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  iCoach 7:40 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: books, self-reflection (8)   

  A Single “Quote” Can Transform Your Life 

  When I go away on long trips or holidays I like to take a book of inspirational and thought provoking quotes with me. I find this to be a far more effective use of my down time.

  I will read a quote, then contemplate for a few moments asking:

  - How does this relate to my life at the moment?
  - How is it a reflection of who I was, who I am, and who I am becoming?
  - How can I incorporate this message into my life?
  - How could my future be different if I viewed life from this perspective?
  - And so forth…

  The worst thing I could do is read the quote without contemplation or reflection. It would be a plain waste of time. I rather reflect upon 5 quotes within 20 minutes than read 100 quotes over that time, and have nothing to show for the time I spent reading them.

   

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  iCoach 11:44 pm on January 7, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: books, finances, gratification, temptation   

  Resist Instant Gratification, Or Else… 

  One of my favorite books is the “The Millionaire Next Door” written by Thomas J. Stanley. The message of the book is very clear. The author points out that you don’t need to be earning plenty of money in order to become financially free. All it takes is diligence, discipline, a little sacrifice and a long-term financial vision. However, Instant Gratification destroys this beautiful plan in an instant

  We want things NOW, and this is what hurts us most. In fact, studies have revealed that children who are able to resist Instant Gratification, are financially far better off as adults when compared to those who gave into temptations.