Our current responses to external stimulus

are always controlled by our

existing expectations, perspectives,

and perceptions. 

Everything costs something. Some things cost more than others… 

Learning has a cost, not knowing costs more. 

Gaining a skill has a cost, not having any skills costs more. 

Trust has a cost, bad relationships cost more. 

Hard has a cost: Effort Now 

Easy has a cost: More Effort Later 

We always have to pay.

It is better to decide what you are getting and choosing what, when and how much you pay. 

 

Most problems that we worry about are imagined.

If we use our imagination for growth, for possibilities, and for creativity we will have a great life. 

If we use our imagination to make up fake challenges and non-existent difficulties our life will always be stressful. 

Serving others is how we finally fully realize who we are. 

As we do the right thing, by answering the call to rise above our fear, we gain courage. 

Feeling sorry is good…

Feeling sorry for yourself destroys potential growth. 

The things that cannot be purchased are the same things that bring the most happiness, success, and fulfillment:

• Love 
• Fitness 
• Peace 

The formula to acquire them is simple: 

Seek them. Work for them. Earn them. 

Embracing life with love increases fulfillment and passion. 

Don’t just accept your life, your situation, your circumstances, your relationships: Love Them. 

Once we love what is, our life is already infinitely better. 

The more we do, the more we become. 

As we do things that scare us, we become more courageous. 

As we do things that cause discomfort, we become stronger. 

Puppets are controlled by others. 

We are not puppets, yet we often let others control us. 

Once we accept the the idea that we are actually in control, then our actions will match our desires.