STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT HASN'T HAPPENED YET

STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT HASN'T HAPPENED YET, AS LONG AS IT'S GOOD

Focusing on your present situation may sound attractive, but may be very boring or even downright unpleasant with regard to everything that you hope lies ahead. Fill your mind with all the good things, that might still happen. Ask yourself, what you are waiting for. Make the good things happen soon! If not now, when?

Putting one foot in front of the other, without constantly thinking, what your future should look like, is like crossing mudflats in your slippers. You could be stuck in the mud. Wouldn't you like to be a winner? Being a loser has consequences. That's why you should be on your toes and feel somewhat paranoid. As long as you are able to control anxious thought, you can turn it to your advantage. Complacency is the enemy of excellence!

You can be a force for good in the world as long as you will rise and shine. Try and find out, what your destiny is. What are you made for? You've been born for a reason! You've got a job to do. You can't just shut your eyes and go back to sleep.

Visualization shapes your future. Focus on your future, that you think is meant to be. If the current reality is very different from what you've been dreaming about, then you have to take action. Nobody else will do that for you. It's up to you to start the ball rolling with another reality. An alternative reality, if you will. Go to sleep with that alternative reality in mind. Your subconscious mind will then take over and will work on it. All through the night!

DIEDERIK SCHMULL, November 14th, 2021,Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

SO YOU WANT TO GET RICH

SO YOU WANT TO GET RICH 

Do you really want to get rich? Do you really have, what it takes to become hugely successful? Anybody can do it with the right art of living. Never fear failure. Failure is part of life. But failure is not an option, so you have to get up and try again, time after time. Sometimes 24/7! Mind you, with the right carrot,  you'll have enough energy to keep going. Always focus on where you should be going. Always pretend that you're already there. Keep dreaming of your destination. Dreams shape your future. If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough. Chase your dreams as if your life depends on it. Never give up!

Always smile. It puts people at ease. It's a sign of success. Don't sweat. Only a positive attitude can lead to success. You will make a way, even where there seems to be no way, because you know, where you're going. You believe in yourself. There's nobody like you in the whole world. You are unique. Amazing isn't it?

Money, money, money. Don't flaunt it. Keep a low profile at all times. But get rid of the shame of getting and being very rich. You get, what you deserve. Don't blame anyone, but yourself, if you're not rich yet. Money is the best revenge. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But never talk about money, especially your own money. Keep people guessing. It's nobody's business, but your own and the taxman. Being 'legit' gives peace of mind. That's the most important thing in your life, because you don't know, how long you've got. Your conscience should be clean, before you ever bow out gracefully.

DIEDERIK SCHMULL, November 13th, 2021, Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

 

JUMP START YOUR ENERGY

JUMP START YOUR ENERGY

Are you struggling to keep up? Are you constantly exhausted? If only you had unlimited energy! The reality is, that you don't seem to have enough time and energy to make it all happen all the time. There are plenty of potential energy drainers in both your professional and personal life. Do you want, what you can't get? Do you run away from things you don't like?

Since life began on earth 4 billion years ago, plants and animals evolved on the basis of 'survival of the fittest'. Only the strongest creatures survived and you're one of them! There are an unimaginable number of life forms, all struggling to survive. You're part of this miracle.

You can have as much energy as you need, if you are faced with an immediate challenge. You will feel much more energetic if you have to. You're only using a fraction of your energy and of your brain at any given time. You have got much more energy than you ever thought you had. If you have been put on the spot, you have no choice but to deliver. Then there is no room for excuses.

As soon as you discover, that you can become more energetic, you've found the key to being happy. There's nothing worse than when your energy feels at a low ebb. That's an unnatural state of affairs anyway, so refuse to give in. Always act energetic and you will feel that way too. You will be an inspiration to others. The truth is, that there is an unlimited supply of energy that you can tap into with the right mindset. 

It's important that you find ways to maintain your energy level. Enough sleep, with regular naps if needed, meditate, exercise, relax with the right food and drink, but above all, develop a sense of mission, which provides you with all the energy you need. Discipline yourself. Take good care of yourself first and you're all ready to go.

Don't wage losing battles, which drain your energy. You don't have control over the awful things, that may or may not happen in the future. Most of these things aren't even real. Also, don't relive the past. You'll regret the many things you have or haven't done. It's over! Be here now. Focus on what's going right and be thankful for being alive and well.


DIEDERIK SCHMULL    July 21st, 2019               Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

JUST YOU WAIT

JUST YOU WAIT


Sounds familiar? It seems, that you have a million things to do and you fight, like you're running out of time ('Non-Stop', Musical 'Hamilton'). Or it seems, that you fail to 'keep up with the Joneses' and it looks like you're falling behind. Or it seems, that keeping up appearances is a losing battle. Enough for an inferiority complex! You might yearn for something you can't easily get, like some spectacular achievement. The strong desire for something may be accompanied by: 'I'll be back, just you wait'.

