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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Improve Your Music

I had a great friend visit this Saturday.

And he discussed with me how music is the single thing that spans all countries and cultures.

It's a way of communicating that our brains understand on a very deep level.

By association, music can also often put you into a certain mood.

Play some Chet Baker from "Playing By Hearts" for example - and you'll find it hard to stop the tears streaming from my eyes.

Other songs put me into that wonderous "FEEL GREAT - ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE!" mood.

Today, I'd like to share a few of my favourite "YAY!" songs with you - to help get you into a great mood, too.

In the self-development world, people undervalue the importance of being surrounded by great music.

It's a form of motivation - and motivation, like showering (says Zig Ziglar), should be done daily.

(Now if you're reading this by e-mail, you won't be able to see the videos. So visit http://www.karlblog.com/ to tune in!)

So, here goes... starting with my current favourite, from The Kooks...

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Friday, August 29, 2008

On Loyalty

"An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness."
- Elbert Green Hubbard

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Trying to Control Holds You Back

Not everyone likes to admit that they're a bit of a control fanatic.

But if you've ever tried to influence an event or outcome... If you're ever distraught when things don't go YOUR way...

Then taking control probably figures highly.

But don't worry.

If the truth be known, the majority of us are always trying to get life under control.

Top of the list of controllers are those who do their utmost to influence their life's path such as high achievers and entrepreneurs.

But absolutely anyone with a goal can be a controller.

So, what's wrong with that?

Surely, being in control is a good motivator, shows ambition, enables you to mould your life exactly as you want it.

True.

Being able to control your life shows many qualities including self-sufficiency.

However, the emotions that come as a result of trying to control can hold you back - particularly when you're unsuccessful.

Trying to control certainly creates greater stress and tension so if you recognise yourself as a bit of a controller, learn to let go.

When it all gets too much, take a break.

I often do that. I'll be working like crazy, feel so stressed, then just think - what's the point?

So I take a day off and let it go. The world doesn't fall apart. Everything is fine.

Let go and life starts to flow much easier.

And consider this...

Ultimately, we have no control of life whatsoever.

So, why worry?

Next time you feel stressed because you're trying to control, just ask yourself ...

'How does this matter in the great order of things?'

Then let go!

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

On Goodness

"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."
-- Henry David Thoreau, 19th-century American essayist and nature writer

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Christian the Lion

Today, I'd like to share a beautiful video.

There are no words of "wisdom" I'd like to accompany this post, just a suggestion that you watch this mini-movie.

It'll change your day.

And all it takes is a few short minutes.

This heart-warming video was sent to me by friend Mark Sandler - and certainly brought a tear or two to my eye.

I hope it touches you as much as it did me.

(Reading this by e-mail? If you can't see the video above, visit the homepage at www.karlblog.com to watch!)

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