One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to

put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon
instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. Dale
Carnegie
ccomplishments! What Do "ou #ocus On$
%I am so frustrated&'
Why is this taking so long$'
What are you focusing on$
Where are do your thoughts naturally flow$
I(m have always been intrigued by personal stories of women and men who choose to
e)cel in their lives. *he ones that I most love are about people who started from
scratch and then built an empire+ I am fascinated by how much one human can
accomplish in their lifetime.
#or e)ample,
-ave you ever heard of the little home based business called mazon$
%Oh come on .anessa/ little home business$'
0eriously did you know that 1effrey 2ezos started mazon.com from home in his
garage+ and in less than ten years his company completely changed the way the
world buys books. #urthermore 3r. 2ezos had no special training or education in
internet marketing or publishing/ only a dream and mo)ie. -e boldly created a
vision and passionately took action steps daily+ he created his niche/ and changed
how all of us buy books.
4uery$
Do you think 1effrey 2ezos is more %special than you$' Was he born under a special
star$
-e(s not&
*he difference between 5amp+ 1effrey 2ezos and 66.667 of the rest of the
population is that he focused on what he could accomplish/ and then took massive
daily actions steps.

What(s your dream$
re you willing to take daily action steps$

re you willing to daily pour your heart and soul into it$
-ave you had incredible adversity in your life$ 3ost of us spend a great deal of
time thinking about how we8ve failed or what we don8t have. I personally have had
to my share of issues to over come too. *hat(s why I utilize an 9ccomplishments
1ournal.9 I use this list to remind myself of what I8ve done well/ particularly
during the difficult times.
%.anessa/ what(s an 9ccomplishments 1ournal.9'
It(s a success tool.
:uys/ this is important work/ you must take time to retrain your mind+ learn to
focus on what you are doing well. If you want to feel good and start enjoying your
life/ you must start celebrating even the little accomplishments+ they all matter.
-ere are e)amples of accomplishments that you might want to include.
"ou have a successful marriage.
"ou completed college.
"ou paid all of your bills on time this month.
"ou gave your beloved the benefit of the doubt.
"ou were kind to yourself.
"ou called your grandma.
"ou took time to make love.
:et the point$ Celebrate your ccomplishments.
Okay/ now you8re ready to take some action$ Open up a new file on your computer/
name it 9ccomplishments 1ournal9 do it right now/ and focus on what you(re doing
right.
"ou must honor you(re your accomplishments/ how you treat yourself is how others
treat you.
"ou must honor you.
;rint out your list and place it someplace where you can see it daily.
*ake one minute daily to add to your 9ccomplishments 1ournal/9 you(re worth it&
"ou must honor the relationship with yourself+ think of your 9ccomplishments
1ournal/9 as an act of self<love.
=o matter the challenge/ failure/ disillusionment/ or adversity you are facing/
deep inside there is a deep wealth of knowledge and a soul committed to your
success !>.
"ou(re a winner&
?et(s take action each and everyday to move ourselves towards the fulfillment of
our dreams/ I believe in you.
@emember "ou(re #abulous and 3arvelous&
?ove/
"our Coach/
.anessa 3illion