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What's The Difference that makes "The Difference"?

Have you heard this statement before?

"At 211 degrees, water is hot...at 212 degrees, it boils'.

That one degree is the difference that makes "the difference".

I don't know about you, but when I think of that seemingly small, incremental difference, it helps me to realize that I have within me, the power to create positive change.  And I believe you do as well.

You certainly have the capacity to increase your efforts by one degree, don't you?

In what areas of your life could you "turn up the heat"?  Where could you add that one degree of extra effort?  On the job?  In your relationships?

The truth is that we are each individually responsible for our own results. 

The results that we are experiencing in this very moment are in direct correlation to the quality and quantity of our previous efforts.  And although that statment can be somewhat sobering, it also contains within it the seed of possibility.  This is because you and I have the unique ability and power to control our thoughts, feelings, and actions.  When we catch ourselves giving less than our best, we can will ourselves into doing and giving more.

Take a few moments to think about the routines that make up your typical day... Most of us tend to fall into familiar daily activities that are rarely an expression of who we are truly capable of being.

Commit right now to adding that extra degree of effort into all that you do.  Go beyond what is expected or required.  Your efforts will pay off in rewards exponentially greater than even those you can imagine.

There is a brief video in existence that exemplifies the 212 degree concept, and I've included a link to it here for your enjoyment!

212 Degree Video

Until next time, be creative!

J. Shoop
Your Visualization Coach TM

Fear or Faith - Which One is Influencing Your Future?

Fear and Faith have one undeniable similarity...

Both create an imagined expectation of something occurring in the future.

Fear is negative expectation, while Faith embodies the positive.  And each share an incredible power to shape your destiny.

Often times, we allow the fear of the unknown to immobilize us.  We worry about things that have not yet happened - and likely may never happen.

Imagine that you have a dinner date scheduled for 7:00 PM.  At 7:10, your guest has yet to arrive.  You casually think, "maybe there is some heavy traffic".  You call on your cell phone, and there is no answer.  7:30 rolls around, with no call and they are still not there... Now your mind starts to create stories..."I hope they are okay, or that they didn't get into an accident".

Over the years, we have been conditioned to expect the worse.  The sad part is that this state of negative expectation has found its way into much of our daily life.  When we dwell on these negative thoughts, they can easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy.  This is because we tend to attract that which we focus on.

Fortunately, this power is equally as effective when focusing on positive expectations.

When we expect the best, the best usually shows up!  When we hold our attention on the things that we want, our actions naturally come into alignment with our desires.

This is the basis of Faith.  The quickest antidote for baseless fear is FAITH!

One of my favorite quotes from Napoleon Hill states, "Close the door of fear behind you and see how quickly the door to faith will open in front of you".

When faced with adversity, rely on your faith.  Remember that you are strong and powerful.  Be confident in the knowingness that you are capable of accomplishing anything that you set your mind upon.  Imagine the outcome exactly as you wish it to be.

Abolish fear!  Do not be afraid of what others might think.  Do not be afraid that you do not yet have the talent, experience, or the resources.  These can all be gained along the way to your destiny.

Your success is only limited by the power of your imagination, and with Faith, all things are possible.

Until next time, be creative!

J. Shoop
Your Visualization CoachTM