Day 1: Why Success?

1. Take time to write down your definition of success. Be specific. Do not use phrases such as, "lots of money"... instead say "annual income of X and total net worth of Y". You must be able to know for certain when you reach your definition of success, at least your definition at the start of this program. Write this down and save it somewhere where you can access it 365 days from now.

Day 2: Remembering and Using People's Names

1. Go through a magazine and learn the names of all the people for which there are photos and names. It is best to use a magazine that does not have many movie stars or famous people whose names you already know. Or if you prefer go through your friend's/spouse's high school yearbook and do the same. Remember the names (first name only is fine) of at least 50 people.
2. Commit yourself to remembering the names of all the characters introduced in movies you watch.
3. Make your best effort to remember the name of every new person you meet, simply because it makes the other person feel special and important.

Day 3: Inspiration from Henry Ford

1. What do you admire most about Henry Ford and why?

Day 4: General Life Purpose

1. Decide what people or groups of people you want to spend your life (or at least this part of your life) benefiting. Be honest with yourself. Write down in a paragraph who will benefit from your life purpose.
2. Now write down the reasons why you are focusing where you are on the scale. For example, if you are 16 years old and your current life purpose is to have fun and do all you can while you are young, then add that as a reason. If you are just starting a family and your focus is on your family, you might put down that your family needs you most at this time in your life. Or if you have been there, done that, and feel it is time to give back to the world, list that as a reason. The goal is to remove any guilt you might otherwise feel by not focusing on your own needs, your family's, or those less fortunate.
3. If you have a significant other in your life, be sure to discuss this with them. A relationship is a partnership and both parties must be in agreement on expectations. After your discussion, alter your purpose if necessary and/or your relationship.

Day 5: Positive Mental Attitude

1. Write down all the negative events surrounding your life right now, one negative event at the top of each page. Then do your best to fill the page with positives that come from the negative.
2. Commit to making an effort not to give in to the negativity of others. Do not feed their negativity with negativity of your own. When you are around a negative person, use your PMA and watch hope and inspiration begin to show on that person. If you find they are in too deep and you cannot help them, excuse yourself and walk away.

Day 8: Using Humor Effectively

1. Do one of the following in front of an audience in the next 24 hours (audience can be business associates, a group of friends, or just your spouse). a) Tell a joke. If you do not know one, use the Internet to find one, b) tell someone a funny story, c) do your best impersonation, or d) pretend you hit your head on the door when you open it, using your hand to make the bang sound, then hold your head and do your best groaning.
2. Write down three not-so-devastating “unfortunate events” that happened to you in the past – the more recent the better. What was humorous, ironic, or just plain funny about those events?

Day 9: Perseverance, Persistence and Determination

1. Take time to think about your own life and where you are today. Write down some of your past goals and dreams that you have either given up on, or “put on the back burner”. Now think about any obstacles that may have gotten in the way. Was your decision based on reason and a legitimate change of goals or did you use those obstacles as excuses not to persist? This exercise will give you a good idea of your current level of persistence.

Day 10: Inspiration from Benjamin Franklin

1. What do you admire most about Benjamin Franklin and why?

Day 11: Specific Purpose

1. Write down your specific purpose with as much detail as possible. Use a whole page if you can. Be sure to write as if you have already achieved your special purpose; "I am...", "I have...", etc.

Day 12: The Power of Choice

1. Commit to avoiding the words "I have to" from now on. Instead, substitute the words with something such as, "I want to" or "I prefer to". If you catch yourself saying, "I have to", think about what you REALLY meant to say and do your best to say what you really mean the next time.
2. Write down five things you previously thought you “had to” do. Then rewrite the statements in the more successful way. For example, “I have to go food shopping today” can be rewritten as “I am going food shopping today so our family can have a delicious dinner tonight.”

Day 15: Excuses

1. Write down the top ten reasons why you feel you are not at your optimum level of success today. Do this now before reading action step #2.
2. Look at your list of ten reasons. How many of those are really poor excuses? Are you putting blame on someone else or circumstances? Do your best to rewrite each reason following the principles outlined in this article.
3. Commit to doing your best to avoid having to make excuses. If excuses are necessary, do not blame others or external events.

Day 16: Enthusiasm!

1. Practice calling on your enthusiasm. Visualize a time when you were enthusiastic about something. Think about what you were feeling, what you were seeing, and what you were hearing. Replay the "scene" in your head until you begin to start feeling the enthusiasm once more. Write this scene down in some detail and refer to it when needed.

Day 17: Inspiration from Bill Gates

1. What do you admire most about Bill Gates and why?

Day 18: Avoid Exaggeration

1. Commit to actively listening for exaggeration when others speak. In your mind, rephrase their statement to a more honest and accurate one that does not use exaggeration.
2. Commit to avoiding exaggeration. When you do catch yourself, immediately correct yourself by rephrasing your statement.
3. Write down the top 5 exaggerations you find yourself using most. For example, you may often say, “We’re never going to get there!” when you are running late. Now, rewrite these statements in a more truthful and positive way, such as, “I think were not going to make it on time.”

Day 19: Remembering Numbers

1. Commit this number to memory by using the technique in this article: 1549572664
2. Set on your calendar to recall this number one week from now.
3. Choose a word to associate with each number from 0-9. You can use the suggested word or create your own. For example, we already suggested the word “tie” for the number one, because the word “tie” has the hard “t” sound with no other non-vowel sounds.0 = ass (as in donkey)

Day 22: The Words You Use Make All the Difference

1. Everyone has his or her own limiting phrases that he or she uses on a regular basis. Take some time to write down yours. Then, write down possible alternatives for each one that make a positive statement.

Day 23: You ARE a Salesperson

1. Write down how your life would benefit if you were a "master salesperson". Think about as many situations as you can in your past where you were selling something to someone, whether it be a product, service, or idea.
2. Promise yourself to show more respect to salespeople, even if they happen to annoy or interrupt you. Remember that they are people just like you, with feelings and emotions, who are just doing their job.

Day 24: Inspiration from Donald Trump

1. What do you admire most about Donald Trump and why?

Day 25: Time Mastery: Part 1

1. Starting on your next "average" day, keep a written log of how your time is spent. For example it may look something like this:
   
   6:05 - 6:15: got up, used bathroom, did a few stretches
   6:15 - 6:45: read the morning paper
   6:45 - 8:00: watched TV
   ...

   If your days vary greatly, you many want to do this for a few days to get a true sense of how you spend your time.

