It paid off. Today Andy is a successful 13-year old high school student. His progress has been nothing short of phenomenal. He receives special help with a few things, but joins with his friends in all activities he loves. Andy overcame enormous odds to move from adversity to victory.

Ask yourself: "What are seeds of strength hidden in my struggles today? If I get back up when I fall, what will that make possible tomorrow?"

"Overnight success" is result of years of tenacity and continued learning. Victory is possible for those who decide it's their most compelling option. They'll find path to their dream. However, they will accept adversities as universities that will foster strength, growth, and skills to attract victory they seek.

In time it takes to think through process and create this fabricated future, fear steps into a life and plays havoc. The truly sad part is many will create that fabricated future because they already believe it. They will unconsciously make choices to bring that future to reality.

The present:The present is a daily, minute by minute gift to us from Universe. The present needs to be appreciated, caressed and cared for.

It is possible to break this vicious cycle of fear based on unreal projections of things that might happen..

1. Understand process. Be aware when it is happening to you. 2. Create future you want in your mind. (Visualization) 3. Make a plan to achieve your future. What would you have to do in order to make it reality? 4. Work your plan. 5. Measure your progress and adapt your plan. 6. Have faith in your Self and Universal laws that will come to your aid. 7. Stay in present moment.

Being present is a learning process. Simply being is first step in that process. To Be who you are comfortable being, and to Do what you love to do provides a very good foundation for strength required to eliminate fear of future and to have faith in present.

Your Coach and online friend, Miami

Miami Phillips Helping others find their path - and stay on it. www.creativemasterminds.com Quotation of Week· Learn from past, plan for future, and live in present.· Duane Alan Hahn