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“It’s your choice, make it great day!”
Greg Gorman.

Human potential is so great and unlimited. Proved there is always a new record in any Olympic organization. In the history of the Olympics appears that the record breaking Michael Phelps (swimmer), Carl Lewis (sprinter), Mark Spitz (swimmer), Paavo Nurmi (distance runner) and Larysa Latynina (9 gymnast gold medal winner).

Michael Fred Phelps, the Baltimore-born American, won 8 gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz's record of winning 7 Olympic gold medals in Munich in 1972. Dozens gold medal he always found in a variety of world-class competitions, such as World Championships (Yokohama, Japan 2002), the Pan Pacific Championships (Canada 2006), and so forth. Phelps achievements inspire us so much potential in man. Even a few things about the following Phelps became an important reference to explore this potential.

One we can Model of the young age of 23 years old Phelps, this is the habit of always focusing on necessary activities to achieve goals. Example Phelps did not try to do something that other people do. Instead, he focused only to continue to practice and improve their ability to swim fast.

"I understand if I train as hard as possible and do something different, then I will be fine. I enjoyed playing as possible. I can control what I do and prepare myself as best I could, then I will be happy. Only the issue, "Phelps said when interviewed.

Phelps was prepared well in advance before the Beijing Olympics was held. For more than 300 days before Phelps's swim practice. For Phelps, no day without a swim speed train, though it was a holiday or special day more.

Phelps was so confident of his ability. He did not hesitate to remove the barriers that could hinder him to victory by continuing to practice relentlessly. Likewise if we want to explore your own potential, make a sort of list of things that might hamper productivity, causing a waste of time and energy, or even a source of stress. Try to reduce little by little until the barriers were completely lost.

Have a great commitment to create changes. Do not be lazy to keep clean and working systematically responsibilities that support the achievement of success. Thus the best performance will be easily achieved. As Phelps believes he can control the preparation and activities he wanted to do, although he can not control others and the results will he get.

When interviewed Phelps explained that there was no important things he was thinking. Because he admitted could not compete at the same time to think. In his mind was his best and as hard as possible. "During the heat of competition is no time for thinking, it is a time for doing. - At the top of the competition there was no time to think, it was time to try, "he said.
Phelps expression and explained so much confidence to win. He does not waste time on thinking. He was just trying to do my best. If you want to succeed, so make sure you always do my best and trying hard.

Since 4 years ago Phelps was optimistic going to achieve Olympic success in Beijing (2008). The attitude was always optimistic that Phelps is one factor that makes these men always try to do best. No wonder he was so eager, able to focus on the positive results and ignore the things that are less useful. "I love playing. I like standing on the edge of the pool and pool menyebur to compete with whoever becomes my opponent, "he said.

So great is the power of the mind, especially the power of the subconscious mind. Phelps was so optimistic, that is the condition the subconscious mind is programmed Phelps that he must be able to achieve success. Such a strong conviction to make Phelps tireless practice, energetic, and able to do their best.

The same thing can happen to us, if we have a strong conviction to succeed. Confidence will not make us waste time in vain, because in doubt after seeing the challenges ahead. Confidence will enable us to focus on things that are helpful and supportive of our efforts to create amazing achievement.

While if we consider, the success of Phelps could not be separated from the people around him. They are the people who support the ideals of Phelps achieved, such is the physicists who mendesainkan swimsuits 'sharks' for him. Diyakini bahwa pakaian renang tersebut memudahkan Phelps mengarungi air dan menambah kecepatan renangnya sampai 4%. Physicists are important people behind the success of Phelps created a brilliant record at the party was great sport.

Among the people who break the fighting spirit of course there are the people who provide support and help us achieve success. Try to build a good relationship with them. Because of their role must be very important in helping us achieve success.

A little story about Phelps has inspired so many things that can help us achieve success in the field we want. If we look at, each of us has all the power. The only thing we need is the courage again to immediately move to create a miracle that we expect

“Every minute you spend in planning saves 10 minutes in execution; this gives you a 1,000 percent return on energy! – Setiap menit yang Anda habiskan untuk perencanaan menghemat 10 menit dalam pelaksanaan; dan energi Anda kembali 1.000 persen.”
–Brian Tracy.

Very nice simple life. Especially in modern life which we can never escape from the many choices and roads as well as difficulties. Trying to live as simply as possible will greatly help us find a lot of advantages and a better life even though we have faced in the global economic crisis situation such as this.

