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Carolyn Smagalski
Self Mastery
Founder - Editor - Host
Edward William Bok, publisher and editor of The Ladies Home
Journal from 1889 to 1919, said, "A young person, to achieve,
must first get out of his mind any notion either of the ease
or rapidity of success. Nothing ever just happens in this
world."
In Bok's fascinating autobiography, he points out that the
truly great authors - people like Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain,
and Woodrow Wilson - never minded their works being edited.
The best among them submitted fully complete manuscripts, and
expected that there would be modifications, as determined by
the experienced Bok. They realized that modifications were
necessary, if the material was to be accepted by the
intelligent American woman, to whom the magazine was targeted.
No one comes with all the knowledge. No one has all the
answers. It is up to you to stay open to the integration of
ideas that will create greater success.
You must be self-determining. If you want your life to be a
reflection of your dreams, you must first examine your life as
it is. Upon clear examination, you will see some gaps.
Examine those gaps to determine the action you need to take to
get you closer to your dream. You may need to acquire better
skills for writing or communication; you may need to bolster
your knowledge of computer technology; you may need to learn
more about taxes or business systems. You may need to learn
how to connect with your customers in a more effective way.
Whatever it is, decide today to take the action necessary to
fill in the gaps. "It is hard for an empty bag to stand
upright," wrote Benjamin Franklin. Add to your personal
worth, and it will overflow into all parts of your life.
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the
pilot," wrote Michael Althsuler.
Content copyright © 2003-2008 by Carolyn
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