Gary Goldstein's Blog - Posts Tagged "change"
Start The New Year Off Right!
I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season, and made sure to pause for a moment or two to remember the victims of last month's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Life is so fragile, and should never be taken for granted.
With a new year now upon us, why not take stock of your life and make a list of all the things you want to accomplish in 2013 to insure it is your best one yet?
In addition, by beginning your day with a workout, you will gain an incredible sense of satisfaction that nobody can ever take away from you.
You will likely have increased energy and a pleasant demeanor for the remainder of the day, and people will notice it.
Regardless of what you do for a living, or how you spend your time, always remember that true happiness is based on how one feels inside, as opposed to how big of a house, how fancy a car, how much jewelry, or how many designer clothes one owns.
For me, personally, I had to experience - and cause - a lot of pain before realizing all of these points.
But the main thing I always tell myself, and hope others will also latch onto as well, is that it is never too late to change or be a better person.
What do you want to change about your life that you are not happy with?
Hopefully, not much, or nothing at all, but if there is a thing or two that you would like to improve upon, now is the time to start implementing your plan.
By just doing a little bit at a time, you will undoubtedly reach your desired goal sooner than you think.
I continue to deliver motivational & inspirational speeches based on my book, "Jew in Jail," and assist other recovering addicts deal with their disease, and get such satisfaction out of helping my fellow human beings
I will end by wishing all of my readers, and everyone associated with Goodreads - as well as their families - a very Happy & Healthy New Year.
Please remember to be nice to one another, and treat yourself well too.
You are all worth it.
Life is so fragile, and should never be taken for granted.
With a new year now upon us, why not take stock of your life and make a list of all the things you want to accomplish in 2013 to insure it is your best one yet?
In addition, by beginning your day with a workout, you will gain an incredible sense of satisfaction that nobody can ever take away from you.
You will likely have increased energy and a pleasant demeanor for the remainder of the day, and people will notice it.
Regardless of what you do for a living, or how you spend your time, always remember that true happiness is based on how one feels inside, as opposed to how big of a house, how fancy a car, how much jewelry, or how many designer clothes one owns.
For me, personally, I had to experience - and cause - a lot of pain before realizing all of these points.
But the main thing I always tell myself, and hope others will also latch onto as well, is that it is never too late to change or be a better person.
What do you want to change about your life that you are not happy with?
Hopefully, not much, or nothing at all, but if there is a thing or two that you would like to improve upon, now is the time to start implementing your plan.
By just doing a little bit at a time, you will undoubtedly reach your desired goal sooner than you think.
I continue to deliver motivational & inspirational speeches based on my book, "Jew in Jail," and assist other recovering addicts deal with their disease, and get such satisfaction out of helping my fellow human beings
I will end by wishing all of my readers, and everyone associated with Goodreads - as well as their families - a very Happy & Healthy New Year.
Please remember to be nice to one another, and treat yourself well too.
You are all worth it.
Free And Honest As Ever!
This week marked ten years that I was released from prison on June 8, 2004, after serving nearly six years for robbery, which was based on my past addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
Although I have done many good things over this time, such as writing my book, “Jew in Jail,” and delivering motivational & inspirational speeches to help other addicts in recovery or anyone not living up to their full potential, I am also very aware of the fact that I continue to make mistakes, and, therefore, will always be a work in progress.
But that is fine with me.
I realize that change doesn’t occur overnight, or even over a ten year span, and am prepared to work even harder than ever before in order to be the best possible person I can be.
Life definitely is a learning process, and by continuing to read, write, speak, and go to meetings to hear others share their messages, it will enable me to become what I strive for, which is a man people call genuine, helpful, humble, and someone to look up to.
I know there will always be bumps along the way, but with great friends, and readers like you at my side, we can help each other make it in this crazy worlds of ours!
I hope this summer is the best one you will ever experience, and look forward to the great feedback and comments you always provide, either here on my blog, in person, via email, or through my website, http://www.jewinjail.com/.
Although I have done many good things over this time, such as writing my book, “Jew in Jail,” and delivering motivational & inspirational speeches to help other addicts in recovery or anyone not living up to their full potential, I am also very aware of the fact that I continue to make mistakes, and, therefore, will always be a work in progress.
But that is fine with me.
I realize that change doesn’t occur overnight, or even over a ten year span, and am prepared to work even harder than ever before in order to be the best possible person I can be.
Life definitely is a learning process, and by continuing to read, write, speak, and go to meetings to hear others share their messages, it will enable me to become what I strive for, which is a man people call genuine, helpful, humble, and someone to look up to.
I know there will always be bumps along the way, but with great friends, and readers like you at my side, we can help each other make it in this crazy worlds of ours!
I hope this summer is the best one you will ever experience, and look forward to the great feedback and comments you always provide, either here on my blog, in person, via email, or through my website, http://www.jewinjail.com/.
