Ooops... It Happened Again!

When I was about 14, a classmate had to quit school because his parents were poor and could no longer afford to send him to school. At the time, I said to myself that when I grow up, I want to make sure every child will be able to go to school.

I grew up and do what most normal people do. Got busy with my own life. But for some reason that dream didn't die. From time to time, I'm reminded of that promise I made to myself. I just didn't know how to do it.

Do you want to know why I want to be rich and have loads of money? It's not about the money itself. Not about fancy cars, or big houses, or branded shoes. Money is just a means to an end. Money would allow me to do the things that I've always dreamed of doing. I want to make a difference. I want to help people have a better life.

One of my goals is to set up a foundation to help underprivileged children. I shared this dream with a few people. Last week something amazing happened.

A friend of mine (who knew nothing of my dream of helping underprivileged children) was helping her friend collect toys to be donated to a children activity center. She asked if I would like to come along, and so I did. When I was there, I realized that a door has been opened to allow me realize my dream of helping underprivileged children.

I didn't go looking for this opportunity. It came to me! Once again, magic happened. The power of intention.

When I looked back at the events that unfolded in the past few months, I could not help but feel grateful and humbled. Each time a door opened, it brought into my life amazing people who are passionate about making a difference in this world. I feel blessed.

You can read more about the children activity center at http://chowkids.org.

What Is Your Intention Today?

It's a simple question that can make a big difference in your daily life. Each morning ask yourself, "What is my intention today?". Decide what you want to do and it will happen.

I've been doing this for a week. and I'm amazed by how much I can get done just by asking myself that simple question each morning. I have a post-it-note on my vanity table so I'd see that question each morning as I'm getting ready. When I see that question, I answer with 2 or 3 things I want to do and at the end of they day, they're all done. Once again, the power of intention at work.

Another powerful tool you can implement is evening review. Every day before you go to bed, do an evening review. Take out a piece of paper and draw three columns. In the first column, list things you've accomplished that day (e.g. I finalized the schedule for the project I'm working on). In the second column, list why each accomplishment is important (e.g now I can talk to my suppliers). In the third column list down things you need to do further (e.g. call 3 suppliers and get a quote).

For each task that you need to do, visualize how you're going to do them in as much detail as possible. By doing so, you put yourself in a state where you expect things to run smoothly and you start your day with a positive attitude.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes.