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Values
Get what you want from life
A little-known rule about life is: You Get What You Want.
You don't get what you wish for--that's different. If you really, truly,
all-the-way-down-inside want and value something, you'll think about it and how to get it.
You'll take opportunities that arise. You'll not be stopped by fear or indecision.
You can all sit around wishing you were better looking, had more money, more friends,
more...something. But when you truly want something, you quit sitting around and get
out and do something about it. You can't help it. You're driven to it. That's
the way desire works.
Even just telling someone you want it can open doors you thought were locked to
you. So if you've been living without a clear idea of what your values and desires
are, it's high time to figure that out. And if you already know what you want, it's time
to make those desires grow. That's how you control what you get from life. Following are a
few ways to increase your desire and a few pitfalls to avoid.
| Values are more than just those lofty ideals you pay
lip service to. If you say you value your health but eat twinkies and soda three
time a week for lunch, you're kidding yourself. Your actions are the best way to show what
you truly value. Now that you know this, you have a choice: will you change your
actions or accept what they are telling you about your current values? |
| Awareness and Education are two of the most powerful
tools you can use to form your values and change your life. Use the University of Life Book Club to find in-depth analyses and examples of many
values, including:
Love
Fear
Courage |
Laziness
Apathy
Awareness |
Passion
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| Put together a scrap book of photos you tear from
magazines and catalogues that represent what you really want. Look this over regularly and
let yourself feel how much you want that. Feel excited about them as if you
already had them. Don't be discouraged, many things take time. |
| As your desire grows, let them translate into action.
Figure out what it takes to succeed. Talk to friends or counsellors. Develop a step by
step plan. When you want it bad enough, small steps grow easier and easier until you
couldn't stop yourself if you tried. Pages are also an excellent
way to make this happen. |
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