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Here is your July 2010 issue of Take Charge Success
Strategies.

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Publisher: GoalMinds, Inc.
http://www.goalminds.com
Copyright 2010 Jo Condrill
All rights reserved

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'Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from
focusing on what excites you.' - Oprah Winfrey

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Happy Independence Day, Americans!

Remember your childhood exhuberance on the Fourth of July!
Maybe it was fun diving into the old swimming hole or going
off to Gramdma's house. It was freedom and fun, no doubt!

Are you still celebrating freedom and fun? What does freedom
mean to you? Can you have fun when you want to? Some things
that seem dull and routine can be turned into fun if we
focus on enjoying what we are doing. Sure we have
responsibilities now; we are not so young any more. Still we
live in a great nation and have many opportunities from
which to choose.

We helped rebuild other nations years ago; we can help each
other weather the storms today - - oil spill, joblessness,
discouragement. At GoalMinds, Inc we are helping people
discover ways to add to their income.
http://www.selfimprovementleader.com
We also plan to expand our staff within the very near
future. What can you do to encourage others who are not
having fun right now?

Let's remember how we worked together to overcome our
shortcomings and to improve the lot of each of us. Feel the
pride and happiness swell inside you and thank God that you
are free to scope out your own destiny. Let's keep freedom
ringing in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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If you would like a broader view of "the olden days," get a
copy of "Beck's Wonderful Life." Malcolm Beck has an
amazing memory. He is founder of Garden - Ville in San
Antonio, TX, and a well - known organic gardening expert.
Publisher: Homegrown Books, P.O. Box 524, Taylor, TX 76574
http://www.malcolmbeck.com/
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Michael Wardinski, Ph.D. forwarded a copy of John F.
Kennedy's Independence Day Speech of 1946. He reminded
me of the American character as expressed by one of our
presidents. http://tinyurl.com/7 - 4 - 46JFK
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Marlene Gordon Pfeifer, aka Marlena de Pasadena,
was born to enjoy the beauties of nature. Of a recent trip,
she said:
The trip felt like spring and summer in Yosemite National
Park and surrounding areas . . . and even winter on the
Tioga Pass on our last day as we headed across the
mountains.

It was breathtaking with thundering waterfalls, wild
rivers, delicate wildflowers, and so much more.

If you want to see more pictures with music by Charlie
Chaplin, click on my youtube link below.

Happy July . . . 4th of July, and Happy Every Day. May we
all be in good health too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U - HYFi8MHQI

Marlena owns a tour company in Los Angeles
Watch for the link on YouTube
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Gratitude is an Attitude

“Most people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and
holidays, but those who cultivate gratitude celebrate and
rejoice every day.”
— Gary Ryan Blair

Think for just a moment of all the things that require
practice: grammar, arithmetic, cooking, and even the guitar.
Practice is probably something you think you’re done with
when you leave school or give up music lessons. But, have
you ever thought of practicing the fine art of gratitude?
It’s quite possible to attain great wealth, the best
education, and an exceptional quality of life and still be
unhappy. This occurs when people live with an absence of
gratitude.

Once gratitude becomes part of your nature you begin to see
the connections between your success and creature comforts,
and the talents and contributions of others.

• The farmer plants, waters, fertilizes and harvests the
tomatoes you enjoy.
• The truck driver delivers the food to the market that will
soon feed your family.
• The baker kneads and bakes the bread for the sandwich
you’ll eat for lunch.
• The engineer and architect design the bridge that allows
you to get to work.
• The furniture maker’s handiwork creates the furniture in
your living room.
• The plumber fixes your leak, clears your drain and plunges
your toilet.
• The teacher educates and inspires your children to be the
best they can be.
• The customer provides the support that enables everyone to
receive wages.
• The performer engages the imagination and entertains your
senses.
• The seamstress sews the beautiful clothes that make you
look great.
• The physician and nurse help to bring your beautiful baby
into the world.

It’s quite humbling to think of all the roles that complete
strangers play in our daily existence. The sheer ingenuity
and effort required of others is one of the most compelling
reasons why we must make gratitude a daily practice.
One of the best ways to cultivate gratefulness is to count
your blessings by thinking of all the good in your life as
well acknowledging the contributions of others. This is
important for three reasons:

POSITIONING. By focusing on the positive things in each and
every day, you position gratitude so that it has top of mind
awareness.

PERSPECTIVE. By looking for goodness and nobility in
yourself and others, you are reminded that there are lots of
good people with good intentions in the world.

POWER. By being appreciative for challenging lessons and
adverse situations you are demonstrating grace under fire.
That grace results in greater personal power, self -
confidence, momentum, and energy.

Practicing the fine art of gratitude is not only among our
most important positive emotions, but one that links
directly to physical and mental well - being. It’s in our
self - interest to feel gratitude because it makes us better
people.

Like other attitudes, gratitude can be cultivated. We don't
have to wait for someone to shower us with gifts before
feeling thankful. We can develop gratitude by reflecting on
the gifts that are already ours. This reflection can be done
for a minute, a day, or throughout a lifetime.

Everything Counts!

Gary Ryan Blair is President of The GoalsGuy He helps
business owners, corporate executives and sales
professionals manage their time, set their priorities, and
stay focused so they can achieve their goals, grow their
business, and be more successful. Gary can be reached for
speaking, coaching and media requests at 877 - 462 - 5748 or by
sending an email to Gary@GoalsGuy.com

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