Could a comic book make you rich?

I’m pleased to announce that one of my all-time favorite self-improvement books is now a comic.
SmartComics has turned Napoleon Hill’s classic “Think and Grow Rich” into a comic book.

I like the original book better than the comic.

The book has a really nice book video here:



And I was a little disappointed in the quality of the comic drawings. The resolution wasn’t the best either.

However, the comic does focus on the major parts of “Think and Grow Rich.”

It puts the lessons into a simpler format. I’ll be keeping the comic on my shelf. I often get rid of books after reading them. This one is a keeper for me, especially since the original book is in my top ten all-time favorite self-improvement books.

In this book you’ll discover:

Why your thoughts are worth millions of dollars, the three enemies blocking success, how to overcome procrastination, and the power of your subconscious mind.

The comic has one part on how to use sexual energy for success. I hate that part was included because I feel it makes the book rated “not for children.” I work with children and would not feel comfortable explaining that chapter.

Here is the Amazon link for the book:



And if you've not done so already -- check out my self-improvement book if you'd like to discover more secrets on success:

Wisdom: What Should You Post Online.

How to find out what is said about you online is presented at the bottom of this article.

I share tons of wisdom for being successful in life in my best-selling book “Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom,” but, you must read the book to discover the hidden secrets for success.

Today, I want to give you some FREE Tips and Wisdom about using the Internet to be successful.

First -- It is important to play it safe online. Be smart. Don’t post anything you may regret.

In example:

If you’re mad wait a day before you send an email or post comments on any of the social networking sites: twitter, facebook, myspace, blogspot, ning, youtube, tumbr, and many more. Once that email is sent or that post is posted it is there.

But realize that these sites can be very beneficial to your professional success.

Here is an example:

You already know that these online sites are wonderful for networking. They can help you catch up with old friends and make new friends.

Plus -- They can even help you to find a perfect job and so much more. I use these sites to promote my profession and have received many personal emails of thanks from people.


Here are some examples of praise I’ve received that show how social networks can be beneficial for professionals:

• Hi Danny! What a great idea to have this [myspace] page! How in the world do you
  find the time to seek out other rec therapists? It’s great! (2006).



• I love the passion. [commenting on rec therapy myspace page
  (2006).



• Excited about your [myspace] site [for recreational therapists] – you rock. (2006)



• Thanks so much for your support!!! I appreciate it! [after posting info. for a rec therapist]



• Once a woman replied how I helped her find the perfect job for her. She thanked me and said that had it not been for my myspace for RTs that she'd never have discovered the job. Regret to say that I can't find her email right now.

Of course, all of these were from myspace. Based on my personal experiences many people aren't using myspace now. They're on facebook. Some have even left facebook for Twitter, which seems to be the new thing for many. Expect there will be something new in the future, too. The net is always changing.

Advice and Tips for Online:

• Check your privacy settings on your personal social sites. See who can view them. Make changes to protect your privacy.



• Google yourself and see what results come up. Was listening to the local Magic 97.9 Radio (Huntington, West Virginia) on my way to work one day. D.J. – J.B. Miller said that he googled himself online one day and discovered pictures from the 80s that he didn’t remember. They were pictures of him painting that were taken for an article in a magazine or newspaper back in the 80s. Google yourself and see what results show up. Have read that some employers will google a person before interviewing them. Make sure the results are good. If not, work at getting sites changed.



• Also go to LinkedIn. You can create an account there. However, I noticed that LinkedIn had already posted information about me before I started an account. Somehow their site had obtained knowledge about me and posted it. You can create an account and make changes.

What Does The Net Say About You?

• Finally, my friend Nancy M. from Minnesota posted about an interesting site called Spokeo.com. I’d rather call it Spooky-dot-com. It reveals a lot of information. My friend Nancy said, “I realize my hubby needed to change security settings on his facebook and delete his myspace. Also, you can go to the privacy button at the bottom of the spokeo.com page and choose to have your information removed from that site, too.
  
  

Hope you enjoyed this free wisdom for being safe online.

