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Is This The Book for You, Or a Loved One?

Believe it or not, at the point I was working on the subtitle for my motivational and inspirational book, “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”, my perception was I needed to keep the subtitle as short as possible. Even more important to me however was that I provide the prospective reader with some sense of the potential impact that could come from this book with the unusual name. After working my way through a number of iterations (a little more about that in a later post) I eventually settled in on “Stories and Perspective to Help Unlock Your Amazing Potential”. However, something still didn’t seem right. It didn’t take me long to realize what it was. I quickly made the correction and sent the final text off to the publisher – “Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”. I know… what was I thinking? I had made the long subtitle for the book with the long title even longer. However, for good reason…

This motivational and inspirational book isn’t about the kind of hype we are far too often bombarded with – and it’s not the place to find false promises about how instantly more successful, wealthy and popular you can magically expect to be. You shouldn’t expect any ‘whoo-hoo’ moments (more about that in a later post) or the allure of some ancient and, until now, closely held set of absolutes which is ‘the secret’ to an unconditionally plentiful life. No… Compared to those approaches, I would say that the effective philosophical ideas and perspectives espoused in this uniquely uplifting, motivating and inspiring book are more closely aligned with the considerably simpler, very much more relevant and to the point, offering on a birthday card I purchased some time back. On the front of the card is a man stating that he had consulted with a very wise man and was prepared to share the answer to the age-old question of how to most effectively accomplish the much sought feat of living a long life. On the inside of the card – Keep breathing for as long as you possibly can.

As a result, getting back to the modified subtitle, the original subtitle was missing the most critical ingredient - You. You see, for as much potential growth, opportunity, direction, promise and purpose I believe the book can ultimately help to foster in your life, as well as the lives of friends and loved ones – the bottom line is, without you… without your willingness to commit… to challenge and begin to replace ever comfortable, long-held perceptions, paradigms and thoughts that limit your forward progress (instead serving to only hold you back)… to implement the kind of new uplifting, forward-leaning, motivated, inspired and aspiring mindset that will begin to fundamentally forever change your perspective, and thus the scope of your very destiny… This book, or any other book for that matter, cannot change a thing.

So, if you’re truly ready… If you have the capacity for an open mind and heart… “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once” is packed with life affirming stories and perspectives to help you begin to perceive things in a more productive and beneficial manner. So - what do you say? Are you ready to experience the kind of potential that awaits you in within the pages of this uniquely motivational and inspirational book? Are you ready to alter your perspective and, as a result, begin to unlock your very own amazing potential?

Want to learn more? Take a look at wonderfully inspiring comments Amazon Reviewers have shared thus far about this inspirational book by clicking on the following link…

Each day, be inspired – then aspire to more…

 

D Anthony
Inspirational Author and Motivator

 

 

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A Winning Theme

I retire tonight with an unexpectedly rejuvenated spirit… a reinvigorated outlook and sense of passion for the future - for, on this night, inspiration was decisively chosen over division, and hope convincingly over fear. And as a result, I can’t help but now wonder… Could our best days truly be ahead of us? I think of Iowa and once again I smile.

Go inspiration and hope!

Each day, be inspired – then aspire to more…

 

D Anthony
Inspirational Author and Motivator

 

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A Little Perspective for the New Year

In preparation for closing out the year that was 2007, and clearing the path for an anticipated terrific 2008 – I was searching for the most appropriate nugget of wisdom I could pass on to help get the year off to the best start. What inspired message would be most beneficial for building the kind of foundation we would need to begin to make 2008 your year… and mine too?

Then I came across one of my inspirational stories (which, by the way, is featured in “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”) – and upon a quick reread, I decided this should be the message. Why… Simply because I’m just wondering how many opportunities collectively we missed out on in 2007 simply because our perspectives weren’t open… because our paradigms and mind sets were limiting – and how much better 2007 could have been… Don’t get me wrong – 2007 was a pretty good year! But, how much more rewarding, happy and fulfilling could it have been?

Well, the simple fact is if we want 2008 to be the best year it can possibly be, we’ve got to maximize our options. And if we are going to maximize our options, we absolutely have to be open to all of the opportunities that come our way… in whatever shape, color or form they come in. If we can develop and maintain that perspective and approach throughout 2008, while every choice will not pan out, we’ll certainly be taking the necessary steps to stack the odds in our respective favors. And when the odds are stacked in our favor… how can 2008 be anything else but a great year? I know that’s my plan anyway. Enjoy…

I Didn't Find What I Was Looking For...

I didn't find what I was looking for...  Those were the only words that comprised a recently received E-mail concerning SomethingToShare.com. Despite the diverse offering of inspirational material, and the extremely low cost of admission - it's peculiar that a tiny population of visitors have nothing to offer except negativity. Typically these individuals, armed with merely a quick visit to one of the many areas offered on the site and minimal comprehension - are perfectly eager to pass uninformed judgment.

