Andy Andrews Mastering The Seven Decisions Book Give Away

A quick reminder about the Andy Andrews Mastering the Seven Decisions book give away contest here at Inspired Abundance. We are drawing the 5 winners of an autographed copy of Andy's newest book on Saturday, May 3. So enter now by filling out the form in the right hand navigation bar.

If you've never heard Andy Andrews speak, you really should visit the Premier Speakers http://premierespeakers.com/andy_andrews. There are sample audios of Andy on this site and once you listen to them you will understand why Andy is one of my favorite speakers of all time.

There's a inimitable mixture of charisma, sincerity, honesty, and passion that is unlike anyone you've heard before. He is entertaining and compelling at the same time. If you want a speaker for your event, Andy's a terrific choice.

Here's a taste of Andy Andrews and his prowess as a speaker discussing a topic I'm certain you will relate to.

Andy Andrews: The Power of The Seven Decisions

We've spent a lot of time in this blog talking about the power of the seven decisions described in Andy Andrews' book The Traveler's Gift.

And of course Mastering the Seven Decisions serves as a handbook or manual to assist you in incorporating those principles effectively into your life.

Since we're running another Inspired Abundance Andy Andrews book give away, I want to point out some additional resources available to you that you may not be aware of.

There are a couple of free downloads available on the AndyAndrews.com website that I'd like to direct you to. You can download the seven decisions as a PDF from Andy's website. Each of the decisions is written out individually allowing you to print and assemble a binder or manual that you can refer to each day.

In addition, you can download The Seven Decisions Perpetual Calendar. Use the calendar to help you incorporate The Seven Decisions into your daily life and develop the habits that will enable you to turn your goals and dreams into reality.

Perhaps the most powerful aspect of Andy Andrews for me is his ability as a speaker. Andy has an inimitable style that wonderfully blends passion, inspiration, and humor.

If you want to experience the true power of the seven decisions, you really want to see Andy Andrews live. Andy has an upcoming free, live television taping. If you can make yourself to this event, you will not be disappointed. You can get the details on the Andy Andrews television taping here.

Andy Andrews Mastering The Seven Decisions: Win Your Autographed Copy

Would you like another chance to win a free copy of Andy Andrews newest book Mastering The Seven Decisions?

The contest we ran a couple of weeks ago was so well received, we've decided to do it again. Only this time, Inspired Abundance is upping the ante, and we're giving away 5 copies of Andy's book, each of which is personally autographed by Andy Andrews.

And the folks at AndyAndrews.com have been terrific in supporting us.

Entry is free. Just fill in the form in the right hand navigation bar.

We will draw five winners of a personally autographed copy of Andy Andrews' Mastering the Seven Decisions on Saturday, May 3rd.

Andy Andrews Video Mastering the Seven Decisions

We're still not done with the notion of persistence and Andy Andrews! First off, here's a video of Andy in which he talks about his book Mastering the Seven Decisions.

Today, I'd also like to share a very powerful note about persistence we received from Judy Roberts as an entry to the Inspired Abundance book give away contest. After you are done reading, be sure to visit Judy's blog at http://wealth-for-newbies.blogspot.com. It's well worth the visit.

"Dear Michelle and Warren,

There was one time in my life when lack of persistence actually paid off for me. It was my attempt to smoke. When I was a teenager, I joined my classmates behind some bushes in the school grounds and tried to smoke. We all coughed and spluttered while we tried to inhale. They persisted, and got past the coughing and spluttering. Some of them have been less successful trying to travel in the reverse direction. They’re middle aged, addicted to nicotine, and would give their eye teeth to be able to quit smoking.

But I was different. After choking on a few cigarettes, I gave up. So I never did experience smoking as a pleasurable activity. On the other hand, I’m nicotine-free and extremely grateful to be so. It’s the one and only instance that I can recall in which giving up in the face of difficulty served me well.

In all other instances that I can think of, quitting has served me poorly.