2. Make a "to do" list of everything you need to do. These lists are liberating. Once you put down on paper the things racing through your mind, you can focus on more positive and productive things such as your life purpose and goals. Try this for one week. If you see the benefit, continue to maintain your “to do” list.

Day 26: Time Mastery: Part 2

1. Read over the six techniques and principles in this article and write down if and how you can make use of them.

Day 29: Separating Performance from Performer

1. Make a promise to yourself to never again engage in name calling. When criticizing, always be conscious of the need to criticize a person's actions, not the person.
2. Make a list of your usual criticisms that you now know you should not use. Make a promise to yourself never to use these again.

Day 30: The Subconscious Mind

1. Choose one of your bad habits (come on... we all have at least one). How did this become a habit? Think back to why you started doing this. Was it something you saw someone do, like a friend or parent? What was your reason for starting this? Was it a good reason or do you think it could be a negative program in your subconscious mind? (sorry... not at the point in the course where we are correcting bad habits yet!)

Day 31: Inspiration from Oprah Winfrey

1. What do you admire most about Oprah Winfrey and why?

Day 32: Self-Esteem

1. Write down where you see yourself on the self-esteem scale. On the left side of the page write "low self-esteem" and on the right side write "high self-esteem". Put a big "x" where you feel you are on this scale.
2. Follow the steps for building self-esteem in the article above. Commit to doing this on a regular basis until you have the high self-esteem that you deserve to have.

Day 33: What Do You Want?

1. Begin the exercise in this article. It may take you several days to complete it.

Day 36: Think HUGE

1. Make a conscious effort to think without limits. Only the average person limits their thinking, the successful person does not.
2. Write down how much money you would ideally like to make per year, then double it.

Day 37: Responding vs. Reacting

1. From this point on, stop yourself from reacting to situations the moment you realize it. This does not mean keeping your hand on a hot stove until you can think about the best thing to do. This means not yelling "*$&@!#!!" in front of your children after you pull your hand off. Use the "get composure" technique if needed and take a deep breath, then respond.
2. Think about the last time you reacted to a situation that caused you to say or do something you later regretted. Write this down, then write down how you ideally should have responded.

Day 38: Inspiration from George Burns

1. What do you admire most about George Burns and why?

Day 39: Fear of Success

1. Write down all the reasons why you think success would be a bad thing. Then, next to each reason, put on your success cap and write down why that really is not a good reason. If you cannot seem to do that, post your reason on the yeartosuccess.com discussion board and let other members help you!

Day 40: Fitness Basics

1. If you are not currently 100% committed to a fitness program, write down all the reasons why you are not. Then carefully think about each answer and use your creative mind to counter each objection to your commitment. If you cannot think of a convincing counter, post your reason(s) for not committing on the yeartosuccess.com discussion board for feedback and ideas.

Day 43: Livin' the High Life

1. Spend a few minutes thinking about your use of artificial stimulants and depressants. Are you substituting those highs for natural highs?
2. If you use drugs, smoke, or even drink alcohol, think about and write down the circumstances in which you first tried these substances. What was your motivation? Do these reasons still make sense now? Is continuing the use of these drugs in line with your definition of success?

Day 44: Failure is the Seed to Success

1. Never again say "I failed" or "I am a failure". Replace those self-destructive statements with something such as, "this attempt failed" or "this plan failed".
2. Write down all your recent and/or "large" failures. Next to each, write down all you have learned from the failure. Also write down all the positives that came as a result of the failure. When you are done, look over your list of "failures" again... is it really that bad?

Day 45: Inspiration from J.K. Rowling

1. Take a few minutes to read A&E's biography of J.K. Rowling.

Day 46: Write it Down!

1. Get yourself either a small notebook and pen or recorder to have near you at all times—or at the very least just by your bed, since this is where the majority of "record-worthy" ideas and answers may come to you.
2. Chances are, your mind is full of thoughts right now not pertaining to this article. Are there things that you need to do? Things that are bothering you? Ideas that came to you recently that are hard for you to let go? Write them down now. See how writing them down will allow you to better focus on other things.

Day 47: Analogies, Similes, and Anecdotes

1. Think about how you can use analogies, similes, and anecdotes in your daily life.
2. Commit to listening for analogies, similes, and anecdotes. Once you recognize their use, you will be more consciously aware of them, thus not automatically accepting them as truth.
3. Write down at three analogies, similes and anecdotes that you have heard before that you do not agree with, or that make no sense to you.

Day 50: Customer Service

1. Write down who your customers in life are. For example, if you are a teacher you may write down “students and parents”. Now think about this… If your “customers in life” were paying customers with a choice to go elsewhere, would they?

Day 51: Gratitude and Appreciation

1. Follow the gratitude building steps in the article above. Commit to doing this when you find yourself in an unappreciative state of mind.
2. Pick up a small object nearby. Take a few minutes to study it, feel it, taste it, and smell it. Think about all of the work that went into creating the object. Learn to appreciate that object.
3. Start showing at least twice as much appreciation for others and others' actions as you have been showing. "Double the dosage".
4. Write down five people you appreciate and the reasons why you appreciate them.

Day 52: Inspiration from Jack La Lanne

1. What do you admire most about Jack La Lanne and why?

Day 53: Trying New Things

1. Think about the last few things you have tried for the first time recently. In retrospect, were these good choices?
2. Commit to trying new things only if they fit in with your life's goals. Do not risk a destructive addiction, habit, or activity that will take you further from your goals and thus further from success.

Day 54: The Pain and Pleasure Principle

1. Put this principle to use right away! Which of your behaviors do you want to change? Start small to see the power of this principle then move on to bigger things. Follow the steps above for accomplishing this.
2. Use this principle and the steps above to convince yourself without question, that you MUST be successful. Associate pain with not being successful and extreme pleasure with being successful.

Day 57: Create a Win-Win Situation

1. Keep this very important key negotiating principle in mind from now on and commit to using it in your next negotiation, personal or business.
2. Use this technique to negotiate something today. Better credit card interest rate, better phone rate, agreements with vendors, mortgage rate – anything. First prepare for the negotiation by writing down what the other party has to gain by agreeing to your terms.

Day 58: Project a Positive Personality

1. Become aware of the kind of personality you are projecting in your personal and business relationships. Commit to projecting a more positive image in your relationships and witness for yourself the change in the other person's personality.

