A good friend sent me the following article on a great way to make sure you have a successful New Year. I have no idea who the original author was and after doing some research I still don’t know, but the article is so good I wanted to share it with you. I know you are probably confused with this title, but it really makes a lot of sense when you read further. (I did tweak it just a bit)
LIE back and relax just a little more this new year. Let a little more life happen to you without so much worry, fret and concern. Read some good books. Embark on a new discovery path in terms of your education, longings, desires, fun, and spirituality; expand your horizons.
CHEAT failure. Don’t be afraid to try something new because you think you may fail. It is through failure that we learn the most valuable lessons and grow. Instead of “If it’s worth doing—it’s worth doing well!” How about “If it’s worth doing at all—do it any way you can…but JUST DO IT!!!
DRINK from the fountain of Knowledge. Many people around you have already been down roads you are about to travel. Learn from them, including the challenges they may have had. Take what they have learned and apply it to the best of your best. Give possibility to other opinions that you have never considered as “realistic”. Consider exploring concepts that bump up against your own sensibilities.
SWEAR to do your best, all the time, in every situation. That is all you can ever ask of yourself. Suspend your judgments at least once every day … just to see if the world really does come to a screeching halt. Notice how often you pre-judge something or someone BEFORE having all the information. Commit to “check it out” long before you get “hooked” on your own story about the situation.
STEAL time for yourself; everyday, take a little more time to develop a stronger relationship with the one and only …YOU. Remember, if you don’t take care of you … who will? Time spent alone is time invested in the most important person in your life. Relish the wonder of being in harmony with the “real” you…that person that touches others in a remarkable and delightful way.
So, if you LIE, CHEAT, DRINK, SWEAR, and STEAL
just a little more in the next year,
you will have one of the most amazing years of your life.
And, it will probably surprise and delight both you and all your friends!