OK, so I may be a little off on my translation, but somehow those six penguins changed entire lifestyle habits of other 46. The zookeeper is reported by wire service to have said, "We've completely lost control." The wire story quotes an aquatic biologist as saying she would be more surprised if six had taught other 46 how to jump through hoops – something few penguins do in wild with any success.

The point is not that 46 penguins have learned to swim, which they had always been doing as a leisurely pastime, but that they are now in full aquatic stampede mode ... and that they were convinced by other six to change their entire lifestyle. How did six penguins do it?

Well, I was suspicious about penguins that come from Ohio. Everyone knows that penguins come from Antarctica. Last I could recall, Ohio was nowhere near Antarctica. Sure, it's cold in Ohio this time of year, but not THAT cold. My atlas confirmed that Ohio is indeed still in United States, not in Antarctica, meaning that these penguins were foreigners, perhaps victims of persecution – refugees from their homeland.

So these foreign penguins have come in and motivated local penguins to live up to their full ... ah ... penguinhood. What an accomplishment! And what great lessons we can learn from this.

Lesson number one: don't be afraid to try new things and accept outside influences.

Lesson number two: be a penguin not a rock (unless, of course, you are a rock).

And lesson number three: don't give up. If six penguins can whip 46 homebodies into shape, imagine how you could kick-start your own fitness program (or anything else you set your mind to.)

When you begin doing this you will neutralize timidity and fear that is hanging around you and your emotions will stop being tormented and keeping you at zero all time. The storms are always somewhere in distance. They're apt at anytime to start blowing in your direction just to see if you built your foundation on sand.

But, you know something? You are going to face storms whether you sit right where you're at or whether you're on a mission, trying to accomplish something great in your life. The storms are there. Or haven't you noticed? I'm kidding you now. But, I tell you, it sure is nice to face a storm, step out of boat, walk on water, and laugh in face of every gremlin that's trying to eat your lunch.

Jump At The Chance!

I'm going to tell you story of Manley to show you how you've been dreaming too small. Manley was a life insurance agent and loved outdoors. His fishing hobby took so much of his time that he started playing hooky from work.

He had a "wild" dream of wondering if somewhere he could find people living in wilderness that he could sell insurance to and be close to nature that he so much loved. He investigated and found that there were people like this working for railroad and living in Alaska.

Manley started packing. He didn't let doubts and fear enter his mind. He didn't let ole Ali-Baba start talking to him and tell him what a scatterbrain he was….that he would fail…..that it was a dopy idea, 5000 miles from his home. Or, any other fearful thought that tried to attack his emotions.

Manley consulted with a travel agent and took next boat to Alaska and achieved his dream. He went slopping around in snow and mud, in sub-zero temperatures, to sell Insurance. My Lord, I'd rather be slapped in face with a wet fish. :>) I think Manley must have been two grapes short of a fruit salad. Nah..I'm kidding.

Listen, Life is Not Hard, It Only Needs This..

The power of a dream. What dreams have you accomplished lately? Or, what dreams has Ali-Baba and his den of thieves stolen from you? You might not want to move to Alaska, You can bet your bottom dollar I sure don't; but, size your dream up against something as high as stars. So what if you miss it half way. Just don't shoot for ceiling and miss it half way.

Richard Vegas ©2003 Richard Vegas is a populas recording artist and internet marketing professional. He invites you to subscribe to his FREE weekly ezine "Wing-Tips" The Success System That Never Fails at: http://1-work-at-home-based-business-opportunities.com/Articles/articles.html You may also hear and follow Richard's music career at: http://richardvegas.com