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Showing posts with label Personal Philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal Philosophy. Show all posts

Thursday, January 19, 2012

We All Need To Believe In Something


Over the past month I have been listening to a book called "The Art of Exceptional Living" by Jim Rohn. In one of his lectures, he describes in grave detail the importance of a personal life philosophy. He states that "Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out." I decided to do some soul searching and reflecting and have put together my own personal philosophy and core beliefs. What are yours? 

  • I believe that our attitude reflects our altitude and by choosing to have a better attitude, we choose to have a better life.
  • I believe that your true worth in life is determined by how much you give in value than you receive in payment. 
  • I believe that if you want success, you have to study it, plan for it, think it, and believe it!
  • I believe that you don’t have to be a leader to lead and mentor others.
  • I believe in the power and value of building, growing, and developing positive relationships.
  • I believe in always choosing to rise one more time than you fall.
  • I believe that everyone has a purpose on this planet and they were meant to do something special.
  • I believe that every interaction we have with someone is an opportunity to touch a life in a positive way.
  • I believe that discipline is the gap between goals and success.
  • I believe that laughter is the best medicine.
  •  I believe that formal education will make you a living, but self education will make you a fortune.
  • I believe that the only way to conquer a fear is to just do it because we miss 100% of the shots we don’t take.
  • I believe in family values, virtues, and traditions.
  • I believe the greatest gift we can leave mankind is the legacy we create for ourselves each day we are alive.