One example of persistence that I’m proud of is the time that I climbed Table Mountain – in Cape Town, South Africa – with my brother. He’s a veteran hiker and mountain climber. When I asked him how easy or difficult it would be, he said it would be a cinch. Yeah, right. His idea of a cinch turned out to be very different from my idea of a cinch. There were a couple of places where we had to climb some rocks that absolutely terrified me. But I was determined to do it, and I did. Reaching the top of the mountain, and knowing that I had persisted to the end, was a terrific feeling. Yes, the view from the top was tremendous. But my sense of elation didn’t come just from enjoying the view.

My brother took a photo of me clinging to what felt to me like a cliff, but what he described as a little scramble. Well, whatever you want to call it, I framed that photo. Now, when I’m in need of courage, I look at the photo and think to myself, “If I could do it then, I can do it now.”

Last night I was listening to a training call about network marketing. The speaker said that being a new distributor in network marketing was like entering a haunted house at the state fair when you were a kid. Grown ups who had been through lots of haunted houses knew that they’d emerge at the other end. But, when you were a kid and this was your first experience of a haunted house, the ghosts and goblins that jumped out as you turned a corner scared the living daylights out of you. You really were in some doubt as to whether or not you would get out of the haunted house unharmed.

The trainer said that the objections that potential business partners expressed on the phone were like the monsters in a haunted house. An experienced network marketer knew that objections didn’t have any substance. A newbie, however, thought that objections were non-negotiable.

In the audio, the haunted house was used as a metaphor for a conversation with a potential business partner. But I think it’s also an appropriate metaphor for the larger venture of networking marketing. As the saying goes, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?” The experienced network marketer, like the adult entering a haunted house, knows that he/she will be just fine. The newcomer to network marketing, like the child going into a haunted house for the first time, has to take a leap of faith and then persist until he/she reaches daylight again.

So, if I look back at my own life, I draw a few lessons: (1) You need to assess whether or not a goal, like smoking, is worthy; (2) You need to decide, and (3) You need to persist until you reach your goal.

At this point, I’m looking at the photo of me clinging to the side of Table Mountain, and I’m determined to have the same result with network marketing.

This very email is another example of persistence. I thought I wouldn’t bother to enter the competition. I thought I wasn’t persistent, and I wouldn’t be able to think of anything to say on the topic of persistence. Then I remembered the saying, “Half the battle is showing up.” I decided to sit in front of my computer, and see if any thoughts about persistence came up. At first the only example I could think of was the time I hadn’t persisted. Then I remembered Table Mountain. Lo and behold, before I knew it, I’d actually typed quite a long email on the topic of persistence – basically by just showing up.

Judy"

Wonderful email Judy. Thanks so much for commenting on Andy Andrews and his seventh decision dealing with the notion of persistence, without exception.

Reflections On Andy Andrews Seven Decisions

Today I'd like to share some more reflections on Andy Andrews' Seven Decisions.

Here is another winning submission to the Inspired Abundance Andy Andrews give away we held in celebration of the upcoming release of Andy Andrews newest book Mastering the Seven Decisions.

Today's article was written by Jan Wehner.

Reflections on The Seven Decisions by Andy Andrews

Andy Andrews’ Seven Decisions from his book “The Traveler’s Gift” provide a solid framework within which to build a successful life. They crystallize the principles which guide my life.

Through my own spiritual growth, I have come to understand that every experience holds within it the seeds of opportunity. Opportunities are provided by the experiences of my life and they will be ‘negative’ – unpleasant or wasted – if I allow them to be. On the other hand, they can be fuel for my growth if I take responsibility for my response to them and if I look past the apparent meaning on the surface to find the deeper meaning – the gifts or treasure in the experience. These are the keys that are held within to open new doors of discovery in my life. I know that I am the only one who can take responsibility for creating the life I choose – therefore, as Andy says, “The Buck Stops Here – Adversity is preparation for greatness.”

