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101WAYS
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YOUR
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AN EASY TO FOLLOW GUIDE TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS

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1. Take Action Today
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” This Chinese
Proverb hits the nail on the head. Don’t wait another second to get started on whatever it is you
want to accomplish, today is the day to take action.
2. Schedule Your Habits
By scheduling your day, including your habits you will take control of them, rather than letting
them control you. If you know what to expect each day, it will be much easier to handle obstacles
as they arise.
3. Do You Really Want It?
When you decide you are ready to change, make sure you really want to lose those pounds, or
get out of debt, because unless you really want it you will not be able to overcome the pitfalls
and obstacles. Motivation is the key to your success.
4. Schedule Your Day
Write a to-do list each evening before you go to bed. While you’re sleeping your brain will
prepare itself for the tasks the next morning and you will be ready to jump right into it first thing.
5. Do Not Participate in Negativity
Every second you spend entertaining the negativity of others or participating in gossip is wasting
the precious time you could be using for positive activities. When you feel yourself being sucked
into the negative vibes, remove yourself and get back to work on your to-do list.
6. Be You
Rather than conforming to those around you, focus on the strengths and abilities you bring to the
table. You are a worthwhile human being, don’t mask that by acting like someone you are not.
7. Treat Yourself
Life can’t be all hard work. Make sure to take time to reward yourself
occasionally along the way. Taking a moment for yourself will revive and
refresh you and ensure that you’re ready to continue the good fight.
8. You Can’t Change Genetics but You Can Change Your Attitude
Don’t blame your parents for the hand you were dealt, instead change your attitude and conquer
what it is you do not like about yourself. Each individual has the ability to change and the ability
to control the way you respond to obstacles that you approach.
9. Fail Forward
If you fear trying new things because you might fail, you have failed. Only by trying and “Failing
Forward” can you learn new things that will allow you to reach your goals. Failure isn’t final; you
can always overcome your mistakes and become a stronger, better you because of them.

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10. Identify Your Magic Time
Magic time is the hours in the day where you are the most productive. During this time period you
can accomplish double if not more than you can at any other time during the day. Flush out when
your magic time is so you can use it to focus on the most important tasks you must tackle.
11. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Only when you make the moves that take you out of your comfortable place will you make strides
to accomplish what you wish.
12. Become What You Want by Doing
The only way to become what you want to be is by doing that thing. If you want to be a writer,
write. If you want to be a singer, sing. If you want to be in better shape, get yourself to the gym.
The best way to become something is also the fastest and the easiest, just start doing it.
13. Define Your Fulfillment
You must identify what need your habit fulfills. Maybe your mid-day cigarette gives you an excuse
to take a break, maybe happy hour with your friends helps you let go of the tensions of the day.
Once you determine what need you are satisfying, you can find more constructive ways to fulfill it.
14. Switch It Up and Try Something New
Don’t fall into a rut. When you find yourself getting bored by the monotony of life, try something
new. This could be a new activity, a new habit or even just a new route to work. By changing things
up every now and then you will allow for new influences.
15. Get All Aspects of Your Brain on the Same Page
Sometimes the logical and emotional parts of our brain butt heads, so to speak. In order to make
sure they work together you must placate them both. Turn “I should not smoke this cigarette” into
“It will feel so nice to be able to spend a day with my child without smoking.” If you embrace all the
aspects of your subconscious you will be setting yourself up for success.
16. Kick Bad Habits to the Curb
Take a moment to evaluate the vices you hold on to. No doubt you have at least a few that are
holding you back from what you want to be or accomplish. Rather than letting these vices control
you for one more day, take the reins and expel them from your life.
17. Get Ahead by Getting Started
If you get started today on achieving your goals you will automatically be ahead of any competition
that waits until tomorrow.

