In the June 2004 Newsletter:
Do you have what it takes? / 6th Practice of Prosperity
Practical Pointers / Upcoming Events

It Takes Courage

People often have great ideas. They find a way to align their passion with a meaningful purpose. Unfortunately, many people never find the courage to commit to it fully. Do you want to go through life with regrets wondering, “What would have happened, if only I had …” Or, do you want to live your life to the fullest, pursuing passionate purpose?

Pursuing passionate purpose and reaping the real rewards in life take COURAGE. Courage comes from a French root, corage, which means having heart. In my “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” research project, the 80 participants from various walks of life shared their wisdom on how they found the courage to commit and live their passion.

6th Practice of Prosperity

That is why the 6th Practice of Prosperity states: “Envision the outcome and commit to your passionate purpose.”

Practical Pointers

The real question is, “How can you strengthen your courage to commit? Try this.

• Follow your heart. When your purpose is in line with your values, courage more easily comes. What can you do to increase your sense meaningfulness from this purpose?
• Surround yourself with courageous people. Learn from and connect with others.
• Overcome fear. The risks of not committing may be larger than committing. Practical suggestions for overcoming fear and other hindrances that may be holding you back are provided in Pursuit of Passionate Purpose: Success Strategies for a Rewarding Life. Book pre-publication orders are being taken now at www.TMSworld.com.

Join Theresa at these Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 10, 2004. At Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) national leadership conference at the Denver Adam’s Mark, Theresa will present “Becoming a Champion of Change” and “Practical Persistence: A Success Strategy for Reaping Real Rewards” to attendees of this non-profit organization serving over 10,000 postsecondary students. (www.fbla-pbl.org)

Thursday July 15, 2004. At the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) national leadership conference at the Denver Adam’s Mark, Theresa will present “Becoming a Champion of Change” and “Practical Persistence: A Success Strategy for Reaping Real Rewards” to attendees of this non-profit organization serving over 215,000 high school students. (www.fbla-pbl.org)

Thursday July 22, 2004. IQ Awards Reception from 5:30 PM at the Raintree Inn in Longmont, featuring the hottest innovations in Northern Colorado. Meet Theresa, one of the IQ judges, and honor the IQ winners at a not-to-be-missed networking event. Go to www.IQAwards.com to register now.

Don’t just wish for a prosperous 2004. TAKE ACTION! Align your passion, and those of your co-workers, with a worthwhile purpose. Let me help you do this.

Committed to passionate purpose,
Theresa M. Szczurek, Ph.D.
President and CEO
“the catalyst for your extraordinary results”

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