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I think that we’re all done with 2020. Most would want this past year in their rearview mirror.

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“Positive expectancy is the driving force that changes problems to solutions, difficulties to possibilities, and adversities to opportunities.” Roger Kenworthy

This past year has been difficult for may of us, however, we cannot lose sight of the fact that we can come out on the other side of this pandemic much stronger if we look at our problems as solutions, our difficulties into possibilities, and our adversities into opportunities.

Roadblocks are not meant to end our desires; rather, they are there to instruct us.

When we set out to accomplish big goals and big dreams, we often run into roadblocks that appear to stop us from achieving what we truly desire in life. However, these are mere detours set before us to test our resolve. Although we encounter problems, difficulties, and adversities along the path to success, The Law of Expectancy can turn these into solutions, possibilities, and opportunities.

You will only achieve what you expect to achieve.

The Law of Expectancy will bring about big changes in your life as a result of your mental attitude. Because you achieve what you expect to achieve, according to the Law, your attitude sets off a chain reaction to bring about your success. So, we have thoughts of success that cause us to react in a positive manner which draws all the people and circumstances that are necessary to achieve what we want.  

Failures manifest victories if you persist and not surrender your goals

Thomas Edison certainly had the Law on his side when it took him over 10,000 attempts to discover the incandescent light bulb. And The Law was working for Sly Stallone when scores of Hollywood studios turned down his script about a prize fighter from Philadelphia. In spite of repeated failure and rejection, these men had an attitude of victory and not of defeat which helped them get around, through, and over the obstacles that were stopping them from achieving their ultimate goal.  

Positive Expectancy is a key component of your success

It must be said that the opposite is true as well, if we think we can’t then we certainly can’t reach our goals. This is evident with many people: on the surface, it looks like they should attain whatever they strive for. They plan their goal, are sure to be positive in life, and do all the right stuff, however, unless they have positive expectancy, chances are they will not reach their goal no matter how long or how hard they try. This is self-sabotage. And as they continue to sabotage their efforts on an unconscious level, they are not even aware of what or why they don’t achieve the success they want out of life. 

Clearly define your goal, visualize your results, take consistent action, and remain in a positive state of vibration.

The Law will provide for you if you do the following: have a clearly defined goal, visualize your results before they occur, never lose sight of your goal, take consistent action towards your goal, and remain in a positive state of mind. 

Expectancy of success PLUS positive thoughts will manifest your desires

Even though you maintain positive thoughts towards your goal and your success, it is not enough just to be positive. More importantly, you need positive expectancy to accompany optimism. You have to feel a sense of expectancy as well as think positively to succeed. Expectancy of success, coupled with positive thoughts, will manifest what you want to achieve in your life.

“Positive expectancy is the driving force that changes problems to solutions, difficulties to possibilities, and adversities to opportunities.”

When we set out to accomplish big goals and big dreams, we often run into roadblocks that appear to stop us from achieving what we truly desire in life. However, these are mere detours set before us to test our resolve. Although we encounter problems, difficulties, and adversities along the path to success, The Law of Expectancy can turn these into solutions, possibilities, and opportunities.

You can only achieve what you expect to achieve

The Law of Expectancy will bring about big changes in your life as a result of your mental attitude. Because you achieve what you expect to achieve, according to the Law, your attitude sets off a chain reaction to bring about your success. So, we have thoughts of success that cause us to react in a positive manner which draws all the people and circumstances that are necessary to achieve what we want.  

Failures lead to victories if you keep pursuing your goals

Thomas Edison certainly had the Law on his side when it took him over 10,000 attempts to discover the incandescent light bulb. And The Law was working for Sly Stallone when scores of Hollywood studios turned down his script about a prize fighter from Philadelphia. In spite of repeated failure and rejection, these men had an attitude of victory and not of defeat which helped them get around, through, and over the obstacles that were stopping them from achieving their ultimate goal.  

Positive Expectancy is the driving force for your success

It must be said that the opposite is true as well, if we think we can’t then we certainly can’t reach our goals. This is evident with many people: on the surface, it looks like they should attain whatever they strive for. They plan their goal, are sure to be positive in life, and do all the right stuff, however, unless they have positive expectancy, chances are they will not reach their goal no matter how long or how hard they try. This is self-sabotage. And as they continue to sabotage their efforts on an unconscious level, they are not even aware of what or why they don’t achieve the success they want out of life. 

Have a clearly defined goal, visualize your results, take consistent action, and remain positive to achieve your goals

The Law will provide for you if you do the following: have a clearly defined goal, visualize your results before they occur, never lose sight of your goal, take consistent action towards your goal, and remain in a positive state of mind. 

