Even in world of internet marketing - you have those that offer you twenty zillion subscribers in a matter of 24 hours, and those that believe that tried and true methods of daily marketing will take you where you want to be. In this scenario, glitter and glitz will grab your attention but depending on product, it may not keep you. You may not subscribe because your instinct tells you that it is just fluff without a firm base underneath.

Diversity and variety are indeed spice of life - without it, we would all eat same things, wear same clothes, and repeat what other person says without an original idea in our minds. Pretty dull, if you ask me. But we are showered with differences. If we welcome this aspect of life, we will be given opportunities to broaden our horizons and delve into areas we never thought possible. We can choose a model of friend we like and together we can work at changing what needs changing in our world and world at large. We should anticipate daily challenge of world marketplace that features people, places and things. We are living in a wonderful time and place in history - but we need to take full advantage of everything that is offered. If not, we will be ones that fall to wayside or just stand on sidelines to watch everyone else enjoy life, world, and everything there is in people and nature. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 June http://www.arleenssite.com

Of course not.

But that's exactly what happens when you let distractions - albeit it attractive distractions - move you off your Life Map. You "end up" somewhere instead of where you really want to be. Time and space and conscious choice must be attached to any decisions to detour or stop along your way. Is there time? Can I do this at another time? Will it detract from my goal, or enhance it?

Don't let your temporary, current desires take precedence over what you REALLY want.

Because, you see, an important part of succeeding is deciding what is and what isn't a distraction. For example, as you were headed to your party, you saw a vendor with some fresh flowers and you decide to stop and pick up some for your friend. In that case, a stop along way ADDS to your goal. However, if instead you decide to stop and see a movie and arrive quite late at party, then you have detracted from your goal.

The Life Map functions same way. For example, if you are working on a College Degree, and you decide to stop and work at an entry level position in your field to learn nuts and bolts of industry, then that will ADD to your end result. However, if instead, you decide to take time off to back-pack through Europe, that will detract from your goal of finishing your degree.

Each "opportunity" must be evaluated in light of how it will affect your ultimate goal.will it contribute to it, or will it detract from it?

Therefore, both driving map and Life Map serve same high purpose: To Keep You On Track.

POST your Life Goals so that you can see them every day. Decide that you will put as much thought into your Life Map as you do into planning your Vacation. Grab on to steering wheel of your life. Check your map often, determine your current location, and move confidently toward where you want to go.