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The 7 Principles of Rational Living
Do you ever feel like you’re being lied to? I feel that way most of the time. I don’t watch the news anymore for this reason.
There’s an old expression in Journalism that says, “If it leads, it’s bleeds.” I feel that the more I watch the news, the more negative I become, but it’s not just the news that does this to me, it’s also being surrounded by negative people.
What’s unfortunate is that I think most of us just aren’t strong enough to resist the negativity in our lives, especially the negativity that comes from other people. If you’re not, then you really want to read this book, “Getting What You Want: The 7 Principles of Rational Living,” by Robert J. Ringer.
In this book, Ringer outlines seven different principles that he believes you have to live by in order to not only get what you want out of life but to find happiness too. These principles are:
1. Base your actions on truth
2. Focus on value, not entitlements
3. Make choices with civility, dignity, honesty, and humility
4. Avoid those who drain your personal resources
5. Rid yourself of major encumbrances
6. Develop the self-discipline to act on intellect, not impulse
7. Learn from bad breaks and move on
Some people will find this book to be offensive. After all, it’s about recognizing where you are deluding yourself in your life, owning up to what you are doing, then taking steps to change. The value is that if you do that, you’ll eliminate the obstacles holding you back in your life. Once you eliminate those obstacles, you’ll be able to press forward and achieve what you really want.
One of the most important principles I learned from this book, or at least it was reinforced by this book, is that you can’t change the world. In order to change the world, you have to change other people, or at least most people think you have to change other people.
If you’re one of these people who thinks that you need to change the world in order to be happy or have a purpose, then take control of what you can and change yourself. All of us have the ability to improve, and all of us need to improve.
Regardless of what you are looking for in life, this book will help you achieve it. Not only does it tell you what you need to be doing, it tells you how to do it, and why you should be doing it in the first place.
I’ve read plenty of self help books. I am always working myself because I believe that we are always works in progress. What this book helped me finally do was shed the burdens of the past and not feel guilty for being happy and wanting to live my dreams.
Ultimately, what I learned, is that I am only responsible for me. I can only change me, and in changing me, that not only makes the world a better place, but it leads me to what I want in life, as well as my ultimate happiness. When you stop reacting to life, and start acting on life in a rational way, you will achieve what you really want.
March 05 2010 | Christian Books | No Comments »
Fight Fat After Forty
by Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H.
“It’s a Scientific Fact: Stress Makes You Fat.”
In February of this year, I quit smoking. I’ve stuck with it, and I’ve been smoke free for seven months now. I did that by using Paul McKenna’s Stop Smoking Meditation. I started working out, and I kept working out so I didn’t gain any weight.
However, the problem is that I couldn’t seem to lose any weight either. After doing various workouts for the last seven months, I still haven’t lost any weight. What’s worse is all of the cravings I had and being hungry all of the time. I thought this was the result of quitting smoking, and it should be temporary. It wasn’t though. I stayed hungry all of the time, and I couldn’t understand why.
After reading this book though, it’s very clear to me. If you’re a woman over 40 who is struggling to lose weight and can’t, or you’re having trouble with your hormones, then this book is definitely for you. It will help you get back on track by determining your stress profile and then eating, as well as exercising, accordingly.
To get you back on track, Dr. Peete employs a three pronged approach. First, you learn the technique of regrouping. This helps you determine when you are most stressed and then helps you decide what you will do during these times to reduce, and ultimately, eliminate negative stress.
Next, you learn how to use nutrition and eat not only the right things but at the right times. By avoiding late night eating and also by eating more frequently, you get your appetite under control and stop eating purely because you’re stressed.
Finally, you learn the easiest and most important component of all: exercise. If ever there were a magic pill to solve your stress fat, as well as help you feel better, look better, and get rid of fat for good, then this is it. It’s really that simple. Dr. Peete shows you how to do it right. You get the most return for your effort from your exercise, and you get fit, and get rid of fat for good.
Stop feeling like you are going crazy. That’s exactly how I felt, and this book was a lifesaver. If you’re ready to get fit, get rid of the fat, and look and feel younger, this book is definitely for you.
September 30 2009 | Christian Books | Comments Off
A surefire way to debunk atheism?
It’s hard not to laugh when you read some of the things that atheists say. Nothing created something. Doesn’t that violate one of the laws of thermodynamics or something? LOL
Anyway, I encourage you to read this article. It’s really quite funny. It also makes you feel sad for atheists because it really makes them look stupid!
