Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Winning Lottery Number



So what would you do if you won the 'Mega Money Mucho Bucks' Lottery? Would you hide out for a while and try to figure out what to do with the winnings? Would you jump up and let the world know of your new riches?

You can dream and wish to win some of the biggest lotteries. Some take those dreams and wishes to Las Vegas to try out their luck. Each and every one of these are dreams that do come true for some people. So I'm not here to debate or lay opinion on lotteries.

What I am here is to let you know that you can plan your dreams even if they are not about winning money. Planning for your dreams are important in order to place yourself in a position to actually achieve them. By planning, you become more aware of what is needed to succeed. But what does planning have to do with winning the lottery?

First, the planning on what you would do with the winnings is practice for what you would do by reaching your others dreams. Practice, practice; plan and plan all in an effort to get you closer to that vision.

Second, you have to participate in your dream. Success does not just come to you, you have to be involved in order to grab it. Same is true of a lottery, if you don't buy a ticket, you have no chance in winning the 'pot of gold'. As Hunter Thompson said, 'buy the ticket, take the ride.'; involve your self and take the ride to your goals.
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Monday, March 02, 2009

Forecast Great Things



The weather channel says there is a probability of rain or snow. The news channels begin to repeat it over and over. The impending storm could possibly happen and there is no shortage of people reminding you. So you run to the store and buy bread, eggs and milk along with some extra batteries. You are convinced the storm will happen so preparation is your motto.

Early in the morning you wake to see just how bad it is outside. The surprise on your face tells the story. The hype of news over snow materialized and now you have a lot of egg sandwiches to eat. The idea of being prepared is not what I'm writing about though.

Being prepared is a good thing. Looking to the future and believing in a forecast is like believing in your own goals. The forecast and signs of success are there, but do you prepare nearly as much. Do you believe in what you have forecast for yourself and then done as much as you can to get yourself ready for the outcome?

You must believe in your goals, more importantly in yourself. The forecast for you is success and great things; are you prepared?
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Blue Danube

Johann Strauss II
October 25, 1825 – June 3, 1899



The Blue Danube is the common English title of An der schönen blauen Donau op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), a waltz by Johann Strauss II, composed in 1867. Originally performed 9 February 1867 at a concert of the Wiener Männergesangsverein (Vienna Men's Choral Association), it has been one of the most consistently popular pieces of music in the classical repertoire. Its initial performance was only a mild success, however, and Strauss is reputed to have said "The devil take the waltz, my only regret is for the coda -- I wish that had been a success!"

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Being Around Greatness

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great!" -Mark Twain

Immerse your life with negative people and that is where you will stay. Surround yourself with great people and your life will be drawn to greatness. Two fairly easy statements to understand and adopt.

I try to do this as much as I can, get near to great people and learn from them. One of my recent ventures is with Twitter. A social networking site that is full of one-line comments, musings along with the inevitable people wanting to sell or promote something. What I like about it is getting to read the general and everyday musing of successful people.

What is neat about it is that I can respond to them. Not sure at this point if they actually see my replies. It could be that they are simply waiting to make sure that I'm not a stalker (To follow or observe (a person) persistently, especially out of obsession or derangement). And I can assure you that I am not.

The intent is to draw close to these successful people, learn from them and hopefully provide them with some inspiration in life as well. some of these people may cross into your life while other times you need to step out boldly and introduce yourself. From there it is like any friendship in how it develops. Some do and some don't, but once you do, there is so much you can learn from others.

Great people want to see other people become great. Get near these people, learn from them and then give back to others what you have been given.
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