Why You Can't Act Like Ferris Bueller With Your Business!

I am sure many of us can remember times when we wanted a day off from school, so we would ask our parents if we could stay home from school and wait anxiously for their answer. Some time we had a legitimate reason, perhaps we were sick or didn't feel well, but there were just those days when we just didn't feel like being bothered. Our parents usually did a good job of determining the proper course of action. If we had a fever, and were really sick, we might get a pass. If we were trying to avoid a test or assignment, or it was a stomachache, or a headache, we were probably told to try and stick it out.

It was nice to get a pass, but we ultimately had to make up the work that we missed, and if anything good happened at school that day we missed it, and were only left with the stories. The next day we would have extra work and we felt left out when people talked about all of the stuff they saw, and we missed. If we pushed ourselves, and made it to school we would often find out that the temporary situation subsided and eventually everything was fine. We played with our friends and enjoyed our day.

Now that we are all grown up we use excuses all of the time. I don't think I am going because I am tired or I don't feel good. You know I will reach my goal later because right now, it is not an ideal time for me. I have so much going on, and I am so busy, so it's really not that important. We say things like perhaps that opportunity wasn't for me after all, or perhaps I will work on that the next time, but what it really comes down to is us, deciding not to do what we really need to do. It's just like the days we didn't want to go to school.

If we really want to live the kinds of live we say we do, we need to become comfortable with being more uncomfortable. We may need to push ourselves just a little harder. We may have to do work when relaxing and shooting the breeze might feel a little better. Hard work and perseverance really do pay off. If we work hard now, we can celebrate later.

We tell our children this all the time, but do we live by it ourselves. Your dreams will never stand up and take off, if we make excuses instead of doing the work it will take to bring them to pass. Nothing just happens everything takes work. The new job you want, you have to work for it. You may have to embarrass yourself by calling the hiring manager, over and over again. It's worth it, If it gets you the job. If it doesn't, at least you know you gave it everything you had to give.

There are no regrets or second thoughts about what could have happened, if you always come with you're "A game". If you are willing to do the work, you will reap the rewards. So don't ask for a pass, just keep moving forward and keep pressing.

Aida Ingram, is the CEO of An Inspired You, an author, marketing strategist, and Business and Life Coach. She believes people should LIVE their legacy. She teaches people how to create lives, which honor their values,gifts and abilities, while creating wealth. She specializes in business development, marketing, and bringing creative ideas to market. Visit her website: http://www.aninspiredyou.com/home.html and look on Facebook at An Inspired You. Join her mailing list http://eepurl.com/h8Q0g for valuable tips.

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Getting Over Your "No's"

Today I was reading an article, where CEO's discussed their businesses, and I heard something very interesting. This young man, who was barely 30, talked about his ability to move past the "no's" in his life, to succeed. This conversation was interesting to me for several reasons. I sat there thinking how many times did I let the world's no's stop me from acknowledging God's "YES".

God has the power, authority and the strength to turn any human no into a yes, without lifting a finger. God can start a chain reaction of unbelievable and unpredictable occurrences to turn things around in my favor, so why should I allow a human "NO" faze me one way, or another.

For instance, when Moses was dealing with Pharaoh in Exodus, Pharaoh said no several times. As a matter of fact, he and his people experienced several unpleasant consequences as a result of his "NO's". Yet, in the end, God's "YES" prevailed, just like as it always does.

So today, I have decided not to let anyone's "No" dissuade me from God's Yes! In the end, He always gets his man, and the situation always works out in my favor. In Romans 8:28, I am reminded all things work together for good, for those who love the Lord and who are called according to His purposes. A kingdom mindset makes me stop in my track and remember who is on my side. Even when things do not turn out the way I expect them, I know that I have the victory and power in Christ Jesus.

There is a scripture that says, "let God be true, and every man be a liar" (Romans 3:4). Sometimes, I have to realign my thinking to make sure it lines up with God's. I must refocus my direction so that I am able to see my work through God's lens, so I can trust God to work things out for my good. I am not trying to belittle the struggle or the aggravation you may feel when things don't turn out the way you expect. I am trying to call you out into a higher place in God, so that you are able to stop yourself from getting caught up in a game with no winners, when the victory is already yours.

Today my vowel is to keep everything in its proper perspective. I have the victory, and I am going to win no matter WHAT. Not because, I said so, but because God has already showed me, I have the victory! If you are working on something and you know that you have allowed yourself to forget whose team your on, make today the day you decide to remember and start again.

Aida Ingram, is the CEO of An Inspired You, a published author, Marketing strategist, and a Executive, Business and Life Coach. She teaches people how to create lives, which honor their values, natural gifts and abilities, while creating wealth for them, and the generations that come after them, She specializes in business development, marketing, book writing, and bringing creative ideas to the marketplace. Too many people are working so hard to create "successful lives", that they don't have time to enjoy them. She has a passion for God, teaching, marketing, reading, technology, and studying. Please visit her website and check out her Facebook Fan Page, http://j.mp/y3xRVz.
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How to Feel More Motivated: Get Things Done!

If I have a bunch of things to do during the day, all those tasks get jumbled around in my head and I don't know where to start. Then the feeling of being overwhelmed comes along and it gets hard to even do anything at all.That's why it's so important to keep in mind where you want to go so you keep your goals on track. I've put together some tips to help you get your day organized and get you excited to accomplish your goals.

-The first thing that helps me is to make a list of what I want to get done that day. I always have to make this list or nothing will happen. So write down everything that you want to get done that day. Start with the things you'd like to get done first. Then write out everything and plan your day. Write your list in the morning or even better; get that list done the night before.

-Here's a great way to get you motivated: have some awesome quotes and affirmations handy that get you pumped. A great way to do this is to have a poster board with everything on it that motivates you. Here are some examples of what is on my board:

I inspire people.

I work from anywhere in the world.

What you think is what you get.

"Those who follow the part of themselves that is great will become great. Those that follow the part that is small, will become small." -Mencius

-Make a "Passion To-Do List" that has everything on it that you're passionate about and make sure you do at least one thing from it a day. It's important to have a way to release so your mind is clear and you can focus. When you're focused you will get a lot more accomplished. Your list can include anything that you're passionate about. What do you love to do? What makes you happy? What do you do to free yourself from stress? What do you like to learn about?

-Without this next one I'd have way more freak-outs during the day. If you feel frustrated with the task you're doing or the energy just doesn't feel right, then walk away. You'll get way more done if you get away from it and get the good energy flowing again. Go for a walk. Turn the music up and do a silly dance. If it's a nice day, go stand in the sun. Take some deep breaths and stretch. Then once you feel more centered come back to it. You'll be amazed at how much more clearly you can think. When your mind is clear, that's when the awesome ideas come.

There's a great feeling that comes with getting your to-do list done. You will feel accomplished and that will give you more energy to do whatever else you're aspiring to do. Then before you know it, you'll be a pro! You'll feel excited and you can look back on everything that you've accomplished.

I'm Christine Adnani. I'm a writer and passion addict. I became obsessed with finding my passion about 3 years ago and I'm fascinated in everything that has to do with passions. My mission is to inspire you through my writing. My passion is to help you find your passion. I want you to live your best life. My site is growing every day with articles to help you reach your goals and dreams. http://www.christineadnani.com/

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