As a reminder, if you want to discover more hidden wisdom and secrets on success then I highly recommend that you check out my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great at Anything!

Picture source: free computer clipart.

Gandhi is my hero.

~~~ Click here for Gandhi Stuff ~~~

Recently read the new book "The Leader Who Had No Title." It was fable on leadership and lessons for life by Robin Sharma.

The lessons and concepts reminded me of a real life leader who had no title.
He was Gandhi.

Gandhi lived most of his life without a title. He stood for many things, including: freedom, nonviolence, peace, truth, and overall goodness. When he died in 1948, he didn't have a fancy title. He didn't have riches or property. He wasn't the owner of a large company. He wasn't a ruler of a nation or armies. He was a leader with no title.

I once had my full name with all my titles listed at the bottom of my emails at work. I'm going to post it here for an example:

Danny W. Pettry, II, MS, CTRS, Recreational Therapist (for the blank and blank programs) at such and such hospital in a Wonderful State, USA.

Laugh aloud.

I changed the settings for my email. Now it only says:

your friend,
Danny

Think this is better. I have been trying to lead without a title.
I don't need to be the CEU of the hospital or the Director of whatever.

I can be a real leader in my own position. using the principles from Robin's book.


Recently, I rewatched the Gandhi film, which always inspires me.



~~~ Click here for Gandhi Stuff ~~~

Dr. Jeanine's "5 Ways to get in touch with your souls wisdom.

Dr. Jeanine is a life coach for women around the world.

Yes, I am a man, but as an idealist/healer, I enjoy the information she posts in her blogs.
Think you might enjoy checking it out, too.

You may want to follow Dr. Jeanine's blog or youtube channel.

She has an article on 5 ways to get in touch with your souls wisdom here:

http://simplydivinesolutions.com/blog/5-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-souls-wisdom

Here is your YouTube Channel:



http://www.youtube.com/DrJeanine

New Book: What is the Shadow Effect?

In my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom, I argue that wisdom is buried in books. You must be an avid reader in order to discover the secrets.

Today, I want to tell you about a must-read book that is chockfull of wisdom on the most crucial obstacles of happiness we face.

Three of my favorite best-selling authors, Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson have joined together to share their knowledge in their new book, “The Shadow Effect.”

These three luminaries, each with a signature approach, bring to light the parts of ourselves we deny but that still direct our life. For it is only when we embrace our shadow that we discover the gifts of our authentic nature.

The shadow exists within all of us. It is a part of us and yet we spend most of our life running from it. But far from being scary, our dark side holds the promise of a better, more fulfilling life. Our shadow makes itself known every day. It is the reason we get furious over a friend showing up ten minutes late, yell at our parents or kids when they have done nothing wrong, and sabotage our own success at the worst possible time. Until we are able to embrace our dualistic nature, we will continue to hurt ourselves and those closest to us and fall short of our potential.

Combining the wisdom of three experts, The Shadow Effect is a practical and profound guide to discovering the gifts of our shadow. These three authors powerfully pierce the veil of our unclaimed self, releasing us from the past and propelling us on a journey to wholeness. No longer living a half life, we are capable of achieving our dreams and reclaiming the happiness that is our birthright.

Writing could improve reading skills

Believe reading is the key to succeeding. That was the full concept of my book, “Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom.” It was a self-improvement book with the subtitle, “A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great at Anything.” Believe the wisdom of the world is hidden in books. You must be an avid reader to discover these secrets.

Turns out that writing can also improve your ability to read.

You can download the electronic copy of the report called:

Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading

This report was commissioned by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and published by the Alliance for Excellent Education.

Here is the link:
http://www.all4ed.org/files/WritingToRead.pdf
Realized that former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise is the president of the Alliance. Glad to see him promoting reading and writing.


Here is a link for the Carnegie Corporation on literacy:

www.carnegie.org/literacy

Want to discover more wisdom on the importance of reading? If so, check out "Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom." Go to this link for more info.

http://astore.amazon.com/hiddensecretwisdom-20/detail/1442105739

Mary Calhoun Brown's "There are no words"

Believe reading is the key to succeeding. Wisdom is hidden in books, but you must be an avid reader to discover the secrets. My self-improvement book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom is about the importance of reading for personal development.

