One of the most important steps to living a happy and fulfilling life is to understand the relationship between your sphere of control and your personal success.
You see, each one of us has our own sphere of control. Within this sphere are all the things that we have direct control over, such as whether or not you’ll watch TV tonight.
Outside of your sphere of control lie all the things that you have no direct control over, such as whether or not it will rain tomorrow.
Here’s an example that illustrates how your sphere of control relates to your success in life.
Clare and Sarah were both promising young pianists. With the encouragement of their piano teacher, they both decided to enter a national piano competition.
For Clare, there was only one acceptable outcome, and that was to win the competition. She imagined herself standing on the stage accepting the winner’s cheque and seeing her proud parents smiling in the audience.
In Clare’s mind, if she won the prestigious event then she would be a success. The only problem with this approach was that her definition of success was based on factors that were outside of her sphere of control.
Although she could control her preparation for the competition, she did not have direct control over the final result, because the winner would be chosen by a panel of judges.
Sarah however, took a very different approach. She viewed the competition as an opportunity to improve her technique and gain experience performing in public. She set herself a goal to put in a complete and total effort to prepare for the event, and decided to let the results take care of themselves. This goal was completely within Sarah’s sphere of control.
In the lead up to the event, both Clare and Sarah put in many long hours of arduous practice, and when the day of the competition finally dawned, both girls were ready to perform.
As Clare sat in the second row of the auditorium waiting to go on stage, her stomach was a tight knot of apprehension. For Clare – this was it… The next fifteen minutes would determine whether she would succeed or fail.
In an adjacent row Sarah also sat waiting to perform. While she was nervous, she also felt a quiet sense of calm and purpose. Sarah knew in her heart of hearts that she had done everything within her control to prepare for the competition and this gave her a real sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.
By the end of the evening, Clare and Sarah had both performed extremely well, however, when the Master of Ceremonies read out the names of the winners, neither of their names was on the list.
For Clare this came as a devastating shock. Based on her definition of success – she had failed. Her self esteem was shattered and from that day forward she continually questioned her ability as a pianist. A few years later, Clare gave up playing the piano entirely and turned her attention towards other pursuits in life.
For Sarah on the other hand, the results of the piano competition were not a traumatic disappointment. In preparing for the event, she had indeed improved her technique enormously. Based on her definition, the competition had been a resounding success.
In the years that followed, Sarah continued to enjoy playing the piano and eventually established a thriving business teaching young children how to play.
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden
The important point to take away from this story is that if you define success based on things that are outside of your sphere of control such as competition results, then you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of disappointment and failure.
However, if you learn to define success based on things that lie within your sphere of control such as your personal effort, then you can once again take charge of your own success.
This does not mean that you become complacent and just accept what life brings your way. On the contrary, it means that you set goals, go after them with all your heart, and when you have put in a complete and total effort you take pride in knowing that you really have done your best.
When you adopt this approach to achieving your goals you will maximise your results and be well on your way to creating a life filled with self-satisfaction and peace of mind.
Until next time,
Dare To Dream!
Dr. Anthony
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Anthony…congratulations on the birth of your son Luke…I know God has blessed you in many ways and you can see the love of God in your son’s eyes…enjoy your years with him and the saying is so true…they do grow up fast so always take the time to be there for him and your future children. God bless you and your new family
Thanks Debbe. He is already growing up so quickly!
…but was she a happy piano teacher? Simplistic rubbish.
Thanks for sharing your opinion Jet even if you don’t agree. I’ve found focusing on personal effort rather than external results to be a really useful technique.
Yes, you are right! Circle of concern versus circle of influence.
You are right about the Sphere of Control Anthony. This is a perfect example. You cannot control reader comment but you can choose how you respond to it.
If you have nothing good to say, please don’t say it at all.
I feel that this article is entirely true. You can not control what happens to you, only how you perceive it. I am learning to act instead of reacting. Thinking before speaking or acting. It has been an enormous boon to my self esteem and outlook on life.
