Whenever I feel down or my plans did not go as I wanted, I will always refer to my 'why' list. The list gives me strength not to give up.

Now, you have done with your 'why' list.

Another important step is to take a personal inventory of you. You have to know where you are now before you go somewhere.

To simplify your job, there is an e-book called "Benchmark" that can assist you to take inventory of yourself. It's a great tool that helps you in determining where you are and where you want to go, in every aspect of your life. It's a 10-page e-book in PDF format. Please note that it might take a while to download but it's worth effort. You can get a copy of this e-book at this URL:

http://www.financiallyrich.com/benchmark.asp

It's a great experience doing this exercise. This simple exercise not only allows you to step back but also to make sure that you are in right direction. After exercise, if you realize that you are in wrong direction, make corrections to go back on track.

Having completed your 'why' list and personal inventory, you've laid groundwork for success. Congratulations!

Using a simple tool helps create space needed to allow your life purpose to manifest. If you're committed to your "destiny," go to your local office superstore and buy a Day Planner. This is easiest method to organize your time and actions. You can write all your goals for an entire year in advance. Such as steps to achieve your life purpose, family, friends, vacations, etc.

For example, Tuesday 9:00am: call University of Whatever and request all details required for acceptance in their degree in social work. Tuesday 9:30am: search web for all possible college financing programs including scholarships, loans, grants, fellowships and more. Tuesday 10:00am: search Hotjobs.com and Monster.com for all possible jobs helping battered women. (Or call your local librarian for instructions where or how to search other databases.)

Continue writing your detailed plan of action for year. These three steps have been easy part. Step four challenges your state of mind.

Now take action - consistently and cohesively! Once you acquire all data from above, you need to assess it; research it; and determine your next move that brings you closer to your "destiny." Many people start with a bang and fizzle to a peep quickly. If you do, repeat step 1 and review steps 2 and 3. Then ardently engage in step 4.

In conclusion, as you journey along your chosen path, you will encounter other free will people that may influence your state of mind or thoughts. As you proceed, always consult with your soul in meditation to stay on track or modify as needed. Your soul does have a purpose in being here. It does have intentions. And some people call it destiny.

Copyright 2003 Dave Czach.

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