Franklin D. Roosevelt told us, "Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort."

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When you have to make a choice and don't make it, realize that it is, in itself, a choice.

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Comfort enters your house, first as a guest, then becomes the host. Finally, comfort becomes your master gleefully choking all your big dreams and bold desires.

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An S² person – one who perseveres to attain success and satisfaction in her life – understands that the actual preparation and training may be even more vital than the contest itself. She realizes that as long as she works hard to prepare, she can rest afterward, knowing that she gave her very best.

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In a faster and more hurried world, it’s easy to get sucked into a command mindset and simply fail to be nice to each other. Stipulations such as, ‘I want it now’ and ‘Give me more’ are not nurtured in the garden of kindness.

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S² people– those experiencing plentiful success and satisfaction in their lives – love to learn. Every experience, interaction and conversation is a chance to learn. They act like a child endlessly asking, “Why?”

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Successful and satisfied (S²) people– those experiencing bountiful joy and success in their lives – look into the mirror daily. No, they’re not obsessed with their own great looks. Instead, their gaze is designed to scrutinize their ways and means. They live in truth and realize that making life better requires, firstly, a truthful change of self.

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Fear can be a nasty thing. Successful and satisfied people (S²) reaching their full potential embrace and invite situations that have unknown – and yes, scary – outcomes. Then, they focus their energy on doing their best and enjoy the ride. Fear of failure simply doesn’t exist.

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S² people – those that know tremendous success and satisfaction in their lives – are risky. No, they’re not stupid with their decisions, but they embrace risk. They also realize that caring too much about what others think is the greatest risk of all.

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Change is a very, very good component to a successful and satisfying (S²) life. However, effective change management is the key to having the change enhance one’s life or being a curse upon it. Planned and controlled change is invigorating. Random and out-of-control change is chaos. A life of chaos is neither one of success nor satisfaction.

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The thought of change, large or small, is enough to make most men and women shudder. Simply put, people don’t like to change. Not so with S² people – those familiar with tremendous life success and satisfaction.

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Most people merely turn off their alarm clocks each morning and go through their day without a purpose beyond “get the job done.”  S² people – those experiencing extreme success and satisfaction each and every day – are not most people.

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In life, sport, and business, failure is as certain as the sun rising in the East. S² people – those whose lives are graced with success and satisfaction – know this fact. They realize that, more often than not, they will not hit their target nor reach their goal. Armed with that knowledge, it is those that choose to see failure as a critical part of the success process that continue to learn and grow.

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An S² person – one that is overflowing with success and satisfaction in her life – is a master at building other people up. Knowing that her supporting cast will play a significant role in her life’s success and satisfaction, she is a booster for their confidence always seeking an opportunity to make them feel better and more capable.

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Very few, if any, highly successful people have "made it" on their own. An S² person - one that is regularly experiencing personal best levels of success and satisfaction in his life - knows this fact quite well. One of their best kept secrets is they sought out a mentor to guide and support them early in their developmental years... someone that was capable and willing to nurture them and help them grow.

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Often, it is not the magnificent or marvelous that gives you the competitive advantage. In truth, it is often the boring and mundane elements, once discovered, that offer the most significant gain. An S² person - one that is experiencing extraordinary levels of success and satisfaction in his life – realizes it is the meticulous search and identification of that boring element that gives him the edge.

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Today, estimate how many times you complain or gripe, either to someone else or to yourself, about the problems that exist in your life. Be ready to be absolutely amazed at the total gripe count. The real problem is not that we have problems. Everyone does. The real problem is that, too often, instead of setting a course to isolate, analyze, and solve our problems we continue to bemoan our state of affairs.

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Often, when considering a new project, we paralyze ourselves by analyzing, testing, considering, then reconsidering and analyzing again, only to find out that we are too late to pull the trigger.

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When all around you seems to be crumbling, the desire to throw your hands in the air and admit defeat can be very, very powerful. There are times when we all feel like quitting and proclaiming that our foe, either real or imagined, has soundly defeated us.

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Deep inside, all people want to feel a sense of control. Control over their finances. Control over their relationships. Control over their minds and hearts. Control over their careers. Control over their lives. S² people know this fact.

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S² people – those that are successful and satisfied - do not fret about the troubles that arrive at their doorstep day after day after day. S² people realize that these ogres are actually opportunities in disguise.

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The mental, physical and spiritual power each of us possesses is nothing short of remarkable. However, that power is wasted when not harnessed and focused upon achieving a successful and satisfied (S²) life.

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S² people - those that are truly successful and satisfied with their lives - understand the importance of following their hearts.

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The knee-jerk reaction for most people, when faced with criticism, is to dig in and prepare for battle. But, not so with S² people - those that are truly successful and satisfied with their lives. Those that are truly successful and satisfied (S²) have developed another response; they react to criticism as an invitation to improve and get better.