For Laura, I think anthony’s comment was a valid opinion – anthony’s observation was simplistic, just like saying “if you have nothing good to say, please don’t say it at all.” is simplistic.
As for the “rubbish” – knowledge (like beauty) is in the beholder.
Simplicity doesn’t imply lace of usefulness (my hammer agrees with me).
I found anthony’s observation very useful for my day today.
Thanks for that very illuminating and inspiring thought.
The “Sphere of Control” article gave me a new perspective on the definition of success. Thank you for your wise words.
Well, it is a great story. The story of life. It all comes down to what your outlook in life is. Being a pessimist or an optimist… I agree with you completely doc with regards to your “sphere of control”.
Dr. Fernando,
Now I understand why many people are unhappy. Now I understand that it is , you can say relatively easy, to feel happy and be able to control our happiness as much as possible
Great story with lots of meaningful insight!
The concept of “sphere of control” reminds me of the popular “Serenity Prayer:”
“God grant me the serenity to
Accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can; and
Wisdom to know the difference. [Abbreviated Version]
To me Anthony, this is a major cop-out and explains the unmitigated egregious behaviour which pervades our society in everything today. I prefer it by its more accurate name: COMPLACENCY.
This is not to say that one cannot engage in an enjoyable ball game or stage performance without coming away with something of pleasure and/or value—it does expect that one should NEVER BE COMPLACENT!
Godiva
The Serenity Prayer is the opposite of complacency. I charges us to work to make the changes that are necessary. But don’t waste your energy on things that are out of your sphere of control. Use your energy for good.
What a cool idea of the ‘comments book’ for your Son….When he’s older….Very Smart!
I just think like clare. After read through the story i’m realised that i was at wrong side.tq for opening my mindset.great story
Anthony, this is exactly what I try to teach my runners that I coach in cross country and track. Goals need to be based on what is under your control and not simple oputcome based results that are not under their control. Nicely put!!
I agree Mike, this approach is especially important for achieving your personal best in competitive sports.
I now have a different outlook on success or failure. Your Sphere of Control is great. I love it.
Wonderful, somehow this message help me move to aspire more and not to give up for without reason.
Thank you very much for the inspiring article. It is indeed true, unknowingly we set targets that are out of our control and get disappointed if it didn’t click. Need to focus only on the things that are in the sphere of our control.
Thanks Again.
This is no doubly an inspiring story. It will help me to find he real happiness of life.
Awesome, the learning from the article on your sphere of control is very helpful for goal setting and the new definition of achieving the outcome.
This is the essence of “The Bhagwad Gita”, the holy book of the Hindus. It teaches us that the most important thing in life is ‘Karma’ i.e. making effort. One must focus on the effort & not on the result. A lot of people focus on the result (like Claire above), saying that they are being optimistic, but this is not optimism, this is just wishful thinking. Optimism would be to find satisfaction in your effort no matter what the result is. Take care of the ‘effort’ & God will take care of the ‘result’.
Thanks for sharing Suveer!
My thoughts, but way of putting in words by this story, excellent, Dr. Anthony. Keep on coming such stories which push our beliefs in good side of life and positive approach.
Thanks alot I really got alot out of that it put things in perspective for me and now I know how to deal, make better choses.
This article is simply superb and truly true. The characters of clare and sarah are very common in general public. You have given an excellent differentiation between the characters. Its very nice.
Thanks Antony for the inspiring article
it really came in the right time …
have a great day
Hey u given a cool way to understand and motivate ourslevess for the competion running around us, if we dream according to ur sphere zone then there is no way we are far from success.Thanks a lot for making it understand with a simple story……
Thank you very much Dr. Fernando. Your articles are really a great treasure trove of thinking and this particular article about “to be Succeed” with the so simple story is really great meaning. I am always really inspired by your articles. Please keep continue with such great motivational articles.
Again thanks a lot and God bless you…!
