If you do anything for twenty-one days in a row, it will be installed as a habit.

Ancient Rule Of 21

Willpower is the act of fighting bad habits and weaker impulses. Push yourself. Learn to master thoughts and impulses. In a matter of few weeks you will see profound changes.

The Power Of Discipline 

Mantras are a very powerful tool in envisioning what you want to become. By doing this, you are manifesting the kind of person you want to achieve and pushing out negative thoughts that lurks in your mind.Here is a sample mantra from the book that will help with lack of discipline."I am more than I appear to be, all the world's strength and power lies inside me."

Mantras/Creative Envisioning

What is the point of being well-known in your career if your children doesn't know you?

Live Your Children's Childhood 

We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.

Identify the things that are holding you back. Are you scared of speaking or do you have trouble in your relationships? Do you lack a positive attitude or do you need more energy? Make a written inventory of your weaknesses.

Fear is nothing more than a mental monster you have created, a negative stream of consciousness.

When you take care to practice random acts of kindness daily, your own life becomes far richer and more meaningful. To cultivate the sacredness and sanctity of each day, serve others in some wa﻿y.

Our mind is like a garden. We must always nourish it and cultivate it. If the weeds take over, anxiety and negative thoughts will take over. Peace of mind will be hard to achieve if we kept on brooding on the past. Focus on the good and keep on thinking of how to make it better.

A Most Extraordinary Garden 

Push yourself daily. Work hard to improve yourself. Do the things your fear. With time, things that were once difficult becomes easy.

The Art Of Kaizen

Knowledge is only potential power. For the power to be manifested, it must be applied.

<ul><li>Ritual of Solitude - meditation</li><li>Ritual of Physicality - exercise</li><li>Ritual of Love Nourishment - eating healthy</li><li>Ritual of Abundant Knowledge - applying what you learn</li><li>Ritual of Early Awakening - wake up early and quality sleep</li><li>Ritual of Music</li><li>Ritual of the Spoken Word - daily mantras</li><li>Ritual of a Congruent Character - act with integrity, be guided by your heart</li><li>Ritual of Simplicity - live a simple life</li></ul>

Ten Rituals Of Radiant Living

What would I do today if it was my last?

Deathbed Mentality

We might not be able to control the things around us like traffic or our neighbor but we can control how we think and react to it.

Controlling Ourselves

When you improve yourself, you are improving the lives of all those around you.

Time is the ultimate leveler. Everybody only has 24 hours in a day. Knowing how to use it wisely allows you to have more time to do the things you love. Time mastery is life mastery.

Most Precious Commodity 

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Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to: <ul><li> Develop Joyful Thoughts, <li> Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling, <li> Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously, <li> Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity, <li> Nourish Our Relationships, and <li> Live Fully, One Day at a Time.</ul>

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