Success Lessons From 2014 - Part 9 - Make Each Day The Very Best

Dear Loving People,

Has it occurred to you that every single day in your life is an opportunity to be your best? We live in a very different time now than we did 10 years ago. No other generation has enjoyed such an impressive shift in technology and lifestyle changes. But guess what, time is running out. I know that is cruel to say, but it's true. For us to forget ahead in a better way, we need to realize that our time is now limited, so we need to make the very best of it. As a matter of fact, time is a tool. It can be manipulated, shared, divided, and saved. There are guaranteed ways to make the most of your time. In your quest for success, you have to realize that time is you most valuable resource. If you learn how to control and use it wisely, you will maximize your output both spiritually and financially.

Mark Twain says, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Part of the finding out why lies in your capacity to say “No” at times. You must realize that every time you say "yes" to a request, you are in fact saying "no" to something else. Time is yours to use so don't let someone else use it up for you. You will be surprised how easy it is to deflect non-essential requests for your time by others. Simple things like keeping your door shut while working on priority tasks, not answering the phone, and letting people know that you are too busy will help you find more time for yourself.

One fact is that no matter how you plan your time, its not going to be a bed of roses all the times. Dr. Robert Schuller puts it clearly that “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” It’s true that even the toughest of times don’t last forever, and as long as you remain strong you’ll make it through and be able to weather whatever storms come your way. The human spirit has shown that it’s capable of making it through tough times, and getting to the end of the tunnel. The best part of dealing with adversity is that it toughens you up for the next trial in your life. Knowing that you’re only getting better with each new struggle can be an inspiration during those times when you feel like giving up. Being a tough person doesn’t mean you have to be callous, it just means you have an inner strength that’s battle-tested.

Above all, keep in mind the words of David Foster “There is no dress rehearsal. You can either lay in bed all day and feel sorry for yourself or you can get up every morning at 6 and try to make the best of the day.”