Day 59: Inspiration from Arnold Schwarzenegger

1. Take a few minutes to read the A&E's biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Day 60: How Success Works

1. Commit to completing this course! There is nothing better than a daily dosage of educational, inspirational, motivational, and positive-ational ;) material to drive you closer to achieving your meaning of success.

Day 61: Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

1. Go through your needs. Are they being met? Where on the hierarchy are you being "held up"? What can you do about it?

Day 64: Building Another's Esteem

1. Take some time to think about the relationships you have in your life. Are you an esteem builder or destroyer? If the latter, use one or more of the esteem building steps to make amends.

Day 65: Success is a Lifestyle

1. Take 5 minutes to think about this fact. Every good idea, belief, concept, and skill you adopt will bring you closer to success.

Day 66: Inspiration from Helen Keller

1. Take a few minutes to read the A&E biography of Helen Keller.

Day 67: Create a Stressless Lifestyle

1. Identify and write down each of the "stress factors" in your life. Consider each stress factor a problem that needs resolution. Realize that it is your reaction to these problems that is causing stress and once you have a plan for resolving the problem or managing it, there is no need to be stressed over it.

Day 68: Your Dream Collage

1. Start your collage today with at least one image. If you have no magazines around, search the Internet. Just start with one image that really inspires you to reach your goals.

Day 71: Today is a New Day

1. Why are you not exactly where you want to be today? Does it have anything to do with events in your past? Are you using your past as an excuse for not being exactly where you want to be? Think about this.
2. Do you know another person who seems to have "given up" in life because of a past failure? If so, share this article with him or her and offer your encouragement. Change someone's life today.

Day 72: Baby Steps

1. Try this baby step approach with one of your goals or current problems. Break it down into as many smaller steps as it takes for the goal or problem until you believe you can achieve or solve it.

Day 73: Inspiration from Thomas Edison

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Thomas A. Edison.

Day 74: Luck

1. Write down at least five events in your life that you viewed as either good or bad luck. If good luck, what did you do to create the good luck? If bad luck, what could have you done to avoid it? Was it really "bad luck"? What opportunities did it lead you to?

Day 75: Why Aren't You Rich?

1. Just do the exercise in the article.

Day 78: Going the Extra Mile

1. Go the extra mile or offer to go the extra mile for someone else right now (or very soon). Experience how good it makes you feel knowing that you have helped another without expecting anything in return.

Day 79: Thank God It's Any Day

1. Do you often make disempowering statements such as, "Thank God it's Friday"? If you do say this, it is telling others how you feel about your work and it is also telling your subconscious how you feel about work, even if you really enjoy your work. Think about replacing your disempowering, common, small talk one-liners with more empowering ones that will motivate others and help them to think more positively.

Day 80: Inspiration from Abraham Lincoln

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Abraham Lincoln.

Day 81: The Law of Diminishing Returns

1. If you are interested in losing weight, try simply eating smaller portions. According to the law of diminishing returns, you can eat about 50% of the portion and still get about 90% of the enjoyment.
2. Write down all the areas in your life right now where you feel as if you are spinning your wheels. What can you change about what you are doing to see greater results?

Day 82: Getting Better Every Day

1. List at least 10 specific ways in which you can make small, daily positive changes in your life. Example, "replace my morning coffee with fresh juice".
2. From your list just created, choose at least three changes and commit to them. Once you start feeling the great benefits of self-improvement, revisit this list and commit to some more.

Day 85: Read or Listen to Motivational/Educational Material

1. Buy (or borrow) at least one motivational self-help book or audio program within the next seven days and commit to completing the book or program within 30 days.

Day 86: Cure for Depression?

1. Bookmark this article and refer to it next time you are feeling depressed or even just a little down.
2. If you were offended by this article, or intrigued and want more "research" behind the beliefs, see http://www.yeartosuccess.com/appiesnet/appieskb/kb1/index.cgi?SHOW+96+Ask%20Bo#tops

Day 87: Inspiration from Sam Walton

1. Take a few moments to read the A&E Biography of Sam Walton.

Day 88: Carrot or the Stick?

1. Take some time to think about how many times you use negative reinforcement. Should you be using positive reinforcement in these situations?

Day 89: Introduction to Goals

1. What has prevented you from setting goals? Write down the reasons why you currently do not have a clear set of written goals. Then, next to each reason, write down why that is not a good reason for not having goals.

Day 92: How To Set Goals

1. Follow the steps above and put your goals on paper. At the very least, identify and complete the process for three goals.
2. Customize the strategy above if needed. Write down your own strategy on the inside cover of your success journal or print out, cut, and paste the one used in this article. You should refer to this often.

Day 93: Achieving Your Goals

1. Create your plan of action for each of the goals you set yesterday.
2. Right now, take at least one action to the attainment of these three (or more) goals.

Day 94: Inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Day 95: Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

1. Commit to consciously questioning ads you come across. Learn to spot the advertiser's attempt to condition your brain to respond positively to their product. If you drink beer will you automatically find yourself surrounded by beautiful people? If you smoke Virginia Slims will you become a successful, independent businesswoman?

Day 96: Is It Right To Make So Much Money?

1. Are you still being held back from financial success by guilt? If so, write down your beliefs that are holding you back. Do your best to refute these beliefs. If you can't, dog ear the page in your success journal and revisit this exercise when the answer comes to you.

Day 99: The Power of Belief

1. Do what it takes to convince yourself, without doubt, that you can succeed.

Day 100: The Money Machine

1. What can you do that can become a potential money machine for you? Brainstorm. Take at least 5 minutes to write down as many ideas as you can (no matter how ridiculous they may seem).
2. Pick one of these ideas and take action on it today.

Day 101: Inspiration from John F. Kennedy

1. Take a few minutes to read A&E's biography of John F. Kennedy.

Day 102: Taking Risks

1. What are some of the latest risks you have taken in your life? Are you "playing it safe"? What opportunities have you missed by not taking risks? Spend a few minutes and jot down the answers to these questions in your journal.

Day 103: Everyone has 24 Hours in a Day

1. Replace "I don't have time for..." with something such as, "At this time, I prefer to spend my time..." The latter is a more honest statement that others will appreciate hearing.

Day 106: The "Good Ol' Days"

1. Think about the time in your life you refer to as the "good ol' days". Were they really that good or are you just remembering the good and blocking the bad? Would you really go back to that time if you could and lose all of your wisdom you have gained from that point?