In addition, the simple life will make us better enjoy what there is today, because not too worried about the future or the negative opinions of others. As Sir Chinmoy said, "Simplicity is our natural or conscious awareness of reality. - Simplicity is the natural awareness of the reality of ourselves. "Awareness that will help us focus on the potential of themselves and the spirit to try harder, not just dreaming, or lamenting the failures of the past. Thus, we can bring more hope and more quickly than desired.

Simplicity in life all came from the mind. Simple life was tantamount to continue to learn to clear my mind and not allow ourselves to be dominated by negative thoughts. In other words, the simplicity allows us to find peace of mind.

Willingness to always live as simply as possible to foster creativity. Try to ask yourself what you can do with what you have? The question is will encourage you to turn your brain to solve a problem by utilizing what you already have, rather than trying to 'buy' solution which means spending more money.

Another advantage of other simple life is not cause social jealousy, busyness reduced, so more time to rest, to develop themselves, share with others and so forth. The most important advantage is that we become more happy with whatever we have. While there are always benefits from the simple life is the cost of living becomes more economical.

It should be understood that the simple life is not life of the poor. For many world-class millionaires live very frugally and far from simple or luxury. We consider the so-called Warren Buffett edition of Forbes magazine in August 2008 as the world's richest man with total net worth of 62 billion USD. Daily life earned him the Sage of Omaha or Oracle of Omaha because of the greatness his mind is very close to the principle of saving lives and maybe we can make the guidelines.

CNBC television in an interview some time ago, Warren Buffet announced that he was still living in a modest home in the city of 3-room Ohama. The house he had shared with the family since marrying in 1959. Although the house was far from luxurious, but he said, "I have everything in this house."

With so much wealth and income sources are very large, Warren Buffet is still very cautious about spending money. "Watch your expenses," he said. He will only buy goods if absolutely necessary, and even then the lowest possible cost. He suggested that cultivate such an attitude not only to himself, but to all family members.

He explained that the expenses will burden the slightest financial condition. For that he suggested that a 'smart buyer' or a smart buyer who only buy goods or services that are required not desired. For human desire never-ending and often lead to bankruptcy.

At the same time he also stated, "Always think how you can accomplish things Economically. - Try to get everything with the most economical price or cheaper. "That was reflected from the everyday Warren Buffet who never bought a new car, do not have a driver or bodyguard. Everywhere she began choosing a business-class plane than a private jet up, even though he has a jet manufacturing company in the world's largest.

Attitudes Warren Buffet would dare to be yourself worthy of our Model. He is principled that he was the only person who can control his life and his own future. That's why he never buy branded goods or perform other luxurious habit, but buying things that made him feel comfortable.

Although abundant wealth, but he does not like showing off. "Do not try to show off, just be yourself and do what you enjoy doing. - Do not show off, be yourself and enjoy what you do, "he said. He reminded that we do not get stuck with a false attitude, for example to always show the impression could or even should be proud to promote draining the contents of the bag. Attitude to life as it is simple and it would be much better and profitable, rather than trying to pursue a lifestyle beyond the financial capacity.

Warren Buffet warned to avoid debt. "Avoid the bank loans and invest in yourself. - Avoid paying the bank interest rate (borrowing money) and invest for yourself, "the message. Not that he was dealing with anti-bank or a loan, provided the loan is actually utilized as a business capital and improve economic quality is not to meet the consumptive lifestyles.

Simple frugality and Warren Buffet does not bode he just liked to accumulate money purse or he was reluctant to share with those who need it. In 2006, he donated 90% of the property, ranging between 30.7 billion, to charity Bill & Melinda Gates. Although the property already donated so much, frugal lifestyle and simple to make fortune continue to grow even now much larger (62 billion USD).

Warren Buffett's life inspired the simplicity of how it profitable. Simplicity and frugality are not only Warren Buffett makes him enjoy success, but also more loved and appreciated more people than those who always lived luxury. If you want to take advantage of the simplicity of it, then start now make sehemat lifestyle and simple as possible as an integral part of your daily life.

Isn't it annoying when you're feeling down, and people nonchalantly tell you to cheer up? It's easier said than done. While you can't improve your mood with the snap of your fingers, the following steps might help you climb out of a rut. Try them!