I remember the initial 'I didn't find what I was looking for' response, temporarily at least, invoked feelings of shock and confusion. Shortly thereafter however, I reasoned that being overly concerned with the tainted views of the few only served to devalue the heartfelt thoughts and praises of our many inspired visitors. And frankly, that wasn't an acceptable option. Attempting to gain some perspective on the most recent E-mail and how such a negative thought process is rendered however, a somewhat surprising realization occurred.

First the background... A few months back, I heard a Motivational Speaker tell a story about a visit to the East Coast.  Upon meeting a woman familiar with his work, he found himself in a friendly conversation. The woman, asked whether he found West Coast neighbors to be friendly. His response was "Well, I don't know... do you find people friendly on the East Coast?" "People here are terrific", replied the woman - "neighbors look out for each other, people are generally pleasant, it's a good place to live." To which the motivational speaker offered - "that's about what you would find on the West Coast."

Later that day, he found himself in a similar discussion with another woman curious about his perspective. When asked whether he found California people to be friendlier than people on the East Coast - he asked whether she found East Coast people friendly.  "No, not really... people here don't seem to have much interest in each other... they don't talk much... they don't seem to have much to do with each other", she replied. "That's about what you'll find on the West Coast", the Motivational Speaker indicated.

How could his answer to both women be the same? To answer that question, we should first examine how two women, living in the same area, have completely opposite perspectives about their immediate environment. Could it be that their perceptions have little to do with the environment itself - and much to do with the perspective of each of the individuals?

In the end, ultimately what life offers us is mostly influenced by what we are looking for... Be friendly and open yourself up to people - and they will be more likely to open up to you. Believe you are going to have a good day - and you greatly increase the probability you will. Look for the good in someone or something - and that's exactly what you will most often find.

Thus, as our perspectives are most often a reflection of our paradigms, I realized the author of the E-mail was in fact incorrect. In reality, he or she had found exactly what they were looking for - just as numerous positive individuals have, prompting such inspired testimonials about the site. The site content didn't change... just what people happen to be visiting it.

Essentially every day, and every situation, is ultimately a garbage in - garbage out scenario. What you get out of it is directly dependent on what you put in to it, psychologically... physically... spiritually. Thus, when the dust settles, the real message is inspiration can come, but only to those who would be inspired - others will find only words.

And as each moment is what we make of it, I am going to forget about the one, focus on the many, conclude this article and enjoy the rest of my day.

Be inspired...

Here’s hoping you will be looking for the right things when you find them in 2008…

Thanks for the time spent supporting this motivational and inspirational blog in 2007. And don’t forget to share the inspiration with friends and loved ones.

Talk to you next year.

 

D Anthony
Inspirational Author and Motivator

 

 

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The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once - What It Is...

“The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” is an inspirational book that fundamentally challenges us to begin to optimize the way we see ourselves - and how we perceive and interpret the events that happen in our lives, and the world around us. When we can begin to live our lives this way, we maximize our opportunities, our decisions and our ultimate outcomes. In other words, while there are no guarantees in life, we can most certainly via our respective perspectives, attitudes and choices begin to considerably increase our odds of success – and eventually even learn to actually stack life’s proverbial deck in our favor.

Frank and engaging life stories, poems and quotes are utilized to offer insight and a liberating brand of perspective to the reader fostering a real potential for greater direction, motivation, inspiration, happiness and fulfillment in your life.

Chapters such as 'Born To Lead', 'Perspective, It's Here Somewhere', ‘Playing With Passion’, 'Eventually, Death Visits Us All' and 'And Faith Ensues', provide the underlying structure for the wonderfully reflective, stimulating and uplifting collection of stories and perspectives shared in the book. Individually, the stories and perspectives will take you on a mental, spiritual and emotional journey – sometimes touching you, sometimes challenging you, sometimes daring you to believe. However, when considered with an open heart and mind collectively, the stories and perspectives can comprise a powerful and invaluable tool;

• for permanently lifting your spirits
• for dismantling toxic and limiting thoughts
• for fortifying your faith
• for finding intended purpose
• for the empowerment of your dreams
• for appreciating the meaning of the past
• for continuously willing yourself forward
• for helping true happiness and fulfillment to reign

I believe you will find this motivational and inspirational book a refreshingly atypical approach to increasing awareness, growth, appreciation and passion in, and for, life.

But, you don’t have to just take my word for it… Click here to visit Amazon.com to see some of the inspiring reviews received thus far. Then, if you’re ready to begin taking steps to make 2008 a different kind of year, order the book for yourself and/or a loved one. And enjoy…

Each day, be inspired – then aspire to more…

Talk to you soon.

 

D Anthony
Inspirational Author and Motivator

 

 

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