Day 107: Financial Freedom

1. Calculate an approximate dollar figure it would take for you to live a life of financial freedom. How much would you need initially to purchase the things you want and how much would you need on a monthly basis to maintain the things you have, and continue to live your ideal lifestyle?
2. Is the number you wrote down in the step above consistent with your financial goals? If not, revisit your goals and be sure your goals are set high enough to support your ideal lifestyle.

Day 108: Inspiration from Albert Einstein

1. Take a few minutes to read A&E's biography of Albert Einstein.

Day 109: Business Systems

1. If you already have a business, can you think of any of your more successful competitors that offer a product or service of lesser quality? Why do you think they are more successful then? If you do not have a business, can you think of any of your peers in higher paid positions that are not as smart or hard working as you are? Why are they there and you aren't?

Day 110: An Extra Hour a Day

1. Start by getting up an extra 15 minutes earlier tomorrow. Spend this time on your personal development. Once you have a reason and desire for getting up earlier, you will.

Day 113: Having It All

1. Eliminate at least one of your "thing" goals, wants or desires. It is best to eliminate a want of a better version of something that you already have. Start with something small. Once you do this, it will be easier to do with larger items.
2. Take a few moments to reflect on all you do have; family, friends, career, material possessions, physical health, mental health, and anything else that comes to mind.

Day 114: Accepting Criticism

1. Ask at least two people for feedback on your work or performance. When you get the feedback, go through the three rules in the article.

Day 115: Inspiration from Sir Winston Churchill

1. Take 15 minutes (this is a long one) to read A&E's biography of Sir Winston Churchill.

Day 116: Dealing with Peer Pressure

1. Take a few moments to write down all your behaviors or habits that began as a result of peer pressure. Is it time to change these behaviors?
2. Take a mental journey back to a time when you did give in to peer pressure. Knowing what you now know, how could you have better handled that situation?

Day 117: Ideas for Wealth

1. Right now, write down at least 10 ideas you have or have had in the past that has not been acted upon already. These can be ideas for wealth, ideas that change the world, or ideas that will stop your door from squeaking.
2. Go through steps 3,4, and 5 in the five-step idea process above. Be sure you choose at least one idea to start acting on today. If you cannot, then add more ideas to your list. DO NOT STOP until you have chosen at least one idea to act upon.

Day 120: Using Questions Effectively

1. In the next few days, make use of each type of question in your verbal or written communication. This can be done in casual conversation or in casual e-mails to friends or business associates. Get used to asking these types of questions.

Day 121: Avoid Criticizing and Complaining

1. Every time you feel yourself about to criticize or complain, ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish. If it is only to vent your frustration, practice the art of redirecting your frustration into creative feedback.

Day 122: Inspiration from Jerry Seinfeld

1. Take a few minutes to read A&Es biography of Jerry Seinfeld.

Day 123: Get a Job?

1. If you have children in middle school through college, talk to them about the option of creating their own job. If you are a student or already have a job, do some brainstorming. How can you create a job for yourself using the money and time available to you?

Day 124: Learning to Fish

1. How can you help others help themselves? (hint: refer others to this course!) What else can you do to help others help themselves?
2. Where in your life have you, or do you currently, accept temporary assistance? How can you replace that with instruction so that you are no longer dependent on the assistance?

Day 127: Dependability

1. Rate yourself on a dependability scale from 1-10 (10 being the most dependable). How often do you do what you say you are going to do? How often do you do it when you say you are going to have it done by?
2. Make a verbal commitment to another for doing something - anything - and actually do it. Follow the suggestions in the article if needed to ensure you get it done.

Day 128: The Subject of Money

1. Do you like to discuss money with your friends and/or peers? If not, why not? List the reasons why. If they wanted to discuss the subject with you, would you be happy to? Or would you do so reluctantly? Why?

Day 129: Inspiration from Warren Buffet

1. Take 30 seconds (this is a short one!) to read A&E's biography of Warren Buffet.

Day 130: A Better Way To Save

1. Is there anything you would like to save up for? What can you do to increase your income and start saving today? Write down some ideas and act on at least one.

Day 131: How To Get a Raise

1. Are you are doing more than what is written in your job description and/or do it better than most others in the same position? If not, start doing it today.

Day 134: Integrity

1. When was the last time you acted without integrity? Why did you act this way? What benefit did you get? How did acting against your beliefs make you feel? What did it do to your self-esteem? What could you have done differently?

Day 135: Knowledge Is Only Potential Power

1. Take time to once again review all the days so far in this program, or at least select days that contain information you can immediately put to use in your life.

Day 136: Inspiration from George Foreman

1. Take a few minutes to read A&E's biography of George Foreman.

Day 137: Power of Networking

1. How can you expand your networking today? Write down 10 ways. Out of these 10 ways, act on at least one right away.

Day 138: Welcome Frustration

1. Make a list of all the things that you are currently frustrated with right now in your life. Look at each item on the list and think about what you can do to turn the frustration into opportunity. If you cannot think of anything right away, remember that your subconscious mind will work on the solution for you.

Day 141: Express Sincere Interest in Others

1. Start putting this principle to work right now. Start expressing interest in others almost to the point where they say, "What are you writing, a book?" Try this with complete strangers as well and see first hand how your interest in them brightens up their day.

Day 142: Always Look for Opportunity

1. Spend one full day consciously looking for opportunity. Go about your average day, but always be thinking about possible opportunities in everything you do. This will take conscious effort at first, but with a little practice, it will become habit.

Day 143: Inspiration from Ray Kroc

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Ray Kroc.

Day 144: The Use and Misuse of Pronouns in the Workplace

1. Next time you are about to take full credit for something, think about who you can share the credit with and do it.

Day 145: Success is Health

1. If you are overweight, commit to losing just 2 pounds. This two pounds of loss fat will allow your body to burn more calories than before and start a chain reaction that just may bring you down to your ideal weight.
2. Make a healthy choice today. Choose grilled chicken or fish over a hamburger or steak. Have a glass of fresh juice instead of a cup of coffee. Snack on fruit or veggies instead of candy and pastries. A healthy lifestyle begins with small and frequent healthy choices.
3. Make an appointment for a checkup. If your last visit to the doctor took place sometime last century, it is time to make another appointment.

Day 148: Let it Go

1. Make amends. Are there any relationships right now in your life that can use fixing? Are you still living with guilt for something you did to someone years ago? It is never too late to do the right thing. Make amends and start living with a clean slate today.

Day 149: Never Be Wrong Again

1. Write down your top beliefs and opinions that you most often share with others. How do you state these when sharing? Write down how you will state them from now on.

Day 150: Inspiration from Walt Disney

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Walt Disney.

