Two Factors that Influence You...

Two Factors that Influence You...
What 2 factors directly influence your level of thinking,
your choices, and action?

1. The 5 people you spend the most time with.

2. The books you read.

This fascinates me!

Do a quick mental review of who you spend the majority of
your time with. Are they positive? Negative? Ambitious?
Full of good humor?

Let's face it, it's easy for us to be influenced by our
peers, friends, and families.

In fact, a recent research study on weight loss indicates
exactly this point. Have you ever asked, "Are my friends
making me fat?" The research revealed that yes, who we
spend the most time with does directly influence our
choices, our behaviors. This could be a good thing, or
maybe not. It depends on what your own personal goals are!
Yes, indeed, "birds of a feather do flock together!"

Equally interesting to consider - what we read
affects/influences the nature of our own thoughts, ideas,
and behaviors. Here are a few of my favorite stimulating,
thought- provoking, mind expanding books that I've read
this summer:

Eat, Pray, Love - A true story of a woman shattered by her
divorce. Depressed and without direction, she takes off a
year to travel to Italy, India, and Indonesia documenting
her experience as she re- discovers and re-fashions a brand
new life for herself. The book is especially inspirational
for those who are at a crossroads in their own life.

Matrix Energetics - I'm absolutely fascinated with this
book written by Dr. Bartlett who comes from Seattle and now
offers workshops across the country teaching real-life
"applications" of quantum physics theory. I've heard from
colleagues that these workshops literally transform and
elevate your thinking and your capacity about what is
possible. I'll be attending the NYC workshop in October
this year. Law of Attraction - I recently heard Oprah
interview Michael Losier on XMRadio. He calls himself the
"Law of Attraction How-to-Guy". His interview was excellent
and prompted me to buy and read his book. I recommend
several of the exercises that I have been using with my
clients to stay focused and positive about their goals and
dreams.

The Secret Behind the Secret by Abraham Hicks - Abraham
Hicks has been teaching the L.O.A for over 20 years and
traveling all over the country conducting workshops.
Abraham Hicks was also in the original version of the
movie, The Secret, and was recently interviewed by Oprah on
XMRadio as well. Excellent!

E-Myth - I re-read this important book on entrepreneurism
which talks about how small businesses self-detonate by
failing to grasp the basic concept that you must work ON
your business, not IN your business. I guarantee this book
will change the way you do business and change it for the
better!

One Thousand Splendid Suns - This book, which is fictional
and historically correct, is not an "easy" read, in that it
exposes the harsh realities of women of Afghanistan. This
book helps to bridge the gap of understanding cultural
differences.

Be clear.

Be proactive.

Choose people and the books that can help to support you to
achieve your GOALS and DREAMS. Who you "hang out with" and
what you read DOES make a difference in your work and your
life.

Carpe Diem!

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