Today we discuss Living the slight edge. We discuss:
- “There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants and a burning desire to possess it.” - Napoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich
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“Give me 6 hours to cut down a tree and I’ll spend the first 4 sharpening the ax.” Abraham Lincoln
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Cultivate Slight Edge Habits
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“Sow an act, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny.” Charles Reade
- It becomes automatic. Those 3 words lie one of the great, underestimated, underappreciated, misunderstood secrets of the slight edge. The power of habit.
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Intentional habits - good habits exist we take them for granted.
- Habit #1 Show Up
- Habit #2 Be consistent
- Habit #3 Have a positive outlook
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Habit #4 Be committed for the long haul Plant, cultivate, harvest. Many times that comma between cultivating and harvest is a long one.
- Habit #5 Cultivate a burning desire backed by faith
- Habit #6 Be willing to pay the price.
- Habit #7 Practice slight edge integrity
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The slight edge and your health. THE MOST IMPORTANT CHOICE DAY BY DAY AND HOUR BY HOUR IS WHETHER TO LET YOUR EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BUILD YOUR FONDEST DREAMS - OR DIG YOUR GRAVE.
- When in good physical health - we think more clearly, get more accomplished, and feel better about everything.
- The slight edge and your happiness.
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Happiness is like health there are concrete steps you need to take to make it happen.
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Happiness is affected by:
- Your outlook
- Specific actions with positive impact - gratitude.
- Where you put your time and energy.