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23 Most Important Things In Your Life

Tools That Will Significantly Improve The Quality Of Your Life

by Bernard Branson

Copyright 2012 Bernard Branson All rights reserved. ISBN-10: 1475108044 ISBN-13: 978-1475108040

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Vision
If you do not have a vision, nothing happens. Christopher Reeve

For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay (Habakkuk 2:3)

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Goals
Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination. Fitzhugh Dodson

That is how I run, not being in any doubt as to my goal. I am a boxer who does not inflict blows on the air (1 Corinthians 9:26)

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Focus
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The suns rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended it, but this one thing I do: forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14)

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-4Planning
Failures dont plan to fail; they fail to plan. Harvey Mackay

We should make plans, counting on God to direct us (Proverbs16:9)

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-5Expectation
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation. Charles F. Kettering

Surely there is a future, and your expectation will not be cut off (Proverbs 23:18)

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-6Attitude
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:10)

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-7Thoughts
Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny Tyron Edwards

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2)

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-8Imaginations
Your imagination is your preview of lifes coming attractions. Albert Einstein

And the Lord said, Behold, the people are one and they have all one language, and this they begin to do; and now nothing will be withheld from them which they have imagined to do (Genesis 11:6)

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-9Self Esteem
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt

As a man thinketh, so he is (Proverbs23:7)

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Association
The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority. Hitopadesa

Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character (1 Corinthians 15:33)

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Self-Discipline
He who lives without discipline dies without honour. Icelandic Proverb

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now, they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible (1 Corinthians 9:25)

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Diligence
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and idleness, its opposite, never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes. Miguel De Cervantes

Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave (Proverbs 12:24)

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Determination
The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. Unknown

I dont mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me (1 Thessalonians 4:11)

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Endurance
If the word quit is part of your vocabulary, then the word finish is likely not. B.G Jett

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:1-2)

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Courage
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. Ambrose Redmoon

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the one who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6)

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-16Persistence
Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits. Robert Brault

I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth (Luke 11:8)

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Integrity
The slow man with integrity will ultimately catch the swift one who has none. Anonymous

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out (Proverbs 10:9)

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-18Character
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold (Proverbs 22:1)

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-19Accountability
You are accountable for your actions, your decisions, your life; no one else is, but you. Catherine Pulsifer

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God (Romans 14:12)

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-20Excellence
Excellence always sells. Earl Nightingale

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

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-21Knowledge
To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge. Benjamin Disraeli

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge (Proverbs 18:15)

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Skill
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army. George Herbert

If the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success (Ecclesiastes 10:10)

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-23Time
Lost time is never found again. Benjamin Franklin

Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise. Making the very most of the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16)

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Other Books By Bernard Branson:


1. Biggest Mistakes To Avoid 2. Before You Say I Do: Preparing for Marriage 3. A Portrait of A Good Husband 4. 7 Steps To Starting A Customer Focused Business 5. Christian Life: Building Strong Foundations 6. Life Partner: Finding Mr. Right 7. Entrepreneurs Secrets 8. Married Couples: Strengthening Your Marriage 9. Master Secrets for Students 10. Reaching Your Dreams: A Pathway to Significance 11. Success: Tools for Your Future 12. The Greatest Relationship Secrets: Powerful Tools To Improve Your Relationships 13. Toxic People: 20 Kinds You Should Stay Away From

Bernard Branson, M.A, is an inspiring author who has authored various books. His books sell at the frantic pace around the world. His books are available for sale on this website http://tinyurl.com/93jgfpe

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