Optimism, when married to Positive Expectancy, manifests your desires.

Even though you maintain positive thoughts towards your goal and your success, it is not enough just to be positive. More importantly, you need positive expectancy to accompany optimism. You have to feel a sense of expectancy as well as think positively to succeed. Expectancy of success, coupled with positive thoughts, will manifest what you want to achieve in your life.

All the best in 2021

Finally, to all my readers; from our family to yours, we send love and hope for a better 2021. However, we are still are in the driver’s seat and we have the ability to change these dark days to golden opportunities.

I have reduced the price of my favorite digital book on KINDLE, A Me-ist to a We-ist: How We Can Change the World One Person at a Time to .99 (regular price is $5.99). I’m doing this to help anyone reach their goals of fulfillment and harmony with their Self in the upcoming year and many years after that. Let me know your experience after reading at inspiredwithquotes@gmail.com.

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Create your life through dedication, discipline, and deadlines.

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Success, in whatever form it takes for you, is not just wishful thinking

We buy a motivational book, hear a motivational speaker, or listen to a webinar and we come to the conclusion that with little or no effort on our part, except for wishful thinking, we can sit back and wait patiently for success to walk through our door. No wonder we have shattered dreams and broken lives.

Success is innate, but it still has to be ignited by your actions

Even though we harbour within ourselves the means to achieve an unimaginable level of success, we still need to take action to receive our end goal, and this is The Law.

Don’t just TRY to achieve your goals

It seems that many try to achieve their goals, but, they try until the next great idea comes along and then they try that one for a while and the cycle goes on and on. In the end, they just give up and believe that success is meant for everyone else except for them. However, when we try to reach our goals, we really are not giving it our all, it is just a half-hearted attempt and this lack of commitment keeps success just out of reach.

A simple, yet precise path for your success

Rather than just try to achieve our dreams, we need to follow this simple, yet effective formula to accomplish those lofty aspirations: dedication, discipline, and deadlines. 

Dedication is the STICKTIVITY in our lives

Dedication is making that extra effort when you tired, beat-down, and held-back from achieving your goals. Yet, we must endure even when things look the bleakest to accomplish what we want from life. It often happens that our greatest set-back prepares us for our greatest triumph. In order to be able to have sticktivity in our lives, it is important to make the right choice initially. This way, if there are some bumps upon the road to success, you still keep going around, under, or through those roadblocks.  

Discipline is the deal breaker and deal maker

Discipline is doing what you need to do even though you may not want to do it. It is easy to get distracted in our techno world. Still, something must be done, anything, no matter how small each and every day to move you towards your goals. When we think about sales, it is not always the smoothest talker that achieves success, rather, it is the most disciplined who do certain things regularly that succeed in a big way.

Deadlines are the crucial yardstick for success

Deadlines keep us on track, so, they are a crucial yardstick for success. Still, if you let deadlines manifest negative emotions, you only drive success further away from you. Manage your deadlines and do not allow your deadlines to manage your emotions.  

Attaining success is a easy as the three D’s

While we have to work at our goals, there are ways to be sure we keep on track when we are tired and up against it. As you pursue your lofty dreams in life, remember The Triple D’s and the impact they can have upon your achievements.

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It’s the little things, done repeatedly, that carry us to our goals.

Each journey starts with a single step

There is a well-known Chinese saying which parallels our own personal success journey. Without a doubt, everyone has heard the wise words that A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.

This is the same story when you set your mind on a goal and then work towards it. It’s the seemingly small steps, or so to speak, the placing of one foot in front of the other over and over again which will carry you to your final destination.

Break your goal into smaller, more manageable pieces

A very large goal may seem overwhelming due to its size, although, we can rationalize that the goal becomes more manageable when we break it down into smaller tasks. The struggle then is not placing one foot in front of the other when the mood strikes us, rather, being consistent in taking those small steps towards our goal.

Your excitement carries your goal in it’s infancy

Naturally, the first days after you’ve set a goal are the easiest since you’re excited about achieving the end results which may include a new car, a larger house, or a new relationship. However; you haven’t been tested by life and the 1001 roadblocks that can come between you and your success. Just think back to your last New Year’s resolution: after the initial excitement wore off, most likely that goal was abandoned.

Decide upon what you “really” want to do-or-die achieve

There are a few steps that will help you develop the essential habits to accomplish your goals. Before you set out on your journey, the first step is to decide what you want to achieve. This step should not be taken lightly or with little thought since you may give-up after a few difficult steps into the journey.

What pain or fear are you attempting to overcome?