Danny’s Book Recommendation:

Mary Calhoun Brown is the author of “There Are No Words.” This is her first work of fiction.

The story is about a 12-year-old girl named Jaxon who is mute. Jaxon falls into a painting and travels back 1918 where she tries to stop a train wreck that had taken her grandfather’s best-friend. Amazingly, Jaxon is able to speak in 1918.


Recreational therapists and allied health practitioners who follow this blog would be pleased to know that Mary Calhoun Brown serves on the board for the Autism Services Center with a pioneer in the field, Dr. Ruth Sullivan. Think anyone who works with children with autism could benefit from reading this book.

"Mary Calhoun Brown has given us an unusual path in getting to the story of
autism. Young teenagers, their teachers and parents will be happy to have
this one in their library.”
– Dr. Ruth C. Sullivan, former President of the Autism Society of America.

Here is a video of Mary Calhoun Brown at the Ohio River Festival of Books:




Get There Are No Words here:

http://www.MaryCalhounBrown.Com

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Want to discover more about the importance of reading and secrets on success? If so, check out Danny Pettry’s book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom.

Have you read Scott Blum's "Summer Path?"

Believe great wisdom can be found in books.

As you’ll recall from my best-selling book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great, I said: “read a book a week."

My recommendation for the week is...

Scott Blum’s Summer’s Path.

This book was originally a best-selling electronic book.
It is NOW available in an expanded-edition hardcover.

I’ve already got my copy of the book as shown in the picture below. I put it on the book shelf in my home-office for this picture.

[regret to say the picture won't upload tonight]


Here is a brief preview of the book:

Summer’s Path presents the remarkable story of Don Newport, an engineer who comes face-to-face with his personal destiny under extraordinary circumstances. After losing his job and his health insurance, Don learns that he has a terminal disease, with only a few months left to live. On his deathbed, he meets Robert, a brazen angel of death who promises to help him with a graceful exit.

As Don prepares to say his last goodbyes to his loving wife, Robert attempts to change Don’s perspective about his mortality and proposes an exceptionally unique option.

Robert leads Don through an astounding meditation of life and death and reveals various healing and spiritual concepts, including walk-ins, embodiment, and soul destiny. On this magical journey of self-realization, Don discovers that it’s never too late to learn profound life lessons about ourselves and our loved ones.

Summer’s Path is the prequel to the best-selling book Waiting for Autumn. I've not read Waiting for Autumn yet. Glad to know that Summer's Path was the prequel so I can read Waiting for Autumn next! It had been on my list of books to read for a while.

I, Danny Pettry, consider myself to be a “Teacher-Healer.” There are many concepts from Blum’s new book that I find fascinating as a teacher-healer. These include:

Healing and spiritual concepts
Animal communications
Soul destiny
Magical journey
Self-relaxation
Lessons for life

This book is chockfull of wisdom. Think you’d be wise to read this book.

You can get it on Amazon here:



Here is a link for his first book, Waiting for Autumn:

Leadership Lessons

There's an extraordinary new book that has just been published, one that will show you exactly how the billionaires/superstars and geniuses of our world get the results that they get. An international bestseller within days of its release, "The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life" (Simon & Schuster) is the game-changing book by top leadership expert Robin Sharma, who's books have transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Here is a picture of my copy of the book. It is on my home-office desk beside my plants.

For the first time, Robin shares the proprietary success formula that he's shared with his billionaire coaching clients and companies like NIKE, FedEx, IBM, Microsoft and GE.

In "The Leader Who Had No Title", you'll discover exactly how to awaken your inner leader, play at wow in all you do, unleash massive amounts of excellence and productivity, get to world-class in your work, build an unbeatable mindset and really win in these turbulent times. This book will blow the doors off your past ways of thinking, performing and being.

Listen to what people are saying (or read what they're saying)...

