Chris Widener's Ezine
August 22, 2007
Issue 68

Welcome!

Has your life ever been in the midst of chaos? I know, I know... I just heard a huge, resounding "Duh, Chris!" Of course we've all experienced times of chaos in our lives. But what I want to talk about to you today is your attitude in the midst of the chaos. Now, I think I might have heard a slight groan?... ;-) Don't worry, I'm not here to "scold", instead my purpose is to just remind you of what it can be or shift a paradigm here.
 
Into all our lives will fall times of challenges or chaos -- I am of the belief that they help us forge our character, smooth the rough spots (as I wrote about in The Angel Inside) and prepare us for future challenges or equip us to help others going through similar experiences. All good right? Right, until we hit that brick wall that feels 20 feet thick and all of our resolve and vision crumbles and feels like 500 year old mortar that has been ground to dust and carried away by the wind.
 
Well, for you fans of the movie Finding Nemo, it's just like what Dory sings/says, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming." And not only that but she's happy as she goes about her business. Now, don't read too much into my choice, and say something like, "C'mon Chris, that's just because she's oblivious to what's really going on around her and the seriousness of the situation."
 
My point is this: We GET to CHOOSE our attitude... Yes, we can be absolutely miserable in whatever situation we find ourselves in OR we can choose to find the nuggets, the good things even amongst the challenges. Sometimes you're going to have to look really hard, but I truly believe there is always something of value that can be found in whatever our situations are. Its like Jim Rohn says, "You can use circumstances as a crutch or a school that will either cripple you or teach you for YOUR future."
 
Which attitude will serve you better?

You Are Made for Success!
Chris Widener

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In This Issue.......

1. Charting Your Course to Success Article
2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
3. The Last Word...
4. Chris Widener's Summer Reading Special!
5. More Information

1. Charting Your Course to Success Article

Life Rewards Action by Chris Widener

Thinking is good, yes it is. I strongly encourage thinking. In fact, thinking plays a terrific role in success. It helps you strategize. It helps you get motivated. It tunes you into success. I am all for thinking and I do it regularly!

That being said, just thinking, no matter how good of a thinker you are, will never catapult you to success. The difference between the thinker who succeeds and the thinker who doesn't is that the thinker who succeeds also ACTS!

Life does not reward thinking. Life rewards action. Let me clarify: Life rewards thoughtful action.

Think first, by all means... But then ACT!
Do you want to gain wealth? Then save your money - ACT!
Do you want to lose weight? Then hit the treadmill - ACT!
Do you want a new job? Then find a new one so you can quit your current one - ACT!
Do you want to write a book? Then begin to write - ACT!
Do you want a new friend? Then introduce yourself - ACT!

Anything you want to accomplish will only be done by bold and decisive action.

Wishing won't bring it about. Neither will dreaming. Nor will hoping. Nope, you must ACT.

What is it you want from life? Tell me. Be specific. Be clear. Think about it. Strategize. Roll it around inside that noggin of yours. Got it? Good. Now what? What will you DO to turn that non-physical electrical impulse we call a thought into a physical reality?
There is only one thing: ACTION.

Will you succeed? Will you achieve your dreams? Will you live the life that you want? Only you can make that decision because only you can decide whether or not you will act.

My friends, life rewards action. Your actions do not need to be perfect. They just need to be. And then they get rewarded with success. With achievement. Accomplishment. You have the power within you to lead YOUR life as you see it. There is only one question you must answer for yourself:

Will I act?

Because Life Rewards Action.

Chris Widener

2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary

"They that will not be counseled cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason she will rap you on the knuckles." -- Benjamin Franklin

Chris' Commentary:
It seems to me that one of the primary things that keeps people from succeeding is that they won't receive counsel from others. I know a gentleman who has a lot going for him but he also has a few idiosyncrasies that actually keep him from moving forward. I have talked to him about it. I know a few others have talked to him about it. Yet, he won't hear anything of it! And where will he stay because of it? Right where he is currently! We aren't perfect. We don't see all nor know all. We need the advice of other people to keep us growing. The motto I try to live by (and am not very good at sometimes), is "take all the advice you can get and give as little advice as you can!" One fact is for sure: If we don't listen to the good counsel of others, eventually life will teach us the lesson itself. It is better to heed the advice of others than to learn the hard way.

Action Point: Find an area of your life or work that you would like to grow in. Now begin to ask people you respect what their advice is in that area. Have them be specific to you personally in their advice. Then spend some time mulling that advice around and see if you haven't found the nugget that will take you to the next level!

3. The Last Word...

This week's choice comes from Brian Tracy and is simply called: The Seven C's of Success

Brian, after having studied top achievers and peak performers over the past 25 years, concluded that these unique men and women, have in most cases, mastered what he calls the Seven C´s of Success.

1. Clarity -  Eighty percent of success comes from being clear on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

2. Competence - You can't climb to the next rung on the ladder until you are excellent at what you do now.

3. Constraints - Eighty percent of all obstacles to success come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or your company and deal with it

4. Concentration - The ability to focus on one thing single-mindedly and see it through until it's done takes more character than anything else.

5. Creativity - Flood your life with ideas from many sources. Creativity needs to be exercised like a muscle, if you don't use it you'll lose it.

6. Courage - Most in demand and least in supply, courage is the willingness to do the things you know are right

7. Continuous learning - Read, at the very least, one book a week on business to keep you miles ahead of the competition. And just as you eat and bathe, organize your time so you spend 30 minutes a day exploring e-mail, sending messages, going through web sites, because like exercise, it's the only way you can keep on top of technology. If you get away from it, you'll lose your edge.

 
Like this information? Then you'll love watching my recent interview with Brian!

I used some of my connections, pulled a few strings and was able to land one-on-one, in-depth conversations with Brian Tracy, one of America's leading authorities on development of human potential and personal effectiveness.

We covered a lot of topics like:

How "the law of cause and effect" works, and how you can use it to design the life you've always dreamed about

Combinations, recipes and formulas for success

The most valuable education you can give yourself. Clue: It's not an MBA, and it's worth 10-20 times more than  a university education

An insider look into the mindset of top salespeople. (This is the secret they keep "hush-hush" so they always have an edge over their competitors.)

How to be a master at anything

The simple key to prosperity and entrepreneurial success

and so much more!!

This is information you don't want to miss! To learn more go to: http://mfs.yoursuccessstore.com
 

4. Chris Widener's Summer Reading Special!

Summer is always a great time to catch up on your reading -- especially in places like Texas and Arizona where temperatures frequently hit the triple digit marks.

Well, I recently spoke at a seminar with 6,000+ people and one of the top sellers was my book package, so I thought, "Hey, why not offer it to my ezine readers as well?"

Check it out and see what the books are.

Oh, and to sweeten the deal, I've thrown in a bonus too... Check it out!

http://12pillars.yoursuccessstore.com
 

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