Equally as important, is why you want to achieve your goal? What pain or fear are you alleviating when you reach your goal? If the pain or fear isn’t great enough, your resolve may not be strong enough to keep you striving for what you desire and hence, your goal can slip through your fingers.

When? When are you going to systematically and regularly take action to achieve your goal?

The next step is to decide when to work on the goal. This is a critical step because when you make a commitment this helps you keep focused. Lastly, decide on how long to work on your goal. So, take out a timer, set it, and then work away until the time expires.

Your HABITS = Your SUCCESS

Achieving a goal is not about profundity, it gets back to tenacity…the smartest doesn’t always succeed, but the one who never gives up does. In the end, when you follow these few simple steps repeatedly, you soon realize that your HABITS = your SUCCESS, one step at a time.

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Some people are living their life by choice while most are living their life by default

Is your life by choice or by default??

Choices are made by conscious effort or through unknown circumstances

We create our lives by our choices, some make conscious decisions of their choices while most let others or circumstances make their choices for them. The ones who take control of their own lives are the ones who achieve what is theirs by living the Natural Laws. The ones who put their future in the hands of others simply take what is given to them and seldom reach their true potential. They float along unconscious of their power and live a life of want, lack, or misery even though they have complete control over their future. 

Fate or luck?

The reason most people suffer quietly through life and never get what they want is that they fail to make a decision to go after their dreams. They let fate or luck or others guide them without any effort or thought.  However, they miss the crucial point that their thinking brings about huge changes which ultimately, manifest their goals. Since thoughts are energy, either positive or negative depending on the nature of the thought, the key is we must change the energy within and around us by our thoughts.

Creators do not abandon their creative side

By our very nature, we are creators and when we abandon our creative side we suffer emotionally, physically, and materially. Emotionally we feel isolated and unloved, physically we suffer from sickness, and materially we face want and lack.  However, in the face of these sufferings, we have the innate quality to create our wants and they must manifest first in our inner world or the outer world suffers. 

We are connected to the universe

We have all been there before, even though we never have been, those eerie feelings are not just our wild imaginings, they are our connection with the rest of the universe. So, we need to be able to consciously apply ourselves to the goal we want to achieve. We must not think of achieving our goal in the future, instead, we must work as though we have already accomplished our goal at this moment.

Our ability to observe our goal internally, manifests our goal externally

We must experience what it feels like in our mind before we have it in our hand. We do this by creating a powerful image of what we want, what it feels like, and what it will do for our family and ourselves. As such, you may liken yourself as an observer who experiences your wants prior to their existence. As a result, we manifest our goals by the mere observance. You cannot think that you will have something in the future and have it, instead you must make your future your present. These thoughts provide the means to achieve what you want.  

Achieve success though your conscious decisions

Most are unaware that the Source holds their questions and their answers. We have the power and the knowledge to achieve our goals IF we make a conscious decision to do so. Simply access the means to achieve what you desire.

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Perfect Clarity – it’s the missing link to success.

We need Perfect Clarity to achieve our goals

What’s missing on your pathway to success?

I have read many self-help books and listened to an equal number of CD’s that focus on personal development. And, I have come to the conclusion that a very important step has been left out, which in the end, can help you achieve success faster and easier.

What’s Perfect Clarity?

We can agree that visualization sessions are the path to achieve what you desire in your life. But, to get the maximum benefit from your daily affirmation sessions, you need Perfect Clarity. When I speak of Perfect Clarity, I mean doing in-depth research to identify specific information about your goal. For example, if you want to drive a Mercedes Benz SLK, you need to know all the fine details.

Researching the fine details helps manifest Perfect Clarity

Now, you may say that this is going way overboard and these details are not necessary, however, I believe they are crucial for success and for a very good reason. Think about a regular visualization session: you see yourself driving your dream car around the country with the wind in your hair and the CD player blasting your favorite song.

Don’t leave out the fine details

Now, think of a session where you know ALL the features of that same fine automobile. As you drive along that twisting and turning road you look around the interior and see the red stitching in the steering wheel, smell the black Nappa leather seats, hear the sound coming out of the 380 watt Harman/ Kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound system with 11 speakers, and feel the response from the 6 valve, 300 horsepower engine with a 7G-Tronic transmission, the world’s first 7-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars. 

Perfect Clarity puts you in the seat of that luxury automobile

As you can see, the session with Perfect Clarity is like a session on steroids because you can focus all of your thoughts upon the smallest details. Then this provides your sessions with more power, more focus, and more energy. I believe it is well worth the investment of your time and effort to focus upon Perfect Clarity for whatever goal you wish to pursue in life.  