An experience of weakness, helplessness and dependency will disrupt your emotional processes, unless you turn around and fight back. Make your move and make it soon. Nothing is impossible in this life. Miracles do happen all the time. But why compare yourself to others, whose situation you don't really know? Why would you care? Think about what your goals are for your life. Isn't it much easier to find contentment with the things you do have rather than chasing what you don't?

What everyone around you seems to be doing is nothing else than crowd behavior. A herd mentality is largely emotional, because a crowd cannot think and tends to become irrational. Stay true to yourself! Why would you be like a sheep blindly following the flock no matter where they go because that's just what the herd is doing? That's a recipe for bad decisions! Once you separate yourself from the pack, you'll be able to think clearly again. You'll be able to create something of real value and you can begin to build a following of true fans, who hold you in high regard. 'Just you wait' suddenly sounds very different.


DIEDERIK SCHMULL      July 15th, 2019       Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

THE BEST IS YET TO COME


No matter what has happened or is happening, as long as you firmly believe, that the best is yet to come, then you will keep going. If you have any doubts about the future, you will not survive. Even if life is good now, you should never go easy on yourself. Otherwise, your energy will be drained as soon as you feel that you're not faced with challenges. In order to recharge your mind and body you need to revive your energy by focusing on your own self-confidence. You must get rid of this 'undeserving' feeling. You need to recognize your strengths and positives. Then you will feel able to become unrestrained and go for the jugular, whatever the odds.

You deserve it, whatever it is. That's a great feeling. You now have something to look forward to and you can't possibly go wrong. It may be a job, a romance, a home or a car. Perhaps an illustrated thermometer on the wall, which measures your progress towards achieving your specific goals, helps. Discipline yourself to keep on track. As circumstances change, don't hesitate to review your goals regularly, but always keep moving.

Low self-esteem is a killer. That would make life really hard. That affects your interaction with people and enjoy the things you like. Life is sometimes very tough with relationships breaking down and career paths interrupted. That comes with the territory. Climbing up the different ladders in life is a constant challenge, which should be seen as a sport. Good times never last, but as long as you remain excited about 'the best is yet to come', you will jump out of bed in the morning and put more work into your hours than anyone else.

Stress is a - silent -  killer too. But if you don't get stuck in the past and if you have many tasks in your to-do list, then you don't have time to even think of any ailments and complaints. Don't let your emotions overtake you. Go play with your pet and simply let it pass. Always think of the possible sensation of whatever the best is, that is yet to come!


DIEDERIK SCHMULL      July 14th, 2019    Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

RELENTLESS

RELENTLESS


Attributed to the 30th President of the United States, CALVIN COOLIDGE (1923 - 1929):

Nothing in this world can take the place of PERSISTENCE. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

President Calvin Coolidge succeeded, as Vice President, his predecessor President Warren G. Harding, who died unexpectedly while in office. He went on to win the next election and therefore served as President for 6 years. He was famous for being a man of few words ('silent Cal'), but during his Presidency ('the Roaring Twenties'),  America experienced impressive economic growth, albeit mostly debt-driven. This would eventually lead to the Great Economic Depression of the 1930's. But Coolidge will always be remembered for his no-nonsense approach, his honesty and his integrity.

Being relentless and unstoppable, rather than being casual and easy-going, will deliver the results needed to become successful. As long as you are driven by reaching specific objectives, you have become a goal-oriented type, rather than a person on autopilot. There is always the temptation to relax, but as soon as you realize, that it is a race against time, then you will press ahead and get the job done. Because otherwise, you're done!

If you are really, really determined, keep trying and never give up, you can be annoying. But some things are inevitable. It is what it is. You may even be accused of being narcissistic: a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. There is always a price to pay if you stand out from the crowd. That's why you have to be relentless and fearless. Mind you, your working life is too short to worry about the fallout, while realizing your dreams.

You are your worst enemy, because it's so easy to be distracted.  Excuses abound in tough times! Become like Coolidge, a man of few words and a lot of action. Trust your instincts. Bite the bullet, otherwise you will bite the dust.


DIEDERIK SCHMULL                  July 12th, 2019       Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.

DREAM BIG

DREAM BIG


You need to look at life with the perspective, that nothing is impossible. Nothing at all. That's why big dreams are so important. With the right mindset, you should be on your way. Never mind the odds. Life consists of one miracle after another, believe it or not. You have to admit, that you've been lucky many times before. The bigger your dream, the luckier you get. Once you've accomplished just a fraction of what you were dreaming about, your motivation will know no bounds.

If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough. You were born with a mission. It's up to each individual to figure out the best way, how to fulfill that mission. Everybody's mission is unique. All that is needed to discover that mission is by listening to what excites you. This is it! This is me! Your enthusiasm will automatically deal with any doubts or fears. This is what living your life is all about. Pursuing your goal in life will give you the feeling, that life has deep meaning and then happiness is all yours. You deserve it!

Sometimes your dreams may not seem realistic. Don't ever worry about that. You don't have to be brilliant to achieve extraordinary success. Persistence and focus are the only requirements, not education or intelligence. Just go for it! You'll be surprised how talented you really are. You'll find out how little of your potential had really been crystal clear so far. You're an undiscovered gold mine!

DIEDERIK SCHMULL                            Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.