Thanks for the inspiring story and the thought. This will definitely benefit in the outlining the success and looking forward to achieve the same.
very simple yet very effective. i am going to apply on my son for grooming up effectively.
Dear Dr. Anthony the article is really good.,
Lord Krishna said, “Karam karo phal ki chinta mat karo,” meaning “Perform your duty with generosity and forget what will be the outcome of that particular duty”.
i hope the article written reveals the same thing…i want to give you a suggestion that please refer bhagavatgeeta hope you will get all kind of personality development aspects with a great example, and you may look into it in an new angle.
please once you try to read some of the ‘slokas’ from the bhagavatgeeta,..no doubt you will get a new face to the ‘dare to dream’
there is a apps “Gita” available with app store for Iphones which give sansrit audio and english trasletion, that can be used for referance.
Very intersting story to deal with reality and doing things with passion .
Absolutely ..reminds again ,not failure but low aim is crime.
Can u plz suggest a way for a jobseeker who wants to move forward in his filed.who should he control himself in the sphere zone?
A wonderful article, gives new meanings to success and failure
Great illustration. As a musician and a fitness coach, I can see how this outlook can help you set and refine your goals. As Tony Horton, the creator of P90X always says, “Do your best and forget the rest!”
Nicely put Donny!
Thanks Anthony, Quite Inspiring,
I look forward & wait for your encouraging mail ………..trust me its wonderful to read & feel boosted ……..Thanks a lot
Resonants very closely with Karmanya Vadhika raste, Ma phaleshu Kadachana.
You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action? Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty.
Dear Dr. A. Fernando,
Congratulation for your new-born baby. This was an inspiring and insightful story.
Wambugu.
Thanks Simmone!
so much educative, thanks very much
Thanks fr this absolutely amazingly insightful article. In India we have a sacred text called Bhagavad Gita. It says one form of yoga is Karma yoga which consists of doing your best without having vested interests in the result for inner peace and tranquillity.
Thanks for sharing that Divya.
Dear Anthony,
Congrats for your new-born baby and story helped to clear my ideas and view towards things and results.
Thanks
This article explains why some students fail even though they work hard. Thanks for the article.
Great article….
@Divya is right. But you gave a visual representation of our Karma yoga.
I request you to close your message with ‘happy/satisfied’ word. This will make persons like @Jet happy. After all we are humans and like a happy ending.
Regards,
Anand
Great Article…Anthony……
your articles are very inspirational for me..:):)
Dear Fernando,
First and all let me use this opportunity to congratulate you for your new born baby boy. May your son live a very happy growing life and hope he will appreciate many of your inspiring stories when he grows up.
Thank you for a wonderful illustration, it really made me feel renewed. I will share the good thoughts with my daughter.
Emily
Nice article, very inspiring .
thank you for the article anthony… really inspiring and it changed the idea to get success.
i will implement in my life.
priya
Dear Dr.Anthony,
Thank you for this simple but most effective article to achieve the target with peace of mind.
Dear Anthony,
I know you are a very positive person, and no matter how people would view you, keep looking at the bright side. You never know how much help you have given to those whose spirit have been held down. God bless, CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR THE NEW INSIGHTS!
Thanks Lorelee!
Thanx Anthony for such nice story .I some times judge myself upon the success factor but now onwards i’ll not try to control the result effect my mood but will live the life to its fullest.
Congrats for being a Father!!!!!good wishes for your son.
Bye.
Very encouraging mails .Enjoying reading them..
Dr Anthony,
Happiness, Good HEALTH and Peace to you and your FAMILY.
May the Good Lord Bless all of you as you Grow Together.
I agree 1000% with the Sphere of Control.
As we here in the USA, Memorialize the Good that happened 10 years ago Tomorrow 9/11… I am sure that the Sphere of Control has helped many Heal from the Horror.
The WORLD will be a better Place if we ALL try to Help others and ourselves to DO Good and respect others Opinions and Acts…. especially “Acts of Kindness”
Just a Smile to another Person you PASS today … will make OUR World a Good Place to BE ! !
