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       DECISIONS YOU’LL BE THANKFUL YOU MADEBY THE JOHN MAXWELL 
       By: IMPACT360 Date: November 28, 2014, 4:53 am
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       “Life is a one-way street. No matter how many
       detours you take, none of them leads back. And
       once you know and accept that, life becomes much
       simpler.”
       ~ Isabel Moore
       Choices have consequences that stalk us like a
       shadow. The effects of decisions made early in life
       affect our wealth, relational health, and emotional
       wellbeing. Since it’s incredibly difficult to elude or
       escape them, the wisest course of action is to
       make choices early in life that have helpful rather
       than harmful repercussions.
       CONTINUE TO GROW THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE.
       Many people stop studying once they finish
       school, but learning pays dividends beyond
       earning a diploma. Growth positions you to take
       advantage of opportunities and grooms you for
       ever-increasing responsibility. Growth also brings
       happiness; it’s fulfilling to feel that we’re tapping
       into our potential. Moreover, growth enables you to
       give. The more you grow, the more seeds you
       have to sow into the lives of the people around
       you.
       GIVE AND SERVE ON THE FRONT END.
       It’s common to approach relationships cautiously,
       asking “what’s in it for me?” before extending a
       helping hand. However, it’s far more rewarding not
       to wait until you’re certain of getting something out
       of a relationship before you’re willing to invest in
       it. When you serve on the front end, you unlock the
       benefits of reciprocity. Occasionally others will take
       advantage of your goodwill, but far more often
       people will respond to your support with grateful
       generosity.
       EXHIBIT A GREAT ATTITUDE REGARDLESS OF THE
       SITUATION.
       Attitude isn’t everything, but it is one thing that
       can make an incredible difference in your life. As
       Virginia Satir said, “Life is not the way it’s
       supposed to be. It’s the way it is. The way you
       cope with it is what makes the difference.” We
       cannot always choose what happens to us, but we
       can always choose what happens in us.
       We can control our thoughts, and our thoughts
       eventually give shape to our emotions. Thus, we
       can take responsibility for our feelings by changing
       one thing: the way we think. Attitudes are nothing
       more than habits of thought. The key, then, is to
       dwell on life’s blessings and not its burdens, to
       see life’s possibilities over and above its pain, and
       to look for the best in people rather than finding
       their faults.
       CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY
       When leaders put their family first, their spirit
       prospers and their community benefits. When
       leaders put their community first, their family,
       community, and personal wellbeing all suffer. The
       most lasting legacy you can leave is the one you
       build at home. Success in life comes when those
       who know you best, love and respect you the
       most.
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