DOLLHOUSE DREAMS AND G.I. JOE ADVENTURES!

As a kid, one of my favorite toys was a G.I. Joe action figure. I didn't have any sisters, but I did have several cousins that were girls. Their favorite toys were their dolls. Sometimes when we were all together, those dolls and action figures came alive! We would play for hours telling each other what was happening and what would happen next.

A few weeks ago, I heard a lady say that she wished she could live her "Dollhouse Dreams". She seemed to be unhappy with her present state of affairs and asked me if I had any suggestions. I said, "Yes I do." I then began to share with her how she could live those Dollhouse Dreams.

There are four things that we did as kids that we should do today in order for us to have the success we want.
1. We saw ourselves as what we wanted to be! Whether it was a Hero that came to the rescue in the nick of time or a Princess that ruled in an enchanted kingdom. How do we see ourselves today? However we see ourselves determines the course of action we take for our lives.
2. We created the story! It was all based on the choices we made. Whatever we wanted to accomplish, wherever we wanted to go, whatever we wanted to see, it was all up to us! What story are we creating for our lives today? What choices are we making?
3. We acted out what we created! It did not stay as only a dream. We acted on it. We became the very person our action figures or dolls were supposed to be. Truth is, we are today acting out the story we have created. For some, it is not nearly as exciting as it was then.
4. We controlled the ending! Through the danger, excitement, and all of the suspenseful unknowns, we decided how it would end. Today, we still decide how it will end.

It is not too late nor are we too old to have the life we desired as a kid. All we have to do is apply these four principles right now. Don't wait. Decide today that we are the action figures and dolls. Make it happen!
Reflecting back on those days, I can now see that those days were really a rehearsal for our lives.

Blessed,
Dr. Tim 

The Road to Success Yields to Merging Traffic!

While driving and thinking, (I know, a dangerous thing since thinking is so hard for me!) I suddenly became aware of all the roads that entered the one I traveled. One right after the other! As other motorists were entering the freeway, those of us traveling along would move over to the far lane in order to allow the merging traffic entry into our direction of travel.

Then it hit me…What a concept! The “Road to Success” is being traveled daily by those who “merged” into its traffic flow! It doesn’t matter where you enter, you can merge at any time. So what if life has thrown you a curve... if you are ready to travel this road now in your life, just merge into the flow. Even if there are obstacles and signs of detour, get off and find another point of entry and “merge” back onto your road to success!

Another thing I noticed was that not everyone traveled at the same speed. The beauty of that is…There Are No Speed Limits on the Road to Success! Just change lanes and DRIVE ON! Slow down when it is necessary and speed up when possible.

All successful people had, at some point in their life, to make a decision to travel the “Road to Success”. Before traveling that road, they had to enter at a place of their choosing. Go ahead, make that choice and enter! Today is the day for you to join the road less traveled…the “Road to Success”!

Blessed,

Dr. Tim

This Sports Car Is On the Move!

Small Hinges Swing Big Doors!

I heard that quote for the first time the other day and it has had a big impact on me. I really like it because it's true. No matter how big the door, a couple of small hinges can easily swing it open. No matter how big a door, no matter how much it weighs or how expensive that it might be – the door cannot and will not serve its purpose without the benefit of the hinges. The door’s function is predicated on these small, innocuous and oftentimes inexpensive pieces of metal which gives a door the stability to achieve its purpose. If you don’t believe me remove the hinges from all your doors and then you will experience just how important small contributions are.

In other words... small changes can have huge effects!

Those small changes lead to big changes and eventually the successes we so desire regardless of whether or not it is in our spiritual lives, personal relationships, or professional lives. It can also be true in the negative! If we allow small negative details to influence our lives, we soon have major problems to overcome.

However, our goal here is to swing those big doors of opportunity in our favor and bring the successes we dream about daily.

Having a big goal can be very motivating, but when you actually start to take action it can seem like you'll never hit it. That discouraging feeling can destroy your dreams of success. That’s when we have to remember those “small hinges”.

Disney started his business from a garage and created one little mouse, next he owned a studio, then Disneyland and now Disney World and even Euro Disney!

Jim Carrey took a job as a janitor at a tire factory at age 15 when his father lost his job. He also worked as a security guard. To relieve his stress, he visited local comedy clubs, which instilled his love of comedy – and prepared him for a blockbuster career.

Rachael Ray started out working at the candy counter at Macy’s in New York City. She later managed the fresh-foods department, which helped pave the way to her sizzling cooking career.

Robin Williams was a street mime before he got into acting.

If you’re in sales, maybe increasing your networking for just an hour per day will give you the leads necessary for production. Read more or listen to motivational cd's daily. John T. Reed boldly claims that after 6 months of studying something for 30 minutes per day people in your region will seek out your expertise, and after 1 year people nationally will seek it out. Whatever your occupation or dream, there are “hinges” upon which your future successes swing!

The point is…we need to be doing the small things in order to achieve the big things!

Blessed,

Dr. Tim

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