============================================ ::Follow This Truth and You'll Never Fail:: Welcome to another issue of the Motivation123 Newsletter. I am excited about sharing today's principle with you because I have seen just how difficult life can be without it and how rewarding life can be when it's put to use. To be honest, difficult isn't the word for it. Getting what you want actually becomes impossible when this idea is disregarded. The instant it is ignored the motivation to act is gone and confusion and frustration take over. I guarantee that the majority of people you know who aren't getting what they want are guilty of overlooking this idea. I have one more guarantee before we dive into the article. Every success, from entrepreneurs to world class parents, has realized and accepted this truth; it is their secret to success. Needless to say, if you're serious about getting what you want in life, this is an idea you can't do without. _________________________________________________ The Philosophy that Fails _________________________________________________ Before starting Motivation123, I spent several years working for the nicest boss you could ever have. Never without a smile and a kind word, he always found the good in every situation. And while there is no drawback to this type of attitude, it soon became clear that it couldn't do everything. One problem that stands out in my mind couldn't be solved with a positive disposition. In the early years of his company, competition was minimal; you simply had to open the doors and the customers would start pouring in. It was a dream...but it didn't last. In a matter of only four years my boss was dealing with three new competitors offering new services and better prices. The customers didn't quite rush through the doors anymore, but I wasn't too worried. I was excited about the changes. And just when I thought we would respond with our own series of improvements, I heard the business philosophy that would put bring the company from a profitable enterprise to a business struggling to survive. 'They'll never last. By next year we'll be the only ones left and things will get back to normal again.' My boss had goals for the company, objectives he and the employees were looking forward to achieving, but it never happened because of a single mistake in judgment. And as obvious as this truth will seem to you, more people than not make the same mistake. They ignore the undeniable truth and in turn never get what they really want. _________________________________________________ Which Type of You? _________________________________________________ There are two groups of people in the world. On the one hand you have the group that believes change will happen to them. If you wait around long enough, good things will come. This group makes up the majority of people in the world. The other group knows that positive change is something you have to get out there and create. Opportunities may come and go, but the only sure way to success is to take control and make changes happen on your schedule. My boss wanted to succeed, but instead of doing something about it he merely waited for the changes he wanted to see. And as he waited the situation only grew worse. So you have to ask yourself a question. Which type of person have you been? Have you been waiting for change to happen to you? Have you wanted better things in your life but spent more time wishing for them than actually creating them? A more important question to ask is, 'Which type of person are you going to be in the future?' In the next segment I'll help you make the right decision. Right about now you might be asking yourself, 'I know I have to make things happen, but what if I don't know what I want?' If this is true for you, keep on reading. If not, you can move ahead to the next section. I can tell you from personal experience that not knowing what you want can be a confusing, frustrating and miserable time. But there is an answer. There are very specific steps you can take to discover what it is that you want, what goals will make you happy. If you would like to figure out what you want in life, visit the address below to learn eye-opening and insightful exercises to help you with this exciting process: http://www.motivation123.com/tmm-ez01.html AOL Users Link _________________________________________________ It's Time to Make a Choice _________________________________________________ I want to make it as simple as possible for you. Do you want your life exactly as it is without a single change for the next several decades? I didn't think so. Because you want more out of life you have to accept the truth - you must make it happen. The only change that happens to you isn't usually what you were hoping for. Company closings, failed relationships, and the loss of a loved one are changes that happen to us. Not enjoyable to say the least. The changes we hope to experience won't walk through the door. We must go after them. Think about all of the success you've created throughout your life. Did it fall into your lap, or did you have to get up and get moving to make it happen? You see, you and I know the truth, we know what it takes to succeed. But we also like to fool ourselves into believing that we'll get what we want some other time. 'It will happen,' we tell ourselves, 'but not right now.' Let me serve as your wake up call. Change will happen to you when you make it happen. If you're not doing something right now about the things you want, you'll never get them. So you have to make a choice. If you want more in life, it's up to you to make it happen. And the time to begin is today. Now, I know as well as anyone that doing what it takes to get what you want isn't always easy. It takes more than wishing for more. You have to develop your desire and overcome your fears while building your confidence. You have to put together a winning strategy and dispel the myths of change. Finally you have to take the right steps to build and maintain the momentum necessary for success. We'll cover each of these subjects in the upcoming issues, but if you're the kind of person who wants to change your life now instead of months or years down the road, I'd like to invite you to learn about our new and exciting guide to motivation and personal change. There are only six things you must do to get and stay motivated to change your life and achieve your goals. It doesn't matter who you are or what you want, the same six steps apply. Instead of guessing your way to success, this guide will show you, step by step, how to make it happen. If you're interested in learning about our new program and how it can help you get everything you have ever wanted, visit the address below: http://www.motivation123.com/tmm-ez.html AOL Users Link Nothing will improve in your life until you do something to make it happen. If you're serious about the things you want, do something today that will get the ball rolling. Or, if you have already started down the right path, take another step to bring you closer to success. Don't fool yourself into believing change and success will fall into your lap. Stand up and go after it. Have a great week and remember, never settle for less than you want and never overlook what you already have. Warmest Regards, Jason Gracia Founder & CEO motivation123.com ============================================