THE ONE AND ONLY

THE ONE AND ONLY

Life is short. That's why there's nearly always only one true love or one true passion in one's life. Time flies. It's all over, before you know it. But will it be returned in kind? For awhile, maybe. It's complicated. You'll never get all the answers to all your questions. Turns out, you're just a pawn, as the world turns, like everybody else. Your life can only be controlled by yourself in a very, very limited way. 

Just like there will never be someone else to take your place, no one can ever be replaced by you. Everybody is different and remains so. A miracle indeed! That's why whatever you're saying may fall on deaf ears. Nobody is actually listening to you. Why would anyone value your ideas in the first place? What makes your judgment so special? You'll be drowned out by the judgments of many others. 

Pay attention to your own body language. Are you giving too much away? You may pretend to be or to do the one and only, but it's easy to inadvertently be or do the opposite. Go with the flow. Don't let up. Trust in the future. Right, optimism does it. That's the only way to survive in uncertain times.

RICK SCHMULL

TOO BIG FOR YOUR BOOTS?

TOO BIG FOR YOUR BOOTS?

Are you behaving as if you are more important than you really are? Who knows? Maybe you've outgrown your boots and it's time for a change. It's all a matter of opinion. The reality is, that you probably don't think highly enough of your skills. You tend to underestimate yourself. That's because you use only a fraction of your abilities. You'd be amazed at what you really could do, if only you would have a relentless focus on fulfilling your passion.

The only thing in your mind should be fulfilling a certain purpose. Nothing else should give you absolute peace.  Nothing else. That simply requires total devotion to a particular cause. But that may well call for different boots! Are you ready to go shopping?

You have to make a decision to keep going, despite the setbacks. You're basically totally on your own. It takes a lot of doing, before anyone may notice you or care about you at all. That's why you should keep plugging away. Your life is nothing else but a step-by-step system to reach your destiny, which may already have been predetermined.

RICK SCHMULL

A HOLE IN ONE

A HOLE IN ONE

You deserve to be lucky once in a while. For a ball to hit from a tee to finish in the cup in a single shot, you'll need a significant amount of luck. But some golfers have accomplished this feat. Never count yourself out! Nothing in your life is impossible or improbable. Luck is the result of chance. The more you try, the luckier you get. Just keep at it and let things take their own natural course. You'll be surprised, how big your winnings are. 'The more you learn, the more you earn' (Warren Buffett). 

'But success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive' (Andy Grove). Therefore, 'nothing is permanent, except change' (Heraclitus). However, always monitor your blood pressure. Prioritize your own health above all else. Be your own best friend. Also, your life may often be better with your own Pet. Unconditional love! You'll be surprised how lucky you could get that way.

Just imagine all the things, that have already happened in your life accidentally without being planned. It's all in your mind. Always believe, that lucky things happen to you. You'll fare better than all the moaners, who are never satisfied. Don't get dragged down by failure like them. Think and behave like a very lucky person. Then everything is in place for a self-fulfilling prophecy!

RICK SCHMULL

STAYING POSITIVE DOES IT

STAYING POSITIVE DOES IT

Are you able to look beyond any crisis? Moving on is key. Hope is good for your health. You'll get through it. That's something you have to believe in. Inconvenient reality is mostly 'bunk'.  Never become the victim of perceived reality. There is so much incorrect. Try to imagine a reality you wish for. That's the first step to walking on air!

Easy does it. You are not alone. Just watch the huge groups of starlings swirling across the sky as the weather deteriorates. Birds sticking together is a way to keep protected. This is, what survival is all about. A flock of birds that all fly together and change direction together has no time to become negative in any way. They simply wouldn't survive. 

Positive thinking does more than put a smile on your face. Even a small amount of positive thinking could have a huge influence over what happens next. Isn't improving results all that matters? Take a break and make sure, that you're on the road to your particular happiness. There is one big road with lots of signs. Don't get confused! There is nothing like hitting that open road and experiencing all the stuff along the way. Very exciting indeed.

RICK SCHMULL

YOU MAY HAVE BEEN LED UP THE GARDEN PATH

YOU MAY HAVE BEEN LED UP THE GARDEN PATH

You may have been made to believe something, which isn't true. Today it's no longer about 'less than attractive' veiled brides, who are part of an attempt to get them off the shelf in a distant past. But the women may have felt, that their prospective husbands were not exactly a real catch either. At least the garden may have been beautiful at the time! 

'Pulling a fast one' is part of human nature, but everything has a price. A short-cut may appear to save time and effort. However, the moral of the turtle and the hare is that 'slow and steady' often wins the race in the end.

Dreaming of getting rich quick with little risk or effort? No sweat! Just imagine, that you are really thirsty. You need to drink some water now. You won't rest till you reach that goal. You simply have no choice. Do you get it now?

RICK SCHMULL

MUCH BETTER THAN EVER

MUCH BETTER THAN EVER

Fortunately you'll be able to live your life each day much better than ever. Are you ready in the starting blocks? Just focus on where you want and need to be. Don't get distracted. Most of the noise around you is a waste of time and effort. It's often shocking, that you have to go through life, while the unthinkable seems to occur again and again. Life seems to throw things at you without fail. No matter! It's not for you to judge the possible reasons why. Comfort yourself, that you're not the exception. Shake off your self-pity! There's little that you actually control in your life anyway. But all your struggles are temporary. Really! Eventually, all clouds go away. 

Life teaches some important lessons over time. You'll become wiser and more relaxed as you go along. That's because you've seen it all. You've come to accept the inevitable. But there are a host of things, where you can make a difference. In fact, just one person alone can make all the difference in the world. Just play your part. Focus on the myriad of opportunities in life, not on the problems. But your good intentions must lead to action. You must intend to become much better than ever in order to clean up later.

You should have an uncompromising vision. That'll make you unstoppable. You'll be surprised how easy it is for you to walk on water. Once you're out of the starting blocks and you feel, that you're much better than ever, you may meet Lady Luck and a Fortune could be yours. Don't squander it.

RICK SCHMULL

 

WHO SAID YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL?

WHO SAID YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL?

Yes, you can! If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough. Your dreams shape your future. Visualization is your way forward. Just train your mind to believe in whatever you really would like to happen and you'll overcome all your doubts. Persistence and nothing else, will clear your pathway to eventual success. Who cares if it takes a while? As long as you're on your way.

Did anybody ever say, that life would be easy? It may seem that way for some, but nobody will tell you the real truth anyway. You'll find out quickly, that nobody wants to hear if you have a problem. They may secretly even take pleasure in whatever troubles you. That's human nature. Life is a catwalk. Just pretend, that you're living the best of your life. You can bask in the glory of having it all for yourself, nobody else. Otherwise, your privacy is at risk. Not worth it!

If you really wish to have it all, don't brag about it. Keep a low profile. It's for your own and your loved ones enjoyment only. Don't make others more jealous than they already are. Just imagine that your ideal life is playing out, but don't share it with your fellow human beings. Every one is different and is at a different stage of life. If you finally decide to go all in to make your dream come true, you don't need the prying eyes of others at all.

RICK SCHMULL