It is now 2011 and another year has come and gone. Now is your chance to grab the proverbial bull by the horns. Like many others I have resolved to give up any sort of new year's resolutions. In my opinion they don't usually last and have no long lasting effect on your life. However I have decided it was a good time to take a look in the mirror and ask myself if I could do more to become a better person. Of course the answer is yes.
As you can probably tell I like to write about the topic of motivation. I like to read, watch and listen just about anything that is motivational. With that being said I recently read a small motivational piece from Sam Parker and Mac Anderson titled 212 The Extra Degree. It's packed with great quotes and stories that will get you pumped up to go that extra mile.
The one thing I took away from this book had to do with complaining. If your like me you probably do a lot of complaining. I can find a reason to complain about almost anything. The problem with complaining is there is nothing positive about it. I have never once heard a complaint that motivated me to do something good or think positive thoughts. The moral of the story was to Cease Complaining. Complaining once less each day cuts off a total of 365 negative seeds each year. When you want to complain about the weather, traffic, a tough day or whatever it may be try this. Instead of complaining, put a smile in the path of a complaint. Doing this once a day every day for a year will turn what would have otherwise been 365 negative seeds into 365 positive actions! Try it, and I bet you will start to see a difference. Go forth and have a great 2011!
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