Enjoy it.
September 24 2009 | Christian Books | Comments Off
I’m always amazed at how irrelevant most of what we learn in school really is. Schools don’t teach things like economics, things could help all of us avoid the kind of financial disasters so many are currently facing because of mistakes they made because of ignorance or bad choices.
When I first came across this book in the library, I almost didn’t get it. There are so many liberal books on economics and money management that are light on facts and lack techniques for actually helping you solve your financial problems.
This book definitely turned out to be different, and I’m so glad I read it. It was definitely an eye opener.
What this book does, from a Biblical perspective, is explain, in depth, the current financial situation the the United States and what you can do to protect yourself.
What I really liked about this book is that it’s written in plain English. Bates makes it very easy to understand exactly what is happening within the American economy, as well as how the government is contributing to the problem. He shows what we should actually be doing to correct the problems.
What I didn’t like about it is that he doesn’t really give you any kind of plan for how to deal with the situation. He does offer a list of things you can do to protect yourself, but there’s really no explanation here.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read this book though. This book is very relevant to what is actually happening today and is an excellent primer for educating yourself on economics.
Lest you think that it’s too “Christian,” or too religious to possibly provide the real facts and figures behind what’s really happening, the author, Dr. Larry Bates, really doesn’t spend a lot of time exploring the issues from a Christian perspective.
Although Bates is a Christian, he was also a state legislator from Tennessee, as well as a banker. His background makes him uniquely qualified to write on the topic, and because he really understands the issues, he does a really good job of explaining the issues in a way that anyone can understand.
Regardless of your religious persuasion, or lack of one, this is definitely a book that you will want to read. It will help you more clearly understand what is really happening in the American economy and how you can protect yourself. Not to be missed.
The New Economic Disorder, by Dr. Larry Bates, is available on Amazon.
August 05 2009 | Christian Books | 1 Comment »
So what is your greatest fear in life? What do you feel you are missing?
I can honestly say that my greatest fear was of being homeless. I know what it’s like to be homeless, and it’s an awful situation to be in.
The problem though is that in many ways I believe I set myself up for this. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but sometimes we can take actions based on how we think that will cause the things we fear to happen.
You can avoid giving into your fears and achieve the life you want if follow the steps Creflo Dollar has outlined in “8 Steps to Create the Life You Want.”
One of the most important things I learned from reading this book is the importance of scripture and reading and studying scripture on a daily basis. One of the reasons scripture is so effective is that you can use it to reprogram your mind in a positive way. Also, you discover that fear and faith can’t exist in the same space. If you have faith, you won’t have fear, and it will change the way you think for the better. You won’t fall prey to emotional thinking, which can too easily sabotage any efforts you take to succeed. It really is that simple.
It is unfortunate that too many churches don’t emphasize how important scripture is. I think it’s the reason so many churches are falling apart and dying. It’s also the reason why so many Christians are failing in life, and they fail at a rate that is the same or higher as non believers (Divorce, finances, disease, etc).
There’s more. Here are the eight steps:
1. Revolutionize Your Words
2. Overhaul Your Thinking
3. Take Charge of Your Emotions
4. Make Powerful Decisions
5. Evaluate Your Actions
6. Establish Healthy Habits
7. Develop Godly Character
8. Embrace Your Destiny
I didn’t just read this book. I looked at the steps and started taking the steps that I wasn’t taking already.
Now I am seeing growth in every area of my life: financial, physical, spiritual, and mental. Things that used to bother me don’t bother me anymore. My bills are getting paid, I have extra money to spend, and for the first time in a long time, I’m enjoying my life, and it just keeps getting better and better. Life is just so good, and I believe that I will fulfill my God given destiny. A destiny that is even more incredible than I can ever imagine.
Now understand that this is the result of reading the Bible and following Jesus Christ. If you want the type of life Jesus was talking about though, one of abundance, happiness, and just pure unadulterated joy, thenr read this book. Follow what it says. It will change your life, and it will blow you away at how wonderful your life really is. You’ll achieve abundance and prosperity in EVERY area of your life.
There are a lot of great books out there that will teach you how to live a satisfying Christian life. This book will take you to the next level and beyond. A must read and one of the top 15 most influential books I have ever studied and read. You definitely do not want to miss this book.
July 22 2009 | Christian Books | Comments Off
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