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18. It’s Normal to Be Uncertain
It’s inevitable that when attempting to change you will feel ambivalent. There’s no way to know
for sure what it will feel like when you achieve your goals, so uncertainty is completely normal. As
you continue through your transformation you will discover the costs of staying the same and will
embrace change more readily.
19. Make Every Minute Count
Cherish every single minute of your day. Whether you add an extra minute to your workout, take
one more minute for yourself in the shower or read to your kids for another minute, make every
minute count. Every minute you use to enjoy life will take a minute away from your bad habits.
20. Don’t Discount Your Own Experience
Rather than devaluing your own experience and overvaluing others’ realize that you are uniquely
gifted and bring many valuable things to the table.
21. Visualize Your “Rock Bottom”
This term was coined to symbolize when you hit your lowest point. Some people need to get there
before they will actively make changes to their lives. But knowing the price of not making the
changes you desire can have the same outcome. Be honest with yourself about where you will be
in five years, five months or even five days if you do not make a change? Once you establish your
low point then you can comfortably stray from the habits that will take you there.
22. Earn What You Get
Being handed wealth seems like a sweet deal from the outside, but not one lesson is learned in
that process. You add no value to the world. When you earn every cent or accolade you receive
your self-worth is easily identified and you can enjoy the acquired experience.
23. You Will Make Mistakes, But Don’t Let That Discourage You
In the process of change, you will make mistakes. You will fall into old routines and “fall off the
wagon.” If you realize that this is part of the process you won’t use one mistake as an excuse to
quit. Pick up and start again.
24. Every Action is Under Your Control
The moment you realize that you are responsible for your own actions is the moment you will realize
how empowered you are. Every action you take brings you closer or further from your goals.
25. Acknowledge Your Success
Rather than beating yourself up every time you stumble or make a
mistake, instead appreciate the strides you have made. By acknowledging
your successes today you will have the willpower to try again tomorrow.

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26. Be Proud of Yourself
Being proud of your accomplishments is not egotistical, it is logical. When you accomplish
something that you have always wanted to, pat yourself on the back just as you would any other,
you deserve it.
27. Don’t Be So Serious
Rather than looking at your transformation as a tedious and unpleasant task, try to have some fun
with it. Whether you pick up a new sport as exercise or find a new hobby to quell your idle hands
try to make it enjoyable.
28. Develop Self Confidence
You must believe you can accomplish your goals first and foremost. Developing the self
confidence to know you can achieve anything is the first step in realizing your dreams.
29. Seek Opportunity Not Security
Rather than slipping into complacency, you must resist your comfort zone and instead focus on
your goals. It’s easy to settle on perceived security, but it won’t make you happy. Only the pursuit
of your dreams will satisfy you in the long run.
30. You Decide Who You Are or Want to Be
Only one person can determine what kind of human being you will become, and that is you. Every
experience you encounter and every move you make is cultivating who you are, so choose wisely.
31. You Design Your Life Plan, Not Others
The only person who truly has to live with your choices is you, so why would you let the influence
of others shape your character? You are the architect, engineer and builder when it comes to your
life, so there’s no need to outsource.
32. Don’t Let Yesterday Derail Today
You’re going to have bad days, but you must not let them infiltrate your good ones. Instead of
focusing on the mistakes from yesterday concentrate on what’s going right today so that you will
succeed tomorrow.
33. Take a Habit Inventory
Take a few minutes to write out all the habits you participate in daily, both good and bad. Once
you have an understanding of these then you can decide which to keep and which to purge.
34. There’s No Need to Understand
Spending time trying to understand why you are a certain way only serves as a method of
procrastination. Instead ignore the whys and take action.