"If you want to operate at the level of WOW, be an exceptional leader and live full out-buy this book."
- Darren Hardy, publisher, SUCCESS magazine

"The Leader Who Had No Title is a game-changing book...get ready for an AMAZING new life!" - Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of "Happy for No Reason"

Here is a must-see YouTube Video:





Here is the link: http://theleaderwhohadnotitle.com/ <---

I, Danny Pettry, am one of the gift sponsors for this amazing book along with many other big names, including: Bob Proctor and John Gray. See all of the gift sponsors here:

http://theleaderwhohadnotitle.com/

Or you can get it at Amazon here:





Don't forget these

two amazing books by

Robin Sharma, too:





Danny Pettry is recreational therapist,

self-improvement blogger and the author of

Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom:

A Recreational Therapist's System

How YOU Can Become Great at Anything!

Fun Way to Get Facts and Wisdom

Picture of my Snapple drink at my home office. Like the plants? Read in Richard Wiseman's new (2010) book that having plants in site increases creativity.

Reading is the key to discovering wisdom.

You already know this if you've read my book
Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom

Beleive that wisdom is hidden in books.
You must be an avid reader to discover these secrets.

My favorite motivational speaker, the late Jim Rohn who passed in Dec. 2009 had often said, "the book you don't read won't help you."

Reading the smallest thing can reveal wisdom.
The person who is not able to read will miss out on so much wisdom and knowledge.

That is why part of the profits from my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom, went to the non-profit, First Book that provides free books to children at risk addressing one of the major factors regarding literacy: access to age approrpaite books.

Snapple's Peach Tea is one of my favorite drinks. Love it. of course you might not like this drink. Always enjoy the Snapple fun facts, too. They're listed on the bottom of the bottle cap.

Have had three Snapples in the last week. I was thinking that a person who couldn't read wouldn't be able to understand the facts on the bottom of the cap. This makes me sad. Want to help promote literacy. Maybe I should volunteer to help teach at the library during the evenings. Will look into that and get back to you.

Here are three fun facts that I had received within the last week:

Real Fact # 922: Maine is the only state with a one-syllable name.

Hmm.. must be the main state. My state, West Virginia has three syllables. It has one more than our good friend to the east, Virginia. Just count the syllables for this little town:

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. 7.

Okay, here is real fact #788. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
Hmm... sometimes I can fall asleep that quick even after drinking coffee. Sometimes I struggle.
Think just lying down and doing some deep breathing and day-dreaming could help me to fall asleep faster. Staying up late on purpose could be my problem. Will try to fall asleep faster tonight (on time.)

Here is fact # 867: Franklin Roosevelt was related to 5 U.S. Presdients by blood and 6 by marriage. That fact is for now. Maybe he'll have a relative in the future to become President, too. You never know. I'm certain Teddy Roosevelt was one of them.

Oh, how I love the internet. Let me count the ways. One google search and here is what I found:

Genealogists have determined that FDR was related to: George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt, and William Howard Taft (Click here for source). This source shows many more than six. How shall we find out?

I recommend Jean Edward Smith's book, FDR. Smith is a professor at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Smith will also be at the Ohio River Festivle of books. I plan to get a copy of FDR and have him sign-it. I'll be at the festivle, too, signing copies of my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom.

Here is a link for FDR:

Hal Urban's NEW book

Hal Urban is the author of many books, including his new one:

Lessons from the Classroom: 20 Things Good Teachers Do.

Very pleased to say that Hal Urban is going to review my upcoming book on being nice.

Urban had sent me a pdf flyer for his new book and asked me to share it with others.

Regret to say I was unable to upload the pdf flyer.

So, I copied and pasted the main points from the flyer to help spread the word here:

“If future teachers and those already in
the classroom were to read one book
to help them become the best teacher
they could be, they could do no better
than Lessons from the Classroom
20 Things Good Teachers Do.

There’s wisdom, inspiration, and nutsand-
bolts guidance on every page.”

Dr. Thomas Lickona
Author, Educating For Character

“I can think of no book that I
would recommend more highly to
an experienced or novice teacher. It is
simply the best one I’ve ever read for
the teacher who wants to perform
at the highest level, and help his
or her students do the same.”

