The only way we can effectively change temperature is to change thermostat. That’s a simple matter in living room, but more involved in mind.

Most often, our initial impressions of money, work, and relationships form basis of our mental and emotional framework about these subjects. Our parents or primary caregivers are main shapers of these frameworks, but extended family, peers, clergy, and entire culture contribute as well.

We can’t change these first impressions, but we can realize they many of them were based on faulty information.

When we modify our first impressions with new information, we adjust our internal thermostats.

Find that new information (work can be fun, money can be plentiful) and you will enjoy a new experience.

If not, consequences of first impressions will linger for a lifetime.

Copyright 2004 by Tony Papajohn Tony writes and speaks on success. Subscribe to his free SuccessMotivator e-zine at http://www.successmotivator.com

Most excellence episodes are inconspicuous. Only trained observer notices and understands.

The rest do not notice. Even if some do, they shake their heads in bewilderment.

Most people wonder why you go to trouble. After all, they ask, it’s OK, isn’t it? It’s acceptable, isn’t it? It’s passable, isn’t it?

It is all those things.

But it is not excellent.

And you know it even if most do not.

The difference between raging mediocrity and shining excellence is so simple and achievable.

Do a little more than required and make this a habit.

That’s a lot of excellence for a little price, isn’t it?

That’s all there is to it.

What could be simpler?

Copyright 2004 by Tony Papajohn. Tony writes and speaks on success. Subscribe to his free SuccessMotivator e-zine at http://www.successmotivator.com.