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I was fortunate enough to receive this via email. I thought I would send it as an inspiration for everyone for 1012.

I’m Living My Dream – But How the Heck Did I Get Here?
By Michael Angier

I went out to the spa on our deck the other night just before going to bed. My wife usually joins me for an evening tub, but tonight she passed on it and I was alone with my thoughts.

It was cold, and the 101-degree water was a stark contrast to the 25-degree air on the top of my head. There was no wind and it was quiet.

The moon provided enough illumination so I could even make out the new snow on top of Camel’s Hump some 20 miles away–one of Vermont’s highest and most distinctive peaks.

Even though I couldn’t see them, I could hear the wild turkeys in the woods behind us. I had seen a rafter of them earlier in the day. I must admit, I didn’t know that a “rafter” is what you call a bunch of turkeys. I looked it up.

I sat there in the warm water illuminated with a cool blue light from the spa and began reflecting on the life I am so fortunate to live.

My business of almost 12 years is debt-free. And most of what I do I would do for nothing. My vocation is my avocation.

I’m married to the woman of my dreams. She’s my partner and my best friend. I have a great relationship with my family and am blessed with great friends. My kids are all doing well as are my brothers and parents. And in March, for the first time, I’m going to be a grandfather.

I truly am living my dream. I’m grateful, I’m fortunate and I am very happy. But it wasn’t always this way.

In many ways, my life hasn’t been easy. I’ve been bankrupt. I’ve had a car repossessed. I’ve been divorced and have failed in business more than once.

I’m not complaining. I certainly have not had to deal with some of the tragedy that many others have had to endure. But they say hardship builds character. I must ooze character. So how did I get from there to where I am now?

How did I rise above my circumstances? How did I create and attract the life of my dreams? Well, I did just what I tell my members to do. What I teach and what I promote is based upon my study and my experience.

When my life was upside down, I didn’t give up – although I wanted to. Instead, I recommitted and went back to the basics. What are the basics?

Well, I suppose different experts might have some small differences as to their approach – because it’s all pretty simple, actually.

Simple, but rarely easy; and harder yet to do it alone.

If you learn the principles of success, get clear on what you want, why you want it, stay focused and take consistent action toward your goals, you will succeed. And you’ll have a lot of fun along the way.

I wouldn’t trade places with anyone. And although I’d rather not go through the same crucibles I went through over again, I wouldn’t trade them either.

Here in the States, we’re preparing for New Years. Let’s all focus on everything we have to be thankful for. My wife and I do that every night. We call it “doing our gratefuls”. It puts our attention on what we want rather than on what we don’t have. And it starts the process of attracting even more.

If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have, you’ll find yourself having even more to appreciate.

My life is not complete. I’m very happy, but I still have goals and dreams to accomplish. Wishing the same for you, as we begin a new year.

We receive a shot of dopamine every time our mind is pulled into another direction. This is why we are easily distracted. However in order to make the most of your time and be productive, your skills of multi-tasking are disabling you from staying focused. Multi-tasking is another way for your brain to distract you.

Below are some ways you can stay productive suggested by Tony Wong, project management expert:

Break your goals into smaller tasks which are easier to accomplish.

Stop multitasking: Changing tasks more than 10 times a day makes you dumber. Multi-tasking this much drops men’s IQ an average of 10 to 15 points. For women, it drops by five points. This is worse than being stoned which drops your IQ by five points.

Be disciplined about getting rid of distractions.

Don’t reply more than twice to an email. Use the phone; you will get more accomplished while getting your message across to the other person.

Make your own schedule. You shouldn’t spend your entire day reacting to your email and other people’s projects.

Work in 60- to 90-minute intervals. Get up from your desk, have a snack, or do something different to recharge your brain.

You can also read 15 Ways to be More Productive for more ideas and suggestions.