Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Got Dreams?


Achieve Anything in Just One Year by Jason Harvey is a book that can help you reach them. After all, "the key to a happier life is contained in the dreams you already have." This book is divided into 365 days, with each day offering a quote, something to ponder on in your own life, some advice, and an assignment. I'm on Day 24. The quote for today is by Andrew Carnegie:
"If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes."
The idea is that we need to be goal-oriented if we want to live a happier life. As Harvey writes, "Happiness does not happen randomly. It is the result of a series of actions." And his assignment for this day is to set a really exciting goal that will make you feel proud when you achieve it. So, that's what I'm working on. Can't wait to see what Day 25 brings.

Happy Reading!


6 comments:

  1. Love the quote, "Happiness does not happen randomly." I think happiness does take effort. My goals are not terribly exciting, but I do feel good when I achieve them. :)

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    1. Even small goals count! Which is a good thing, because none of my goals are ever earth-shatteringly important, but they move me forward in my life. :)

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  2. Perfect book to start the year! (I just added it to my TBR.)

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    1. It's been a really good book for goal-setting and being more open to opportunity and for changing your mindset; I'm really liking it a lot.

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  3. Happy is my chosen word for 2016 and I do find being aware and present in all the little moments can really make me happy. Sounds like an interesting book and I love that quote. I'm a huge believer in goals and enjoying the journey to goal.

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    1. I'm trying to put more happy into my life this year...and there are a lot of good ideas and practices in this book that seem to help with that goal.

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