STEPS :

1. Make faces. There's something called the "facial feedback hypothesis" which basically says that whatever face you make will affect how you feel. Usually, it works the other way around: if you're grouchy, you scowl; if you're happy, you smile; if you're surprised or scared, you open your eyes and mouth. But it's a two way street. If you want to feel happy and cheerful, force yourself to smile. Really smile. Hold that expression for 10 seconds. Repeat as needed. It's almost like engaging the "smile muscles" activates the "happy section" of your brain associated with smiling.

- If you're worried about looking silly or crazy, do it privately.

- Doing this while looking in the mirror might be more effective.

2. Sing and dance. You know how when you stand up straight, you seem to feel a little more confident? Although it hasn't been proven, there might be a "body feedback hypothesis". Take that to the extreme. Hide out in your room, put on a happy song, and dance and sing along like you mean it. If you don't know the words to a song, look up the lyrics and read them as you sing, or make up your own lyrics as you go along (they don't have to make sense!). As far as dancing is concerned, it doesn't really matter what you do, especially since nobody's watching. Do the robot, the chicken dance, the moonwalk, or themacarena. The key with this step is to let loose. The wackier, the better. Even if you feel awful, justpretend you're an obnoxiously happy person and you'll improve your mood by several notches.

- If you dare, record yourself doing this with a video camera and watch it so you can laugh at your crazy silliness.

3. Take a power nap. Although tiredness or exhaustion might not be what put you in a rut, it can certainly push you further down. Plus, sometimes a nap can function like a "second morning", similar to pushing the reset button on electronics. Once you get up, take a shower or at least wash your face. Do whatever you can to make it feel like a fresh start.

4. Meditate. It's not about the crossed legs or candles or mantras in this case; it's about becoming aware of your thoughts so that they don't control you. Imagine your thoughts are being displayed on one of those electronic scroll screens. Just watch them go by. Don't judge them, don't tell yourself you shouldn't be thinking this or that, don't get frustrated. Just watch. You'll probably observe the same thoughts repeating themselves, like a broken record. If you meditate in this way long and often enough, you'll notice the repetitive thoughts dropping off on their own, one by one, because you're not acting on them. You're just observing them.

5. Be thankful. Everyone has something to be grateful for. Make a list of the good things that have happened to you. If nothing instantly springs to mind, you aren't trying hard enough. If all else fails, think of how life could be worse, and flip the thought process to recognize what you do have. For example: You're flunking out of school. How could it be worse? You could not even have a chance to go to school. You could be at the end, rather than the beginning of the term. Then your thought process can turn into "Well, at least I have a chance to go to school, and I still have time to turn my grades around." Get a notebook and a pen, and write down all the good things that you have. Every time you are feeling negative, read through them and remind yourself that it's not all bad.

6. Cheer someone else up. There's an idea that floats around many New Age circles that says if you want something, give it (sincerely) to someone else. The basis is that you can't really give what you don't already have, so in giving something, you'll find it in yourself and realize that you had it all along. It's pretty easy to see how this can work on an emotional level. If you can make someone else happy, why can't you make yourself happy? So ask the people around you how they are doing. Listen to them. And try to find a way to make them feel better. You'll draw your attention away from your own negativity and in doing away with theirs, you'll probably get rid of yours too.

7. Forgive. In addition to being thankful, it is also good practice to forgive those who have hurt you in the past. Sit in a quiet place with your eyes closed and concentrate on the people you want to forgive. Imagine you are sitting in a circle with those who have done you harm. See their faces in your mind, and take turns concentrating on each one of them individually. When you really feel connected to one of them, say out loud, "I forgive you". Ideally this routine is ended by forgiving yourself for things in your life that you regret or cannot control. The purpose of this exercise is to create serenity with feelings of peace and renewal. Note that you don't forgive others for their benefit (or because they deserve it); it's for yourbenefit, so you can put the past behind you and move on.

8. Accept. This concept, which is central to eastern philosophies like Buddhism, is based on the idea that the world is perfect just the way it is. There is much around us that isn't perfect.. and that's okay. We can just accept this state of affairs, and decide that we don't need our life to be perfect in order for us to cheer up. This is related to the point Be Grateful, above

TIPS :

- Learning How to Be Optimistic is a good way to ensure cheeriness in the long run.

- Intense exercise can help you wipe your emotional slate clean.

WARNING :

- If, while making a list of the good things that have happened to you, nothing springs to mind, see a doctor! This is a possible indication of clinical depression. Clinical depression can be medically treated, but left untreated can result in loss of job, friends or life.

