The Seven Decisions · Understanding the Keys to Personal Success by Andrews, Andy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Introduction: Creating the Life You Choose

Discovering the Seven Decisions Seek, and Ye Shall Find Seven Principles, Seven Decisions Real-Life Travelers The Qualities of Leadership How to Read This Book The Power of Consistency

One: The Responsible Decision: The Buck Stops Here

Playing the Blame Game The Power of Thought Catching the Prize Trading Freedom Overcoming Fear of Failure Og’s Initiative for Success A Defeated Washington Embracing the Gift of Adversity Real Traveler Profile: Jimmy Dean

Two: The Guided Decision: I Will Seek Wisdom

Seeking Wisdom Words of Wisdom The Power of Fellowship Your Board of Directors Beware of the Danger Point An Afternoon In Waterloo Napoleon’s Blunder Learning to Serve Others Alfred Vanderbilt’s Servant Spirit Fuller’s Life Experiment Real Traveler Profile: Bob Hope

Three: The Active Decision: I Am a Person of Action

The Decision to Act History Remembers the Bold The Way of the Hero Becoming a Person of Action Chamberlain’s Charge Early to Bed, Early to Rise . . . The Butterfly’s Effect On Change The Protective Field of Purpose Adams’s Choice Real Traveler Profile: Stan Lee

Four: The Certain Decision: I Have a Decided Heart

The Purpose of Analysis A Decided Heart Finding Your Vision Your Heart, Your Life The Cortés Initiative Burning Our Boats Thriving On Rejection The Passion of Decisiveness Architecting the Greatest Show On Earth Living a Life of Unlimited Possibility Real Traveler Profile: General Norman Schwarzkopf

Five: The Joyful Decision: Today I Will Choose to Be Happy

Beware of Conditioning A Happy Choice A Possessor of a Grateful Spirit Who’s Packing Your Parachute? The Magic of Smiling The Secret to Lasting Success The Joy of Stupidity Living a Dog’s Life Real Traveler Profile: Amy Grant

Six: The Compassionate Decision: I Will Greet This Day With a Forgiving Spirit

The Anger-Management Myth The Ultimate Anger-Resolution Course The Gift of Forgiveness The Miracle of Forgiveness Hope-Ful Forgiveness A Powerful Act of Forgiveness The Poison of Unforgiveness Beginning Anew Real Traveler Profile: Norman Vincent Peale

Seven: The Persistent Decision: I Will Persist Without Exception

The Habit of Quitting . . . Without Exception A Commitment to Persistence Faith or Fear The Doorway Beyond Fear True Rainmakers The Unlucky Traveler People of Persistence Embracing a World of Crisis An Idea Backed By Ceaseless Persistence Real Traveler Profile: Joan Rivers

Conclusion: Final Thoughts On the Seven Decisions

Do You Really Matter? Pioneering Your Own Life The Obstacles On Your Path to Greatness Success Through Failure The Realm of Endless Possibilities An Endless Web of Decisions 24 Hours and Counting . . . A Different Choice A Destiny With Success Meditation

Bibliography Acknowledgments About the Author