A seed is very much influenced by the conditions it is placed in – the soil conditions, amount of sunlight and water it receives. In a similar fashion, the path of my life is influenced by the messages I take in and accept as true. Supportive and constructive messages nurture me and help me to have the strength and stamina to continue to grow through all of the experiences I face. Destructive messages, if I accept them, will hold me back. The company I keep and the books I read or recordings I listen to provide the messages that set the conditions the seed of my life faces. I can choose to surround myself with friends and teachers who will support and encourage my growth I can also choose to not associate with those who would tear me down – perhaps to wallow with them in their state of self-pity or jealousy. Andy states, “I Will Seek Wisdom – I will choose my friends with care.”

The only ‘time’ in which I can live and grow and take action is the present. Anything else – remembering the past or dreaming about the future – is simply a way of passing or wasting time. Procrastination – dreaming of what I will do ‘some day’ – is a way of avoiding life. It is important to gather facts and to ensure safety – and then one must act. Each moment offers a new chance to choose, so, if in a new moment I decide that the choice I made is no longer serving me, I can make a new choice and head in a different direction. Andy says, “I Am A Person of Action – I can make a decision and I can make it now.”

“I Have A Decided Heart – My destiny is assured.” is Andy’s fourth principle. This one is closely related to the first and third and seventh principles. When I understand and accept that I am responsible for my own life and how it ‘turns out’, I have great power within me. I will then make the decision to be the ‘Sovereign in my Castle’ to borrow from Carl Jung’s archetypes. I will have a clear vision and will engage my ‘Warrior’ to take the appropriate action to lead me along the path of my higher purpose. Living out my higher purpose puts me on the path of my ‘destiny’ - the realization of the gift that only I can bring to the world – rather than in the way of ‘fate’ – ill-fortune that befalls someone who is in the ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ because they are not on their clear path.

Andy says, “Today I Will Choose To Be Happy – I am the possessor of a grateful heart.”
I am alive today – that is cause for celebration. I have the opportunity to learn and grow today whether the lesson is pleasant or less so. An experience does not hold the ‘power’ to make us feel happy, sad, angry, or any other emotion – we choose how to respond to the experience. I can choose to celebrate the opportunity to grow and all of the gifts that are already in my life. The vibration of gratitude draws to it more to be grateful for, therefore, if I want more ‘good’ in my life, I will begin by being grateful for what I already have. The energy of gratitude moves us forward – so why not decide to be happy and grateful for the life you are learning from?

“I Will Greet This Day With A Forgiving Spirit – I will forgive myself.” The sixth principle is to recognize the value in every person and every experience – as a source of learning and growth. There is no benefit to be derived from blame, shame or holding grudges. These only drain energy away from the one who is ‘frozen’ in these emotions. When you recognize that everything serves a purpose, you can release these draining emotions, and reclaim the energy they trap. This is done by ‘forgiving’ – or as I prefer to say – ‘accepting’ – the people and situations as just ‘being’. The first and most important one of all to accept is yourself. If you believe as I do that ‘we all do the best we can in any given moment based on the resources we have at hand’ and that these resources come from our past experiences and learning, then there is nothing to forgive – we can simply accept ‘what is’ for what it is – and perhaps even move on to gratitude for the lesson it has provided us.

The last principle – “I Will Persist Without Exception – I will find a way where there is no way” – is an interesting one. I once understood it to mean that, once I have chosen a course of action, I must commit to following that forever. I have come to understand that there is flexibility and grace in this one. When one sees that experiences and relationships are there to contribute to our learning and growth, it becomes possible to recognize that, sometimes, a course of action serves its purpose and then offers no further value. To stay on that path may actually take us further away from the realization of our destiny or higher purpose. A great quality in living all of these principles is the discernment to see the gifts and to see when the path is moving us forward and when it is not. We can then choose to take a different fork of the path or to step onto an entirely new path.