Dr. Phil Vincent
Author, Restoring School Civility

“This is just plain wonderful! It’s a
one-of-a-kind teaching manual that
shows us some of the important
things teachers can do to make
a difference in their students’
lives... I hope every teacher
in the country reads it and
applies these valuable lessons.

Dr. Michele Borba
Author, Building Moral Intelligence

AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIRECT SALES FROM THE PUBLISHER

Not found at amazon.com, in bookstores, in catalogues, or in discount storesSee ordering instructions on the author’s website or call him directly

Online: www.halurban.com

Phone: (650) 366-0882

Check out Judith Orloff''s book "Second Sight!"

Judith Orloff is a M.D./ psychiatrist and she is the author of a new book called, "Second Sight." As you already know, I'm a big fan of books. AS a teacher/ healer, I highly recommend for you to check out this book...

http://www.drjudithorloff.com/second-sight-promotion/

We are far more than we allow ourselves to be.
“Second Sight” helps you understand this.
~ Louise Hay

My talented and daring colleague Judith Orloff MD - a UCLA psychiatrist, intuitive healer, and New York Times best-selling author - is a pioneer who bridges mainstream medicine with intuition, energy medicine, and spirituality.

Dr. Orloff celebrates the exciting launch of her new book "Second Sight: An Intuitive Psychiatrist Tells Her Extraordinary Story and Shows You How To Tap Your Own Inner Wisdom."

A riveting story of her exile between two worlds--intuition and mainstream medicine

--SECOND SIGHT reveals Dr. Orloff's journey from an intuitive child, alone with confusing abilities, to an esteemed psychiatrist who comes out of the "intuitive closet" to defy medical taboos. She also teaches you empowering, practical techniques to awaken your own intuitive powers to transform your health and life! (This is the new Three Rivers Press edition.)

Today Dr. Orloff is treating you to an incredible one-time book-launch offer with a special "Act On A Hunch" gift collection from herself and friends Michael Beckwith, Dr. Daniel Amen, Shirley MacLaine and many more. Plus receive Judith's first lesson from her new "Emotional Vampire Course" from the Daily Om!

Purchase the book and receive your special gifts at:
http://www.drjudithorloff.com/second-sight-promotion/

In this book you'll discover how to:

~ Use intuition to "read" yourself and others

~ Open to the magic of synchronicities and déjà vu

~ Remember and interpret your dreams

~ Use intuition to heal yourself

~ Cultivate intuitive empathy without absorbing people's negativity and stress

Here are some wonderful reviews of Second Sight:

"Second Sight is a page turner, inspiring, controversial."

~ Joan Borysenko PhD "

One of those rare books that has the potential to create shock waves and revolutions within a profession."

~ Larry Dossey, MD. "

Exceptional! Dr. Orloff is the kind of physician we wish we all had."

~ Caroline Myss

If you'd like to be more intuitive and get beyond your intellect's limitations go here to purchase book and claim FREE gifts:

http://www.drjudithorloff.com/second-sight-promotion/

P.S. Remember that the entire "Act On A Hunch" gift collection is yours FREE with your book order -- but ONLY when you grab it before the cut-off. Don't miss your chance!
http://www.drjudithorloff.com/second-sight-promotion/

FREE E-Book of Motivational Quotes!

Download my FREE E-book.

It's called: Magical Spellbinding Quotes for Motivation.



http://www.hiddensecretwisdom.com/magic <---

You’re smart and wonderful.

Here at the Wisdom Revealed blogspot – it is understood that our readers are smart.

They’re seeking wisdom and they’re actively reading – blogs, websites, e-books, and more.

Your intelligence is giving you a leading edge. You’re going to have more knowledge compared to those people who don’t read.

As someone who is interested in reading, learning, personal growth and development, success and fulfillment, I know you’ll be interested in this FREE e-book.

Yes, it’s absolutely free. It’s the workbook for my best-selling book, “Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom.”

This workbook had been made exclusive to intelligent people like you who are seeking self-fulfillment.

