The ABC's of Living a Prosperous Life

It's been said that life is hard. Well, it doesn't have to be. If you want to live a full and prosperous life, here are some "rules" for living.

A--Approachable. You want people to feel comfortable approaching you. All of our opportunites are presented through people. Don't let potential blessings pass you by.

B--Bold. The best things in life don't just happen. You have to go after them. Instead of waiting for something fantastic to drop out of the sky, go and get it!

C--Clear. Make known to those who influence your world what is and is not acceptable. Make known for yourself what you can and cannot tolerate. Teach others how to treat you.

D--Diligent. Don't give up on what you say you want. You may not see all of it right away. But keep after it and you will.

E--Enthusiastic. Jump in whole-heartedly. Go for the gusto! You will draw what you are.

F--Fun. Enjoy life! Do what no one thinks is possible. Break the mold.

G--Goal-oriented. Paint the picture on the inside of you. See what you want. Map out the steps and start the journey.

H--Honest. Be honest with yourself and with others. Be real and settle for nothing less from others.

I--Inspiring. Live as an example for others. Live the life you want and you just may inspire someone who doesn't see possibilities at this moment. Let your light shine.

J--Joyful. There is joy in living a prosperous life. Joy isn't something you can buy or that people can give you. Joy is a fruit of life well lived.

K--Kind. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Love the "unlovelies." Do good to someone who might not otherwise be good to you.

L--Laugh. Do it loud. It'll do your heart so good!

M--Memorable. Be that face, that smile, that laugh, that hug, that life to make someone say...."I remember when she/he...." Make your mark.

N--Network. Put yourself out there. Meet people. Let people meet you. What you need to get to your next level in life just might be found in that person you have not yet been introduced to.

O--Optimistic. Be that half-full glass. Heck, be the pitcher that fills up the glass of someone else.

P--Present. Live in the now. Forget about what was. Face what is and be hopeful about the things to come.

Q--Questioning. Ask why. Ask why not. And make someone tell you no. If gives you more drive to find the "yeses" in life.

R--Respectful. This just goes back to that golden rule. Be mindful of where the other person is coming from. Ask yourself what you would want to happen for you in similar situations.

S--Sympathetic. Everyone's got their "stuff." Don't shy away from being that helping hand or that listening ear. It takes the focus off of you and your "stuff" if only for a moment.

T--Trustworthy. Keep your word. It can be an endless line of credit. People may not listen to everything you say, but they will watch what you do.

U--Unflappable. Storms are going to come. How will you surive them? By running and hiding or by flying right into the face of them?

V--Vibrant. Live life with some flair. Don't be afraid to wear stripes and polka dots. Do it!

W--Wise. Wisdom is an invaluable asset in life. It's what sets your course for destiny or destruction. Think. Rethink. Then, think again. Ask for it. It will come.

X--(e)Xcited. Life is not a drudgery. Or at least it shouldn't be. Be eXcited when that alarm clock goes off....no matter how early it is! Look forward to what's in store for you.

Y--Young at heart. See life through the eyes of a child. Embrace the wonder of it all. Smile at the sun. Wave at the trees when the wind blows their branches.

Z--Zest. Have a zest for life. Know that whatever comes your way you can face it head-on. Go forward and live a most excellent and prosperous life!