The Traveler's Gift 1 of 7 by Andy Andrews Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

[MommyWisdom]

Hello "Believe-Achievers!!:

This series of Inspirational readings was first shared to you by Mommaspidey when our group was manifested 2 months ago. I wanted to bring them back for all our new "Believe-Achievers." There are 7 of them total. This is the First Decision in The Traveler's Gift. Enjoy!!

 

The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews

Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success #1

© 2002 Andy Andrews

THE RESPONSIBLE DECISION

The buck stops here.

From this moment forward, I will accept responsibility for my past.

I understand that the beginning of wisdom is to accept the responsibility for my own problems and that by accepting responsibility for my past,

I free myself to move into a bigger, brighter future of my own choosing.

Never again will I blame my parents, my spouse, my boss, or employees for my present situation.

Neither my education or lack of one, my genetics, or the circumstantial ebb and flow of everyday life will affect my future in a negative way.

If I allow myself to blame these uncontrollable forces for my lack of success, I will be forever caught in a web of the past.

I will look forward. I will not let my history control my destiny.

The buck stops here.

I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success.

I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of decisions I have made.

My decisions have always been governed by my thinking. Therefore, I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of how I think.

Today I will begin the process of changing where I am—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—by changing the way I think.

My thoughts will be constructive, never destructive. My mind will live in the solutions of the future.

It will not dwell in the problems of the past. I will seek the association of those who are working and striving to bring about positive changes in the world.

I will never seek comfort by associating with those who have decided to be comfortable.

When faced with the opportunity to make a decision, I will make one.

I understand that God did not put in me the ability to always make right decisions. He did, however, put in me the ability to make a decision and then make it right.

The rise and fall of my emotional tide will not deter me from my course.

When I make a decision, I will stand behind it. My energy will go into making the decision.

I will waste none on second thoughts.

My life will not be an apology. It will be a statement.

The buck stops here.

I control my thoughts. I control my emotions.

In the future, when I am tempted to ask the question “Why me?”, I will immediately counter with the answer: “Why not me?”

Challenges are a gift, an opportunity to learn.

Problems are the common thread running through the lives of great men and women.

In times of adversity, I will not have a problem to deal with, I will have a choice to make. My thoughts will be clear. I will make the right choice.

Adversity is preparation for greatness. I will accept the preparation.

Why me?

Why not me?

[Mommygoose]

I am definitely printing this on "pretty" paper and hanging it where I'll see it often!!!!    Thank You!!

[ZriiMama]

dido...

[MommyWisdom]

 

Quoting Mommygoose:

I am definitely printing this on "pretty" paper and hanging it where I'll see it often!!!!    Thank You!!

I did that, too!! Great Idea!!

What's Great is that there are 7 of them. One for each day of the week!! I make sure to read and reflect on a different Success Decision each day!!

I knew you'd Love them!!

[grandmacarol227]

Awesome!!  Looking forward to more.  I'm sending to my team members for them to "munch" on!!  

Gma Carol 

 

[shelley685]

I Love this one, it's like a kick in the pants. I have one question for you Roxanne, you posted this at 2:40 am? Do you ever sleep? Ha Ha

[MommyWisdom]

Quoting shelley685:

I Love this one, it's like a kick in the pants. I have one question for you Roxanne, you posted this at 2:40 am? Do you ever sleep? Ha Ha

LOL!! It IS like a KICK in the pants!!

Was it 2:40am when I posted this?? LOL!! I do sleep, but only about 5hrs a night...6hrs is like sleeping in. I will admit, I do INDULGE in a 20-30 min. nap in the afternoon if the babies allow it!! We all know how that is!!

Mommaspidey and I have a funny motto..."Sleep is for Sissys!!" Ha Ha

[Sally]

Roxanne,

Thanks for this post.  It is the reality that we all need to hear or read at some point in our lives.  I wish I had found this years ago.   I can't wait to read more.

[MommyWisdom]

 

Quoting Sally:

Roxanne,

Thanks for this post.  It is the reality that we all need to hear or read at some point in our lives.  I wish I had found this years ago.   I can't wait to read more.

You're so Welcome, Sally!!

Remember, the past is the past. Take responsibility for it and move forward.
There are so much more Wonderful and Amazing experiences up ahead!!

Stay Positive!!

Much Love, Roxanne

[Tonimom3]

This is so awesome! I really appreciate these types of post and information. They are helpful and keep you inspired in wanting learn and grow more.

Thank you,

Antoinette

[jeana]

I love this!