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You are the conductor, you are the instrument, you are the music.

You do have control over your future regardless of your dreadful past and unpleasant present

How many times have you heard that you have no control over your future and no responsibility for your past or present circumstances? While these people had the best of intentions with their words, they were simply unaware of the Natural Laws which guide our universe. The good news is that you do have complete control over your future regardless of your dreadful past and your unpleasant present. These are not the musings of an optimist or the wishes of a naïve man, these words are proven scientifically in recent times by well-known and respected researchers. 

Ancient wisdom is supported by modern science

In these modern days of enlightenment, scientific findings are not contradicting the words of the wise teachers from the past, rather, they are supporting what the ancients wrote to us and for us centuries ago. And this new scientific dogma is replacing our old beliefs and our fallacies with truths gained from meticulous investigation and research.

We are creators and not just passive spectators

In the past, one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century, Albert Einstein, wrote that we were just spectators within our vast universe, and as such, we had virtually no effect upon the intricacies we witness before our eyes. Since this observation forms the very backbone of modern scientific thought, most of us believed or still believe this observation and sit back passively and merely accept our role unquestionably, after all, who are we to contradict this genius. Then along came a colleague of Einstein’s, David Bohm, who set the scientific world upside down with his theory. Dr Bohm challenged our long-accepted role within the cosmos proving that we are vital participants in creation and not passive observers as generally accepted.   

Don’t just sit back and watch your future unfold, rather, take responsibility for the future you desire

In essence, the universe and each and everything within it, from the smallest particle to the largest body are connected. Hence, we are creators not just spectators. This is the very backbone of quantum physics, thus, humankind, each and every one of us, regardless of gender, age, intellect, location, or culture is an active participant within the mighty cosmos which we find ourselves. Think about how liberating and empowering this idea is to humankind; no longer can we or should we sit back and accept that we have no control, no effect, no responsibility for our future or the future of our world.

You are the orchestra which creates a beautiful, unique symphony

As you acknowledge your role as the conductor, the instrument, and the music, you soon recognize that you and you alone are entirely responsible to change the volume, the intensity, and the beauty of what you produce within your inner world which then changes the results within your outer world.

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A seedling of fear cannot possibly grow into a flower of success.

Fear permeates our thoughts

The noted newspaper columnist, Ann Landers, once wrote that the most frequent complaint people have is their preoccupation with fear. This fear stops us dead in our tracks as it stifles creativity, destroys dreams, and crushes enthusiasm for life.

Fear pushes our goals out of our reach

All the while, fear is pushing us farther and farther away from achieving the joy and wealth which we all deserve from life. Nothing can ever be gained from fear, but, everything can be lost.    

There are many forms of fear

Some of the common fears that most frequently plague us include: fear of success, fear of failure, fear of poverty, fear of sickness, and fear of time. As a result: we fear poverty in the future because we have a mountain of bills at the present moment; we fear failure because we tried to be an Internet marketer once and failed; we fear loss since we had love at one time with a very special someone, but, that person has left our life.

Fear shackles our future

It can be said that fear holds us in our present situation and also prevents us from escaping the unpleasant circumstances we find ourselves in. Still, when fear controls our thoughts, we can only manifest that which we fear into our lives.

We live in an ordered universe

This must be the case since we live in an ordered universe that is governed by Natural Laws. However, fear must not be allowed to enter our lives when it stops us from achieving our goals.

Our focus manifests our future

The good news is that you can conquer fear by having faith and acting upon your goal each day of your life. With this mindset, fear has little chance to enter or take-over your mind and your life. And, if you feel fear is creeping back into your life, do something and quick, face your fear head-on.

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If you can hold it between your ears, you can hold it between your fingers

Your present success is not your future success

Most people judge their future success upon their present possessions. For example, they look at the amount of money they have in their bank account, the kind of car they have in their driveway, or the size of their home to measure their chances for achieving future success. However, these people fail to realize that their present results have absolutely no bearing upon their future results.

Your present is created from your past

It is important to understand that our present results manifest from our past thinking and it is our present thinking that will produce our future results. Sadly, many may not acknowledge this fact or are naïve as to how the Natural Laws work. Still, in order to achieve success, we must allow our inner world to guide our thoughts, words, and actions rather than our outer world. If not, we will surely duplicate the same results.

We can program our Self for success

We can break free from our past thinking and present results to achieve any goal we desire if we keep focusing upon it long enough. This is possible because of our Reticular Activating System (RAS), which is located at the base of our brain. Scientific research has revealed that the RAS acts as a filter between our outer world and our inner world, however, it cannot differentiate between reality and fiction. As a result, each and every one of us can program our mind for success, long before we ever achieve it, with regular affirmation and visualization sessions.

