Who Will Cry When You Die?

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As well as wasting our time as we move towards death, negative thoughts can also impact our likelihood of dying. Negative thoughts are incredibly dangerous for the human body. The body responds to negativity with a stress response. This response can result in many diseases, like high blood pressure and heart problems. StoryShot #19: Take Care of Your Body Take a moment right now to jot down some of the people whom you wished lived on your street. Then think about the qualities that make these men and women so admirable and how you might foster such qualities in your own life. We should do what we love to do. Scheduling, passion, and self-discipline are ideas that consistently arise throughout the book. Scheduling is an important art that everyone needs to master to become highly effective and successful. We should make a to-do list every day. In this list, separate the essential and unimportant activities. The real secret to getting things done is to know what things need to be left undone. StoryShot #4: Be the Best You The more you ask, the more you get, but it takes practice to get good at it. Remember, the person who asks for what he wants at least has a chance of getting what he wants. The person who does not ask has no chance. Experiencing solitude, for even a few minutes a day, will keep you centered on your highest life priorities and help you avoid the neglect that pervades the lives of so many of us.

If we keep focusing on a small weakness in someone, it will continue to grow in our minds until we perceive it to Once you feel deeply at peace, begin to imagine you are at your favorite vacation spot. Vividly see the colors, hear the sounds and feel the emotions that this special place evokes. After only a few minutes of this mental escape, you will be rejuvenated, ready for the rest of the day ahead. This book helped me to make a hard decision in my life because I was reading it at critical time of my life.Shortform note: Sharma tells you to take control of your life, but this can be difficult for someone with an external locus of control. The locus of control indicates how in-control of their own life a person feels. An external locus means a person doesn’t believe they have much control, while an internal locus indicates that person feels in control. You can shift your locus of control internally by taking responsibility for your actions, strengthening your belief in your agency, and viewing failure as a learning opportunity.) To Seize Control, Set a Purpose I still find the concepts in this book acceptable and relevant today (this book was first published in 1999! And his concepts are practical. That's what makes me like his books still) These books help me out from time to time and yes, I have seen the effects of following some tips which have become a habit by now. Finally, Robin recommends being humble, forgiving, and thankful. These actions will help you be more accepting of yourself, those around you, and the environment you inhabit. This acceptance will help you and the people in your life live happier lives. StoryShot #5: Be Positive, Stop Worrying, and Start Living

Don't get me wrong. Almost everything that is mentioned in this book is true. Almost. But the problem is all of these are the most fundamental essences of life. There is nothing new, nothing that can add additional value unless the reader is like really, really unorganized, hectic and callous in his/her way of life. The second adviser then suggested, “What if we store the godhead at the base of the deepest ocean,” to which the supreme god responded, “No, eventually someone will dive deep enough and find it.”

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It’s equally important to recognize that you’re going to experience failure and difficulties in life. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be happy. Just look at all of the people whose illnesses have made them better people, for example. Sharma argues that being disciplined is a form of self-care. When you exert discipline over yourself, you make choices that are unpleasant in the short term but better for you in the long term. These hard choices also often guide you toward your purpose. Additionally, by putting in the work to improve yourself, you don’t wait around for the world to force you to improve—an experience that’s usually more painful, claims Sharma.

Having a living funeral will reconnect you to the fact that time is a priceless commodity and the best time to live a richer, wiser and more fulfilling life is now. Without self – discipline, you will not set clear goals, manage your time effectively, treat people well, persist through the tough times, care for your health, or think positive thoughts. When are in trouble, sits in a room with a pen and pad of paper and writes down the problems that you are facing. And then calls upon your personal board of directors to help to solve your problems. The members of your board are just in your imagination, you seek the wise counsel of many of history’s greatest thinkers.Son, when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries while you rejoice." According to Sharma, living fully means imbuing every moment with intention and significance even when you’re not actively pursuing your purpose. For instance, if you’re watching a movie with your partner, you may not be actively pursuing your purpose of becoming a concert pianist. However, you can still make this a meaningful experience by connecting with your partner. Our body needs food for its nourishment. Our mind needs creative and positive thoughts for its nourishment. We should live life like a child who wants to learn new things every day and is curious about the world.