The secret to true success and happiness

This initially must sound overly simplistic at first glance but hold on this could be the most important thing you ever read!

I consider myself an expert and more over this is the only thing I am certain I am truly good at! Here it is the big secret! Showing up!  

There are four levels to this simple concept:

Show up:

1.       Physically

2.      Mentally

3.      Emotionally

4.      Spiritually

Physically defined~

·         Get a good night’s rest! Without proper sleep, all other efforts will fail!

·         Be early, a good rule of thumb is 15 minutes. Use five of the 15 in the parking lot preparing yourself to show up.

·         Dress the part if a suite and tie is the order of the day then take the time to ensure clothes are, clean, pressed, properly fitting, and matching.

·         If proper attire would be jeans, shorts or business casual you should always make the pre-effort to know what is expected!   

·         Your appearance does not haft to be prim and proper “I have tattoos I cannot cover up” but I always show the effort it takes to look the part!  

Mentally defined~

·         Get a good night’s rest! Without proper sleep, all other efforts will fail!

·         Think about where you are going before you leave, ask yourself what mindset you will need to be in, in order to be open, observant and perceive things, as you would wish to be perceived.

·         Always think of what you can bring to every situation instead of what you can gain from being there.

·         Leave your troubles and life’s distractions at the door. Those troubles will be waiting for you when you’re ready to attend to them

·         Be teachable, people do not wish to hear about what you already know rather they would like to be assured you can learn their way it is to be known!

Emotionally defined~

·         Get a good night’s rest! Without proper sleep, all other efforts will fail!

·         Attitude is everything in life! When dealing with people things are more about what you project rather than what you do. People like happiness and positivity!

·         Be emotionally available, able to invest yourself into the situation. Being vulnerable is not a product of weakness but rather a way of confidence and strength.

·         Be humble! Over confidence will be your undoing. Fell it in your heart, you do not have all the answers.

·          There is a bright side to everything find it and let the bright side be your side!

Spiritually defined~

·         Get a good night’s rest! Without proper sleep, all other efforts will fail!

·         Spend time getting to know your God before you spend time getting to know new things or new people!

·         Pray for God’s will to be done for you in your day. The day will have too much for you to handle without divine help “spiritual armor if you prefer” ware it at all times.

·         Have faith that the situation you are going into is an opportunity for you to be of service to him!

·         Have faith that without him you would not have the opportunity you are about to enjoy.

·         Use five of the 15 minutes you arrived early in the parking lot preparing yourself spiritually. Having a Bible available is necessary for this process. Reed a short passage and pray for God to be with you!    

When I have been able to SHOW UP on all four of these levels great things have happened, all things are possible and miracles await me at every turn! Good luck to you and yours and always God bless!