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August 10, 2014
JumpStart PERSPECTIVE
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We see the world we are looking for.
If we can change our perspective of the world the monsters in the shadows disappear.
August 9, 2014
Jumpstart ACCEPTANCE // Day 9
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Buddha said, “Life is suffering.”
Suffering is relieved through acceptance. When we accept what is we are free to create what can be.
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I’ve now completed 9 days in a row without complaining a single time.
Remember that, according to Eckhart Tolle, “It is not complaining to inform someone of a mistake or deficiency so that it can be put right.”
Once they are informed, it is up to them whether they do anything with the information or not.
We’ve done our part. We informed the person or institution. Hopefully they are smart enough to take in what we are saying.
Then, we let it go.
What has been your experience of this?
Enjoy Today,
-Will
July 31, 2014
JumpStart Leadership // Day 17
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“What you are speaks so loudly I can’t hear a word you’re saying” goes an old saying. And, Benjamin Franklin put it this way, “The best sermon is a good example.” More important than what we SAY it’s what we DO.
To lead others we must first be worthy of following.
Complaining reminds us of all the things we have to be miserable about.
Everyone has things that, if they were focused upon, would make them feel unhappy. However, everyone also has LOTS of things to be happy about.
When we stop complaining about things we find all the wonder that IS good in our lives and we become happier.
I’m on Day 17.
Enjoy Today,
-Will
July 30, 2014
16 Days Without a Complaint.
I’ve noticed that people who rarely travel get very upset when there are airline issues.
If a flight is delayed or canceled, because these people fly so infrequently, they say things like “this ALWAYS happens!” And, “the airlines are NEVER on time.”
The other night my flight from Kansas City was delayed because they were tornadoes on the ground in Chicago. I was amazed to hear other passengers complaining that the flights were not taking off anyway. All I could think was, “I’m glad we’re not flying into a tornado!”
Be careful how you use the words “always” and “never.” Seldom are things this absolute and the more extreme you are in your opinions the less happy you tend to be.
16 days in a row without a complaint.
Enjoy Today,
-Will
July 29, 2014
JumpStart Gratitude // Day 15
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We all know that the fast track to happiness and even success is achieved through gratitude. However, remembering to counter blessings can slip our minds.
With this simple approach you’ll discover a way to remember and be cognizant of all the many things you have to be grateful for.
If people needed to complain to be happy, (vent their frustrations), then wouldn’t the biggest complainers also be the happiest people?
This myth has been around for more than 50 years. We do NOT need to complain to feel better about our lives. We begin to feel better about our lives when we start to talk about and focus on what is already GOOD in our lives.
An old Hindu saying goes, “The miserable are very talkative.” This is true; AND the more negatively people talk the more miserable they remain.
I’ve now going 15 days in a row without complaining. ‘You?
Enjoy Today,
Will
July 28, 2014
The Secret Ingredient for Happy Relationships // Day 14
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Everyone wants to have happy, satisfying, and enjoyable relationships. Having relationships that fulfill us is not difficult. That is, if WE bring the most important ingredient to the relationship.
In this video, discover the missing ingredient for happy relationships.
Well, I’ve made it to Day 14 without complaining. That’s 202 consecutive hours without a single complaint! Woo Hoo!
Do you want to know my secret? I KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT A LOT MORE THAN I USED TO!
Biting our tongues is really an important part of this process. Learning to keep our mouths closed until we can develop a filter to stop our negative thoughts from coming out his complaints.
In doing this, we find that by not expressing our negativity we attract fewer negative experiences to complain about.
Einstein said, “The formula for success is: X + Y + Z. Where, X = Work, Y = Play and Z = Keeping your mouth shut.”
Have you noticed we rarely get in trouble for what we DON’T say? Silence is truly gold especially when becoming a Complaint Free person.
Enjoy today,
Will
July 24, 2014
Who Are You Evolving Into? // Day 10
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People are always evolving. The question is — in what direction? Are we growing in ways that we want to grow and change?
More importantly, is the way other people view us limiting our growth and evolution?
Learn to see yourself as the self you wish to become.
Well I am once again on Day 10!
When you carefully watch what you are saying during the Complaint Free program, it can make communicating awkward for a while. However, silence brings with it some benefits.
Speaking less might make people think you are more intelligent. There’s an old saying, “It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.”
How’s it going with you?
Enjoy Today,
-Will
July 22, 2014
Receiving Unexpected Gifts // Day 8
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When you give to others, you find yourself receiving in unexpected and wonderful ways. In this real life video, Will shares a windfall that came in the middle of a crowd.
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Well, I’ve made it to 8 days in a row without complaining.
This isn’t easy but it’s worth it.
When you force yourself to stop complaining, you find that your mind automatically begins to focus on the good stuff all around you.
Keep your mind and your conversations on what’s good and you won’t have time to complain.
Enjoy today!
July 21, 2014
Don’t Take on Other Peoples Problems— Day 7
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Everyone has problems. That just comes with living.
When we take on another person’s problems we do not help them, we actually diminish our capacity to help.
I am on day seven going 21 consecutive days without complaining. I’ve been at this for nearly 5 months.
Working to change any behavior takes time. However, we are controlled by our habitual behaviors. To master our behaviors is to master our lives.
And mastering whether or not we complain gives us the power to live lives that are happy rather than miserable.
If you’re on the challenge stay with it. If you’re not, what are you waiting for?
July 18, 2014
A Random Act of Kindness goes BAD
Last night I tried to buy dinner for someone anonymously. Rather than being grateful they became enraged and threatening.
Find out how this interaction was resolved and what it means for how we can invite abundance into our lives.
Well, I’m on day 4. My goal date of going 21 consecutive days without complaining by August 7 is in sight.
Remember that it is not complaining if you speak directly to someone who can resolve an issue. It is only complaining if you’re going around griping to anyone and everyone other than the person who can actually make things better.So, who do you need to talk to you? And, who do you need to stop complaining to?