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35. Set Deadlines
You work hard daily to get closer to accomplishing your goals, but some items on
your agenda always seem to fall to the wayside. Give yourself deadlines to get that
extra push you need to follow through. Procrastination has its own end point when
you force yourself to follow through.
36. You’ve Tried and Failed
Maybe you’ve attempted to make this change in the past and didn’t succeed. Don’t let your past
failures dictate any hesitation this time around. What you’ve learned in the past will not hinder you,
it will help you avoid making the same mistakes again.
37. How to Handle Set-Backs
Many things will occur in daily that can make you end up right back where you started. Rather than
accepting defeat and convincing yourself that you’ll never change, brush yourself off and start
again. Remember, failure isn’t final.
38. Teach Others
You have skills and gifts that can enrich the lives of others. Don’t keep them to yourself, share
them with the world.
39. Establish Cause and Effect
Every action and decision you make leads to an outcome of some sort. If you reflect on the rewards
and repercussions that resulted from an action you will be more aware for future moves.
40. Embrace the Pain, It’s Temporary
Though pain and struggle can seem infinite when you’re in the midst of it, it’s fleeting. If you can grit
your teeth and bear the hard times, what you learn from persevering will be that much more rewarding.
41. Set Specific and Measurable Goals
When you are setting your goals, don’t be vague and make sure you can measure your strides.
Setting specific goals will make it easy to measure your success and will ultimately give you a
roadmap so you can stay on course.
42. Make the Time
It’s easy to say and even believe that you don’t have the time to accomplish something. The truth
of the matter is that time is relative. It just takes some rearranging and prioritizing to make more
hours to achieve success. That may mean that some tasks will get put off, but when you truly want
something you will make the time.
43. Ride Out the Cravings
You will have moments when you will want to fall back into old habits. When these cravings hit, rather
than running or giving in, ride it out. This sensation has been compared to a wave, where the craving
builds, peaks then disperses. Understand this and ride it out rather than hiding from your feelings.

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44. Stop Lying to Yourself
The most common lie that holds people back from accomplishing their goals is “I can’t.” Truth is
you can do pretty much anything you want to do, once you break through this mental block.
45. Measure Progress, Not Perfection
When you are in the process of change, don’t dwell on every mistake or misstep. Instead record
the progress you make, that’s all that matters.
46. Share Your Goals With Positive People
When you’re ready to get started on achieving your goals, share them with
positive people that surround you. They will be the motivational voice you
need to hear while also holding you accountable for your progress.
47. List Your Obstacles and Avoid Them
The easiest way to ensure that obstacles don’t interrupt your progress is to
anticipate them. Take the time to list any potential hurdles that you may face
then figure out how you will overcome them, then you will be ready when
they inevitably pop up.
48. Visualize Your Success
Take a moment to imagine yourself leading the life you strive for. Whether it’s financial freedom,
being smoke free, or wearing a bathing suit on the beach, visualize yourself as the ideal you and
it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
49. Eliminate Distractions
Distractions are only a temporary remedy for boredom or stress. In the long run, distractions will
not only serve as a method to escape boredom, but success as well.
50. Recruit Help
Most times it’s not possible to accomplish your goals all on your own. There is no shame in
asking for help. Anyone who is successful can attribute it to a long line of individuals that lent a
hand along the way.
51. Review Your Goals and Progress Regularly
When you start your transition make sure to document your goals and keep track of your
progress. As you are in the process you can review these daily to make sure you don’t get
knocked off course.
52. Never Stop Learning
Just because you are done with school doesn’t mean that the learning has halted. Treat each
day as a teachable moment and grow from each misstep and mistake.

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53. Reflect On Your Success
Take a moment to sit and think of a few occasions when you succeeded. What did you do, how
did you feel and what was the process? By reflecting on the most accomplished moments of your
life you will motivate yourself to recreate them.
54. Fix Your Mindset
It’s impossible to control the world around you, but it is possible to control how you think and
respond to the things that come your way. Get your mind to a positive place and see how it
affects you. You still won’t be able to control others, but the simple act of fixing your mind state
will allow you to control you.
55. Focus On Your Strengths, Not Weaknesses
Every person has varied strengths and just as many weaknesses. Rather than putting stock into
where you will fall short, highlight what it is you excel at.
56. Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Take the time to hype up your accomplishments rather than dwelling on your failures. In order to
be successful you must believe that you are worth it, so inflate your ego every now and then.
57. Set Up a Safety Net
Create backup plans for when things don’t work out the way you anticipated. By creating a safety net
you eliminate the need to come up with excuses when the universe throws you a curve ball.
58. Be Honest With Yourself
You may think you truly want to accomplish your goals, but you constantly let things derail your
progress. This is when you need to figure out what you really want. It is possible to have another
goal that is outranking and contradicting your new commitment. Let’s say you want to quit
smoking, but subconsciously you feel like smoking is an inherent part of your personality.
59. What Motivates You?
Understanding what motivates you is vital for your success. Whether it’s a monetary reward,
personal integrity, or competition. Every person is different, find out what motivates you.
60. New Habits are Permanent
Once you do something enough times to consider it a habit it becomes automatic and stays with
you for life.
61. Create Good Habits
Habits get a negative reputation because the bad ones get so much shine. Add a good habit to
your life. Whether exercising routinely or getting up on a schedule many habits can enrich your
life rather than detract from it. Start today by picking up a new habit.

