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Charging the Human Battery  Self-motivation...what does it mean? There's a simple definition for a complex subject: "Self-motivation is an inner drive that compels behavior." What makes it complex, however, is that little word "inner," because what works for me may not work for you, and vice-versa. There are, however, some common denominators; some basic fundamentals when it comes to motivating ourselves. It's these fundamental ideas and some other things that have worked for me personally, that I'd like to share with you. As we all know, it's not always what is said, but how it's said that can turn the switch from "off" to "on." One idea, if you're ready for it, can change your life forever. There are 50 chapters in this powerful little book. All have the potential to turn your switch "on," to help you overcome adversity and to inspire you to make the right choices. Today, I'd like to share two of the 50 chapters from one of my all-time favorite books, Charging the Human Battery. Today's Daily Inspiration Today's Entertainment Today's Health & Healing Click here to Learn More From Charging the Human Battery by Mac Anderson  Chapter 3: Fear Kills More People than Death Master success coach, Steve Chandler said, "The world's best kept secret is that on the other side of your fear there is something safe and beneficial waiting for you. If you pass through even a thin curtain of fear you will increase the confidence you have in your ability to create your life." Your ability to confront your fears is one of the most important keys to staying motivated. Because when you back away and do nothing, fear can quickly dominate your thinking and your emotions. Everyone has fears and it takes courage to confront them. Mark Twain said, "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear." When you're afraid, you have two choices...to do nothing and let it fester like a cancer, or identify the person or situation that is causing your fear and deal with it immediately. Can it be difficult? Of course it can, but the alternative to constant worry and pain is much worse.  Chapter 5: There is a Remarkable Difference Between a Commitment of 99% and 100% If you're married, your primary relationship in life is with your spouse. And of course, the strength of that relationship will go a long way to determine your happiness in life. Vic Conant, the president of Nightingale Conant, has been a good friend for over twenty years. Not long ago he wrote an article called The Keys to Successful Living that focused on things we can do to improve our marriages. It was terrific! Vic acknowledged that a few years ago he had some problems with his marriage to the point where he was considering other alternatives. But he wanted it to work and decided to try what he called "the 100% commitment experiment" (not 99%, but 100%). He said in doing so something magical happened. He began to look for the positives and began to enjoy his wife more each day. She naturally responded by being much nicer to him. He said it began an amazing transformation and today, after 36 years of marriage, they've never been happier. As Vic discovered, there is a remarkable difference between a commitment of 99% and a commitment of 100%. At 100%, you are seeing your problems all the way through to their solutions. At 99%, we can still find a way to take the path of least resistance...and usually do. And guess what? "The 100% commitment experiment" not only works for marriage, it also works for life. I hope you enjoyed these two chapters, but, never forget: People are like sticks of dynamite; the power's on the inside but nothing happens until the fuse gets lit. It is my hope that as you read this book, there will be many "a-ha moments" to light your fuse, and keep it lit, through good times and bad. Today, I'm pleased to offer Charging the Human Battery...50 Ways to Motivate Yourself for just $12, regularly $15.95, a 25% savings. You'll also receive free ground shipping on all orders of $50 or more per shipping address. For more information or to look inside the book, just click here. Make sure to share this email with your friends, family and co-workers. They'll thank you for it! All the Best, Mac Anderson       Prayer of the Day Belief-o-Matic Inspiring Quotes Beliefnet Blogs   Advertisement   Change your email address: http://www.beliefnet.com/user/nl_updemail.asp Mailing Address: Beliefnet, P.O. Box 3882, Norfolk, VA 23514-3882 Unsubscribe Online: Click here to unsubscribe from this newsletter Privacy Statement: http://www.beliefnet.com/About-Us/Privacy-Policy.aspx Copyright 2011 Beliefnet, Inc. All rights reserved.