A Quitter Never Wins--And A Winner Never Quits by Pat Melfi

Today we examine the powerful words in the statement of the tilte of this article. These are the words of Napolean Hill, the author of Think And Grow Rich. When one realises the value of these words, new plans of action are able to be put into motion. I am reminded of the routines one goes through day-after-day. The comfort zone. I am guilty of this myself. Like millions of other folks, I am a creature of habit. For 35 years I have started to shave on the left side of my face. Some 10 years ago I married this awesome woman who one morning asked me why I started to shave on the left side of my face when I am right handed. I had never thought about that before, but quickly concluded "habit." From that day forward, I began to shave starting with the right side. I admit, at the beginning, it was awkward, it was different and it required discipline. And it followed suit with my comment that "we are all creatures of habit." Now, the new routine is exactly that, a routine such that I hardly remember the old way.

As true to form as this is, the principle applies to one becoming successful in business. Peter Drucker, a Leading Management Specialist makes this comment concerning The Entreprenuerial Mystique..."It's not magic, it's not mysterious, and it has nothing to do with the genes. It's a discipline. And like any discipline, it can be learned."

It is most important to ALWAYS remember that the journey between Point A and Point B is nothing more than a "state of mind." Once the Mind determines it's desire, converts that to writing and applies the very principle of it's writing, it happens. It is that simple. Why then is there so much adversity, poverty and danger in the average life? Why is so hard for the average human being to convert the process to reality? We live in a society where we are taught at every turn, things of value that are not expensive must not be good. We convert that concept to this: If it's not hard or complex, it's not worth having. Simplicity is key to the success of any adventure.

Think back to your dating days. Some dates were easier to acquire than others. The acquired ones were laced with simplicty every time. The minute you put complex strategies to work in something as simple as a date, you failed. You see we as human being want simplicity, honestly and positive results. So the statement "keep it simple stupid" applies to everything we do.

Yesterday I was able to be a part of a valuable lesson with my 4 year old grandson, Parker. While on the basketball court in our back yard, he made the statement, "Granpa, I WANT to make a basket." I could have just lifted him to the basket but instead I used the opportunity as a teaching moment. I asked him if he heard what he had just said and he repeated his statement, "I WANT to make a basket." I spent a moment with him pointing out the word "WANT." I shared with him the thought that I believed that "WANT" is the first step of anything one cares about achieving. He was wide open. Then I followed it up with the statement that he needed to check with God to see if that was also the will of God for him. This innocent young boy looked up to the sky and said "Heavenly Father, is it ok for me to make a basket"? The result, with vigor in his eyes he threw the ball. Not only did he make the basket, Michael Jordan would have envied his shot, a perfect swish.

So, in conclusion of today's positive vibe, start with the desire, write down the desire, place a time frame on accomplishing the desire, check with God and get on about enjoying the benefits that come from your accomplishment...and you WILL accomplish all that you set out to do. Pretty simple huh? Try it for a week and write me back with your success stories.