- Beware that whatever you do to cheer up doesn't turn into an escape or addiction

DALLAS – Thomas McGowan's journey from prison to prosperity is about to culminate in $1.8 million, and he knows just how to spend it: on a house with three bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen appliances and a washer and dryer.

"I'll let my girlfriend pick out the rest," said McGowan, who was exonerated last year based on DNA evidence after spending nearly 23 years in prison for rape and robbery.

He and other exonerees in Texas, which leads the nation in freeing the wrongly convicted, soon will become instant millionaires under a new state law that took effect this week.

Exonerees will get $80,000 for each year they spent behind bars. The compensation also includes lifetime annuity payments that for most of the wrongly convicted are worth between $40,000 and $50,000 a year — making it by far the nation's most generous package.

"I'm nervous and excited," said McGowan, 50. "It's something I never had, this amount of money. I didn't have any money — period."

His payday for his imprisonment — a time he described as "a nightmare," "hell" and "slavery" — should come by mid-November after the state's 45-day processing period.

Exonerees also receive an array of social services, including job training, tuition credits and access to medical and dental treatment. Though 27 other states have some form of compensation law for the wrongly convicted, none comes close to offering the social services and money Texas provides.

The annuity payments are especially popular among exonerees, who acknowledge their lack of experience inmanaging personal finances. A social worker who meets with the exonerees is setting them up with financial advisers and has led discussions alerting them to swindlers.

The annuities are "a way to guarantee these guys ... payments for life as long as they follow the law," said Kevin Glasheen, a Lubbock attorney representing a dozen exonerees.

Two who served about 26 years in prison for rape will receive lump sums of about $2 million apiece. Another, Steven Phillips, who spent about 24 years in prison for sexual assault and burglary, will get about $1.9 million.

The biggest compensation package will likely go to James Woodard, who spent more than 27 years in prison for a 1980 murder that DNA testing later showed he did not commit. He eventually could receive nearly $2.2 million but first needs a writ from the state's Court of Criminal Appeals or a pardon from the governor.

McGowan and the others are among 38 DNA exonerees in Texas, according to the Innocence Project, a New York legal center that specializes in overturning wrongful convictions. Dallas County alone has 21 cases in which a judge overturned guilty verdicts based on DNA evidence, though prosecutors plan to retry one of those.

Charles Chatman, who was wrongly convicted of rape, said the money will allow him some peace of mind after more than 26 years in prison.

"It will bring me some independence," he said. "Other people have had a lot of control over my life."

Chatman and other exonerees already have begun rebuilding their lives. Several plan to start businesses, saying they don't mind working but want to be their own bosses. Others, such as McGowan, don't intend to work and hope to make their money last a lifetime.

Some exonerees have gotten married and another is about to. Phillips is taking college courses. Chatman became a first-time father at 49.

"That's something I never thought I'd be able to do," he said. "No amount of money can replace the time we've lost."

The drumbeat of DNA exonerations caused lawmakers this year to increase the compensation for the wrongly convicted, which had been $50,000 for each year of prison. Glasheen, the attorney, advised his clients to drop their federal civil rights lawsuits and then led the lobbying efforts for the bill.

Besides the lump sum and the monthly annuity payments, the bill includes 120 hours of paid tuition at a public college. It also gives exonerees an additional $25,000 for each year they spent on parole or as registered sex offenders.

No other state has such a provision, according to the Innocence Project.

Exonerees who collected lump sum payments under the old compensation law are ineligible for the new lump sums but will receive the annuities. Whether the money will be subject to taxes remains unsettled, Glasheen said.

The monthly payments are expected to be a lifeline for exonerees such as Wiley Fountain, 53, who received nearly $390,000 in compensation — minus federal taxes — but squandered it by, as he said, "living large." He ended up homeless, spending his nights in a tattered sleeping bag behind a liquor store.

But after getting help from fellow exonerees and social workers, Fountain now lives in an apartment and soon will have a steady income.

Fountain's story is a cautionary tale for the other exonerees, who meet monthly and lately have been discussing the baggage that comes with the money.

Chatman said he's been approached by "family, friends and strangers, too."

"It takes two or three seconds before they ask me how much money, or when do I get the money," he said. "Everyone has the perfect business venture for you."

Though appropriately wary, the exonerees say they are excited about having money in the bank.

"You're locked up so long and then you get out with nothing," McGowan said. "With this, you might be able to live a normal life, knowing you don't have to worry about being out on the streets."