The Daily Guru

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You have an " inner voice " that has opinions on everything you do. That inner

voice has its own perspective on you as a person, and is acutely aware of

your limitations and shortcomings. Every time you attempt to step out of

your box, to try something new and challenging, that inner voice starts in

on you. " You can never do that, " it says.

The inner voice will always be there. You can't get rid of it. But you can

keep it from dominating your thoughts and actions by supplying yourself with

plenty of positive input.

Get yourself around positive, future-oriented people. Read books, listen to

tapes, talk back to the voice and say, " Yes I can! " Dwell on the

possibilities, not the risks. Model the behavior of successful people. Take

action toward your goals. Remind yourself of your accomplishments and of the

challenges you've overcome in the past. Write down your goals and review

them at least once a day. Find your purpose in life keep yourself focused on

it.

You can accomplish great things if you'll just let yourself do it.

-The Daily Guru

Your life is determined by your choices. You can chose to sit around all

night watching TV, or you can choose to spend your evening enriching your

mind, perhaps learning a new skill.

You can choose to dull your senses with drugs and alcohol, or you can choose

to keep your body in top shape with challenging exercise. You can choose to

stand quietly in the corner at the party, or to use it as an opportunity to

meet interesting people.

Surprisingly, the important choices aren't the big ones. It is the

cumulative effect of the little choices that makes the biggest difference.

Choices, not chances, determine our destiny. What do you choose?