The book, “The Traveler’s Gift’, adds a wonderful narrative that illustrates these principles in memorable ways. Making the decision to follow these principles opens the possibility of great joy in the discovery of the path of your life and in claiming all of the gifts that are waiting for you. Decide now to implement these Seven Decisions in your life in this moment – and this – and this… and watch as your life unfolds before you.

Thanks so much for the article Jan.

If you've never read The Travelers Gift, now you have much incentive to do so.

Persist Without Exception and more on Andy Andrews

Persist without exception has certainly been one of the dominant themes as I've been reviewing the emails that have been sent to me lately in response to our Andy Andrews feature.

Today I am sharing another submission I received as part of the Inspired Abundance contest focused on Andy Andrews.

Today's post is from Colleen Walmsley. Visit Colleen's website.

When I first pondered what “persist without exception” was, my default reaction was it was a verb, action, or character trait that one possessed to have success.

Yes, persistence or perseverance is about continuing to take right action to achieve the desired outcome; however, it also applies to controlling your thoughts or mind as well.

My new awareness: Persistence is a state of being. It is the conviction and commitment ones puts forth in a consistent manner to achieve their next level of greatness. Persistence goes beyond “trying.” It is the conviction that there is real value in your dreams. It is about staying the course and embracing the challenges and stretching that is required on the path of achieving ones goals and dreams. It is about holding true to the deep seeded belief and faith or space from within for the new desired outcome or result.

Persistence is about being your end result as you walk the journey. This encompasses your actions and the thoughts that run through your mind while on this journey.

I now realize that obstacles and challenges are necessary and will appear along the journey. A challenge can either:

1. drag you into the old conditioning pattern and reroute you from achieving your goal OR


2. Instil a new awakening from within and activate new thinking.

Every challenge presents a choice. It is how you react to those thoughts and events that will shape your new path.(As a result of this new awareness, I have elected to reread The Traveller’s Gift and take time out to really reflect on the significance these foundations. Thank you Warren for drawing my attention to this work again.)

Wonderful sharing Colleen. Thanks for the terrific feedback.

Andy Andrews Reflections On The Travelers Gift

I've thoroughly enjoyed the past week in which we've revisited Andy Andrews and his book The Travelers Gift in celebration of the upcoming release of his new book Mastering the Seven Decisions.

And of course, it means we've concluded our Inspired Abundance contest. The vast majority of people preferred to email me their comments. So what I'm going to do is post the submissions of each of the five winners.

Congratulations to the contest winners:

Jan Wehner
Collen Walmsley
Mario Adel
Maxine Pich
Rosemarieywg

Congratulations to each of the winners. I have a hard cover copy of Andy Andrews Mastering the Seven Decisions ready to send to you. I will be sending you an email requesting your shipping address.

A note to Rosemarieywg ... I do not have your email address or contact information. Please email me at warren@inspiredabundance.com with your contact details so I can send your book out to you.

Now, let's look at a couple of the email submissions today.

Maxine Pich had this to say:

Thomas Edison has stated, " Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up".

Every business has its peaks and valleys. Economic trends, business cycles, and what people want more or less of at different times are, for the most part, out of our control. What we can control, in both our attitude and our approach to our business, is to maintain a state of "persistence".

People who rise to the top in business do not allow themselves to get caught up in the roller-coaster ride of other people's emotions. They keep "doing the thing" with a sense of purpose or persistence. Children are an excellent example of persistence in action!

If you'd like to, you can visit Maxine's website at http://www.wealthynomad.ca/

And Mario Adel submitted this comment:

This book is really amazing and a must read inspirational genius. Absolutely, because life is a matter of choice. As I always believe, our future depends on us, our success depends on our actions, persistence, and our choosing. One must be determined, focused and willing to pay to the price for attaining success of his GOAL.

Thanks to both of you for your comments. You both reference persistence in your comments and, as Andy Andrews points out in his book, it's the degree of willingness to persist without exception that tends to separate people.

