2008 Transformation Contest

Make something happen today!
I like to surround myself with positive, upbeat people and one of my goals for 2008 is to avoid negativity. One of the most positive people I’ve met over the last year is Sara Hurrle. She’s whooped my butt in the gym but she’s also a very positive person to be around and a joy to be around.

I read a number of books and the other day as I was sweating like an oldie on the gauntlet reading away. The author wrote, try for one day to be upbeat, smiling and encouraging to everyone you encounter, even strangers. Note their reactions. Then try for a day not smiling, looking down, avoiding eye contact and see what reactions you get. Sure there will be some people who want to know what’s wrong and ask if you’re okay but for the most part the energy/vibe you give off will be very different if you’re smiling and upbeat than if you’re hanging your head and dreary. My point is Sara is one smiling and upbeat and you see people’s reactions to her. It’s cool to be around positive, upbeat people. She passed this along today and I thought it was a pretty good reminder…

Everyone who got where they are had to begin where they were.
Your opportunity for success is right in front of you.

To attain success or to reach your goal, don’t worry about having all the answers in advance.
You just need to have a clear idea of your goal and move toward it.

Don’t procrastinate when faced with a difficult problem.
Break your problems into parts and handle one part at a time.

Develop a tendency toward action.
You can make something happen today.
Break your big plan for success into small steps and take the first step right away.

Success starts with a first step.