SelfGrowth.com: Life Satisfaction Quiz & the Value of Mentors

 [SelfGrowth.com](  Self Improvement Newsletter Improve Your Life Today!  3/27/17 issue: Life Satisfaction Quiz & the Value of Mentors Email for: {EMAIL} * Self Improvement and Personal Growth Weekly Newsletter * Issue #956, Week of March 27-28, 2017 Publisher: David Riklan - []( In this issue: -- Quotes of the Week -- Article: Life Satisfaction Quiz – by Thelma Mariano -- Article: The Value of Mentors - by Brian Tracy -- Book Review: Life’s Little Instruction Book - by H. Jackson Jr.Brown -- How to Advertise in the Self Improvement Newsletter -- How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe from this Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Quotes of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is due to the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, American Poet, Essayist Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. -Joel Barker, American Businessman, Consultant, Author You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try. Kathy Seligman ------------------------------------------------------------ *** ARTICLE: Life Satisfaction Quiz - by Thelma Mariano *** ------------------------------------------------------------ To determine your degree of life satisfaction, answer True or False to the following. 1. I enjoy getting out of bed most mornings, as I look forward to starting the day. 2. I see the problems in my life as challenges which I can learn from. 3. I am usually able to focus on what I am doing and feel energetic. 4. I experience a high level of satisfaction in my work. 5. I have a sense of meaning and purpose in my life. 6. I do not dwell on my past or future but am able to live fully in the present. 7. I experience a sense of belonging with others – whether it’s with my family, in my community, at work or in certain groups. 8. I am rarely bored. 9. I am proud of my accomplishments in life so far. 10. I am able to accept constructive criticism on my performance. 11. I have sufficient income for my needs. 12. I take proper care of my body with a balance of good eating habits, regular exercise and enough sleep. 13. There is at least one person in my life with whom I can share my fears as well as my joys. 14. I feel loved most of the time. 15. I actively care for others in my life – whether family, friends, strangers or pets. 16. I feel comfortable in my own skin and for the most part am content to be who I am. 17. Though I always strive to improve, I recognize my own limitations and do not push myself in ways that are detrimental to my well-being. 18. I am able to graciously receive gifts or compliments and feel deserving of a rewarding life. 19.I feel that I am making a difference in other people’s lives – whether at home, at work or in the community. 20. I can find at least five things to be grateful for in my current life. Give yourself 1 point for each “True” response and add your points. ** To Learn How to evaluate Your Score, read the full article, [go here.]( ------------------------------------------------------------ *** ARTICLE:The Value of Mentors - by Brian Tracy *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Benjamin Franklin once said, “There are two ways to acquire wisdom; you can either buy it or borrow it. By buying it, you pay full price in terms of time and cost to learn the lessons you need to learn. By borrowing it, you go to those men and women who have already paid the price to learn the lessons and get their wisdom from them.” This is the essence of the mentor-protégé relationship. By going to people who are ahead of you in the personal or professional arena, and by opening yourself up to their input, advice and guidance, you can save yourself the many months (maybe even years) and the thousands of dollars it would cost to learn what you need to learn all by yourself. Kop Kopmier, the famous success authority, said that one of the most important secrets of success is to learn proven success methods. He once told me that perhaps the fastest way to get ahead was to study the experts and to do what they do, rather than trying to learn it all yourself. In fact, he mentioned that no one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch. To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the things that we need to learn to achieve our goals. The mentors you choose should be people you respect, admire and want to be like. The advice you seek should be guidance regarding your character and personality and specific ideas on how you can do your job better and faster. Remember, you can’t figure it all out for yourself. You have to have the help of others. You have to find men and women who will guide you and advise you on the road of life, or you will take a long, long time getting anywhere. There are two vital aspects to look for in a mentor. The first is character and the second is competence. ** To read the full article, [go here.]( ------------------------------------------------------------ *** BOOK REVIEW: Life’s Little Instruction Book - by H. Jackson Jr.Brown *** ------------------------------------------------------------ The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book contains the 1,560 entries found in all three volumes of the New York Times Bestselling Life's Little Instruction Book series. Bound in a deluxe, maroon, leather edition, this collectible hardcover makes a perfectly elegant gift for any occasion. Though originally written as a gift from a father to a son, its simple message has been enjoyed by men and women of all ages. "Most of us already know how to live a successful and purposeful life," says the author. "We know we should be understanding and thoughtful, responsible, courageous, and appreciative. It's just that we sometimes need reminding." Life's Little Instruction Book is that reminder. ***** The list price of this book is $19.99. 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