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Take the Opportunity: Gaze up at the Stars

May 28, 2012 By AMSDaily 6 Comments

“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest” – unknown

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By Stuart Young

Take the opportunity tonight to gaze up at the stars and be awe struck by the sheer size of this universe.

This should be a humbling experience. Whenever I do it, apart from getting a stiff neck, I always feel inspired. Something to do with the magnitude of the universe and the impossibility of understanding how it all got here or even works, makes me feel that I don’t need all the answers. If my tiny little life is going to mean something I better get on and do something. I realise I must create the opportunities in my life rather than wait around for them to spontaneously appear.

This is pretty empowering and I hope you have a similar experience.

Fingers crossed for a clear sky.

Take care!

About the Author: Stuart Young writes his thoughts on How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time. He aims to provide a “set of 365 practical little guides which WILL change your life if you commit to implementing as many as possible.” He is also completing his book about changing your life one day at a time. You can check his thoughts here.

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Be Prepared

May 25, 2012 By AMSDaily 10 Comments

Prepare in such a way that no matter when, or how the opportunity comes in front of you, it finds you PREPARED. – by Avdhessh Arya

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By Avdhessh Arya

The other day something grabbed my attention when I was on my way to work. It was a small signboard on the rear of a truck (and it was kind of unusual) It read- ‘Stop Preparing, Be Prepared’

Isn’t that true about all of us? Often times we find ourselves preparing day in and day out, and never feel confident enough to call ourselves prepared.

They say opportunity love preparedness. The man who is living his life prepared is likely to grab more opportunities than others. On the other hand if you are still preparing, you are sure to miss many golden chances.

I have seen myself preparing for years, and taking no or little action. By the time I felt confident enough to dive into the sea of opportunities, I found there were none left. Most of the things had changed. And it left me wondering if I will ever be able to reach my goals.

Today, I understand it clearly. You do need to plan. You do need to get ready. But you also need to put your learning into action.

Life, technology, jobs, market and relationships-everything changes with time. It’s ok to do your homework, but then you have to start from somewhere.

Life is on the job training. You learn something. You put that into action. You get results. Even if you fail, you gain something valuable-Wisdom. And its wisdom that gives you an edge.

It’s really important that you put your learning into action before it is too late; else, the things you have learnt may become obsolete. Then, you’ll have to start it from the scratch, and that would be nothing but a waste of time.

Keep learning.

Keep preparing.

But don’t forget to put your learning into action.

Prepare in such a way that no matter when, or how the opportunity comes in front of you, it finds you PREPARED.

Editor’s Note: Avdhessh Arya, is a personal development coach for youth and voice actor, who helps young people break walls of self-imposed limitations and become confident individuals. He is also the founder and owner of avdhessharya.com, a website portal with focus on dealing with lack of self-confidence, negativity, self-doubt, lack of focus and more. Visit http://avdhessharya.com to read more such insightful articles.

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Question of the Day: Are we already what we want to be?

May 22, 2012 By AMSDaily 6 Comments

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By Ronald Colunga

I was once told ” You don’t have to ‘try’ to be something. You already ‘ARE that something’ you just have to go out and do it.”

Do you guys agree with this statement?

Are we already what we want to be?

Is it already inside of us?

Go, ahead…share your thoughts.

Editor’s Note: Go over and take a look at Lifessteppingstone.com! where Ronald writes his thoughts. You’ll be glad you did!

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Oil in Your Lamp

May 16, 2012 By AMSDaily 6 Comments

Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way. – by Barbara Bush

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By Buena Laoang

Let us take the lamp to the workplace. Let it stand for a worker’s field of expertise, or special talent, or his deeper purpose in life.

It being so- the worker takes his lamp everywhere he goes, to serve its share of light to the world, and to inspire the worker aflame in his existence.

The worker knows that without his lamp, he is without armor. If his lamp fails, he might not bear- for where he is might turn too dark, or too cold. He would need his lamp to provide the light in his direction, or the warmth in his heart, or the spark of hope he needs to keep his flame burning.

Therefore he has to see to it that his lamp does not run out of oil.

But what if the worker becomes too exhausted, or there is no means to get the oil, he might choose to endure the dim for a while. But he knows even when he goes to sleep, and in his dreams, that he has to restore his lamp with oil. Lest, the lamp, and himself, ceases to serve.

This week- ask yourself this, is your lamp still burning? Or did you notice it fails to give out the best flames lately? Does it still have ample oil? Do you have to replenish it with more?

For without oil- whatever you think that will stand for in your worker’s life, your lamp- your gift of service to humankind, will eventually cease burning.

Challenge: Replenish the oil in your lamp.

Which “oil” do you think you need now? Keep your beautiful purposes and wonderful existence ablaze by filling your lamp with that. And remember this- it is only YOU who can provide the best oil; for others will also be busy filling their own.

Editor’s Note: Buenaflor Laoang-Rosete contributes weekly on AMSDaily. You can visit her blog at Barefoot Life Reflections to read more about inspiring stories.