The spiritual world should determine your physical world, and not your physical world determining your spiritual world

Seeing that we all have opportunities to achieve whatever we continually think about, allow the thoughts in your spiritual world to release your true potential. Do not rely upon your results in the material world to guide you since they can only shackle your future possibilities. Ultimately, the thoughts you have between your ears will manifest your goals between your fingers.

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Reading is as important for our mind as exercising is for our body

Exercise helps our body, but what about our mind?

Research from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic has shown that regular exercise is beneficial for our physical well-being. Overall, physical exercise prevents chronic health conditions, helps manage weight, strengthens our circulatory and respiratory systems, and allows for better sleep. Few would or could argue with the benefits our body receives from exercising.

Why do we neglect our minds?

While we work at improving our body, we neglect our mind. It appears we are more concerned with our physical Self than our spiritual Self. However, according to the Natural Laws, it is our spiritual Self that manifests our success and not our physical Self. In order to keep our mind fit and healthy, we need to read on a regular basis. 

Creating Possibilities

One of the major benefits, ‘Creating Possibilities’, occurs when we develop the habit of reading. Reading success stories provide us with unlimited possibilities to be successful in our own life. We read about how someone overcame adversity, grew-up in poverty, or had a lack of formal schooling only to succeed in a big way. And this resonates with us. You’ve heard it before, If they can do it, I can do it too. No doubt, as a result of reading inspiring tales, our mind is strengthened and boosts our self-esteem, builds our self-confidence, and provides greater focus and meaning to our life. Now, we win in a big way.

Reading has many mental and financial benefits

While reading benefits our mind, it has also been shown to provide financial rewards as well. Recent surveys by The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and The National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) have indicated that people who read more earn more. Sadly, more and more people are reading less and less every year. These people are missing wonderful opportunities to develop a stronger, more knowledgeable, and keener mind.

Make a plan and carry it out

So, what’s next? A plan to read will provide a path to success. Begin now to create a plan for the upcoming year and act upon it immediately. It is important to be specific and commit your plan to paper in order for your mind to receive the full benefit from reading. Be sure to include: How much money will I invest in my books? How many books do I want to read? What books do I want to read? And, When will I set the time aside to read?   

Create a healthy body and a healthy mind

It has been said that all the knowledge and circumstances required for each of us to achieve success is present. And reading the works of James Allen, Napoleon Hill, William Walker Atkinson, or Bob Proctor, brings it all altogether for us. Keep reading to continue ‘Creating Possibilities’ and your mind will become as healthy as your body.

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Don’t ask the Source your questions, rather, see your answers first and then changes will occur naturally.

It’s counter-intuitive to not ask for help

People who want to change their present unpleasant will ask the Source for help. Little do they understand that by asking for help, they are not allowing themselves the chance to change their lives. This statement may seem counterintuitive to what we have always been taught when we want big changes in our lives, still, have an open mind to this idea.

Our vibrational state determines our reality…past, present, and future

When we ask our questions first, we cannot receive what we ask for. And it is all about the state of vibration we are in when we ask those questions. We know that the state of vibration we are in determines our past, present, and future. For example, you are in debt and finally have hit the threshold and want to be out of debt. You want to have a secure feeling knowing that there is enough money to cover your monthly expenses and then some. So, you ask the question to the Creator of the universe:

How do I get out of debt?

Then you wait for your answers while all the time still being in debt and not being able to cover your monthly expenses. As time ticks on the clock, the car payment is due, the children need new clothes, and your banker needs money to cover your overdraft, you become more and more fixated on your question. So, you ask again:

How do I get out of debt?

Still, no earth shattering vision of what to do to relieve yourself of that mountain of obligations you have for living yesterday.  Being consumed by your question manifests an anxious state of scarcity which drives away any chance of getting out of debt.

See your results in your mind before they manifest in your hand

Rather than asking the questions first, see the answers first. By this I mean to see yourself already in a secure financial position: your children are wearing new clothes to school, you have a specific amount of cash in your bank account, and you are on holiday at a beach resort with your partner. 

Have the Natura Law work for you, not against you

And the same goes for a new car, a bigger house, being an author, or a successful public speaker; see the answers first and then how to get there will be provided by our benevolent Creator. This is a Natural Law. Have complete faith that this method works to make the changes you want.

Live your answers and don’t live your questions

In the end, it is all about living the answers to your questions rather than asking the questions and looking for your answers. Seeing, feeling, tasting, and holding your answers in your mind’s eye will guarantee that you will make those big changes you want and deserve out of life.