Day 151: Let's Make $1,000,000.00

1. Devise a plan to make an extra $8000 within the next year.

Day 152: Intuition

1. Make a commitment to keep track of the next ten times you make a decision in which a “gut feeling” is involved. Record a) what your “gut” told you, b) if you followed your intuition or not for the decision and c) if it was the right choice. This exercise will give you a better sense on how often you should follow your intuition.

Day 155: How To Lose a JOB in 10 Days

1. If you are the boss, or if you were the boss, write down how you would want your employees or subordinates to perform. What qualities would you want them to have? Do you possess these qualities yourself?

Day 156: Speed Reading for Success

1. Read this article once more by speed reading. Practice the tips in this article.
2. Commit to increasing the pace of your reading from this point on, even if just a small percentage to start. In the long run, this will save you a significant amount of time.

Day 157: Inspiration from Mary Kay Ash

1. Take a few moments to read the biography of Mary Kay Ash.

Day 158: What ELSE Can I Do?

1. List at least three areas in your life where you feel you have reached a plateau. Now ask yourself, "What else can I do?"

Day 159: Good Things About a Bad Economy

1. How do you feel about a slow economy? How can you change your thinking to prosper in a slow economy? Jot down some ideas.

Day 162: Learn How to Say NO

1. Practice saying no with telemarketers and door-to-door salespeople. First keep an open mind to what they have to offer instead of saying no right away. Then, if you are quite certain you have no interest, say politely and with a smile and with confidence, "I am sorry, but I have no interest whatsoever."

Day 163: Smile

1. Commit to making a conscious effort to smile more often.
2. Put a big fake smile right now and hold it until it is replaced by a real smile. Just imagining yourself doing this will probably make your initial smile genuine.

Day 164: Inspiration from Andrew Carnegie

1. Take a few minutes to read the biography of Andrew Carnegie.

Day 165: Taking Advice

1. Commit to making a conscious effort in questioning the validity of any advice offered to you. Remember that you are not questioning the person giving the advice, but the advice itself.

Day 166: Avoiding Arguments

1. Implement the suggestions in this article the next time you feel an argument is about to take place.

Day 169: Winning Others To Your Way of Thinking

1. Commit to never using manipulation or brainwashing in an attempt to win others to your way of thinking. Use positive influence to create a win-win situation.

Day 170: Should You Commit?

1. Reevaluate your existing commitments using the commitment formula. Are any of your commitments centered on a large "end reward"? Are you enjoying the work portion of the commitment? Is this something you really want to be committed to?

Day 171: Inspiration from John D. Rockefeller

1. Take a moment to read A&E's Biography of John D. Rockefeller.

Day 172: It's Not Always About Trying Harder

1. Do you feel that you are not getting very far despite your increased efforts? Are you doing the right things? What can you do differently?

Day 173: Ease of Doing Business

1. Ask your customers for feedback regarding the ease of doing business with you. Use this feedback in making changes to the way you do business to bring in more customers.

Day 176: Be Flexible

1. Make sure all of your written goals allow for flexibility. If not, rewrite your goals in such a way that will allow flexibility.

Day 177: Using Practical Knowledge To Get the Job

1. Begin acquiring practical knowledge on the job you are seeking. If you have a job you are satisfied with, acquire practical knowledge on that job. It is never too late to become a more valuable asset to your organization.

Day 178: Inspiration from J.P. Morgan

1. Take a moment to read A&E's biography of J.P. Morgan.

Day 179: Happiness: Part 1

1. Write down what you are NOT happy about now in your life. How can you perceive these events differently so that they can bring you happiness? What is the "good" in those situations?

Day 180: Happiness: Part 2

1. Write down what happiness means to you.

Day 183: When To Live

1. Take 5 minutes to focus on the present. Concentrate 100% on you present environment. Look at the walls, your desk, out the window, an object, or anything that is part of your present. If your mind starts to wander, don't let it. Did you notice things that you did not notice before? Did you find it hard to stay focused on the present? Focusing on the present becomes easier with practice.

Day 184: Avoid Offending Others

1. Take the most offensive word you currently use and remove it from your vocabulary. Never again use this word. If you find you feel better about yourself and you see others respect you more, then repeat this action step with other offensive words presently in your vocabulary.
2. For every offensive joke you know, learn two non-offensive jokes. Great joke sites can be found all over the Internet (ironically, most of which are considered offensive by many).

Day 185: Inspiration from Debbi Fields Rose

1. Read more about the amazing beginnings of Mrs. Fields' Cookies.

Day 186: Using Negative Words

1. Verify that your written goals are using a statement in the positive and one that can be visualized.
2. Commit to making requests in the positive from now on (notice I did not say, "avoid using negative words and phrases").

Day 187: Building Rapport

1. Use one or more of these techniques to consciously build rapport with another person. You can do it without them even knowing it.

Day 190: Never, Ever Lie

1. Think about all the lies you have told recently, if any. Write down the real reason why you told the lie. Now, knowing what you now know, write down how you could have dealt with that situation honestly.

Day 191: Creative Negotiation

1. Give your right-brain some exercise: draw, paint, build, imagine, sculpt, design - do something creative that you have never done before.

Day 192: Inspiration from Steve Jobs

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Steve Jobs.

Day 193: Recognition

1. Give recognition to someone you feel is deserving and, if possible, views you as a leader. If you cannot think of anyone who is deserving, then think harder. Think about all the achievements or efforts one has made.

Day 194: Being Popular

1. Share this article with an adolescent.
2. Are there any people in your life that you have not made an effort to be friendly to, simply because of the "group" they may be in? Perhaps employees in a different department, students who are more focused on school work, the guy who bags your groceries? Start by being friendly to just one person with whom you would not normally be. Then, feel free to be friendly with as many people as you like.

Day 197: Hostile E-mails

1. Start making use of your e-mail client's "Drafts" folder. Whenever you compose a message that you feel your negative emotions have played a part in creating, do not send the message right away. Save the message without sending and it will be stored in your "Drafts" folder. Come back to it 30 minutes later, or after you have had a chance to cool off, and reread it. If you still feel it is appropriate to send as is, then send it; otherwise, edit the e-mail and send your new version.

Day 198: Just Ask

1. Ask someone for something you normally would not ask for.

Day 199: Inspiration from Charles R. Schwab

1. Take a few minutes to read the biography of Charles R. Schwab.

Day 200: Fear of Rejection

1. Do you fear rejection? Make a list of all of the real fears you may have relating to rejection. How can you better prepare yourself to deal with those fears? What are the chances that what you are fearing will actually happen?
2. How can you see the rejections you deal with as successes?

