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3 Purchases Of $100 Or Less That Have Changed My Life.
A popular question made famous by a certain 4-Hour Work Week author has been doing the rounds a lot lately. It’s an incredibly powerful question and I want to share with you my answer.
By the way, my answer is not some cheap product placement or a dodgy infomercial in case you were wondering.
3 purchases of $100 or Less that changed my life are:
Purchase #1 – A meditation app.
The app called Calm to be more specific. It won Apple’s App Of The Year and it’s helped me chill the F out after tackling every fear I have. We all need to get out of our head more.
Purchase #2 – A wireless computer keyboard.
Buy a wireless keyboard and use it with your laptop, tablet or phone wherever you are. Every day, aim to write one thing that inspires someone else. Post your written words on a blog (ideally someone else’s who has a large audience).
While you’re at work during the day, observe your surroundings as they are. Single out the positive things you see and share them online for all of us to see. When you type those words on your little wireless keyboard, pour every ounce of emotion you have into them.
Wake up one night, write something inspiring, and feel the tears drip from your eyes as you make yourself emotional because you know you’ve given it everything you’ve got. Know that every word you write for someone else is how you can give back to the world.
You can’t sit at home on your computer all day long and play games, watch porn and scroll your social media like a hamster going around and around on its wheel. Your keyboard is how you take the problems of our society and do something about them.
Know that the words you type will be most valuable when they are positive and instructive. There’s enough negativity in the world and your little wireless keyboard gives you the chance to do something about that injustice.
Wake up early in the morning (5 am) and make it a habit of writing something. “How To’s” work best. As you continue this habit, be vulnerable. Tell stories with your little wireless keyboard and share your biggest fears. Make your words human because that’s what you are after all.
Tell everybody how you had your heart broken, suffered mental health issues, lost someone you love, battled a health issue – these situations and what you’ve learned will help others the most.
Everything you’ve experienced to this day has brought you to these words you type to inspire others. Write about what makes you happy and fuse your passion together with your words.
Know that you’ll get emails after you type these words for at least a year, from people who have benefited from your writing. Reply to these emails and help where you can. Know that one day you’ll get an email from a reader that will cause you to break down and get emotional.
This email you eventually get will be the trigger for you to stop and evaluate what you’re typing these words for. When that moment comes, you’ll pick up your wireless keyboard again and continue writing because you’ll know you’re helping people. These words are actually making you fulfilled.
Along the way, as your readers increase, you’ll come across the evil species we call trolls and some critics too. The words that these people type on their wireless keyboards will hurt you at first and take you by surprise. You’ll eventually realize that everyone faces these same demons.
It’s not you; it’s them. Don’t let these haters stop you from writing words on your little wireless keyboard and keep pouring your heart out.
Your big viral moment thanks to your wireless keyboard will come at some stage. Don’t let this moment sidetrack you from the reason why you bought this wireless keyboard and started typing. Your newfound celebrity status will encourage your big fat ego, and that will take away all of the good your words have done.
Now that your life has been changed forever by your little wireless keyboard, keep going. You can change the world with your keyboard if you keep going and never give up your habit. Typing these words daily is the best kind of therapy there is for the troubles and challenges this life will throw at you.
One day, you’ll know what it’s like to be a leader, creator and inspiration for others thanks to your little wireless keyboard. Until then, keep typing those words. Your words matter and they can inspire others, and change the world at the same time.
Purchase #3 – A pair of kid’s soccer boots for $79.95
This purchase works best when given to a kid that comes from a broken home and it will show them that strangers care. When the mother comes over and thanks you with tears in her eyes, you’ll understand the power of kindness. This will change your life.
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Life
How Learning the Skill of Hope Can Change Everything
Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life
Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life.
Wishful thinking, on the other hand, is like having dreams in the sky without a ladder to climb, having a destination without a map, or trying to operate a jet-engine airplane without instructions. It sounds nice but is impossible to realize. You don’t have what you need to make it happen!
What Real Hope Is
Real hope is actionable, practical, and realistic. Better yet, it’s feasible and can be learned.
One popular approach is Hope Theory. This concept is used by colleges to study how hope impacts students’ academic performance. Researchers found that students with high levels of hope achieve better grades and are more likely to graduate compared to those with less hope.
Hope can be broken down into two components:
- Pathways – The “how to” of hope. This is where people think of and establish plans for achieving their goals.
- Agency – The “I can” of hope. This is the belief that the person can accomplish their goals.
Does Hope Really Work?
According to Webster’s Dictionary, hope as a noun is defined as: “desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.”
As humans, we are wired to crave fulfillment. We have the ability to envision it and, through hope, make it a reality.
My Experience with Hope
For 13 years, I was a hopeless human. During my time working at a luxury hotel as a front desk agent earning $11.42 per hour, I felt the sting of hopelessness the most.
The regret of feeling my time was being stolen from me lingered every time I clocked in. Eventually, I decided to do something about it.
I gave myself permission to hope for something better. I began establishing pathways to success and regained agency by learning from self-help books and seeking mentorship.
Because I took action toward something I desired, I now feel more hope and joy than I ever felt hopelessness. Hope changed me.
Hope Actually Improves Your Life
Wishful thinking doesn’t work, and false hope is equally ineffective. Real hope, however, is directly tied to success in all areas of life.
Studies show that hopeful people tend to:
- Demonstrate better problem-solving skills
- Cultivate healthier relationships
- Maintain stronger motivation to achieve goals
- Exhibit better work ethic
- Have a positive outlook on life
These benefits can impact work life, family life, habit-building, mental health, physical health, and spiritual practice. Imagine how much better your life could be by applying real hope to all these areas.
How to Develop the Skill to Hope
As acclaimed French writer Jean Giono wrote in The Man Who Planted Trees:
“There are also times in life when a person has to rush off in pursuit of hopefulness.”
If you are at one of those times, here are ways to develop the skill to hope:
1. Dream Again
To cultivate hope, you need to believe in its possibility. Start by:
- Reflecting on what you’re passionate about, your values, and what you want to achieve.
- Writing your dreams down, sharing them with someone encouraging, or saying them out loud.
- Creating a vision board to make your dreams feel more tangible.
Dreams are the foundation of hope—they give you something meaningful to aspire toward.
2. Create an Environment of Hope
- Set Goals: Write down your goals and create a plan to achieve them.
- Visualize Success: Use inspirational quotes, photos, or tools like dumbbells or canvases to remind yourself of your goals.
- Build a Resource Library: Collect books, eBooks, or audiobooks about hope and success to inspire you.
An environment that fosters hope will keep you motivated, resilient, and focused.
3. Face the Challenges
Don’t avoid challenges—overcoming them builds confidence. Participating in challenging activities, like strategic games, can enhance your problem-solving skills and reinforce hope.
4. Commit to Wisdom
Seek wisdom from those who have achieved what you aspire to. Whether through books, blogs, or social media platforms, learn from their journeys. Wisdom provides the foundation for real, actionable hope.
5. Take Note of Small Wins
Reflecting on past victories can fuel your hope for the future. Ask yourself:
- What challenges have I already overcome?
- How did I feel when I succeeded?
By remembering those feelings of happiness, relief, or satisfaction, your brain will naturally adopt a more hopeful mindset.
Conclusion
Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a powerful skill that can transform your life. By dreaming again, creating a hopeful environment, facing challenges, seeking wisdom, and celebrating small wins, you can develop the real hope necessary for success in all aspects of life.
Let hope guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
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