Welcome to the online home of me, some guy given the name John Cleveland Payne. In the grand scheme of life, I am just another guy with another blog. But to myself, and hopefully to all of you who actually read this, I am something a little more special. From a young age, I fell in love of the idea of ‘the message’ and medium in which you try to transmit.
Basically, everyone has a message to give to the world. Some are basic, some complex, some have the power to up lift and some are just out there to bring as many people down as possible. But everyone has a message, and most people have problems identifying their message. And the ones who get that far can seem to figure out how to get the world to listen.
Well, I have a message, and this is where I will get a chance to share it. Hopefully, you’ll get plenty of things to keep you motivated or inspired, provide knowledge and comfort, and just have a little fun. Apologies for the state of flux and state of seemingly confusing messages that you’ll get here for a while, as I am doing a lot of personal soul searching, and scrubbing of old ideas to take the best of the past to build a new beginning.
In 2007, I changed the name of blog from “The Mis-Adventures Of The Jazzy Cool One” to “Life In Fast Forward.” I began to tear down old blogs and newsletters and try to find places for them here. My goal is to take the focus off of me the person, and show the world the life I live and share with every human on the planet. I aspire to life at a very high standard, and instead of dealing with people who rather slow us down, I want to find ways to help people pick up there own pace. As you get to see an insight to the further adventures I hope to lead, hopefully you’ll enjoy the ride, and want to come along.
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Finally Taking Control Of Your Life
Sunday, January 06, 2008
You’ve finally reached you limit. You are completely fed up with the situation, and now is the time to make a change. Here are the steps you should take to finally take control of your life:
1. Come To The Realization You Can't Live Like This Anymore.
The time has finally come. You have decided you can't take it anymore, and now is the time to do something about it. Even if you don't yet know what that something is, don't worry. You've just master the hardest part, knowing now is the time for a change.
2. Get You Emotions In Check
There will be fear. There will be doubt. And there will be a lot of guilt. These emotions are natural, but so is strength, bravery, curiosity. These are the emotions you will really need to keep up your momentum. It not going to be an easy task, but by gaining control of your emotions, you’ll find the key to harnessing the power to make changes.
3. Figure Out Where You Are, And Where You Think You Want To Go
Your first mission is to determine exactly what your situation is. Determine what the real problems you're facing are, and what changes in your life would help you overcome those problems.
4. Read The Books
Time to do the research necessary to get you on your way. If you're missing key skills, this is the time to learn where and how to acquire them. Get the knowledge, do the work, and learn what you need to get yourself moving.
5. Don't Just Read The Books
Now that you have a little knowledge, go out and use it to gain some power! Put the lessons you have under your belt into play immediately, and learn to learn as you go. Don't let lack of knowledge stop you from pushing forward. You will soon find that you don't really know what you really know until you are faced with a dire situation. Then, most often, you'll be surprise just how much you know that you didn't think you knew.
6. Don't Be Afraid To Make Mistakes
This is a new thing you're taking on, and you're going to have to stumble and possible fall a few times before your feet become stable enough for you to sustain yourself. It's natural to make plenty of mistakes. It the only way you will learn. Just be sure not to constantly repeat the same mistakes.
7. Don't Be Afraid To Restart
You won't get it right on the first time. You probably won't get it right on the second or third try. But don't stop trying. Don't be afraid to start from scratch multiple times before you get you stride going. You'll get there with plenty of pride and confidence. Show plenty of that pride and confidence from the get go.
8. Don't Let Anyone Take You Off Your Game
You've finally made the decision to make a change. Don't let anyone else convince you that you don't need to change. Don't let anyone convince you that you are unable to change.
