The “A” stands for Actionable or Action Oriented. This means the when you write out your goals, you have to write them in the form of an action. This is important because the achievement of your goals requires action on your part. What that action is depends on what you want. By making the goal action oriented, you are being more specific, which as we have already seen, is a key to the whole process of achieving your goals.

So it is not sufficient to write down “Ferrari Modena” on your goal list. This doesn’t tell you whether you want to own one, rent one, see one, see a picture of one, or just dream about one. You need to turn this into an action so that your mind can understand how it is going to help you achieve this goal. And don’t forget to be specific.

Let me give you a couple of examples:

“I want to own a 2007 Ferrari Modena 430 in Ferrari red with tan interior.”

“I want to rent a Ferrari Modena and drive it on the streets of Las Vegas, Nevada.”

Notice in the first case that I put in the year and model of the car. There may be something specific that you like about one particular year. Also, colors are very important because it is easier to capture the image in your mind.

In the second case, why do you want to rent a Ferrari? Where do you envision yourself driving when you do? Add as much detail as you can. What does it sound like? Feel like? Smell like?

That’s it for today. I am going to look at some Ferrari Modena photos and videos now.

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The one thing I really enjoy about writing is you can say pretty much anything you want to get people’s attention. Elvis is not God, though you may get some argument from young ladies my age. Elvis did have God like abilities and I can prove it. God said, “Let there be light and there was light”. The most important single word in the last sentence is “SAID”. God “said” and it came to be. Because God believes that what He says will happen, and it does. Elvis said and believed he would die at the same age as his mother, and he did. Elvis followed God’s law; “If you say it with your mouth and believe it in your heart you can have anything you desire.” He was so attached to his belief that he created the circumstances that brought it to pass. It’s a negative proof, but hey let’s learn from the King and use it to our benefit.

My belief is we are made in the image of God and can use His principles right here and right now. He’s created certain laws that work for us all. And like most laws of nature and physics they can be used in both positive and negative outcomes. If we would just start paying attention to the words that come out of our mouth we can change our circumstances and our beliefs about ourselves dramatically.

Words are things and words mean something. Marilyn (my wife) gets frustrated with me because I’m always saying to her, “Don’t say that”. “I think I’m catching a cold”, no you’re not, don’t say that. “Traffic is going to be horrible”, “We won’t be able to get a table”, “I’ll be so tired when we get there”, no, NO, No….don’t say that!

You and I hear everything that spews from our toothy cavity. We don’t want to be liars and so our mind and body strive to create the world around us to match that which we say. Our mind is the computer we’re constantly programming, take charge of the hard drive. We also allow others to program us by agreeing with what they say about us. “You look tired; you must be coming down with something”. “No I’m not thank you, I’m fabulous, but I’ll get better”. I don’t allow sick or sloppy talking in my home, and you shouldn’t either.

Reverse the process and use it to your advantage. Start speaking good and positive things about yourself and your family. Why do is it so important to keep telling your spouse and your children I Love You. It’s almost impossible to say it too much.

And, just what is emotional abuse? It’s the opposite of saying I Love You. Encouraging words lift our spirits, lighten our load when someone says an affirming statement to us. And when they do; ACCEPT it and acknowledge to yourself that you are the wonderful person they just said you are. For some strange reason our mind wants to agree with our negative self image and dismiss the good we are and do as uncommon actions.

You are, I am who I believe and think and say I am. We have the God like ability, just like Elvis, to bring about circumstances that match what we said our life will become. So be alert and aware of your verbiage, especially your self-talk (that annoying voice in between your two ears). You will be amazed what you say about yourself if for just one day you write down some of the inner conversation.

If you analyze you own self talk you’ll understand you have in life exactly what you have said you’ll have.

I’m Fabulous; but I’ll get better;

CW

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I trust you enjoyed that message. To read more by CW, visit his blog at “Fabulous at 30, 40, 50 and Beyond.”