Be wonderful and do one favor. Email a copy of the link for the workbook to everyone you know. Send it to co-workers, family, friends, and anyone else who you think could benefit from it.

Here is the link for you to download it and be sure to share the link with everyone. Share it on facebook, twitter, myspace, by email, text messages, etc. Give it to everyone:

http://www.hiddensecretwisdom.com/wisdom_revealed.pdf

Book Recommendation: 5 Keys to the Great Life!

I love books as you already know.

Always want to read the newest self-improvement books, especially ones on the topics of greatness!

There is a book that is being released on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 that I’ve already pre-ordered from Amazon.

As you already know my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great at Anything was designed to help you to become great. Believe that hidden secrets on success are buried in books. However, you must be an avid reader to discover all the wisdom in books.

You CAN experience a truly GREAT life – Dr. Bryan and Dr. White show you how.

“The 5 Keys To The Great Life” is for anyone who has ever asked themselves: “Is this REALLY all there is to my life – is THIS as great as it gets?

This book will totally change your perspective on your world and on the field of self-change … and open your eyes to just how great you and your life can become!

Don’t miss out on your chance to get it at this terrific introductory price … along with all the great gifts they’ve set aside for you.

Get all the details on Feb. 23, 2010, at this link:

http://www.the5keys.com/promo

Or, if you can't wait -- like me, then go ahead and pre-order your copy from Amazon today:

Woodrow Wilson High School Class of '98.

I've been cleaning my aparmtnet and I found an old Woodrow Wilson High School (WWHS) T-shirt.

Wow - that brings back memories. The t-shirt is only 12-years-old (Jan. 2010 post). It's older than most of the children who I provide services for at the hospital.

April 2012 note: I don't recall writing this blog entry about two years ago. I don't know where that T-shirt is at now. Well, next year will make 15-years since our class graduated. Where are we now?

I've provided therapy for children who've been abused at a residential treatment center in West Virginia. I've worked there since 2002. This Aug. will make 10-years working at the same center.

Here is what is written on the back of the WWHS T-Shirt:

Everything I Need to Know I Learned at Woodrow Wilson High School…

You only have two minutes for anything…
Everyone needs a little remediation…
Winning is everything…
Soy is good for you…
How to maneuver through congested areas…
Security guards protect everyone…
Grygiel is guidance...
Straight A’s and “Good Times mix well.”
Pedestrians do NOT have the right of way…
You’ve got to have some RESPECT…
Ducks are our friends…
We make up half of R.J. Reynolds’ income…
Beckley is Basketball…
Art is appreciated, after Channel 1…
“States” has a new meaning.
Everybody’s working for the weekend.
IF there are 7 minutes before 1st period, why do homework
Administration is gifted…
Don’t drive on icy days, parking lots are treacherous…

Friendship is something you never forget…

Woodrow Wilson Class of ’98.

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Wisdom of Jim Rohn (Free chapter).

Received email today from Mike Litman that Said, "Wisdom of Jim Rohn."

Rohn is my all-time favorite motivational speaker. Of course you already know this if you've read my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom.

Love Jim Rohn and very impressed with Mr. Mike Litman because he had interviewed Rohn. He's very lucky to have had that opportunity. Rohn was on my personal list of people to meet. Won't be able to do so now since he passed in Dec. 2009. Have re-watched his DVDs and have been playing his speeches on C.D. in my car during my trip to and from work. Have changed this goal to meet people who have learned from Rohn, like Tony Robbins.

Mike Litman shares his interview with Jim Rohn in chapter 1 of his book, "Conversations with Millionaires."

Mr. Mike Litman is giving away this chapter of his book for FREE. People don't seem to value things that are free. Encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and READ this free chapter. He could be charing a whole lot for this interview.

Litman said: Read it, share it with your friends and kids.

I'll share it with You.

Go here to download your copy of chapter one:

http://mikelitman.com/cwmm/cwmjimrohnthankyou.html

How to be happy (book suggestion)

Wild and wonderful news shared today. West Virginia was ranked #34 out of 50 states and the D.C. in “happiest” states. This was a better score compared to a recent scale, which W.Va. was ranked in the last ten. So, be happy West Virginia!