Day 201: Do It Yourself?

1. Look over your short-term and long-term "to do" list. Would you be better off having others do any of these things for you?

Day 204: Random Acts of Kindness

1. From this day forward, commit to performing at least one random act of kindness each day.
2. Check out Bellado.org

Day 205: Be a Trend Spotter

1. Think of any fad and any trend. Now write down all the reasons you think the fad was only a fad, and the trend became a trend.

Day 206: Inspiration from Ralph Lauren

1. Take a few minutes to read A&E's biography of Ralph Lauren.

Day 207: Show Respect for the Opinions of Others

1. Write down three situations where disagreeing with another's opinion got you in trouble or at least caused you embarrassment. Did you need to express your opinion in these situations? What were the reasons you had for expressing your opinion?

Day 208: View Life from a Different Perspective

1. Take a drive or a walk through the nicest neighborhood in your town or a town nearby. Visualize yourself owning one of the homes, playing in the yard with your children (if you have any or want some someday), and washing your car in the driveway – or watching your chauffeur wash it for you.

Day 211: The Importance of a Good Vocabulary

1. Learn 10 new words, five of which relate to your current environment such as your current job, hobby, spouse or friend's job or hobby, etc. Then, learn five new words you feel you will need to know when you reach your life's long-term goals. If you find this exercise helpful, make it a point to continue learning new words on a daily basis.

Day 212: The Importance of Good Grammar

1. Take a few minutes to visit one of my favorite grammar sites at http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html.

Day 213: Inspiration from Dale Carnegie

1. Take a moment to read A&E's biography on Dale Carnegie.

Day 214: Dealing with Spam: Part 1

1. Figure out how many hours per month you spend dealing with spam. Does spam ever upset you? Do you find that your work is interrupted by having to deal with spam?

Day 215: Dealing with Spam: Part 2

1. Learn the tricks used by spammers mentioned in this article and do not allow yourself to be taken advantage of.

Day 218: Solving Business Problems

1. Write down how you can implement this six-step problem solving technique in your business / work life today.
2. Use this technique to tackle any one of the current problems you face. It is best to write down each step along the way.

Day 219: The Word "But"

1. Make a conscious effort from this point on not to use "but" or any other contradicting word or statement after a praise or statement of good news.

Day 220: Inspiration from Sir Richard Branson

1. What do you admire most about Sir Richard Branson and why?

Day 221: Three Rejections = Success

1. Prove this principle to yourself - think about all times you were presented with an offer, and how many objections you made before accepting the offer.
2. Ask someone for something that is not easy to get. Do not accept the "no" until after four rejections.

Day 222: Preventing Worry

1. Write down all of your worries, no matter how petty or minor. If you consider it a "worry" of yours, write it down. Now do the following: 1) cross off all worries of the past, 2) cross of all worries that do not related to today's events - all future worries that you can do nothing about today and 3) cross off any "silly" worries. How many are you left with?

Day 225: Eliminating Worry

1. Make a list of all of your current worries. Run each worry through this process.

Day 226: Key Contacts

1. Start building your key contact database today.

Day 227: Inspiration from John H. Johnson

1. Read the inspirational story of the beginnings of the Johnson Publishing Company.

Day 228: Using the Web

1. Look into downloading the Google tool bar. If you choose to install it, it will make searching the Web easier and faster, and it will increase your productivity by blocking pop up ads for you (you must activate this option). See http://toolbar.google.com/.

Day 229: Spend Less Than You Earn

1. Are you getting deeper in debt, or are you building wealth? If the former think about and write down the reasons why and make a plan of action for doing something about it.

Day 232: Self-Sabotage

1. Do you find you are often playing a game of mental tug-of-war with yourself? Do you act one way but think another way? List all of the ways in which you feel "out of sync" with yourself and work on adopting the belief that will bring you closer to success.

Day 233: Are You Buying or Selling?

1. Examine your own attitude. Are you one who makes excuses? Do you feel that life is constantly giving you lemons? If so, what can you do about it? What are you going to do about it?

Day 234: Inspiration from Fred Smith

1. Read the short biography of FedEx's Fred Smith at A&E's biography.com.

Day 235: Mastermind Alliance

1. Create a mastermind. The objective can be as great as your life's purpose, or as little as solving an everyday problem.

Day 236: Multiple Streams of Income

1. What can you do today to start the ball rolling to bring in an additional stream of income? Write down all the possibilities.

Day 239: Success is Learning

1. Commit to learning something new everyday: a new word, a new concept, a new idea.
2. If you have children, make it a nightly ritual to ask them, "So what did you learn today?"

Day 240: Inspire Others

1. Learn at least one inspirational story well that you can tell to others.

Day 241: Inspiration from Jim Henson

1. Read about Jim's Success at http://www.henson.com.

Day 242: Having Power

1. Adjust your self-image. Do you see yourself as weak, timid, or submissive? Work on projecting a more powerful image. Stand up tall (don't slouch), smile, project your voice when speaking, and most important, be confident.

Day 243: Incentive Partnership

1. Write down some ideas on how you may be able to use incentive partnerships now or in the future.

Day 246: Control the Conversational Climate

1. Commit to gaining control of your conversational climates. Do not let others create an overall negative climate to your presentations, speeches, or talks of any kind.

Day 247: Having the Edge

1. Which foods, and how much of those foods, leave you feeling your best? Which foods leave you feeling lethargic? Start jotting the answers to these questions down over the course of the next several days and determine what your "peak performance" foods are.

Day 248: Inspiration from Michael Bloomberg

1. Read about Michael Bloomberg's success at http://home.nyc.gov.

Day 249: Reality is Perception

1. Are your perceptions of reality helping you achieve success or keeping you from it? Write down any perceptions you have that may be keeping you from success. Now work on seeking more information that will alter those perceptions.

Day 250: Active Listening

1. From this point on, consciously be aware of your own listening skills and work on the suggestions above. In addition, be aware of how others listen to you when you speak.

Day 253: Sell It To Yourself First

1. Make sure you are sold on yourself, the need for success, your goals, your career, your organization, and your product. If you are not completely sold on any of these, get more information or make the changes you need to be sold.

Day 254: Self-Discipline

1. From this point on, become consciously aware of your self-discipline or lack thereof and work on building this vital characteristic.

