A friend of mine updated his Facebook status to “Is amused by his 51-year-old brother’s fascination with Facebook. Guess that saying about old dogs and new tricks is wrong!”
I replied emphatically, “I count on that to be true everyday!”

As an entrepreneur, lifelong learning and personal development form an integral part of my daily life, and I think that is what I love most about having my own home-based business. The thrill of mastering a task and gaining the knowledge to do something well is priceless!

At a crossroads

There was a time in my life though, when I met with resistance or found myself in a challenging situation where I couldn’t find the solution to a problem. I would be filled with hopelessness and become the first person to arrive at the “pity party”. I would be immobilized like a deer caught in headlights and couldn’t get out of my own way to save my soul.

A miracle happened

But as they say, practice makes perfect! Every day is an opportunity to meet new challenges with a fresh outlook. One of my all-time favorite books is The Four Agreements by inspirational author, Don Miguel Ruiz. It has helped me tremendously over the past couple of years. Being a student of personal development has always been the #1 priority in my life, but sometimes I would be overwhelmed by the feeling of being “broken”.

To fix this broken feeling. I would always look for the magic wand that could miraculously remove the obstacles in my life that prevented me from having the joy, prosperity and success I so desperately desired. I was sure that, over time, the right pair of magic glasses would arrive at the scene and all my problems would be solved in a snap!

But one day, I realized that personal development isn’t about fixing what is broken. It’s about unleashing our natural potential to achieve success in every area of life. If we focus on the what’s-wrongs in our life, we can never begin the journey of the what’s-right.

The Four Agreements for success

Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, is a wonderful inspiration that can help you understand your heart and they way it creates the life you have . Reflecting on the lessons as taught in the book, here are the 4 powerful success principles that you can apply to create miracles in your daily life.

1. Be impeccable with your word

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don’t take anything personally

Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don’t make assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can transform your life completely.

4. Always do your best

Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to being sick. Under any circumstances, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

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