Well done and thanks again for your comments.

Tomorrow I will be back and will profile another winning entry about Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success as described in his book The Travelers Gift. And if you haven't done so yet, go ahead and buy a copy of his new book, Mastering the Seven Decisions. It's well worth it.

Andy Andrews I Will Persist Without Exception

I will persit without exception.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we conclude our profile on Andy Andrews with decision number seven: I will persist without exception.

In his book Mastering the Seven Decisions, Andy Andrews says that without the decision to persist, without exception, the other six decisions are meaningless.

Of course, it's the phrase "without exception" that is the key to this principle. Most people decide to persist until they quit ... which is not the same thing as persisting, without exception.

If you have truly decided that you are going to achieve what you set out to do, then you control the rules of the game, and the game is on until you win.

No matter how long it takes.

Without exception.

Anytime that you attempt something that is truly worth having, you are going to encounter obstacles. Most great achievements are difficult; that's part of what makes them great. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.

Adversity is preparation for greatness.

In Andy Andrews' book Traveler's Gift, David Ponder recieves the seventh decision of personal success from the Archangel Gabriel. "God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing!"

Here's another video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect specifically on Andy Andrews' seventh decision, I will persist without exception.

Today is the final day of our contest! Remember Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered.

I will announce the winners tomorrow.

But I can't just leave it at that. This is such an important decision to make in life that it merits reinforcing. So I have one more video for you. As you watch it, repeat the seventh decision to yourself: I will persist without exception.

Andy Andrews I Will Greet This Day With A Forgiving Spirit

I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number six: I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.

If you do not have a forgiving spirit, you are instead focused on the negative events of the past.

Focusing on past frustrations, events and wrongs creates some very heavy baggage you must carry around. And it impedes your ability to move forward in life.

If you're looking backwards, how can you see where you're going?

This is why forgiveness is so important. By forgiving, you can let yesterday go and devote all of your energy to who you are being today and to where you want to go.

In Andy Andrews' book Traveler's Gift, David Ponder recieves the sixth decision of personal success from Abraham Lincoln. "Forgiveness is a secret that is hidden in plain sight. It is available to everyone and used by few."

Of course, there is one person, above all others, you likely must absolutely make a point of offering forgiveness to ... you. I know that's certainly the case for me. I often catch myself beating myself up for perceived transgressions.

Here's another video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect specifically on Andy Andrews' sixth decision, I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.

Only one day left in our contest!

Remember Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember decision number six as you move through your day today: I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.

Andy Andrews Today I Will Choose To Be Happy

Today I will choose to be happy.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number five: today I will choose to be happy.

Andy refers to this decision as the joyful decision.

Many people do not believe being happy is a choice. We've undergone a myriad of conditioning which teaches us that life is a struggle and happiness is some far off destination.

But happiness really is simply a choice we can make at any moment and based on that choice we can begin to feel better and allow the joy of the moment into our lives.

As we've discussed many times, our thoughts are the one thing over which we do have control. It's the thoughts we choose that lead to a feeling, which leads to an action, which leads to an outcome. This is the "essence" of law of attraction.

Our experiences in life are the outcome of the choices we've made. Happiness is about enjoying the ride as we go along. It's not a destination point at all. Rather it's a spirit in which we travel the journey.

And by choosing to engage in that spirit, we ourselves become engaging, joyful, fun, happy people others love to be around. We become magnets for friendship and prosperity which gives us even more to choose to be joyful for.

In Andy Andrews' book Traveler's Gift, David Ponder recieves the fifth decision of personal success from Anne Frank. "Our very lives are fashioned by choice. First we make choices. Then our choices make us."

So smile, choose to be happy today, and see what that choice then makes you.

This is such a powerful decision, I'm going to give you two videos on the subject of happiness today. First, here's a video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect specifically on Andy Andrews' fifth decision, today I will choose to be happy.