Again Many Blessings on you your wife and Son Luke.
Take care and enjoy the Beauty of NATURE and Summer SUNshine here in the United States of America.
MJD
Mark J. Demyan
Consultant
Hello Anthony, thanks 4 ur positivity in life and all that surrounds u.
Ur sooo……. kind and u extend ur kindness to all, may God bless u abundantly for the great heart.
U have inspired me, i love ur articles and i,m inviting all my friends, they should oooo………. no! actually must sign up for ur great, luvly and inspirational articles.
Say hi to our swt baby, Luke, i pray he grows up just lyk u or even more than u are….
It’s a pleasure to open your mails knowing we are going to climb one more step. BLESS YOU.
Absolutely the truth! Excellent Anthony!
This can surely protect someone from going into disappointment & dissatisfaction zone.
Thanks for such a nice article.
Dear doctor anthony, It has always been great to go through your motivational series of writeups. I only wish had I come across them in my young age but even today at 61, your write ups keeps me going , Thanks a lot. Your service is invaluable and priceless.
Dear Dr.Anthony.
You are always coming up with new articles and ideas full of inspirations and motivations.
I am enjoying reading your articles since long time.God bless you,your family and your loving kid.
Best regards.
Dr.Zafeer
Saudi Arabia
This is what I also share during my spiritual discussions. Focus on what you can do and give your best at the same time remember fruits are not in your control. At least you know you have tried your best and for sure fruits of your hard work would come with time and may be in better formats. :)
Your articles are very helpful to many people, and I have recommended your site to several people. I do have a suggestion for you.
At the beginning of this essay, your first examples of in and out of sphere of control could be more relevant if you continued with the TV tonight idea instead of changing to rain tomorrow. Most of the time our concerns and “worries” are about two or more sides of the same issue. Out of sphere of control is the programming of shows that are on TV that night. My stream of thought was broken as I read your rain example, and it didn’t fit into the image that you had created of a circle inside a box.
As always i agree with the substance of the article. If one can be consistent in applying this wisdom in all situations of one’s life then the life can only be better.
Thanks Antony for the article. I lived my life of seventh decade with it but at times i truly had to struggle with thew outcome of the situation & suffer.
I fully agree. I see a lot of people who are unhappy or clinically stressed (leading to various other medical problems such as heart disease or alcholism) because they do not appreciate the difference between the spheres of control and lack of control. Even worse they think that there is no sphere of lack of control or they can find ways of overcoming any lack of cotnrol; they may expend so much mental energy worrying about areas of lack of control that inadvertantly they neglect even those areas they can control.
Well done Dr Anthony; I hope everyone thinks of this model when they get stressed about something – if they do, they will be happier, healthier and live longer!
Thank you for this article. Your articles are so refreshing and energizing. This article can be applied to so many areas in my life. I sometimes feel so low when I let other people(co workers,in-laws,husband,lay man on the street) affect me by their words or deeds. I take it to my head and ruin my entire day! I am so sensitive to caustic comments. In my sphere of control, I have control over my emotions, how I choose to react in different circumstances and how much of any kind of toxicity I choose to absorb. I don’t have control over how other people are or control over what I’d like them to say and behave. In my sphere of control, I have control over building my self esteem and making myself more grounded and centered so that next time some negativity is thrown at me, it will not affect me because I’ve worked on my areas of weaknesses and I’m too strong to let it in and can deflect the negativity. Instead, if I choose to control everybody’s reactions and let things hurt me, I won’t be able to survive. So, thanks so much for this insightful article. I can apply it in so many areas of my life. God Bless you and your family. Thanks!
In Mahabharata Lord krishna told to Arjun, in that language ” Wishwa pradhan karma parirakha, jo jas karahi tas phal pawa”.. It means in English- In this world only work is important, and your result will be same as your effort (good will or bad will) which is done by you.
