December 2001 Newsletter
The
only responsibility that a man cannot evade in this life is the one he
thinks of least, his personal influence. Man's conscious influence, when
he is on dress parade, when he is posing to impress those around him, is
woefully small. But his unconscious influence, the silent, subtle
radiation of his personality, the effect of his words and acts, the
trifles he never considers, is tremendous. Every moment of life he is
changing, to a degree, the life of the whole world. Every man has an
atmosphere which is affecting every other. So silent and unconsciously is
this influence working, that man may forget that it exists.
Into
the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or for
evil, the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is
simply the constant radiation of what a man really is, not what he
pretends to be. Every man, by his mere living, is radiating sympathy, or
sorrow, or morbidness, or cynicism, or happiness, or hope, or any of a
hundred other qualities. Life is a state of constant radiation and
absorption; to exist is to radiate; to exist is to be the recipient of
radiations from The Majesty of Calmness
by William George Jordan
BEGIN
DOING TODAY - TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF
REESTABLISH
MEANINGFUL GOALS
MAKE A LIST OF YOUR VALUES - What's really important to you?
Your family? Your religion?
Your leisure time? Your hobbies? Decide on what your most
important values in life are and then make sure that the goals you
set are designed to include and enhance them.
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND - Tom Watson, the founder of IBM was
once asked what he attributed the phenomenal success of IBM to and he said
it was three things: The first thing was that he created a very clear
image in his mind of what he
wanted his company to look like when it was done. He then asked himself
how would a company like that have to act on a day‑to‑day
basis. In the very beginning of building his company, he began to act that way.
PROJECT YOURSELF INTO THE FUTURE - The late, great Earl
Nightingale created a whole new industry
(self‑improvement) after a 20‑year study on what made people
successful. The bottom‑line result of his research was simply, "We
Become What We Think About." Whatever thoughts dominate our
minds most of the time are what we become.
That's why goal setting is so critical in achieving success
because it keeps us focused on what's really important to us. He
then said that the easiest way to reach our goals is to pretend that we
had ALREADY achieved our goals.
That is, begin to walk, talk and act as though we are already
experiencing the success we seek. Then, those things will come to us
naturally through the power of the subconscious mind.
WRITE DOWN TEN THINGS THAT YOU WANT THIS YEAR - By making a
list of the things that are important to you,
you begin to create images in your mind. It's been said that your
mind will actually create
chaos if necessary to make images become a reality.
Because of this, the list of ten things will probably result in you
achieving at least eight of them within the year.
ASK YOURSELF GOOD QUESTIONS
As you think about your goals, instead of WISHING for them
to come true, ask yourself HOW
and WHAT CAN YOU DO to make them come true. The subconscious mind
will respond to your questions far greater
than just making statements or making wishes.
FOCUS ON ONE PROJECT AT A TIME
One of the greatest mistakes people make in setting goals
is trying to work on too many things at one time. There is
tremendous power in giving
laser beam focused attention to just one idea, one project or one objective at a time.
WRITE OUT AN "IDEAL SCENARIO"Pretend
that you are a newspaper reporter that has just finished an interview
about the outstanding success that you've
achieved and the article is now in the newspaper.
How would it read? What would be the headline?
PRAY AND MEDITATE
As you get into
bed each evening, think about your goal before you drop off to sleep.
Get a very clear colorful image in your mind of seeing yourself
doing the things you'll be
doing after you've reached your major goal. (Remember to include your
values.) And then begin to ask and demand for these things
through meditation and prayer.
We
need your help ! ! !
DUES
ARE PAYABLE THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH MONTH - PLEASE KEEP CURRENT
One
class / week - $35.00
Two
classes / week - $45.00
Three
classes / week - $50.00
Additional family members receive a $10.00 / month reduction / per
student
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the Main Street Dojo
Checks
are payable to: Isshin-ryu School of Karate, Inc. |
At
the Fit Happens Dojo
Checks
are payable to: Fit
Happens. They
also do credit card transactions. See Jeff Copen for more details |
There
are no classes on December 24, 25 & 31 and January 1
Plan
ahead and make classes up
If
you can not attend a class and you wish to make the class up - -
call
ahead - - If you do not call you forfeit the chance to do so.
Be
safe!
! !
Remember
to listen to WRNJ 1510 radio station for cancellations due to
weather. . . or call.
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you have someone that is hard to find something for?
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Something Good for someone in your life . . . For a change Start with
Yourself!
"The
quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to
excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
Vince Lombardi
MRS.
HUGHES AND I WISH YOU A MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY SEASON AND LET’S SET OUR
SIGHTS HIGH FOR 2002
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