There is one reason that such activity may, in the long run, prove fruitful. If you are engaging in such activity, not for the money, but for the skills and experience you gain to take you further. You are investing in yourself.

Spare no expense, pay less for everything else, all possessions pale in comparison with the value of the continued use of your senses.

Oh, by the way I’m typing this with the pain of a broken/sprained finger. So my sense of touch is affected, but hopefully not the meaning of these words.

Often we do this by not taking opportunities that are offered to us in more practical ways, such as not picking up a coin on the street.

It is viewed with disdain to pick up such an item, but the concept of disdain is the one to be viewed with disdain. Granted, some would earn more in the time it takes to pick up the item, but the activity serves a dual purpose, and it would be foolish to suggest we would be greatly profited by the odd coin collected in this way. As well as adding a small amount to our wealth, the activity reinforces in the mind the idea of taking beneficial opportunities, despite what others think.

Today it may be picking up a coin that is viewed with disdain, tomorrow the opportunity might be a managerial promotion that is viewed with disdain by other peers.

Quickly and accurately targeting a priority allows for more time to deal with it. The million dollar question then would be “How do you know what the real priorities are?”

In order to know the real priorities an end goal must be held in mind. With this future situation in mind think of the activity you need to do. Does it really matter to the achievement of the end goal? Or is it a extraneous time eater you can do without?

This simple technique can save much wasted effort, and help one achieve far more with far less.

For this reason the priorities must be done first. All else is secondary. You can end the day with no accomplishments and a list of excuses, or you can end it with a list of accomplishments in the absence of excuses.

Often not. We have self limiting actions that set ourselves up for failure.

We know we know, and we know the likely outcome of our actions.

Before making a self limiting choice it helps to remind ourselves of the positive outcome and also that, in the words of that glib ad, “you’re worth it”. Each correct choice strengthens our positive decision making abilities, our self-discipline.

Need to be creative? Classical music is the one to listen to.

Need to relax from a stressful situation? Classical music is a great reliever.

Need inspiration? Listen to classical music.

It is instructive to note that you don’t hear classical music blasting out of a low ride convertible during a summer evening. You may however hear it in the background of a millionaire’s garden party. I don’t know the reason, but I know it works to affect the mind beneficially.

I’ve listened to all types of music, rock, rap, etcetera.  Each has an effect on the thoughts of the mind. Of them all I’ve found classical to be the most beneficial. For example, drinking enough water and sleeping with classical music playing I have discovered can make five hours of sleep feel more refreshing than eight hours of sleep.

Perhaps “I’d rather it didn’t” you reply, since you perform a service check every few thousand miles. By having its regular maintenance check you hoope the car will continue to function well for a very long period without interruption.

When last did you have a health check  up for your body?Your body is irreplaceable (for the most part) and unique. Worth far more than any car (that is being regularly serviced). You deserve at least an annual health check. Can’t afford it? Generally, you can only afford the things that matter most to you.

Preparedness is key and critical. By having a first aid kit as well as the necessary training you can be prepared for any eventuality.