A word on Fear

"Fear is a very useful signal along the path to freedom.

The stronger the fear, the closer you are to what you are seeking. If you want to stay safe (i.e. stuck where you are), fear tells you to stop what you are doing.

BUT if you want to be FREE, fear lets you know you are on the right track, it is a signal to push ahead in the same direction, to pick up the pace"

-Cheri Huber

In other words Feel the Fear and continue to move forward with your dreams.

To Your Success!

Kameka

Gossip

Gossiping is one of American’s favorite past times. We are all guilty of it in some way shape or form. How many times have you been caught up in the latest gossip, whether about Britney, 50 Cent, Paris or Brangelina; perhaps too many times to admit?

A few weekends ago, I learned a lesson first-hand from the hands of gossip. I called a friend to find out how things were going for her weekend; she proceeded to inform me of a few issues at home, it was great, all was well. Once the conversation ended I was ready to begin my work for the weekend.

Unfortunately, an hour later, another friend called and began to recount ALL the latest news and gossip of a close friend then the conversation moved to a family member, who was getting married and another who may be getting a divorce. Finally, that call ended then fifteen minutes later the phone rang, this time it was a family member regarding the details of her birthday party, though the conversation was supposed to be brief; it spiraled into a two-hour gossip fest.

While the conversations were very entertaining; I failed to realize that close to four hours passed and I did not get any work done. I was so busy minding their business that I was neglecting my own business. Feeling frustrated that four hours had gone by and I had absolutely nothing to show. Now, as I recount this story I chuckle a bit because I realize that it’s something that can happen.

Nonetheless, I learned a simple yet valuable lesson that I would like to share with you. Quite simply, mind your own business; there will always be time for gossip and drama. Put your business first and everyone else’s after, for if you are not minding your business - nobody else will.

To your Success!

Kameka

Try

I tried… I am trying...

In the world of success and Akima Speaks, the word try is very so/so. Try does not provide a sense of power or control over your life. While working towards a goal/s the word try becomes a crutch. Try provides the illusion of making progress, when at times you are spinning your wheels, trying and going nowhere.

Repeat the following:

I am trying to lose 20 lbs.
I am doing (Action) my best to lose 20 lbs.

Which statement sounded so/so?
Which statement sounded empowering?
Which statement felt more empowering?

While, taking the necessary steps towards your goals, look at things as black and white. Either you do (action) or you don’t (inaction).

I know you might be thinking gee... this is harsh; at times this brutal honesty is what's necessary to propel us forward. Considering things in this manner will keep you accountable and on track to creating the success you envision.

For the next week, whenever you are discussing your goals, I challenge you to replace the word try with a word of action or inaction. At the conclusion of the week, examine the results, make adjustments and continue moving forward.

While you continue to move towards your goals, kick tries to the side: Either you do (action) or you don’t (inaction) in the land of success there is NO in between.

To your Success!

Kameka

© Copyright by Akima Speaks 2007-2008

Tomorrow

By: Edgar Guest

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He was going to be all that a mortal should be
Tomorrow.
No one should be kinder or braver than he
Tomorrow.
A friend who was troubled and weary he knew,
Who'd be glad of a lift and who needed it, too;
On him he would call and see what he could do
Tomorrow.

Each morning he stacked up the letters he'd write
Tomorrow.
And thought of the folks he would fill with delight
Tomorrow.
It was too bad, indeed, he was busy today,
And hadn't a minute to stop on his way;
More time he would have to give others, he'd say
Tomorrow.

The greatest of workers this man would have been
Tomorrow.
The world would have known him, had he ever seen
Tomorrow.
But the fact is he died and he faded from view,
And all that he left here when living was through
Was a mountain of things he intended to do
Tomorrow.

"Collected Works of Edgar Guest"
Cutchogue, NY: Buccaneer Books, p. 72

What dream are you leaving until tomorrow?

Take that first step, make a decision today and begin working on the details to make it happen.

To your success!

Kameka