Day 255: Inspiration from Steve Martin

1. Take a peek at Steve's website at http://www.stevemartin.com.

Day 256: A Quick Guide to Public Speaking

1. Take the next available opportunity to speak in public.

Day 257: Getting to YES

1. Use this technique in either speaking or writing today.

Day 260: Follow Through

1. Commit to making following through a habit.

Day 261: Under the Wing of a Millionaire

1. Take a millionaire out to lunch.

Day 262: Inspiration from J. Willard Marriott

1. Read about Bill's history at Marriott.com.

Day 263: Competition is Good

1. Are you or anyone on your team bad-mouthing your competition? If so, it is time to correct this error.
2. List all the ways that your competition can work for your benefit.

Day 264: Sell Solutions

1. Next time you sell anything to anybody, think about their problem and how your idea, product, or service will be solving it.

Day 267: Three Seconds: The First Impression

1. Isolate yourself in a room with a mirror (full-size if possible) and practice meeting a person for the first time. Look at your posture and your expression. Does your voice sound confident or quiet and shaky? What impression would you get if you were meeting you?
2. Ask a friend if you smell.

Day 268: Rewards and Contributions

1. Make a list of all the contributions you are currently making in your life. What rewards do you see will come as a result of these contributions? If you cannot see your desired rewards in life coming as a result of your current contributions, then you must add to this list of contributions.

Day 269: Inspiration from George Lucas

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of George Lucas.

Day 270: Facing Your Weaknesses

1. Make a list of all of your weaknesses, no matter how small they may be. Now go through each weakness and choose one of the four methods above for dealing with it.

Day 271: The Art of Praise and Compliment

1. Compliment three people by doing the following: 1) compliment the person and not the object and 2) immediately follow the compliment with a question.

Day 274: Finding Balance

1. How balanced is your life? On a sheet of paper, make three columns. In the first column, write down all the areas in your life that are important to you. In the second column, on a scale from one to ten, rate how much focus that area of your life now is getting. In the third column, rate how much focus you feel that area should be getting. Now review the chart and you can see areas where you need to start shifting focus to achieve balance.

Day 275: Contentment

1. Spend 15 minutes reviewing your success journal. Specifically, review your general purpose, specific purpose, goals, dreams, and ideas.

Day 276: Inspiration from Marc Andreessen

1. Read all about Marc Andreessen on A&E's Biography.com.

Day 277: Making Successful Decisions

1. Write down the last several decisions you made. Beside each one, write down either an "S" for successful, or a "U" for unsuccessful. Why were your successful decisions successful? Why were your unsuccessful decisions unsuccessful? How could you have made them successful?

Day 278: Sacrifice

1. Write down any sacrifices that you have made recently. Were these positive sacrifices or negative ones? What positive sacrifices can you make that will bring you closer to success?

Day 281: Experience

1. What experiences would bring you closer to your goals? How can you get these experiences? Write down as many ideas as you can think of and choose at least one on which to follow up.

Day 282: Keep an Open Mind

1. Agree to seriously consider something that you would not have before reading this article. It may be a business proposal, a personal invitation, or a new point of view.

Day 283: Inspiration from Madam C.J. Walker

1. Take a few moments to find out more about the inspirational life of Madam C.J. Walker at http://www.madamecjwalker.com.

Day 284: Does Money Change People?

1. If you reached your financial goals tomorrow, how would you act? How would you treat people? Would you act any differently than you do today? Write this down and come back to your statement after you have reached your financial goals.

Day 285: Sell Yourself First

1. Whether you sell a product, service, or idea, write down some ideas on how you can first sell yourself by establishing likeability, rapport, confidence, trust, and credibility.

Day 288: Trust

1. How trusting are you? Do you feel you are too trusting or not trusting enough? If you feel you are too trusting, write down some ways in which you can be more cautious. If you are not trusting enough, write down some ways in which you can feel more comfortable placing trust in others.

Day 289: Teamwork

1. Are you a team player? Can you take suggestions from others? Do you like to work with others that are not like you? Do you consider yourself cooperative? Can you trust others? If you answered no to any of these questions think about how you can become more of a team player by following the suggestions outlined in this article.

Day 290: Inspiration from Jackie Chan

1. Take a few moments to read Jackie's biography at A&E's biography.com.

Day 291: Articulation

1. Create your own "slur" list of the words that you commonly fail to articulate clearly. Practice these "problem words" often until they are no longer problems.

Day 292: Patience

1. Write down where, at this time in your life, you feel impatience. Are you impatient with your spouse? Your children? Your friends or co-workers? Are you impatiently awaiting a certain event or date? Apply the suggestions in the article above to each area where you feel impatience.

Day 295: Being Your Best

1. Do you feel that you are living up to your full potential? If not, make a list of the things you can do to help you be your best.

Day 296: Make the Best of a Bad Situation

1. Most of us find ourselves in bad situations quite often. Commit to making a conscious effort to make the best out of the next bad situation in which you find yourself.

Day 297: Inspiration from Michael Dell

1. Take a few moments to read the biography of Michael Dell.

Day 298: Little Courtesies

1. Thank somebody today for something, even if it is something they have done for you long ago.

Day 299: Priorities and Procrastination

1. Do something right now (OK, after you finish this article) that you have been putting off.
2. Commit one day this week to doing those tasks and activities that you have been putting off.

Day 302: The Squeaky Wheel

1. Are you a concerned group member, squeaky wheel, or one who says nothing? Think about the role you play and how you can become more influential.

Day 303: Create a Successful Website

1. Time for some brainstorming... what kind of website could you create? Write down as many ideas as you can think of and consider acting on your best idea. It can prove to be a very rewarding experience.

Day 304: Inspiration from Arthur M. Blank

1. Take a moment to read about the fascinating history of The Home Depot.

Day 305: Dealing with Difficult People

1. The next time you have the opportunity, spend about 15 minutes eavesdropping on conversations at a store's returns and exchanges counter. Pay attention to the clerks' responses.

Day 306: Reading Body Language

1. Next time you speak with someone, pay particular attention to their body language. What does their body language tell you? Does it match what they are saying with words?

Day 309: Resolutions

1. Make at least one resolution today - right now.

Day 310: The Martial Arts

1. Take at least one self-defense class. There are classes at local YMCAs, gyms, and of course, at the many independent martial arts studios.

Day 311: Inspiration from Dave Thomas

1. Take some time to experience the interactive biography of Dave Thomas.

Day 312: The Referral

1. Make a list of those business associates, friends, and family that may be able to "put a good word" for you. Call upon members of this list when the time is right.

