Comments on: The Position of Power and How to Use It http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/ Personal Development: Mind, Body, Spirit, Wealth Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:14:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Goal progress during my six week tracking of everything I do | blah blah meow meow http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2883 Goal progress during my six week tracking of everything I do | blah blah meow meow Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:01:21 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2883 [...] who BRING IT understand that their position of power is something that they create internally, and that it has nothing to do with the outside [...] [...] who BRING IT understand that their position of power is something that they create internally, and that it has nothing to do with the outside [...]

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2882 aaron Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:06:21 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2882 Thank you so much, Craig! Bobby's story just goes to show that it's not what happens to us that matters, but rather how we RESPOND to what happens to us. As Jay indicated above, all it takes is that one second of awareness to realize that we can take the position of power over <em>any/every single moment</em>. From there, we can build whatever future we would like, regardless of what has happened in the past! Thank you so much, Craig!

Bobby’s story just goes to show that it’s not what happens to us that matters, but rather how we RESPOND to what happens to us.

As Jay indicated above, all it takes is that one second of awareness to realize that we can take the position of power over any/every single moment. From there, we can build whatever future we would like, regardless of what has happened in the past!

]]> By: Craig Harper - Motivational Speaker http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2881 Craig Harper - Motivational Speaker Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:59:09 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2881 Hey Aaron. It's funny, we were talking about this very thing over at Steve Olson's <a href="http://www.steve-olson.com/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>. Like me Aaron, you have a background in personal training so you've dealt with people’s eating related issues, destructive habits and destructive relationships and you know that, for the majority of us, life is all about choices. I recently had the privilege of meeting a guy called <a href="http://www.craigharper.com.au/2008/03/mind-of-teacher-heart-of-student.html" rel="nofollow">Bobby Cappuccio</a> who came from the worst possible of abusive background imaginable yet has choosen to be positive. You are absolutely spot on! Great article! Craig Hey Aaron.
It’s funny, we were talking about this very thing over at Steve Olson’s blog. Like me Aaron, you have a background in personal training so you’ve dealt with people’s eating related issues, destructive habits and destructive relationships and you know that, for the majority of us, life is all about choices.

I recently had the privilege of meeting a guy called Bobby Cappuccio
who came from the worst possible of abusive background imaginable yet has choosen to be positive.

You are absolutely spot on! Great article!

Craig

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 aaron Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:43:56 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2880 Jay, Thanks for the feedback, and for your comment! I looked around for a good picture for this post, and when I saw that one, I knew that was the best pic for the job! :) I like what you said about it only taking a second of awareness, because that is so very true. Nothing outside of ourselves - including other people - needs to change in order for us to start feeling more positive and more in control of the situation! Jay,

Thanks for the feedback, and for your comment! I looked around for a good picture for this post, and when I saw that one, I knew that was the best pic for the job! :)

I like what you said about it only taking a second of awareness, because that is so very true. Nothing outside of ourselves – including other people – needs to change in order for us to start feeling more positive and more in control of the situation!

]]> By: Jay, writer Memberspeed.com http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2879 Jay, writer Memberspeed.com Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:45:19 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2879 First of all, I just have to comment on the image. Pretty funny and drives a point. Unfortunately, although we're supposedly in charge of our lives, we tend to let our decisions and feelings be decided by other people or other outside elements. But all it takes is a second of awareness for us to start thinking for ourselves. Or at least, start questioning why we let ourselves be controlled by others. First of all, I just have to comment on the image. Pretty funny and drives a point. Unfortunately, although we’re supposedly in charge of our lives, we tend to let our decisions and feelings be decided by other people or other outside elements. But all it takes is a second of awareness for us to start thinking for ourselves. Or at least, start questioning why we let ourselves be controlled by others.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2878 aaron Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:35:53 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2878 Maria, Glad to put those reminders out there, as always. Us adults could learn a lot from kids who have not yet been conditioned by society. Children can do amazing things because society hasn't yet taught them that they can't. If educated and experienced adults could adopt the "anything is possible" attitude that many children have, it would be joyous to watch as the world in general realized how much power we have all been leaving on the table this whole time! :) Maria,

Glad to put those reminders out there, as always.

Us adults could learn a lot from kids who have not yet been conditioned by society. Children can do amazing things because society hasn’t yet taught them that they can’t.

