Today I’m going to start you on a journey to success through a series of life principles outlined in
The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. I wanted to read this book when I first saw it, but hesitated at first because while I am always interested in books that enhance my spiritual life, I had so much already on my plate. I’m always learning something new, and my primary focus recently has been on my businesses. Needless to say, I finally got the time to read beyond the first chapter, and I was HOOKED. I even
re-read it, this time aloud, to my husband, as we drove to Florida & back! And now I have several friends preparing to read the copies I’m sending to them.
EVERYONE has room for personal growth. I don’t care who you are or how long you’ve been on your life’s journey. Each of us is a work in progress, and we should all strive for perfection and be in a constant state of learning. If you stop learning, you stop REALLY thinking, then you stop growing as a person. If you want to read the story for yourself – which I recommend - go
buy the book. There’s even a journal & study guide if you’d like to go that far.
The Traveler’s Gift is the story of David Ponder, a man approaching middle age who, after years in the corporate world finds himself in a situation far too many people today find themselves in. He is suddenly unemployed and wondering how he will provide for his family. Reaching a level of despair such as that of George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” David embarks on a journey in which he encounters seven well-known figures in history. Each encounter provides David with insight into his life and leaves him with bits of wisdom he can use to help create a better future for himself and others. It is a painful journey, full of self-reflection, but one that leaves him empowered and with a clear purpose and a vision of success realized.
This story touched my heart and gave me even more motivation. In each chapter of this story, and specifically each of the Seven Decisions for Success, I found myself evaluating
MY past,
MY decisions, and
MY reactions to each situation I have been in. Some of the principles I had already begun to apply in my life, before even reading the story. Others, I never gave a thought to – until I read them. Each Decision for Success can and should be implemented in everyone’s life. There is no one who cannot use these principles to better themselves.
I'm also posting videos outlining the Seven Decisions on
YouTube. Check them out, and let me know which you like better - blog or video!
~B~
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