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"The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I am planning to test my own boundaries." ~ Rain Avoid the pitfalls of comparism, jealousy, envy and the like, You are not in competition with anyone but yourself.

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"Without a mentor in life, One can easily succumb to folly. Without a mentor life, one can  easily become self-centered, capricious and arrogant." ~ Anonymous One thing that this lack of respect and mindfulness age had produced is the death of Mentor ship. Our prideful hearts will not acknowledge that we need others in our journey through life. Which is an error. WHO IS A MENTOR? A Mentor is "Someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person" simply put a Mentor is "one who knows the way and shows the way" WHY DO I NEED A MENTOR? Whatever you want to do, someone has done it before and because the bitter experience of learning from mistakes is not to be desired, it pays to follow the one that has gone ahead of you. "Look to Abraham your father ........." ~ Isaiah 51:2. Paul the Apostle said "Follow me as I follow Christ" Everyone of us needs a Mentor.

The "Am a Winner mindset" is essential to victory as Henry Ford said "whether you think you can or you think you cannot, you are correct" Let's Enter 2018 with the mindset of a Victor, not a victim.

"Idle hands are the devil's Workshop; Idle lips are his Mouthpiece" ~ Proverbs 16:27 Living Bible (TLB) We cannot emphasize this enough, Many are indolent with the excuse that there are no jobs anywhere. If you can't find one, create one. If you wait for the elusive jobs promised by the Federal Government, you will wait and waste. There is a small book called "The Millionaire Next Door" the summary of it is that the most likely person to make money in an area is a visitor to the place, because the indigenes no longer see opportunities as they have become so familiar with their environment.

A wise man noted that "Idle hands make fretful minds" idleness is a killer. Be determined in the incoming year not to be the devils workshop. Today's Tip: God's Word says ".... .... ... and they prosper in all they do. Psalms 1:3 NLT

Our people have a saying that "when you chase two rats at the same time, you miss them both" Be clear about your goals and Focus only on that which maximizes your happiness.

"Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, it will be happier" ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson Many are in the habit of making New Year Resolutions, it does not matter that such resolutions may be broken within the first seven days of the New year. While others don't just bother. Whether you are a resolution maker or not, it's important to know that, we need to prepare mentally and physically for the incoming year.

We all need Anchors as we sail through Life WHAT IS AN ANCHOR? An Anchor is a heavy device attached to a Boat or Ship by a rope or chain, which is thrown into the Water to hold the Boat or Ship in Place. The Anchor is used to keep the Boat stable, when its idle and the engine is not running or in the event of a Storm or contrary waves. Another definition of an Anchor is “A Person or Thing that provides strength and support” As we Journey through life, we encounter storms and obstacles. Without an Anchor, it’s easy to get discouraged or give up. That which will take you through the most trying periods in the pursuit of our goals in Life is what I call Anchors. A wise man once said, “Have an Anchor so that life does not toss you around” What is that one thing or who is that person that is your support when the storms come? ANCHORS TO HOLD

GOAL SETTING “The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” ~ Bill Copeland What will be, will be is a language of the indolent, what will happen will only happen if you make it happen. No one ever climbs a Tree with their hands in their pockets and life is an uphill task. If you must get anywhere in life, you have to embark on the journey. Success is swimming against the tide; it involves pushing the frontiers, breaking new grounds. It’s an inner knowing that doing what you are used to doing and expecting a different outcome is madness, its bettering your best on a daily basis. Doing that involves a little notch we call Goal Setting. Forget the mumble jumble you may have heard about Goal Setting, its simply projecting your life forward in an organized way. Whether you plan for the future or not, you will get there, why not get there prepared? Planned? Remember success is when opportunity me...

THE RIGHT MINDSET "Your thoughts dictate your reality. Whatever you think about, you attract into your life  - whether you want to or not Midset is everything, so getting the right mindset is essential in achieving Success. Where you are today is a direct product of you thoughts, consciously or unconsciously. A wise man said "You will be the same person in Five Years as you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet" notice all had to do with the mind. Feed your mind with the right things and you are on your way to Gloryland. WHAT IS MINDSET Mindset is a particular way of thinking: a person's attitude or set of opinions about something. Simply put an established way of thinking. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Iron Lady) said "Watch you thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions for they will become habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. Watch your characte...