If educated and experienced adults could adopt the “anything is possible” attitude that many children have, it would be joyous to watch as the world in general realized how much power we have all been leaving on the table this whole time! :)

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2877 aaron Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:31:47 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2877 Steve, Thanks for the heads up! It just goes to show that no matter how often you proof-read something, a different pair of eyes may see something that you missed! :) As far as how our brains control our perceptions, as well as our bodies, I'm a firm believer. As far as I'm concerned, humans <strong>can</strong> walk on water - we just don't THINK that we can, which is why we sink! Steve,

Thanks for the heads up! It just goes to show that no matter how often you proof-read something, a different pair of eyes may see something that you missed! :)

As far as how our brains control our perceptions, as well as our bodies, I’m a firm believer. As far as I’m concerned, humans can walk on water – we just don’t THINK that we can, which is why we sink!

]]> By: Never the Same River Twice http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2876 Never the Same River Twice Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:35:02 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2876 This is such an improved way to approach life. Many people go through life thinking they have to earn power and self-determination. If we could only all see that we are *born* with these things as our birthrights. Thanks for the reminders, Aaron. This is such an improved way to approach life. Many people go through life thinking they have to earn power and self-determination. If we could only all see that we are *born* with these things as our birthrights.

Thanks for the reminders, Aaron.

]]> By: Steve http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2875 Steve Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:17:47 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2875 Aaron that was a great article. We only have power when we choose to use it. I think you would be interested in the TV show, Human Body: Pushing the Limits on the Discovery Channel. Sort of off topic, but it talks about the potential of the brain, and how it controls our perception of everything. I think you would like it. P.S. - "It is a foregone conclusion that each of is 100% in charge of our lives" I think you meant to put an "us" their. ;-) Aaron that was a great article. We only have power when we choose to use it.

I think you would be interested in the TV show, Human Body: Pushing the Limits on the Discovery Channel. Sort of off topic, but it talks about the potential of the brain, and how it controls our perception of everything. I think you would like it.

P.S. – “It is a foregone conclusion that each of is 100% in charge of our lives” I think you meant to put an “us” their. ;-)

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2874 aaron Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:14:08 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2874 Thanks, Steve! It's funny, because most people that you ask will reply <strong>emphatically</strong> that they are in charge of their lives. However, not 24 hours will go by (if even that long) before they demonstrate otherwise. I'm with you, Steve...take charge right now! Thanks, Steve!

It’s funny, because most people that you ask will reply emphatically that they are in charge of their lives. However, not 24 hours will go by (if even that long) before they demonstrate otherwise.

I’m with you, Steve…take charge right now!

]]> By: Steve Olson http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2873 Steve Olson Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:56:22 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2873 This is 100% right. You are powerful. No one grants you power but you. You must accept the power you already have. That means taking charge right now. I love this message. Keep 'em coming. This is 100% right. You are powerful. No one grants you power but you. You must accept the power you already have. That means taking charge right now. I love this message. Keep ‘em coming.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2872 aaron Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:12:40 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2872 John, That's exactly how it works, too! People tend to think that their "worth" is based on how they compare to others in their society, and that is, of course, ridiculous. Not only is that ridiculous in any given society, but it can be further demonstrated by comparing someone's alleged worth in one society to a completely different culture. People with 12 years of college aren't exactly in demand by the tribes of Africa, while at the same time, an African tribe member wouldn't do very well in a corporate position in an industrialized country. Each of us excels based on our own gifts, interests, and desires, and no one is a better judge of what any person has to offer than that person. By having confidence in what we have to offer as individuals, we become unstoppable! John,

That’s exactly how it works, too! People tend to think that their “worth” is based on how they compare to others in their society, and that is, of course, ridiculous.

Not only is that ridiculous in any given society, but it can be further demonstrated by comparing someone’s alleged worth in one society to a completely different culture. People with 12 years of college aren’t exactly in demand by the tribes of Africa, while at the same time, an African tribe member wouldn’t do very well in a corporate position in an industrialized country.

Each of us excels based on our own gifts, interests, and desires, and no one is a better judge of what any person has to offer than that person. By having confidence in what we have to offer as individuals, we become unstoppable!

]]> By: John W. Furst http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2871 John W. Furst Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:55:23 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-position-of-power-and-how-to-use-it/#comment-2871 What an inspiring post! I guess it's part of society and culture that indoctrinates the majority of folks into the believe their worthiness were limited based on their education, job, salary, physiology, ... and turn them into well behaving employees, customers, debtors and citizens. Yours John. What an inspiring post!

I guess it’s part of society and culture that indoctrinates the majority of folks into the believe their worthiness were limited based on their education, job, salary, physiology, … and turn them into well behaving employees, customers, debtors and citizens.

Yours John.

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