Chapter 35
Want To Be Truly Happy?
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Today's Empowering Quote
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"One of the most amazing things ever said on this earth is Jesus'
statement: "He that is greatest among you shall be your
servant." Nobody has one chance in a billion of being thought really
great after a century has passed except those who have been the
servants of all. That strange realist from Bethlehem knew
that."
-Harry Emerson Fosdick, D.D.
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Today's Empowering Question
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"What can I do for someone today that will help them now?"
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Today's Fast Session
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Yesterday, I got a real slap in the face.
The owner of an auto service business I had been going to for
many YEARS, treated me more or less like a common criminal. I
had forgotten my wallet, but I had my AMEX card (which he doesn't
accept) in my pocket.
So, instead of letting me go home to get my wallet, he insisted
that someone bring a form of payment before he would give me the
keys to my car.
He said, "So you want me to chase you around to get paid?"
He actually said that to me. For $28. He knows me.
I've been going there for years. I see him on the average of
every two months.
This is an extreme example of not being able to see the forest
for the trees.
Most of the sticky situations we all find ourselves in don't
usually SEEM clear as to what we should do. But it probably is
clear, if you are.
Look at today's quote again.
From the time we're able to do it, we like to help people. My
son, who's three, says, "Mickey help too!" After he "helps," we
thank him profusely, and even applaud. Usually, he immediately
does something else to "help" too. We all like to be recognized and appreciated. When we're
toddlers, that's why we do it, right?
Because it makes us feel good...
When do people usually stop being so enthusiastic about helping
out and serving others? Isn't it often when they feel it's
under appreciated?
I don't know about you, but I just had a breakthrough as I type
here. Wow!
I just thought about all the times when I hid out trying to avoid
doing anything. And it occurs to me that I wasn't going to get any
kind of heartfelt thanks. Or any kind of thanks. Just
criticism if I didn't do something perfectly.
My mind also went to times when I was the critic and wondered why
I didn't get enthusiasm and eager help.
I'll bet if you sat down, got quiet and got real honest with
yourself, you would realize that one reason you often don't perform
at your best, and look to help out more often is the lack of
appreciation.
This is where the value of healthy self-esteem and confidence
comes in to play. It must take over when the outside world isn't
recognizing you for your contributions.
You must recognize you.
You must affirm your value and your ability constantly.
This is what separates the winners from the losers...
The haves and have-nots.
The happy from the desperately depressed.
If you can't do something unless you get outside encouragement,
then you're going to be sitting around a lot.
Serving others and being a "self starter" is what success is all
about. I hear, "What should I do?" every day.
First you've got to get focused on other people. Helping
others is why we were put here on earth, not to play and entertain
ourselves all day. If you don't help anyone throughout the
course of each day, you have no purpose. You don't have to
have tremendous strength and capabilities to make yourself useful. Just the ability to care.
Even a sympathetic ear can be the biggest help sometimes.
When I train new salespeople, the first lesson is always about
getting clear on why you're calling someone. It's to help
THEM. They must love their customers so much that it comes out
in every word, every action.
That's why you were put here. Make that the focus of your
days and your hours. You'll get the appreciation you crave, if you
do.
And if you don't?
Well, that's why we include affirmations in every letter.
So YOU can give it to yourself, and so you can instruct yourself
instead of waiting for someone else to tell you what to do!
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Today's Winning Beliefs
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-- Service and I are one
-- My purpose is to serve others
-- I get everything I want when I am useful to others
-- The more people I help, the more I receive
-- I have the ability to help others how they need it most
-- Love stands behind all my actions
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