Day 313: Hope

1. Are you in a situation now that you believe to be "hopeless"? Recall the words of Clare Boothe Luce, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them." Think more carefully about the situation and do not lose hope.
2. What are you hoping for now? Is there any action you can take that will make your hopes become realities? If so, take the action.

Day 316: Dare To Be Different

1. Do something to stand out from the crowd: wear a crazy tie or a silly hat, help a stranger in need when others ignore the stranger, do anything (neutral or positive) to differentiate yourself from the masses.

Day 317: Building the Perfect You

1. (Note: This can be a very long exercise, but one that is well worth it) Make a list of all your negative qualities, or qualities that you feel may be getting in the way of your success. Be honest with yourself. Now, consider each quality and think about where you got it. Was it from a parent? An old friend? A movie? If you can make the connection that the quality was a result of negative influence, it is easier to abandon.
2. (Note: This can be a very long exercise, but one that is well worth it) Make a list of all of the people in your life, or in history, that you admire most. Write down what it is you admire about them most. What actions are these people taking? By taking the same actions, can you adopt those qualities? If not, how can you adopt those qualities?

Day 318: Inspiration from Bruce Jenner

1. Take a few moments to browse http://brucejenner.com.

Day 319: Modesty and Self-Promotion

1. Think about those in your life with whom you wish to share information about your accomplishments. Are they supportive? Does the information make them feel worse about themselves or do they share your excitement?

Day 320: Six Words To Successful Communication

1. The next time you have something "interesting" to tell someone, sum it up in a few sentences answering what, who, where, when, why, and how, and wait for the other person to prompt you for more details.

Day 323: Believe in Yourself

1. Take a few minutes to visualize yourself as a participant in the fictitious reality TV show mentioned above. How would you do? What would you do? Does the idea of starting from scratch with nothing but your abilities, talents, and determination excite you or terrify you?

Day 324: Help Others Discover Their Own Gifts

1. Do you know anyone who can be so much more than what they are? How can you help them to realize their potential? Do what you can to improve one life today.

Day 325: Inspiration from Jeffrey P. Bezos

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Jeffery P. Bezos.

Day 326: Words of Wisdom: Part I

1. Choose three (3) sayings on this page that mean the most to you and write them down in your journal, memorize them, and share them with others.

Day 327: Words of Wisdom: Part II

1. Choose three (3) sayings in this lesson that mean the most to you and write them down in your journal, memorize them, and share them with others.

Day 330: Words of Wisdom: Part III

1. Choose three (3) sayings from this lesson that mean the most to you and write them down in your journal, memorize them, and share them with others.
2. Choose your favorite saying from the last three lessons, print it out in large letters on a single sheet of paper and hang it on your wall where you can see it every day.

Day 331: Importance of Customer Feedback

1. Ask for customer feedback, even if your "customers" are your students, co-workers, or other group. Be sure to thank them even if the feedback is negative, then consider the feedback.

Day 332: Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's detailed biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..

Day 333: Don't Be a "One-Upper"

1. The next time someone shares a story with you, be sensitive to this issue. Fight the urge to tell a "more fascinating" story, especially if others are present.

Day 334: Meeting People

1. Using these techniques (or a variation of), meet 10 new people.

Day 337: The Proposal

1. Read a proposal - any proposal. You should be able to find one on the internet. Look for the characteristics described in this article and see how it rates as a well-written proposal.

Day 338: The Sales Roadblock

1. Use this sales roadblock exercise to see how you can sell more of what you are now selling. Why wait for a roadblock?

Day 339: Inspiration from Fred Deluca

1. Take a few moments to read about the history of Subway.

Day 340: Initiative

1. When was the last time you were recognized for "taking the initiative"? Start to become more proactive in everything you do.

Day 341: Think One Step Ahead

1. What possible outcomes are there for your current course of action? Make a detailed plan for each possible outcome. Be sure to make the absolute best of each situation.

Day 344: Be a Mentor

1. Write down areas in which you would make a good mentor.
2. Write down the names of people or groups of people that you can mentor.
3. Actively seek out mentoring opportunities.

Day 345: Vision

1. What is your vision for the future? Spend at least 10 minutes to write down your vision with as much detail as possible. Remember, you have the power to change what you don't like and make what you do like a reality.

Day 346: Inspiration from Alexander Graham Bell

1. Take a few moments to read A&E's biography of Alexander Graham Bell.

Day 347: Reading People

1. Attempt to predict the actions and thoughts of the next three people with whom you deal. Use the techniques above.

Day 348: Finding Good People

1. Examine your own history and potential. Do your history and past achievements do you justice or are you capable of more? Or do you feel that your resume "over sells" you?

Day 351: Three Questions to Diplomacy

1. Commit to practicing diplomacy in your everyday life.

Day 352: Recognize the Dead End

1. Carefully examine your current situation. Are you growing personally or professionally? Is what you do helping others? Are you headed to where you want to be financially? Or are you at a dead end? If you are at a dead end -- do something about it.

Day 353: Inspiration from Christopher Reeve

1. Take a few moments to read the biography of Christopher Reeve.

Day 354: How to Handle Mistakes

1. Think back to a few mistakes you have made recently. How could you have handled those mistakes better?

Day 355: Fulfill a Need

1. Write down at least 5 needs that you currently see being unfulfilled. For each need, ask yourself, "is the anticipated investment - both monetary and non-monetary - required to fulfill this need worth the anticipated reward?" If the answer is yes, consider taking action.

Day 358: Make a Lasting Impression

1. Do your best to make a positive lasting impression on someone today.

Day 359: How Marketable Are You?

1. How marketable are you? Take some kind of action to become more marketable than you are now.

Day 360: Inspiration from Bo Bennett

1. Read Bo's short biography.

Day 361: Job Security

1. What would you do if you lost your job or primary source of income? Have a plan of action ready so you can eliminate the worry associated with losing your job and spend your mental energy focusing on your success, not your possible losses.

Day 362: Credit the Other Person for the Idea

1. Try this technique.

Day 365: Position Yourself for Success

1. How can you better position yourself for success? What time can you allocate? How much money? Can you delegate some of your responsibilities? Can you increase your tolerance for risk? Do what you can.

Day 366: Closing Advice

1. Take time to congratulate yourself! Not many people have the perseverance to complete this course. You have shown commitment and dedication to your own success and if you have not experienced a significant level of success by now, be patient... it will come your way.