In Bhagwadageeta Lord Krishna said in Sanskrit language that “Karmnye wadhikarste maa phaledu kadachan” … It means in English “only doing a job is in your hand, result is in my hand.. so Mr. Arjun!! Concentrate on your work… don’t deviate….”
In Ramayana also, Lord Ram did work on the same principle. He never thought about the result. Means Out of sphere which is not under control.
He taught the whole people(mankind) throughout the world through his sacrifice..
Anyway Anthony sir, you put a very good article in a very good logical manner and it really works not only for me , it will really helps to every person who gets frustrated after getting bad results.
This story is really motivational for me… From Today onwards, I will never become or feel bad which is not in my control like emotions if some body think about me… which is not in my control…
Sir… God bless to you , your family and your child LUKE…
Anthony…..This is something I always keep saying and relates well with your article:
Gauthama Buddha said “Desire is the root cause of Sin”, In similar tone, I say….”Expectation is the root cause of Disappointment”. Do your best and don’t expect anything in return. Whatever you get will always be an unexpected Bonus !!!
I take this idea further into my daily life. “Dont expect… just accept” You go to a restaurant expecting certain decor around or a certain taste of the food…well you are setting up urself for disappointment. You take up a new job and walk into work place expecting to have a corner office on the 10th floor with the view of sea… well you are setting up yourself for disappointment….. Go in with a open mind.. accept what has been set up for you.. You will never be disappointed. We do not have the power to change the world to suit our needs and wishes… but certainly we have the power within to adapt ourself to the rest of the world.
Very nicely put…
A great finish to Anthony’s writing
Well Said Jammi! Do your best don’t expect and you will not be disappointed. there is always going to be someone who does it better, you have to be satisfied and accepting of your abilities.
Dr. Anthony, I would like to share this article to our leaders. We have a School of Leaders conducted every Tuesday and I believe that your article is timely and would change their perspective when it comes to success. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and inspiring many through the wisdom that God has given. God bless you and your family.
Thanks for all inspirational articles. This provides me food for thought, next morning ,–when I enjoy morning walk. Eagerly waiting your next post. Thanks..
Hi Anthony I have been following your email for just about 2 years now but have never taken the time to write you something. I just want to thank you for your time in posting all these great articles.. You really have a talent and see things in a way many people don’t.
I just wanted to say Congratulations on the new addition to you family. Luke is a very blessed little man to have someone like you around growing up..
I wish you and you family all the best and wish you much happiness in watching the little one grow up.
Have fun and keep dreaming!!** ;-)
Thanks Yianni :)
I like this article . Very practicle, to the point. This is the essence of Bhagavadgita.
The holy book for Hindus.
Congratulations Sir on the birth of your baby boy…I always wait eagerly for your motivational writings. They are really helping me to improve as a person both in personal & professional life. Keep up your great work!
your article on the” worry closet”from a while ago has been one of tremendous help to me as well as others to whom i have shared with
thank you
Dear Anthony, your articles are always sincere and given with love. This story was NOT promoting complacency, merely pointing out as long as one HAS done one’s best, that is all any of us can do. I had a small shop for several years. Money was never my prime motivation for opening the shop, I loved what I did, made a lot of good friends – and as long as I paid my way, I was satisfied. But on the really quiet days, sometimes I would worry I hadnt taken enough money, Till one day the thought popped into my head, “maybe it’s someone else’s turn to do well. today, It’ll be mine again tomorrow or the day after” – and it usually was. We can’t always be number 1 at the same time. Congrats on your beautiful little son. He is well blessed, having you for his Dad!