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S² people – those truly successful and satisfied with their lives – embrace fear as a necessary component of growth and progress. They know that if they aren’t shaking in their boots periodically, they clearly aren't stretching themselves enough.

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For an S² person experiencing tremendous success and satisfaction, her imagination is the parent of all that she accomplishes. From space travel to autonomous lawnmowers to ballpoint pens - each was born inside someone with a great imagination that asked, “Hmmm, what if…?”

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One of the attributes of highly successful and satisfied (S²) people is they have developed the ability to focus their resources on one target at a time.

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An S² person – one that is highly successful and extremely satisfied with his life – knows that without a solid plan, the odds of arrival at the desired location are slim.

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In the life of an S² person – one highly successful and extremely satisfied with her life’s pursuits – blame is a foreign concept.

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An S² person – one that is highly successful and extremely satisfied with his life’s pursuits – lives a life of paradox. In one light he is very pleased with his accomplishments, knowing that he is living a life of dedication and purpose. But, in another light he is always looking for the next mountain to climb, knowing that he must keep climbing or risk falling backward into an uncontrollable tumble.

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An S² person – one that is highly successful and extremely satisfied with his life’s pursuits – knows the value of the question, “Why?” He knows that at the core of all worthwhile pursuits is an inner drive, a passion, a burning desire to fulfill.

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An S² person – one that is achieving incredible levels of success and satisfaction in her life – is a “big picture” person. But, she also knows the importance of taking small steps in order to achieve great things. Often, people become paralyzed by the sheer scope and magnitude of challenges that face them. The mountain appears so big that it causes them to look away, stand still, walk away, or in many cases, run away in sheer panic.

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Failure is a part of life. All S² people – those that are achieving magnificent levels of success and satisfaction in their lives – fully understand this reality. They also embrace the fact that without a steady dose of failure they won’t learn and grow. Through this realization, they learn to embrace, almost invite failure as a teacher and giver.

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An S² person – one that is achieving incredible levels of success and satisfaction in his life – is driven by the passion and core belief that what he is doing has a significantly deeper meaning and purpose than just mundane actions and reactions to random daily events. He sees his life as an opportunity to chisel his mark on the marble block of history.

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Not very often, in all theatres of life, is the path straight and narrow. An S² person – one that is achieving amazing levels of success and satisfaction in his life – realizes and embraces this truth. Life itself is a continuous zig-zag path of trial and tribulation. There is no straight line to grand accomplishment and eternal bliss.

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An S² person – one that is achieving exciting levels of success and satisfaction in her life – is a lot like a duck. Say what? She knows that she is imperfect in thought and action. But, she accepts herself and smiles at her best efforts. When she fails, she offers herself forgiveness… like water off a duck’s back.

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An S² person – one soaking in success and satisfaction in life – recognizes that he doesn’t have to be rich to be generous. On the contrary, he just needs a heart that is filled with the gleeful willingness to give.

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An S² person – one that is able to reach amazing levels of success and satisfaction in his life – uses more “gears” than the average person. The point here isn’t really about whether you have a 10, 20, or 100-speed bike. The point is whether you are open-minded and receptive to finding out how many gears you have and are willing to use them.

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An S² person – one that is experiencing exciting levels of success and satisfaction in her life – is not devastated by critical feedback. In actuality, she sees criticism, not as a blow to her ego, but instead as an opportunity to become more effective and efficient.

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An S² person – one that knows the joys of success and satisfaction in his life – is not afraid to say “no”. He realizes that in order to fulfill his personal and professional purpose he must stay true to his course – his Ways. Often, this means saying “no” to people and events that do not fit into his plan. This, in turn, allows him the time and supplies him with the momentum to forge ahead toward greater success and satisfaction in his life.

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Are you choosing to be happy? Or, are you choosing to be sad? It’s that simple, and S² people – those enjoying heaps of success and satisfaction in their lives – know this fundamental truth.

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An S² person – one experiencing great success and satisfaction in his life – is not afraid to say, “Sorry, I was wrong.” This learned skill clearly displays his understanding that he is not perfect – and never will be.

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An S² person – one enjoying great success and satisfaction in her life – lives life to the fullest. This means that she is adept at planning for her dream future and puts in the effort to make the dream come true. She knows that regrets are rooted in the knowledge that all was not done to ensure success.

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An S² person – one skipping through life enjoying great success and satisfaction in his life – understands the importance of “team.” While there are certain times to buckle down and get the job done on your own, do not underestimate the need to surround yourself with like-minded winners to help you with your quests.

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An S² person – one that is experiencing authentic success and satisfaction in his life – lives life like he drives his car. As he buzzes down the highway of life he has trained himself to look high and wide out the windshield to get a good view of where he is going; seeing what obstacles and opportunities are approaching.

