Forget for a moment about the humdrum of life right now. Instead, just for the next few minutes, imagine what life would be like if you were engaging in that ONE THING that makes you more happy than anything else. What would your life be like?

It is a well-known fact that people who are able to indulge in a life passion as a method of work are almost always happy. But how does one do such a thing?

Here are four steps:

1. decide what it is that will fulfill you
2. put aside some time every day to engage in that passion part-time
3. think of a way that your passion can reward you financially as well as emotionally
4. build that experience

Let me give you an example, one that I am very familiar with. Let's say, using the points above that:

1. you want to be a writer
2. you spend an hour or two every evening putting down words
3. you offer your stories or articles or novels for publication, or you self-publish
4. your reputation grows and your talent becomes sought after

Back to reality! The pressures of life and your present work routine will get in the way. Expect that. You need to work around it. Nobody ever became sucessful, prominent or wealthy working between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm. Read that last sentence again. It is the key to success.

If you are passionate enough and you REALLY want to break away from the humdrum existence you will find a way. Use the four steps above. Millions have done just that. Billions haven't. So, who else wants to fulfill their destiny?

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Gary Simpson

Gary Simpson lives in Perth, Western Australia.

His passions are writing (of course), reading, karate, body building, investment and growing tropical palms.

His website is devoted to helping people achieve greater success and self esteem through personal development.

Gary is a regular contributor to numerous magazines and newspapers. His articles and short stories appear in many forums. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, they are now being shared worldwide.

He has written eight books:

LARGE VOLUMES:

- "Journey,Life and Destiny" - personal development (2 vols)

- "How to Save $1000's and Increase Your Personal Net Wealth"

- "Brain Training - Affirmations to Strengthen Mind and Body"

- "Strike Back 1" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

- "Strike Back 2" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

SHORT VOLUMES:

- "The Power of Choice" (FREE e-book) - a popular story about a man looking back on his achievements from the hereafter. It is a poignant story that has received accolades from all over the world - from Iceland to Canada to Great Britain to Morocco to New Zealand to the Czech Republic to the USA - and dozens of countries in between.

The Power of Choice is a free resource and can be downloaded directly from Gary's website.

- "Using Motivation and Self Esteem to Excel in Everything You Do" (FREE e-book) - valuable resource to introduce newcomers to the wonders of personal development. This book is available on request. You can secure your copy by leaving your name and email address (no "hotmail" addresses accepted) at his Motivation & Self Esteem for Success website.

Gary's unique approach has been shaped by his 35 year pursuit of karate and his 15 year study of the principles of motivation. He has two personal mottos. These are:

"Excellence of Execution."

and

"Imagination is Infinite."

You can learn a great deal about all matters regarding motivation and self esteem at his website. You will find articles, interviews with achievers, motivational messages and other material. You can even opt to receive free material by visiting the "zenspiration" page.

The Motivation and Self Esteem for Success website was constructed by Linda Caroll who Gary has called the "Kyoshi of Website Design" (In karate terminology Kyoshi means "Polished Master"). Visit Gary's website to see for yourself.