Go small in 2007!
By Doug Nielsen

I am excited to launch “Take Life by the Helm in 59 Seconds or Less.”  This newsletter is made for busy people who need refreshment for their soul and an infusion of power all in 59 Seconds Or Less.

Reading “Take Life by the Helm in 59 Seconds of Less” will provide you with high octane information that will help you take control of your life and live in the present.

Success, Fulfillment and Peak Performance...all begin with Ownership!  You are one decision away from living an absolutely amazing life.  One decision can be the start of you taking your life to the next level.  One decision can transform your life-- right now!
 
Remember:
“Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a lack of money or things.” -- Eric Butterworth

Take the Helm Challenge:

1) Identify a goal.  I want to give you a little challenge.  Think of one goal that you have not accomplished but would like to achieve this year.  Here are a few ideas to help you identify an area for improvement:

1. Improve a relationship
2. Become financially sound
3. Become more spiritual
4. Become physically fit
5. Read more
6. Get up earlier
7. Find a better job
8. Volunteer and give back 
9. Become more loving and patient
10. Develop self control…

2) Go Small.  Whatever goal you identify, I want to challenge you to GO small!  Most people go too big and try to revolutionize their life overnight.  Sadly most people who take this approach fail.  Do something different this year, take a baby step.  Let’s say your goal is to exercise 6 days a week, but you have never consistently exercised in your life.   What are the chances of failing—perhaps 99 percent?  However, what if you set a goal to exercise 2 times a week for ten minutes?  What are your chances now?  Ninety nine percent that you will succeed! 

3) Success Begets Success.  Write down five small steps that you can take today to move you closer to your goal today.  Now do them—TODAY!  By achieving small bite size pieces of your goal your success rate sky rockets.  Each small success becomes the catalyst for another small success.  Notice how wonderful you feel when you Take Life by the Helm one baby step at a time! 

Go small in 2007!

Until next time, God speed and smooth sailing even in the storms.

Doug

HUMOR GALLOW:  “It’s February!  Do you know where your New Years resolutions are?