Give up the media for lent

By Jason Waldron - Wally the Web Guy

This morning I awoke and was reminded that today is Fat Tuesday,
the big day for Mardi Gras.  Somewhere in the French quarter,
there are some nice folks in serious need of advil right now,
I'm guessing.

It also occurred to me that lent begins beginning tomorrow. 

I've never been Catholic, but I kinda like the idea of giving up
on something that's been holding you back.  After all, if you
can give up something for 40 days, you might just find that you
can give it up forever.

So today, I'm offering a challenge, and hope that you will join
me.  I'm going to give up on the news media for lent.  And I
want you to do it too.  Even if you just do it for two weeks.

Here's why.  This morning, in my inbox, one of the most
successful entrepreneurs that I know, emailed me and challenged
me with the same thing.  He's pulling in a cool millyun a year,
and took notice that most of those who he speaks with on a daily
basis - his business associates - don't pay attention to the
media. 

In fact, most of them are growing.  And come to think of it,
those whom I've been working with are growing too.  I think I
know why, and it all begins on putting the focus where the focus
should be - on growing yourself and your business.

It's high time that we take the bull by the horns together - and
stop listening to the negative drivel that is being spewed at us
24/7.  I'm giving you a big fat permission slip to take at least
two weeks off. 

A vacation from watching the television.

From reading the newspaper.

From visiting online news sites.

From doing any of that stuff.

And just in case you're concerned about being uninformed, or out
of the loop, let me put that issue to rest right now.

Your friends, co-workers and family will keep you plenty
informed.

Trust me on this one. 

With all of your extra time, I encourage you to take a walk, a
few deep breaths, and enjoy some sunshine.  And once you're
refreshed, focus on what really matters.  Those who are close to
you.  Your family.  Your friends.  Your self.  Your goals.

Then get out there and start making some good things happen.

Let me know how it works for you.  I look forward to hearing
some surprising stories.

Reach for the top,
-Wally

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