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FRIDAY THOUGHTS

By Fabian De Marco

A Conversation with a Millionaire

I once had the privilege of having a conversation with a Millionaire, I wanted to know the secret of success so I asked him straight out, “Sir in your frankest opinion, what is the real difference between you and I?

His reply was short, to the point and something that changed me forever. He said “Fabian, you really want to know the difference between you and I?” I replied “Yes of course, please tell me” at this stage I was virtually on the edge of my seat with anticipation.

He said “The real difference between you and I is simply the way we think!” The same circumstances will fall on us all, circumstances of failure, criticism, opportunity and extreme pressure, the reason I am where I am is because I have learned how to think, and once you know how to think, everything will change for you.

I was so inspired by his words that it lead me to this conclusion;

“Teach yourself how to think not act, for action is simply a by product of your thoughts, true success comes from first knowing how to think, then acting accordingly.”

FRIDAY THOUGHTS

By Fabian De Marco

The Two Wolves That Guide Us

Today’s thought is inspired by a story brought to my attention recently by my father, Nick De Marco.

“A Father once told his son, we all have two wolves that battle to live deep inside us, one wolf represents our negative emotions, such as the desire for revenge, deception, hate, hurt, lies, procrastination, and the desire to always want to criticise others.

The other wolf represents our positive emotions, such as the desire to help others, achieve goals, forgive, become better, education, increase skill and the desire to become prosperous.

“Wow Dad, sounds like these two wolves don’t like each other too much, who will win in the end?” – “Which ever you choose to feed of course”

Remember,

“With every decision you make, A wolf grows stronger”

FRIDAY THOUGHTS

By Fabian De Marco

You Can Have More and More!

What does it mean to become better? Why would someone even what to become better? Better at what?

Their Job
Their Relationships
Their Skills
Their Disciplines
Their Happiness
Their Health
Their Financial Situation

The honest truth is that better is not something we can simply wish for. Better is something you must become by choice. Why is it important that we become better? Because small improvements in ability will translate into large improvements in results. I have learnt that nothing ever stays the same, we either get better or worse, increase in skill or decrese in skill.

Ask yourself, am I getting better or worse?

Remember;

You can have more than you got, because you are always free to become more than you are!

FIRST FRIDAY THOUGHTS for 2010

By Fabian De Marco

Small Differences make all the Difference

Well the new year is underway and already the days seem to be flying by. I thought it was only right that we kick things off with a couple of questions!

What am I going to do this year to ensure I achieve everything I want to?

What am I going to do this year to ensure I not only move forward, but streak ahead?

What am I going to do this year to ensure I am working at 100% every single day?

The honest truth is there is no miracle answer, what I have been able to come up with is this – It’s the small things that add up and make all the difference in the end.

What if I worked 1 extra hour a day this Year?

What if I spent an extra 5 minutes on the treadmill every gym session this year?

What if I ate healthy food 5 days a week this year?

What if I talked to one new person a day this year?

What if I walked the walk this year?

I wonder, I just wonder what December 31^st 2010 may look like?