I work with and coach high school age kids in various contests which they are required to show their knowledge of subject matter through speeches, presentations, and team activities. i always tell them the top ten is based on their skill, then we have the element of luck that we can not control. they just have to hope that luck is with them that day, and they will be luckier if the are prepared correctly.
hmmm…..this is something which everyone experiance but not able to put in words…yes there are somethongs which are out of our control!
hi anthony i read the sphere of control n i find it very interesting as usual,i have been struggling with some personal issues that i hope i can share with u n get ur advise,i really need to talk to someone n i see u as that person,so plz tell me wen its the best time to do so,….kiss ur family for me ok
Thank you for this advice, I went for a job I really wanted about 18 months ago and was strongly encouraged to apply. I found the interview process quite traumatic and wasn’t my usual self at interview. I was sadly disappointed not to get the job. I am now in a position to go for another job and very nearly didn’t apply because I couldn’t bear not getting this job. However, your advice has made me realise I should just go for it and see what happens. Thank you again x
Hi again Dr. Anthony,
One of the things I enjoy about reading the comments of your readers is how thoughtful they are (even when there are differences in opinion). Your readers are an insightful, intelligent bunch that can express their thoughts without becoming mean- how refreshing!
For myself, I have learned the importance of this idea of where we place our definition of success. I think of it as putting yourself in the position to get “lucky”. One need only look at any one of the many competitive reality shows to see that it isn’t always the best or most deserving person who wins. However, doing the work upfront is what is needed to even get the opportunity to shine.
While I think we can exert considerable power that helps and propels us in a direction, the outcome, really is out of the locus of our control. We control the input-not the result (key word: control).
The best article I have ever read from “Dare to Dream”. Thanks!
Dear Anthony,
Thanks a pile for the inspiring piece on what we can and cannot control. Problem with most human beings is that we feel a constant urge to succeed – forgetting in our zeal that we need to prepare ourselves thoroughly. Another issue that we lose sight of is the importance of participation. Your wonderful story will be a source of inspiration.
Thanks again
Santanu
Truly inspirational!
This really resinated with me, loved the beginning of the spheres of control, but the story was a bit close to home for my liking!!! I compete at a high national level and ‘I’m Claire’ when i received a Silver medal at RHS Chelsea Flower show this year I was gutted… I wanted that gold, I was aiming for that gold. Now i’m a little confused; I’ve read and heard so much about visualisation, imaging how it is to win etc etc. Yet that goes against what this passage seems to say. I completely made peace in my own head with my silver & pretty quickly, but always aim for that very top spot… i’m afraid i might not reach it if i don’t…. would love to hear your thoughts Anthony!? Thanks for another though provoking blog.
Hi Tracey,
Thanks for your insightful comment. The way I use visualisation is to visualise the ultimate outcome I’d like to achieve, because I find this is a powerful way to motivate myself to take action.
However, once I have given it my all, I derive satisfaction from knowing that I have done my very best rather than the end result.
I hope this helps :)
Thank you Sir, this artical is very inspirable.
Thank you soo much for sharing your valuable thoughts !!!! Everytime I look for your new post as it gives me the new inspiration everytime I read it. And May god bless your SON. Let all the world’s best things happen to him. Once again THANKS !!!!
Thank you for this one. Helps increase my self-esteem a little.
Everytime I think I cant do this or that you come along with an artice that takes away all of my “justifications” as to why I cannot do it! You are right, focus on what you can do and just do it! I love it …….Good luck with that new little boy..
Love all of your articles…………they seem to show up in my box just when I need them!
Have a great week!
let not what you don’t have rear from your hand what you have.
Thank You sir, for such a nice teach.
People usually talk about it i never noticed . Today i really realied that i can work hard and rest thing GOD will take care. Even before reading this i was really nervous about my upcoming CA exams in Nov.
Thanks once again sir your every article inspire me and always teach something new which i heard in day to day life don’t notice.
Keep writing
Hi Anthony! Thank you for that wonderful insights. Indeed it’s a big help for me especially in goal setting and in making strategic planning. Most of the time we are worried of the things that are beyond our control instead of maximizing out potentials to the things that are within our sphere. Thanks and may the Lord rightly bless you as you keep imparting your wisdom.
An inspiring article, thanks for your insights Anthony!
“And that man will not obtain anything except what he strove for.” (Quran). It means the result is always proportional to the amount of effort put in.