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An S² person – one that is tasting sweet success and satisfaction in her life – is much like the Little Train that kept chugging up the mountain, little by little, one turn of the wheel at a time, keeping her thoughts only on “I think I can, I think I can.”

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An S² person – one that greets success and satisfaction with a daily smile – knows both the philosophical and practical benefits of refusing to hold on to negative thoughts and emotions. The mind, body, and spirit that harbors negative emotions become a breeding ground for sickness and illness.

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Do you remember the pessimistic Lilliputian character from Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels famous for the phrase, “We’re never going to make it.” He was not an S² person – one whose life is overflowing with success and satisfaction. S² people know the simple truth that achievement is, first and foremost, being optimistic and opportunity-minded. If you think something can’t come to fruition, you are probably right.

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An S² person – one that is riding the wave of enormous success and satisfaction in her life – knows the value of analysis, then commitment. Making decisions that will significantly impact her life are not taken lightly. She makes the time to determine the course of action that will give her the greatest odds of success. Additionally, she knows that once her mind has been made up, she must move forward with stern resolve – and continue with vigor when the going gets tough.

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An S² person – one enjoying amazing success and satisfaction in his life – understands the importance of dreams. No, I am not talking about those fantastical events that happen while in deep slumber. I am talking about those phenomenally grandiose ideas that grab you by the heart and scream, “You must do this!” Dreams, and the process of dream-realization, are the fuel of life. S² people realize that without dreams life becomes mundane and “just another day of the same ol’ stuff.”

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Would you like to become an S² person and begin to realize colossal successes and satisfaction in your life? If so, your first move may be to step out of the soft and fluffy comfort zone you have created for yourself and take a few risks. No, you don’t have to cash out your 401k and start a scuba diving company in the Bahamas, but it may be time to add some pepper sauce to your life.

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An S² person – one that is experiencing wondrous success and satisfaction in his life – is writing his life story, daily. While he may never put his life into autobiographical print, he is conscious of making sure his life is worthy of such an endeavor. If written, would anyone want to invest the time to read your autobiography?

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An S² person – one that is experiencing wondrous success and satisfaction in his life – is writing his life story, daily. While he may never put his life into autobiographical print, he is conscious of making sure his life is worthy of such an endeavor. If written, would anyone want to invest the time to read your autobiography?

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An S² person – one that is blessed with success and satisfaction beyond measure – realizes that trying to please everyone will most certainly leave him very displeased. Being kind, generous, and genuinely concerned about the needs of others is admirable and necessary to living an extraordinary life, however, seeking to please others, at your own expense, is not a wise strategy. This approach will leave you uncertain and wavering; questioning your own reasons and purpose.

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An S² person – one very familiar with success and satisfaction in his life – is keenly aware that danger and opportunity are two sides of the same coin. He realizes that in all danger is an inherent risk and that the only way to become S² is to embrace the risk and take advantage of the opportunity.

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An S² person – one that is authentically living with success and satisfaction in his life – is continuously refining the person that he is. Not so that he can gloat and say, “Hey, look at Mr. Wonderful.” Instead, he is always working to become his most authentic and genuine self so that life itself will be a place of comfort and peace.

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An S² person – one that is authentically living with abundant success and satisfaction in her life – knows that the journey is not traveled alone. Each step of the way she is assisted by people she can trust to help her find her potential. These people have been intentionally brought into her life to be cheerleaders, accountability partners, and mentors that help to create an S² support system.

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An S² person – one that is experiencing plentiful success and satisfaction in his life – is always on the recruiting trail. He realizes that S² people are exceptional at living in environments of character-based people to learn, gain and grow from.

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An S² person – one whose levels of personal success and satisfaction seems to set mark after mark – relishes in his ability to listen… and say nothing. He realizes that true wisdom is often displayed in what is not said. He simply doesn’t feel the need to fill the airwaves with blah blah blah.

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An S² person – one that seems to be a magnet for success and satisfaction – makes sure that even daily minutia is taken on with intensity and passion. When he realizes that he is going through the motions, he gives himself a quick pep talk and refocuses on “being now and great.”

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An S² person - one with abundant success and satisfaction in his life – is very, very aware of the value of time. He knows that time is at the center of all happenings. He continuously strives to simplify his life, ridding himself of the things that simply don’t matter and are just a waste of his precious time. 

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An S² person - one that is encountering abundant success and satisfaction in her life – is true to her core. She knows who she is and who she isn’t. She knows what she wants and what she doesn’t. She knows what she likes and what she dislikes. And, she is true to what she is. There is no falsehood in her being.

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An S² person - one that is relishing in fanciful success and satisfaction in her life – knows that all the best things in life are the result of choosing to work through problems and obstacles; not pretending they don’t exist, looking away and hoping for a better tomorrow.

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