THE STRANGEST SECRET

As I rushed outside one morning to catch the recycling truck, I was caught by surprise at the sound of the rich, resonant voice of Earl Nightengale, considered the "dean" of personal development, coming from the speaker inside the truck. Nightingale was and still is considered one of the world's foremost personal development gurus; he founded the personal development company that still bears his name: Nightingale Conant. The message was from Nightingale's award-winning recording from more than 40 years ago titled "The Strangest Secret." When I commented on it with an obvious note of recognition and admiration, the driver flashed me a big smile and responded: "He's the best."

Walking back into my house I was reminded once again that being your best, applying the greatest wisdom of the ages, developing your character, your brain power, your potential are not activities reserved for the rich and famous. They are for everyone! Here, a humble recycling truck driver was listening to one of the greatest personal development masters of the 20th century, with the intention of taking his life to the next level. His example both humbled and inspired me.

So my challenge for you this week is: What are you doing to keep yourself mentally sharp, grow your potential, develop an enduring philosophy that leads you to greater levels of achievement and satisfaction? What was the last book you read that lifted you above the mundane or inspired you to reach higher? When was the last time you listened to Nightingale's "The Strangest Secret" or any of the hundreds of personal and professional development programs available through his company today? When was the last time you attended a training or retreat that gave you new information or a new perspective about your life or a problem you're facing? Are you as consistent about exercising your mind as you are your body?

If the recycling truck driver can use the time he has available while picking up other people's trash to improve his life, what stops any of the rest of us from making the most of our "down time?" By the way, I believe it's okay for down time to be just that....time for reflecting, winding down or just being with the silence. But too often we waste countless hours listening to mindless mental junk food, talking on cell phones, worrying over things we can't control. Or we're busy "waiting" until the right moment, mood or message comes along to set goals or develop the plans to help us achieve them. Why not dedicate at least 20-30 minutes a day for the next 30 days to feeding your brain the kind of stuff that will help you reach more of your dreams or goals to see what happens.

The core message of Nightingale's "The Strangest Secret" is this: We become what we think about consistently. Our thoughts produce results consistent with them. And while it may not be a secret; indeed many of us have heard the message over and over during our lives, far too few of us remember to practice consistently thinking about what we want to experience or create for ourselves or contribute to the world.

I was reminded by the recycling truck driver that if I want to produce a life of quality, contribution and success it will start with my very next thought. I'm reminding you of the same timeless truth. The only question now is what will you do with the knowledge and the reminder? I can't say it any better than Nightingale himself:

"Start today. You have nothing to lose, but you have a life to win."

Quote of the Week:

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind."

~~William James

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Betty Mahalik, PCC Life & Business Coach, Trainer bettym@dynamic-coaching.com www.dynamic-coaching.com	Dynamic Solutions 5240 Mustang St. Las Vegas, NV 89130 tel: 702 658-4425 fax: 702 658-5802 mobile: 702 443-0175
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