People in this study were given a numerical scale to report their own level of happiness. It is a life-satisfaction scale. A second part of the measurement was an observation of things in each state that could cause a person to smile or frown, such as: weather, air quality, costs, etc. Study lasted from 2005 until 2008 and had 1.3 million participants.

Recreational therapists, like me, take an active role in promoting people’s overall life-satisfaction, well-being, and happiness. Many recreational therapists work in psychiatric or mental health settings. They treat people with illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

Do you want to feel happier?

Mother called me last week. Said she found a neat book I’d enjoy. She said the book reminded her of my book, Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom. Think you’ll enjoy this book, too.

It’s called: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, which was released this month. It’s a memoir based on one-year, which the author used wisdom of the ages, current scientific studies, and lessons from popular culture on how to be happy – from Aristotle to Martin Seligman to Thoreau to Oprah.

Click on the amazon banner here for more information about the book:



The author keeps a blog for this book.

Follow it here:

http://www.happiness-project.com/

Check out Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom, too.

Go here:



Source for happiness study here:

Bryner, J. (Dec 17, 2009). Happiest U.S. states pinned down. Live Science. Retrieved online (Dec. 17, 2009) from this site: http://www.livescience.com/culture/091217-happy-state-list.html

Jim Rohn interview

Jim Rohn is my all-time favorite motivational speaker. He’s the “mentor of mentors.” Many of the world’s leading experts, like, Anthony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen and others in the self-improvement industry claim that Jim Rohn was their mentor. Rohn was a self-made millionaire. He came from the small farms in southern Idaho. Today, he is an international phenomenon. He’s spoken to audiences around the world. People from around the world have read his books and listened to him on audio cassette.

Jim Rohn passed away on December 5, 2009. He lived 79 wonderful years. He made the most of his time on Earth. Anything by Jim Rohn gets my attention. Mike Litman has a radio show in the Long Island part of New York City. He interviewed Jim Rohn on his radio show. Wisdom was revealed in that interview. Luckly, anyone can have access to this interview because Mike Litman included it in chapter one of his (2002) book, Conversations with Millionaires. This book is $10.85 at Amazon right now. At this price, you can't afford not to read it. Have you ever heard interviews/ conversations with millionaires? I think the book could use some trim work, a better cover, the same font sytle on the back cover and in the book, and a few more things, but that is a different story. It's about the wisdom contained in the book. That's what is important.

Jim Rohn shares his best wisdom in this interview. Here are some of the secrets he revealed:

a.) Live your life to the fullest and take care of your health. Our days are numbered. We’re not going to live forever. Jim Rohn said that his father lived to the age of 93 and Rohn says that seems “very short.” Rohn himself lived to the age 79. He argues to take care of your own health. This will add years to your life. I’m going to eat a salad with fruit for lunch tomorrow.

b.) Be grateful. Wow, Litman, published his interview with Rohn in 2002. This was four years before the best-selling underground documentary, the Secret, which was released in 2006. Rohn knew the secret, but he wasn’t featured in the documentary. One of the key elements is to be grateful. Be glad everyday. Enjoy it. Enjoy time with your family or time doing a favorite leisure activity like fishing as if it were the last time you were going to get to do it. You’ll only get a few times to do these activities on Earth. Christmastime is ten days away. Enjoy the end of the year holidays with your family as if they’re the last ones you’re going to get.

c.) Improve your life. Rohn says it is easy to do here in America. People don’t know how easy it is. It’s hard in many places in the world. In some places, people make $100 (in a year.). Read that book if you have to. Take that class. Learn that skill. Rohn shares two amazing books a person should read: Think and Grow Rich and The Richest Man in Babylon. I’ve read both of them and I’m writing them on my checklist of books to read again in 2010. Click here to download your own 2010 checklist.

Go to this link for books by Jim Rohn:
http://astore.amazon.com/hiddensecretwisdom-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=43

Go to this link for book by Mike Litman:
http://astore.amazon.com/hiddensecretwisdom-20/detail/1931866007

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