Most definitely, and not only are the action oriented, they are proactive. They don’t wait for things to happen, they make them happen.

Do you fit into this category?

If not, here are some action-oriented techniques to apply each day.

Determine your most productive time of the day and dedicate it to “I” time. “I” time is for you to do whatever you have to do that will bring you closer to achieving your goals. It may be as simple as visualizing the accomplishment of your goals or doing what you have to do, for you. The point is to dedicate the most productive time for the most important person in the world.

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Most people think about doing things, but think too much and lack taking action. Here are some action-oriented techniques to apply each day.

Determine your most productive time of the day and dedicate it to “I” time. I time is for you to do whatever you have to do that will bring you closer to achieving your goals, or new year resolutions. It may be as simple as visualizing the accomplishment of your goals or doing what you have to do just for you. The point is to dedicate the most productive time to the most important person in the world – YOU!

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There are things in life that we cannot control and things that are within our full control. One of the first things we must do is get into the habit of distinguishing which is which. Then, we can begin to take control of our lives and our destiny.

Each day we go out into the world where we are faced with the many external influences that are not part of who we are. These external influences are not within our control and are the basis for predominantly negative reactions. We are affected by such influences as: the weather, the news, the traffic, the crowds of people or the lack of people and all the unconstructive comments.

When you wake up to a rainy day instead of a sunny day, do you see things differently?

When you get caught in traffic, how do you react?

When faced with an obstacle or failure, what do you do?

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There are many types of people in this world but when it comes to decision making, there are only three. Which type are you?

1. There are those who just don’t know what they want in life or simply cannot make a decision. For example Andrij, my summer student, didn’t know what he wanted or where he was going. He didn’t realize he had a choice. He was wandering around without focusing on anything and hoping that circumstance would take care of him.

2. There are those who wish and dream but do nothing about it. These are the type of people who are hoping for a winning lottery ticket. You have heard them: “If I won a million dollars, I would…” They expect something for nothing and they don’t realize there is a price to pay for everything in life. They must make an effort.

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