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62. Past Failure Doesn’t Guarantee Future Failure
Just because you failed in the past doesn’t mean the outcome will be the same the second time
around. If anything, past failure can assist with future success, because of the lessons you learn
when you fall and pick yourself up. Keep trying, failure is not final.
63. Old Habits are Permanent Too
Even though you have successfully built a new healthy habit, your old ones are still there. Be
aware that it will always lay there behind the scenes so you won’t accidentally let it become a
current habit again.
64. Differentiate Between Lasting and Fleeting Happiness
Giving in to old habits gives momentary pleasure, but will eventually lead to disappointment.
When you are about to settle into an old vice, instead ask yourself whether giving in will cause
lasting or fleeting happiness.
65. Call on the Strengths of Others
You probably know someone who already is the perfect example of what you aspire to be. So,
when you are confused on how to handle a certain situation do what that person would do. When
you emulate the characteristics of people that embody your goals you will find that you already
had those skills, and learn how to tap them.
66. Get Started
Until you actually get started, your goals are just dreams. Don’t put it off any longer,
take action today.
67. Forgive Yourself
Instead of giving up when you make a mistake, realize that you have complete control over what
moves you take next. Forgive yourself for making a mistake, learn from it and move on.
68. Live the Life You Desire
Rather than letting other people determine what kind of life you will lead, figure out what it is
you want to do, and do it. Outside influences will always interfere, but you are the one who has
to live with yourself, so be who you want to be.
69. Picture the Outcome
Instead of simply envisioning your success, imagine every aspect using all of your senses. By
creating the scenario in your head as vividly as possible it makes getting there that much easier.
70. Reflect on Your Progress
By reviewing the progress you are making you will learn what to do the same or differently the
next day. Reflection will aid you in learning and accelerate your progress.

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71. No one is Perfect
Success is not defined by perfection or not failing, but instead by how you respond to your
failures. By picking yourself up when you stumble you are aligning yourself with every successful
person that has made a change before you.
72. Ask For Help
Whether you are spiritual or not, sometimes the simple act of asking for help, out loud can bring
the assistance you need. Whether in prayer, meditation or just simply asking, sometimes that’s all
it takes. Just be willing to take the help should it come.
73. The Perfect time to Start is Now
If you wait until the timing is ideal to begin your change, you will never get started. Rather than
using excuses of why now isn’t the perfect time to begin your transformation, instead realize that
there will never be a perfect time. Start now, and deal with the obstacles as they come.
74. Accentuate the Positive and Minimize the Negative
Rather than simply running away from the negative things in your life, turn it into running towards
the positive things. Instead of escaping “being fat” try heading towards “being healthy.” By
putting a positive spin on your goals, you will make getting there that much more rewarding.
75. Ceremoniously State Your Objective
Publicly or ceremoniously stating your intention will let it serve as your guide during your journey.
Once you’ve set your objective, ask yourself daily if the choices you make will help you get there.
76. Create Challenging Goals
People generally have more success accomplishing large goals rather than small ones. Dream
big and your accomplishments will be that much greater.
77. Visualize Your Success
Imagine that you succeed at your transformation. Visualize yourself in 90 days, how do you look?
Are you identical to now, or are you a new you? If you imagine yourself as the positive image you
desire, you will be motivated to get there.
78. Create “Outlandish” Goals
People often make goals that are small so they seem more attainable. It is actually a good thing
for your goals to be far away from where you are that way the progress is measurable.
79. You Can Only Succeed by Doing
Only by doing the work can you see the results. Learning and listening can help if you’re already
putting in work, but alone they will not change your life.

