Life and Choices
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
This guide addresses ten of what I consider to be some of our most important choices. While there are many other important choices in life, these are ten fundamental choices that, in effect, position us to make other important choices more effectively. Each section explains and explores the choice and follows that with a page of questions in which the reader can write down their thoughts and comments. There is added value and an improved learning experience when you have the opportunity to write down your answers to important questions.
Book Table of Contents
Section 1 | Focusing on…Life and Choices
This opening section addresses the importance of our choices and provides five important points to increase the reader’s understanding of how our choices define our lives.
Section 2 | The Choice to…Be Nice to People
You change how people view you and react to you when you are pleasant and kind. No exceptions here! You must treat everyone in a polite and professional way.
Section 3 | The Choice to…Take Time to Think
We seldom stop to evaluate our ability to think. However, we can improve our lives—and many times significantly so—by becoming a better and more effective thinker.
Section 4 | The Choice to…Take Care of Yourself
Many of us are not in proper physical condition to live life fully. To maximize your life experience, give your body the time and attention it needs.
Section 5 | The Choice to…Identify the Influences in Your Life
We make so many choices under the influence of people and information from others. It just makes good sense to inventory who and what is influencing your life.
Section 6 | The Choice to...Adopt a Personal Code of Conduct
We can benefit greatly when we establish some preset and well-thought-out ground rules by which to make our choices and manage our lives.
Section 7 | The Choice to…Improve the Life of Others
We are here, not just for ourselves, but for each other. The basic purpose of life is to use our time and talents to help others in meaningful ways.
Section 8 | The Choice to…Make America Better
Our country has so many problems/needs these days. We need people to step up and get involved. Look for ways—large or small—you can make America a better place for all.
Section 9 | The Choice to…Determine What Your Life is Saying to You
I believe that each of us is here for a reason. The important thing is to listen carefully to our interests, abilities, and feelings to determine what our life is urging us to do.
Section 10 | The Choice to…Live with Goodness
Some of our most important “signals” come from within. We can, therefore, make more effective choices when we pay attention to how the Spirit of Goodness is directing our lives.
Section 11 | The Choice to…Become More Spiritually Connected
It is my belief that the Spirit of Goodness, given to us by God, lives in each of us and will help us greatly if we listen to the directions it provides and support those directions with the choices we make.
Section 12 | Closing Words...Where Do You Go From Here?
This a short section intended to “start you thinking” about the choices you want or need to make in the weeks and months ahead.
(Two additional sections provide space for organizing thoughts and reminders.)
What Others Say about this Book
This guide goes straight to the heart of everyday living. It’s smart, informative, and thought provoking. It’s evident that Michael wants us to be our best selves. Marcie Pfellffer, Colorado Springs, CO
I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s and face many choices. Michael’s book helps you focus on your purpose and what can be a precious commodity, your time here on earth. Jeffery Deming, Reno, NV
Michael motivates his readers to look within, to see opportunities to grow connections thst last, and urges is to use our unique qualities to create a better life for all. Zachary Shultz, Ft. Wayne, IN