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Compass Points to Lead You

"To help you chart your direction in life, you have to have a compass.  Although you have freedom of choice, you will never in your life have freedom from consequence.

We have been given free will and freedom of choice.  If choice is the rudder in our boat, the compass allows us to set a specific course.  And with a course set and holding on to the rudder, we can increase our odds of getting to where we want to go.

Five compass points to help you have a better life.

1. Life is a gift.  Don't trash it!
2. Of all the gifts you possess, the greatest gift of all is your mind.
3. Develop your talents and give them back to the world.
4. Be the most decent person you can be.
5. Remember, in this particular game there is no guarantee on time (Alston & Thaxton, 2003, p. 105-115)."

Reference:  Alston, J. & Thaxton, L. (2003).  Stuff happens: and then you fix it!: 9 reality rules to steer your life back in the right direction.  Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

What compass points are you using as your guide?

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Created: 2008-04-03, Updated: 2009-01-09