And now if you're up to it, here's a second video I put together from our newsletter series which also speaks to the subject of how to live a happy life.

Two days left in our contest!

Remember Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember decision number five as you move through your day today: today I will choose to be happy.

Andy Andrews I Have A Decided Heart

I have a decided heart.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number four: I have a decided heart.

How often do you find yourself failing to make a decision because you are feeling fearful, doubtful, or worried about the decision and so opt for the status quo?

And how does that typically work out for you? Have you found you missed out on some terrific opportunities or experiences?

Did you know that most of the regrets people have are over things they didn't do -- in other words over decisions they didn't make?

Courage is the ability to act decisively in spite of your fears. So strive to be courageous and be decisive based on the information that you do have. Decide based on what your intuition and instincts are telling you. Learn to trust them.

Be decisive. Decisiveness and commitment to the decision is a common trait of all successful people. So choose to be successful by being decisive and then commit to making that decision right.

In Andy Andrews' book Traveler's Gift, David Ponder recieves the fourth decision of personal success from Christopher Columbus. "I have found that it is better to be alone and acting upon the truth in my heart than to follow a gaggle of silly geese doomed to mediocrity."

Your decisivenes ... the clarity and conviction to your decisions regardless of setbacks and circumstances ... is what determines the effectiveness of your actions.

Here's a video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect on the Andy Andrews' fourth decision, I have a decided heart.

Our contest is still running. Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember decision number four as you move through your day today: I have a decided heart.

Andy Andrews I Am A Person Of Action

Warren & Michelle with Andy Andrews

I am a person of action.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number three: I am a person of action.

Without the action, nothing gets done.

Particularly in times where we face adversity, it is easy to curl up on the couch and wallow in self pity and choose to feel sorry for ourselves. I know ... I've been there.

But the true leader, the successful person who claims greatness, resists these inclinations and recognizes instead that the future is dependent on what he or she will choose to do right now. That is what creates energy and builds momentum.

Your future need not be tied to your past.

But, creating your new future means creating a new you. And that implies taking action to change the decisions you’ve been making, changing the thoughts you’ve been thinking and changing the actions you’ve been making.

You have a vision of where you are going and now you are the leader in your life taking decisive action to move yourself closer to that vision.

Too often, our biggest regrets are about the things we did not do. Be courageous. Seize the moment.

Be a person of action and move steadfastly forward on the path towards your dreams. You will inspire others and, most importantly, you will inspire yourself.

In Andy Andrews' book Traveler's Gift, David Ponder is able to observe this decision in full illustration by watching and listening to Joshua Chamerlain as he chooses to take one definitive action which alters history.

After witnessing Chamberlain's encounter at Gettysburg, Ponder learned that "I am a person of action" is a funamental principle of success in any endeavor.

Here's a video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect on the Andy Andrews' third decision, I am a person of action.

Don't forget about our contest. Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember decision number three as you move through your day today: I am a person of action.

Andy Andrews I Will Seek Wisdom

Warren & Michelle with Andy Andrews

I will seek wisdom.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisiting Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number two: I will seek wisdom.

Who do you hang out with and what learning are you applying in your life so that you are continuously raising your financial IQ, your social IQ, your relationship IQ, or any other IQ?

Your results will only ever reflect the level of learning you are embracing. So seeking the counsel of others is a key aspect of seeking and finding wisdom that can then be applied in your life, regardless of the area on which you prefer to focus.

There are many ways to do this. One of the simplest is to pay close attention to what you are reading and to whom you are listening.

What's the last book you read and finished? Do you know? If so, good for you. Most people don't know because most people aren't reading and aren't actively learning. There's much wisdom out there for the taking if you commit yourself to reading one book a month on a topic such as wealth building or personal improvement.

And by reading just one book a month, you will have separated yourself from the pack in a huge way.

