SO FAR, SO GOOD

SO FAR, SO GOOD

You're on your way. Touch wood! But whatever you are trying to achieve, this may just be the beginning. The road to having the job well done is always under construction. Any great project will never really be finished, even if it looks as if it is. So far, so good.

Are you headed in the right direction? Otherwise you may inadvertently end up in the wrong place. You could still change course and maybe you have to. You don't even know if you're halfway there. You could actually be almost there! So far, so good.

Be yourself. Being authentic is key. Don't fake it. Not even until you make it. Be the 'real you'. Pretending that everything is fine, when it's not, isn't good enough. You deserve better. Do you really want to delay dealing with the matter at hand? Take the bull by the horns! Who cares if it seems somewhat terrifying? Be brave. You've come a long way already. So far, so good.

RICK SCHMULL

  

THANK YOU FOR THE MOMENTS AND THE MEMORIES

THANK YOU FOR THE MOMENTS AND THE MEMORIES

Moments don't last. Only memories do. Memories are precious, to be cherished forever. You should be incredibly grateful for both. Both have made you who you are today. Everything in your life happens for a reason. So many lessons are being learned all the time. But it's O.K. to let go and move on. Who knows which moments you'll be allowed to experience next. You'll always get better with time. All the bad decisions and the wrong choices are behind you. So now you're on the way of becoming less imperfect!

Your life is full of miracles. This world has so much more to offer. Nature is amazing. Why not pretend to live the rest of your life like in a dream. If you manage to pull your future reality forward, then what is due to come could be much better than ever. Make the most of of what is going right for you. That could well be your gold mine, that keeps on delivering.

The best moment for you may not yet have come, but it will. Keep and maintain the faith. Try to co-exist with any pain from your past. Each and every one of us and you is damaged goods in various degrees anyway. But that makes you stronger! It's O.K. to reflect on that from time to time, but make sure, that you keep your attention focused on the wonderful moments of joy and love that you wish for yourself the most in the future.

RICK SCHMULL

NO HOLDS BARRED

NO HOLDS BARRED

Some people have a no-holds-barred approach, with no restrictions or rules, to dealing with you. They are ruthless. Don't respond in kind. Remove yourself from the situation. Move on. Avoid escalating this mess. Take a step back. Just take a breath and pause. You may never have to deal with them again anyway.

Rudeness can be contagious, just like a cold. It's crossing the line. It's a virus. It comes with a cost. No matter whatever the reason, you don't need that. Life is too short. It's their problem, not yours. Chances are they had gotten some bad news. You could address their behaviour in private rather than in front of everyone. Also, each country has a different culture. In some countries, arriving 'on time' is incredibly rude!

Try to remain optimistic, which is contagious too. Focus on what is going right. That should change any toxic environment. Show your excitement. That's like a positive shot in the arm. Be warm and kind to anyone, including someone, who may not deserve it. That's the way to disarm any aggressive, no-holds-barred person.

RICK SCHMULL

WHERE THERE IS A WILL ...

WHERE THERE IS A WILL ...

There's a way. Even if it's hard to do. Hard jobs are getting done all the time. No doubt you'll find a way too. All it takes is determination. Stay motivated. Just keep going, even if times are tough. Tough times don't last. Continue to go after your long-term goal. If you truly want to do something, don't allow anyone or anything to stop you for doing it. Persistence knows no obstacles.

Have you been motivated enough to overcome your challenges? Dismiss any negativity and focus instead on the perceived benefits. Never throw in the towel, ever. Stay the course. Your breakthrough to the life of your dreams could be just around the corner! Failure is just part of your journey. Just get back up and try again. That will strengthen your commitment to your destiny. You should continue to grow your mind and you'll be free! 

Do you really know yourself? Take the time to do so. The answers you're looking for, are already in you. Stop looking to the outside world for any answers. Otherwise your quest will be never-ending. 

RICK SCHMULL

YOUR WAY IS YOUR WAY ONLY

YOUR WAY IS YOUR WAY ONLY

Your path is unique. Whatever works for you, may not necessarily work for others. There is no single way. No matter how brilliant the path of anyone else appears to be, you may want to let it go anyway. This may not be for you. If your journey is really someone else's, it may not even be helpful being part of it. You're better off in stepping away. Your way comes from beyond you. Once you can see it and imagine it, you're onto something. Wow! You're actually playing your predestined role in the universe.

