



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Added by Sam Dennis on December 28, 2010 at 9:14am — No Comments

LIVE IN TRUTH

I just went through a situation where the truth was needed. for a moment during the process I was feeling like I was the victim not the victor. This is my writting from the situation.

More things can be accomplished more quickly in a situation where there is…

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Added by Sam Dennis on December 1, 2010 at 9:13am — No Comments

WHERE YOUR MIND LIVES

Where your mind lives

When all is quiet, when the necessities of the day have been tended to, when your mind is free of any constraints, what do you think about? Do you dwell on anger, limitation, worry, or envy? Or do you fill your mind with thoughts of love, possibility, confidence, abundance and generosity?



Wherever your mind lives, that is where your life is headed. The thoughts you think most frequently, willingly and intensely have the power to shape and define the reality… Continue

Added by Sam Dennis on November 30, 2010 at 9:49am — No Comments

IMAGINE YOU ARE FREE

Imagine right this moment that you are free. The limitations you've imposed on yourself have dropped away. The disappointments of your past no longer hold you down. The opinions of others cannot stand in your way any more.



Imagine that you are free to focus on creating a better life for yourself and for the world in which you live. Though there…
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Added by Sam Dennis on November 18, 2010 at 9:20am — No Comments

IMAGINE YOU ARE FREE

Imagine right this moment that you are free. The limitations you've imposed on yourself have dropped away. The disappointments of your past no longer hold you down. The opinions of others cannot stand in your way any more.



Imagine that you are free to focus on creating a better life for yourself and for the world in which you live. Though there…
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Added by Sam Dennis on November 18, 2010 at 9:17am — No Comments

GET ON WITH LIVING

Rather than covering up the anger, just let it go. Instead of fighting against the anxiety, move on past it. Why spend time and energy coping with your resentment or jealousy or bitterness when you can simply walk away from them?



Your feelings are yours to control. Yet all too often you let them take control of you. Certainly you have good…
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Added by Sam Dennis on November 15, 2010 at 8:20am — No Comments

SIMPLE OR EASY

There's a big difference between simple answers and easy answers. Simple answers are usually powerful and effective, yet challenging. Easy answers are usually appealing, but not very effective, and can even be dangerous.



Let's say you need to lose weight. The simple answer is -- get more regular exercise and eat a more nutritionally balanced…
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Added by Sam Dennis on October 21, 2010 at 8:10am — No Comments

WHO ARE YOU

Who do you think you are? Your perception of yourself becomes reality through the thoughts, decisions and actions of every moment. Are you kind? Are you loving? Are you honest? Are you successful? Are you wealthy? You are when you truly think you are.



Every day a thousand decisions greet you. They overflow with opportunity. They can take you to…
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Added by Sam Dennis on September 30, 2010 at 8:38am — No Comments

MISFORTUNE BEHIND YOU

How do you respond when something doesn't go your way? Do you agonize, complain and bring yourself down by feeling sorry for yourself? Do you make the situation even worse by letting it stop you in your tracks?



A negative experience is no reason for negativity. In fact, a negative experience is all the more reason to remain resolutely positive.…
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Added by Sam Dennis on September 27, 2010 at 7:48am — No Comments

UNDERSTAND

Any and every relationship, whether it is with your spouse, your client, your employer, or the tech support person on the other end of the phone, is greatly enhanced by understanding. Make the effort to sincerely understand and to be clearly understood.



Too often we allow assumptions to take the place of understanding. Assumptions are quick and…
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Added by Sam Dennis on September 17, 2010 at 9:43am — No Comments

Lasting Joy

The best moments you have ever known are still with you. All the happiness and joy you have ever experienced is a part of you. Indeed, it lives in you. Circumstances most certainly change, from moment to moment, but the good things which you've known never go away. Deep down inside, you are still the same person you were on the happiest day you've ever experienced. And deep down inside is where things truly matter. Joy is cumulative and persistent. Think of a happy time and you are happy. The… Continue

Added by Sam Dennis on July 15, 2010 at 8:16am — No Comments

EXCELLANCE

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. Excellence comes not from education, money, ability or connections alone. It comes from a commitment to do the very best with whatever you have available.



Excellence is very valuable, and it is open to anyone who commits to follow it. Excellence is always in demand, in any field of endeavor, in any economic climate, in any set of circumstances.



Excellence comes from thoroughness, from attending to the necessary details while… Continue

Added by Sam Dennis on June 25, 2010 at 6:55am — No Comments

EXPECTATIONS

When you treat people as if they're no good, they'll prove you right almost every time. Expectations make a significant difference in performance and results.



What do you expect of yourself? What do you expect of others? Expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. So it makes sense to expect the very best.



Is that reasonable…
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Added by Sam Dennis on June 16, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

Positive Outlook

A positive outlook does not depend on any particular circumstance. A positive outlook costs you nothing, and yet it can bring you so very much. How can you be positive if everything is going wrong? Because a positive outlook is a great way to get things going right.

The reason to be positive…

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Added by Sam Dennis on March 22, 2010 at 7:23am — No Comments

IT'S YOUR LIFE

When you blame others for your problems, you give up your ability to solve them. Do you really want to do that?

No matter who may have done what, your best strategy is to take responsibility for it. Though it may be their fault, it's your life. Don't depend on those who have hurt you in the…

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Added by Sam Dennis on March 12, 2010 at 8:37am — No Comments

Triumph from Tragedy

When you experience misfortune, or when another person wrongs you, or when you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you can choose to be a victim. You can choose to solicit sympathy and to feel sorry for yourself. You can choose to take comfort in the knowledge that someone else is responsible for your troubles.



Or you can choose to pick…
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Added by Sam Dennis on March 8, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

Pay Attention

When you look at the world through the fog of your own worries, your anger, your frustration and impatience, many valuable things will just pass you by, completely unnoticed.



Imagine driving through town while someone is holding a gun to your head. Are you going to notice the new flower shop on the corner? Probably not. Your focus will be on that gun.



Are you holding a gun to your own head, by constantly focusing on what's wrong with your life? Are you so obsessed with… Continue

Added by Sam Dennis on December 30, 2009 at 7:41am — No Comments

Plan to WIn

Too often, when you visualize all the things that could go wrong, you never even make the attempt. You're defeated before you even start, by your own imagination.



It doesn't have to be that way. You can visualize anything you want. Your imagination is yours to control. Instead of anticipating defeat, plan in your mind to win. See yourself achieving. Consider the possible challenges you'll face, and then see yourself successfully overcoming them.



You don't need any money,… Continue

Added by Sam Dennis on December 22, 2009 at 7:08am — No Comments

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