One of my favorite ways of reading a book is by listening to them on audio in my car. It doesn't take any extra time on my part, and I get to hear and learn something useful in the process. Andy Andrews' Traveler's Gift audio book is phenomenal.

Here's another video from my wealth creation newsletter series in which I reflect on the second decision, I will seek wisdom.

And finally, don't forget about our contest. Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember, decision number two is very simple: I will seek wisdom.

Andy Andrews The Buck Stops Here

The buck stops here.

In celebration of the upcoming release of his newest book, Mastering The Seven Decisions, we are revisitng Andy Andrews and the seven decisions that determine personal success from his classic book The Traveler's Gift.

Today we are talking about decision number one: the buck stops here.

The term "the buck stop here" was popularized by US President Harry S. Truman. Truman made a point of emphasizing that as president, he had to make the decisions and be fully responsible and accountable for the results of those decisions. It was not an option for him to hand off the decision to somebody else, to "pass the buck", or to blame someone else if a decision went awry.

As David Ponder (the main character in The Traveler's Gift) learns, the first success principle is to take responsibility for your own decisions. The buck stops here.

This first decision is a key one to understand because it is about personal leadership. It is about taking responsibility for your own results and realizing it's your past decisions and your past best thinking that has determined the results you are getting right now.

So "the buck stops here" means that you are personally responsible for leading yourself.

This can be a very uncomfortable decision to make because it implies that you are accountable for the results you get in your own life. There's no room to pass the buck or blame anyone else once you've made this decision.

And that's also a very empowering place from which to operate.

Here's a video from my wealth creation newsletter I put together quite some time ago in which I reflect on Andy Andrews and his assertion that the buck stops here is the first decision in the journey to personal success.

Don't forget about our contest. Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new copies of Andy Andrews new book, Mastering The Seven Decisions. Simply post a comment about the 7 decisions to this blog and you are automatically entered. And remember, decision number one is very simple: the buck stops here.

Andy Andrews Mastering The Seven Decisions

Andy Andrews is amongst my favorite authors and speakers, and he has a new book about to be released entitled Mastering The Seven Decisions.

If you've been a subscriber to my newsletter for any length of time, you'll be familiar with Andy as I've done videos on each of the seven decisions for personal success that he identifies in his book The Traveler's Gift.

I consider The Traveler's Gift to be one of the most important contributions to the arena of personal development and success ever written. Few books have ever had as profound an impact on me or have been as relevant to me as The Traveler's Gift.

In celebration of the release of Andy's newest book, I'd like to introduce a contest. Andy's new book will be available for shipping from popular online book stores beginning April 15th. But if you'd rather not wait until April 15, take heart.

Inspired Abundance is giving away 5 brand new, hard cover copies of Andy Andrews' new book Mastering The Seven Decisions.

What do you have to do to enter to win one of these copies?

Simply post a comment to this blog talking about the power of the 7 decisions and what they mean to you. Or ... if you prefer, you can email me your comment at warren@inspiredabundance.com. I will choose the 5 winners at random. Your comment doesn't have to be lengthy; I just ask that it be sincere.

Contest terms are simple. To enter, post or email me a comment in which you share your thoughts about the power of the 7 decisions. You agree to letting the world see your comment on this blog. The contest will be open for the next 7 days, over which time, I will post on one of the 7 decisions each day. So, assuming I keep to my intended blogging schedule, the contest will close on March 26. I will choose 5 winners at random at that time.

If you require a refresher on the seven decisions, here they are.

1. The buck stops here
2. I will seek wisdom
3. I am a person of action
4. I have a decided heart
5. Today I will choose to be happy
6. I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit
7. I will persist without exception

Now if you are new to Andy and his work, you really should buy his book The Traveler's Gift and then utilize his newest book as a companion to get the most out of it. Click here for more Andy Andrews and to purchase his books.

We'll be talking about decision #1 tomorrow. So get your contest submissions in now!

Enjoy this series on Andy Andrews Mastering the Seven Decisions.