In the past few months, I have become involved in a program called Men's Fraternity. It's a faith based program about being a man in the eyes of God. Among some of the reading material is a book by Andy Andrews called "Mastering the Seven Decisions". This book has been a real eye opener for me. I never ever read an inspirational book in my life (besides the Bible and AA Big Book). This book puts in simple terms what changes need to take place in my life for me to ever be successful.
Seven Easy Steps:
1-The Buck Stops Here-I am responsible for my past and my future.
2- I Will Seek Wisdom- My past will never change, but my actions today will change my future.
3-I Am A Person Of Action-I will create a new future by creating a new me.
4-I Have A Decided Heart- I will be passionate about my vision of the future.
5-Today, I Choose To Be Happy- My happiness is my choice. I alone choose my emotions and responses.
6-I Will Greet This Day With A Forgiving Spirit-I will forgive those who don't even ask for forgiveness.
7-I Will Persist Without Exception- I will stay focused even through the pain on my long term goal-happiness.
These sound simple. They are simple. They have to be my guidelines to achieve my long term goal-happiness. For so long, I was in a depression that I never ever thought I would ever get out of. I kept on drinking, hurting the ones I loved, and started to slowly kill myself with my lifestyle. I had no hope in sight. I prayed one night three simple words, "God Help Me". He has. He has given me some insight into my own life, and guided me to people who have been such a big help in my life the past 3 months.
I would like to mention 3 of my mentors in this area of instruction. Dave Harris, Mark Miller, and Mitch Barnhart. They are three good Christian men who have had their own struggles in life, and have used these seven steps to aid them in their lives. And thanks to God, they are willing to share their success with myself and others..
More to follow....Andy
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