Thanks again, and please increase the number of emails you send :-)
Thank you. Your article has brought a lot of clarity in a confused mind :)
Anthony, thank you very much for all your articles. I am glad now we have opportunity to comment.. i have been reading your articles for several years now and i’m very thankful for you, because there were some of them very helpful in several difficult situations of my life.
Thank you very much for inspiration and motivation!
Hi Anthony!
I have slight different thinking on this.
I go with the concept which has mentioned in “The Secret” movie.
They say whatever you ask, universe is listening and it will respond you back.
And if you did not get, what you want, that means you were not ready to receive it. (you were not aligned with Universe to receive what you want !!)
As they say if you have not walked out of your comfort zone(sphere of control), you will not be able to get the success.
Hi Anthony!
I have slight different thinking on this.
As Clare
I love your letters and they are so inspirational and realistic .Thanks and keep sharing :)
very correct. the goal must be within one’s control area and one should feel it to one’s satisfaction
Hellow anthony sir,i am agree 90% with this article but sir you dont think that it underestimate one’s goal setting or dreams..
And this my first comment to u.
Thanks to motivate me .
Dear Anthony
Thanks once again for yet another valuable latest update, for me a peace of mind is what I strike for on a daily basis irrespective of the situation. Its very true that we must be able to strike a balance between our sphere of control and our personal successes.
Alvenus
Great article i always enjoy ur stories keep it up and may god bless the little one…
Thank you very much Dr. Antony
Dear Anthony,
Its really true, In real life you cannot stop at stage and say its success or failure but you keep doing your best and it automatically lead to greater achievements & satisfaction which is true Success.
Thanks again for sharing nice thought.
This is a very inspiring article! Thanks, Anthony !
Dear Dr Anthony,
Much Thanks for sharing yet another interesting and inspiring article on how we should live our life! I am learning a lot from you. With Best Regards.
hi Docter! how r u? as usual ur articals inspire me like anything!! get to read them when i need to change my outlook regarding something very important that has been causing prolblems for me. keep up this enlightening and enriching work!!! May god bless u with the best of his blessings!!!
Thanks for motivated articale.
God help us to accept things we can not change.I think you mean this?
Thank you, very inspiring.
Hi Anthony,
I am a fan of yours.i am always afraid of failures.so i couldnot try wholeheartedly to my goals.But after reading your views i have started thinking the other way.
I always seem to receive an email from you that is relevant to my current situation and it sets me back on track. Recently I have been taking for granted the importance of good intentions…to do the very best you can with an open and loving heart. I thank you for this reminder — to keep in perspective what is truly important and do the very best I can in areas in which I hold power.
Thank you Dr. Anthony, great article:)
I just read in haste, as I got to catch up a meetig in next 3 minutes. I will come back with a question or two. Just wanted to thanks for the article.
Have a great weeknd.
Congratulations! We all know that you will be feeding your son-new bundle of joy with positive thought vibrations. He will definitely grow to nurture only positive thoughts in his life and the lives of people around him. Our best wishes are always with you.
Very well said …. we should not be bothered of the things which are out of our control…. be it even the behavior of someone with us… we are really disappointed by the wrong attitude of someone in our life, although we dont have much of control over it …..
Thank you Dr. Anthony for your ever inspiring articles. I don’t miss reading each article you sent me. This latest article on how to deal with negative people is related to my present challenge to make people in local government understand and appreciate the cause of Senior Citizens. After reading your article I am inspired again to continue with zeal to work for my fellow senior citizens.
Dr. Anthony,
I thank God and you for the articles that you are posting on the net. It’s really helpful and inspiring. I wish that He will continue to shower you with wisdom and good heart.
Dondon
CONGRATULATIONS!!! On you new child. I enjoy your input, keep-um coming! THANKS, BJ
Thanks Anthony for you realistic thoughts…Definitely it has improved my day to day life. The good thing is that am sharing this with my friends so that they will benefit out of it for surely….Keep going
Regs
Sidd
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