When I was in college, back in the dark ages, we did not have laptop computers to carry to class. We had to take notes by hand. I developed some shorthand for myself to avoid writing more than necessary. One of those shortcuts looked like this: ==>  It stood for “leads to,” as in “greater self-discipline ==> success.”

Today, I want to share with you an example of changed thinking ==> changed life. Take a look at these words of wisdom:

Here is what I know…

Some of my new habits will stick.

Here is what I don’t know…

Which ones are which.

Here is what I do know…

The more committed I am, the more likely positive, permanent change will happen.

The words above were written by Darren LaCroix. Darren is a professional speaker, a Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking (2001), my speaking coach, and my friend. He has recently embarked on a new mission to become more financially secure, and he is using Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace methods. Dave Ramsey is all about changing your thinking about money in order to change your financial behavior, which ==> a better life. 

Darren’s blog today is an honest and courageous look at his journey through these changes. It isn’t always easy to change, and it does require commitment, but the rewards can be oh, so great! Read Darren’t inspiring post here: Darren’s blog.