The Devil's Prized Possesion

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One day,  Satan was having a sale of his wares. On display, and offered for sale, were the rapier of jealousy, the dagger of fear, and the strangling noose of hatred, each with its own high price.

But standing alone on a purple pedestal was a worn and battered wedge. This was the devil's most prized possession, for with it alone he could stay in business. It was not for sale ... it was the wedge of discouragement.

Why do you suppose the devil valued so highly, and actually would not sell, the worn and battered wedge of discouragement? Makes you think doesn't it?

He prized discouragement because of its enfeebling, demoralizing effect. Hatred, fear or jealousy may lead an immature person to act unwisely, to fight, or to run. But at least they act. Discouragement on the other hand, hurts the person more than any of these. It causes the person to sit down, pity himself or herself and do nothing.

Now this doesn't have to happen, but unfortunately it all too frequently does. Not until we realize that discouragement is often a form of self pity, do we begin to take stock of ourselves and our predicament and decide to act ... to do something that will take us out of the unpleasant situation.

The answer to discouragement then is intelligent action. Get rid of discouragement before it gets rid of you. [emphasis added]

The devil might not survive without this priceless wedge ... but we can. 


This story was one of many inspiring messages told by Earl Nightingale.  

For those unfamiliar with him, Earl Nightingale was an American motivational speaker and author, known as the "Dean of Personal Development."   He was the voice in the early 1950s of Sky King, the hero of a radio adventure series, and was a WGN radio show host from 1950 to 1956.

Today his works continue through, not only his own website, but through countless others who are carrying on Mr. Nightingale's work today.  People like Bob Proctor--who by the way, sent me the above story via daily E-mail  messages!  :-)

For more information on Earl Nightingale, please visit   http://earlnightingale.com/

The Sands of Our Lives

"...to their credit, they were children—children who were no doubt told by their parents not to so much as look in the direction of the beach. They were children who had no choice but to keep themselves busy while waiting for their parents to take them by the hand and lead them to their next adventure. They did the best they could with what they had without being tempted by what was around them.

They were children.

But what is my excuse?

On more than one occasion I have found myself entirely wrapped up, fighting and frustrated, stomping around barefoot trying to stake my claim on a tiny, insignificant pile of sand—the sand of relationships, the sand of social status or money, the sand of a career… whatever. I have been deeply consumed in games of King of the Mini Mound that leave me oblivious to the beautiful beaches around me. Beaches with unlimited sand, possibility, and happiness. We’ve all been there. Investing our energy in small things while the big ones lay untouched on the other side of the sidewalk."

Excepts from "Sand"  by Kindra Hall.   

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"Something to Add To Your New Year" A Gift From Bob Proctor

I’m so happy and grateful now that … each day is filled with inspiration, joy and new opportunities. I’ve met and exceeded my 2014 goals with calmness, purpose and commitment.

Be sure to visit the Proctor and Gallagher Institute at www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com

Negative vs. Positive

Every day you and I are being bombarded with negatives. Politics, prices, the economy, interest rates - you name it, we're hearing about it ... bad news. Supreme mental strength is required to keep your mind on a track that will lead to a positive end result. 

Now is an excellent time to put your nose into a few history books. You will find the stories of men and women who have continued to win, in spite of what was happening all around them. There have always been personalities who took the economic environment as it existed in their day, and instead of letting it guide their every move, they continued with life as if it had little or no effect on their results. Successful business people have always done that and probably always will.

Regardless of what the economic environment was like, some people have figured out how to overcome it. There is, as it turns out, always a way. This optimistic statement seems worth expanding on.

In every era, including our own, people have a tendency to believe that the day of great wealth gathering opportunities are over. For whatever reason, the era that just passed always looks better! People are always blaming circumstances for their results ... that high taxes, high prices, high labor costs and numerous other problems are preventing them from making it.

Do as winners have always done and accentuate the positive. Get on the "I can" mental frequency! I love what George Bernard Shaw shared with us on this very subject. 

Shaw said,

"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances that they want, and if they can't find them, make them."

Source:  

Bob Proctor, Chairman & Co-Founder

Proctor Gallagher Institute 

Get out there And CREATE Your Circumstance!!

The Law Of The Garbage Truck

“Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. So when someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be happier.”

How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you’re the Terminator, you’re probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of your success is how quickly you can refocus on what’s important in your life.

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. And I learned it in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here’s what happened.

I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, the car skidded, the tires squealed, and at the very last moment our car stopped just one inch from the other car’s back-end.

I couldn’t believe it. But then I couldn’t believe what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. How do I know? Ask any New Yorker, some words in New York come with a special face. And he even threw in a one finger salute! I couldn’t believe it!

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An Open Letter to the United States Government

Dear Congress:

I recently started watching   6 Minutes to Success™  by the Proctor & Gallagher Institute (http://www.getresultsthatstick.com/dream-life/).   I highly recommend it!

And though I am only a fraction through the vast video library provided through my membership, and have only absorbed the first two chapters in both  Think and Grow Rich (by Napolean Hill) and You Were Born Rich (by Bob Proctor), I can say with great confidence that this information is our Country's  salvation.  In fact, I'm more than a 100% sure that this information is our only salvation in  eliminating  our debt entirely!  And to the only map to a stable economy.  

I invite each of you to  Click HERE   to download Bob Proctor's book, You Were Born Rich and read Chapter 2 on Debt Reduction.    

And for a copy of Napolean Hill's book Think and Grow Rich just Click HERE

It's FREE!

No doubt you're asking...Debt reduction?  In our time?  Doing these simple steps in this book will do all that? Unrealistic you say?   Insane! You say?

Well, seeing how your way has only accomplished more debt, wouldn't the choice to do something totally different be more sane?   

I believe you will agree that following good old fashioned advice as outlined in both books, and taught in the on-line video library at the Proctor & Gallagher Institute,  is an excellent way of breaking the "doing the same thing over and over expecting different results  a.k.a. Insanity" Cycle!

The information found at the Proctor & Gallagher Institute is simplistic in nature.  Again, it's nothing more than Good old fashion sense and application.    It is information that requires not only action, but an overall shift in attitude and thinking.    Something we all need to revisit and put into practice...daily!

Perhaps you are familiar with the processes described in both books?  If you are, then my only question is, why are you not applying them and setting an example for the American People?  And the World?

If you are not familiar with the process, then I invite you to get acquainted with them.  It's not difficult at all!  And I can tell you it's worth your time, your efforts and your money invested.  

The Proctor & Gallagher Institute should be your first (and only) source in resolving the issues each of you are faced with.     Clearing the debt!  Setting a more healthier economic standard.

And no, no one at the Proctor & Gallagher Institute knows I am suggesting any of this to you.    I'm doing this all on my own.  

For you see Ladies & Gentlemen of the U.S. Congress, each of us here in America are a little more than tired of the lack of leadership in Washington.   Especially and in particularly, the seemingly inability to handle money in a more appropriate fashion.    

Because I am a firm believer in our Country and in the Proctor & Gallagher Institute, I strongly urge you--each and every single one of you--to take the time to read and study both Think and Grow Rich (by Napolean Hill) and You Were Born Rich (by Bob Proctor); listen to each of the videos on the Proctor & Gallagher Institute website and start applying the wisdom provided.

You will be more than glad you did.  And so will the American People!

Thank you.

Cordially,