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80. Put it in Writing
Write out your goals as a contract and include your strategies for success. The simple act of writing
it down will make you hold yourself accountable.
81. One Thing at a Time
Pick one thing to change starting today, then once you accomplish that goal you can move onto the
next. Many people get bogged down by wanting to change too many things at one time. Focus on
the most important thing first.
82. Figure Out Your Success Pattern
Look back at other examples when you have succeeded. If you can determine a pattern
that has worked for you in the past, apply it to your current transformation. This formula
worked for you before and it will again.
83. Take Small Steps
Taking monumental strides to accomplish your goals can seem daunting. Instead take a
small step everyday and soon you will be right where you want to be.
84. Track Your Progress
Sometimes the changes you make will be subtle. By tracking the progress you make, no
matter how small, you will see what is working and what isn’t.
85. Learn From Your Mistakes
If you are conscious of the missteps and mistakes you make along your journey, it will be
much easier to recognize before you make them next time.
86. Increase Awareness
It will be easy to fall into old habits. Sometimes it’s as simple as calling on someone close
to you to remind you when you stumble. When you are aware that you are backsliding, it
will be easier for you to regain your footing.
87. Lean on Others
Having a solid support system is important when you are making a transition. Whether
you call upon someone who has made the same journey, or simply on a loved one to hold you
accountable, asking for help is important.
88. Realize That It’s Hard
Acknowledge the fact that changing is hard. By recognizing the fact that what you’re doing is a
challenge, you are giving yourself credit for persevering.

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89. You Won’t Succeed Instantly
Anytime you try something new, it’s safe to say you probably won’t be amazing at it. The same goes
for your transformation. As you begin it will feel awkward and unnatural, because it’s not what you’re
used to, but that’s the whole point, to change.
90. Take it Day by Day
It’s easy to resist change when it seems too drastic. The policy of “one day at a time” makes any
change seem that much more doable. You must exercise every day seems too permanent, however,
you must exercise today seems possible. If you keep this up daily, you will eventually get to where
you want to be.
91. Silence Your Negative Thoughts
Sometimes our own brain can be the biggest naysayer. When your thoughts start leaning to the
negative, challenge them. Simply using positivity to counteract your subconscious negativity can be
highly effective.
92. Brush Off the Saboteurs
There will always be people that will try to knock you off course. Whether they insist you have a
drink with them or continually offer you the dessert you declined, you must be prepared. Rather than
giving in or getting upset, instead restate your goals and ask politely if they will support your decision.
Most people will respect your choice, and those that won’t do not deserve your time.
93. An Additional Incentive
Realize that during your process to achieve your goals you are also gaining another important reward.
The skills and character that you develop during your transformation can be almost as incentivizing as
the transformation itself.
94. Identify Your Best Assets
All of us are good at something, find that special something that you excel at and focus on it.
95. Remember, Failure Isn’t Final
Failing only represents the end of a journey if it makes you give up.
Every time you fall, get up and start again, because then and only
then do you ensure that you will never fail.
96. Dream Big to Achieve Big
Make sure you have lofty goals and ambitions, that way you have
something to work for. When you dream small, you will achieve
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97. Have a Clear Vision
When you are documenting your goals, make sure your vision of success is clear. Sometimes
superficial needs and temporary pleasures will mar your vision, so make sure you are working
towards something you truly want.
98. Motivation Comes From Within
Unless you are ready to make changes, all the motivational messages in the world won’t resonate.
Once you have made the decision to move onward and upward with your life then and only then
will you be ready to succeed.
99. Focus on Accomplishments, Not Activity
When you are measuring your progress focus on the accomplishments you have made rather than
the busy work that is getting you there. If you focus on the everyday tasks that are positioning
you to succeed, you may get frustrated. However, if you highlight your accomplishments you will
feel more successful and be prepared to keep up the hard work.
100. Live and Lead by Example
By living and leading by example you will not only inspire others to live better, but you will also
attract people to you that will push you to be better.
101. Mastery Takes Time
To excel at anything takes time, practice and perseverance. If you are passionate about getting
really good at something, stick with it because mastery is worth the effort.