Do you feel grateful for the good things in your life, however small? This is why you're here. You'll get better and better over time. You should celebrate each tiny milestone. You're being present at a new cycle of creation. This is exactly the miracle of life. Do you dig it?

Sometimes things don't go your way. Welcome to the club! Every so often that means working tirelessly. Deal with it. Everything takes time. But try and find your way to take the leap. It may not turn out to be such a long shot, after all. You could achieve massive success against all odds. That happens all the time. So keep the faith.

RICK SCHMULL

THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

The world is always a dangerous place. Neither the strongest nor the most intelligent of living things may necessarily survive. Only the most adaptable to the changing environment have a chance. If you don't manage to adapt, you're doomed. Similarly, persistence will beat the odds every time, not talent, genius or education. 

It's human nature to not only survive, but also to come out on top. That's why your fellow human beings are your greatest competitors. That may make it difficult for you to function socially. From time to time, you may have trouble relaxing. But don't feel too bad. You cannot live your life, while you have constant distrust of others. Deal with it. 

Being among the most successful survivors in the struggle for life also requires a clear visualization of your endgame. Just going through your whole day on autopilot is simply not good enough. You are the human operator. You cannot be replaced. You need to have your flight path under your control at all times.

RICK SCHMULL

GREATNESS IS IRRESISTIBLE

GREATNESS IS IRRESISTIBLE

If you simply do great work, it causes a series of other things to happen. It will inspire others. It will be the stuff of miracles. It will raise the bar of your entire life. If you make something the best it could possibly be,  you'll get the sense of a breakthrough with no limitations. Anyone can do it. You make it for no other reason than creating your own version of greatness. That's when the mountaintop comes in sight. Your mountaintop. No one else's.

The way in which you are great cannot be compared to someone else. True greatness explains itself. Find your own greatness. Greatness looks different for everyone. Do everything in order to achieve greatness for yourself and no one else. Greatness cannot be assumed based on outside appearances, which could be very deceiving.

You're trying to get from 'here' to 'there'. It will be hard. It will be frustrating, but necessary. You're here for a reason. But you'll find a way of life, that makes you comfortable. You have the power to make a significant contribution to the world. You determine your own moment of greatness, no one else. Live your life true to yourself and you'll impact other people's lives to a great extent.

RICK SCHMULL

BACK TO SQUARE ONE

BACK TO SQUARE ONE

Back to the drawing board. That's no picnic! You have no choice after a dead-end. But there always are advantages to starting again from the beginning. Wiping the slate clean could be the best thing you've ever done. 

Who doesn't want to start from scratch? Out with the old, in with the new! As the world around you changes rapidly, you better welcome the new. You don't want to be left behind. You just have to move on to whatever may be next. You don't want to feel like your life is stuck. You need to stay positive. Your best days could be ahead of you. That's what dreams are for. Always keep the faith, because everything will fall into place at the right time. Laugh at the current chaos. Live your life. Everything happens for a reason. Things are really going to work out in the end, as long as you are trying your best. Never forget, that you are hopelessly human. But you're not alone!

You're never too old to start again. Even if your energy may be very different from your younger days, your life goes on. It's not over, till it's over. You'll be allowed to hang on and continue, as long as you never fear of losing something. You should master the art of winning (again)! Back to square one is just part of your journey. 

RICK SCHMULL

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Aren't you feeling on top of the world, when really you should be? When was the last time you were overjoyed? Everyone experiences a peak of happiness at one time or another. There is no reason to let this slip from your memory. Ever. Too bad you may be tempted to feel at the bottom of the world, as you get bombarded with all the perceived traumas around you. Most of those traumas aren't real. But your tricky thoughts tend to lead you astray anyway. Shame! Are your thoughts controlled (again) by others with a specific agenda?

Feeling wonderful should be an essential part of your life. If it's not, then you have to change tack. Only you can make that happen. There are always different methods for dealing with any situation. In life, anything is possible. 'Seek and ye shall find'. Just keep looking for something that'll work for you. It may not necessarily work for others, because everyone is different. A 'one size fits for all approach' is for dummies.

Don't feel guilty, when you put your feet up. Sit back, relax and enjoy the great ride of your life. Who knows, what's in store for you? Be grateful for setbacks. They are useful and make you stronger. Have you ever noticed, how some people, who have been born with a silver spoon in their mouth, are struggling? Time and time again, they seem to regret their fate, because they don't feel they deserve it. It is high time, that you, whatever your background, feel on top of the world (again). That's what your life is all about.

RICK SCHMULL