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January 23, 2009

The Guided Decision - The Traveler's Gift #2


The Traveler’s Gift
by Andy Andrews

Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success 2

© 2002 Andy Andrews


THE GUIDED DECISION


I will seek wisdom.

Knowing that wisdom waits to be gathered, I will actively
search her out. My past can never be changed, but I can change
the future by changing my actions today.
I will change my actions today!

I will train my eyes and ears to read and listen
to books and recordings that bring about positive changes in
my personal relationships and a greater understanding of
my fellow man. No longer will I bombard my mind with
materials that feed my doubts and fears. I will read and listen
only to that which increases my belief in myself and my future.

I will seek wisdom.

I will choose my friends with care. I am who my friends are.
I speak their language, and I wear their clothes. I share
their opinions and their habits. From this moment forward,
I will choose to associate with people whose lives and lifestyles
I admire. If I associate with chickens, I will learn to scratch at
the ground and squabble over crumbs. If I associate with eagles,
I will learn to soar great heights. I am an eagle.
It is my destiny to fly.

I will seek wisdom.

I will listen to the counsel of wise men. The words of a
wise man are like raindrops on dry ground.
They are precious and quickly used for immediate results.
Only the blade of grass that catches a raindrop
will prosper and grow. The person who ignores wise counsel
is like the blade of grass untouched by the rain
—soon to wither and die.

When I counsel with myself, I can only make decisions
according to what I already know. By counseling with a wise man,
I add his knowledge and experience to my own
and dramatically increase my success.

I will seek wisdom.

I will be a servant to others. A wise man will cultivate
a servant’s spirit, for that particular attribute
attracts people like no other. As I humbly serve others,
their wisdom will be freely shared with me. Often, the person who
develops a servant’s spirit becomes wealthy beyond measure.
Many times, a servant has the ear of the king, and a humble servant
becomes king for he is the popular choice of the people.
He who serves the most grows the fastest.

I will become a humble servant. I will not look for someone
to open my door—I will look to open the door for someone.
I will not be distressed when no one is available to help me—
I will be excited when I am available to help. I will be
a servant to others. I will listen to the counsel of wise men.
I will choose my friends with care.

I will seek wisdom.



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7 comments:

  1. Brilliant .. The Guided Decision .. I will seek Wisdom - that is thought provoking .. thanks for sharing

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  2. That is beautiful! I love it. I am always seeking wisdom myself. To read your post really put everything in the right place for me.

    Thank You,
    Giovanna Garcia
    Imperfect Action is better than NO Action

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  3. As I read this passage, I could feel myself in those words. Those words and I are one. I couldn't have expressed this feeling about my own life any better than you have done here. Thank you for sharing. This passage is now hanging near my computer for daily inspiration...

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  4. Hi Hilary,
    So wonderful you're enjoying all of these! Out of the seven, this has to be our favorite.

    Thank you so much for stopping by each day. It's always wonderful to see you here. :-)

    Many Blessings....
    Roxanne and Hugo

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  5. Hi Giovanna,

    We always think about you and Craig when we read this. The two of you have truly inspired us. We are ever so grateful for the wisdom the two of you share.
    Thank you so very much.

    Many Blessings....
    Roxanne and Hugo
    ~ Believe Achieve ~

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  6. Hi Riah,

    We feel the same way! We also have this posted in the office for us to see each day. Priceless words of Wisdom!

    Thank you so much for stopping by. We enjoy reading your comments. :-)

    Many Blessings....
    Roxanne and Hugo
    ~ Believe Achieve ~

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  7. Thanks Hugo & Roxanne .. it's a pleasure to look & see what's coming up next - what pearls of wisdom, or ideas you're giving us .. I look forward to it ..

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