Strongholds That Keep Us From What We Want

Strongholds are the things that keep us from what we want.  Dr. Kevin Elko lists three Strongholds that hold us back in our lives.

3 Strongholds In Our Lives:

1. COMFORT--we always want to be comfortable.  Can't get what I want because there's discomfort out there.
2. APPROVAL--want everyone to like me.
3. NEED TO BE RIGHT--This will keep you from Peace & Happiness.  It's fighting because they're "right".  We must let go of the need to be right.  Pick your battles--big enough to fight and small enough to win.  If there's nothing to be gained, then there's no reason to fight.  Don't get sucked into another's need to simply be right.  If I win the argument, what did I win?  We all know people that challenge you to go nowhere.  Keep your focus to being a blessing to others instead of simply trying to be right.

Process Oriented Thinking

Focusing on the Process allows you to remain focused on "What Creates Success". Make sure your Process Focuses: 1. On Taking Responsibility 2. On Controlling What We Can Control 3. On Staying On Purpose 4. Away From Acting On Feelings

Kevin Elko--5 Questions That Will Change Your Life

5 Questions That Will Change Your Life

1. Am I Telling Myself Facts
This is the question that builds responsibility.
Get a clear picture of what you want the program to look like and then work every day on moving closer to that picture.
Eliminate everything that is not that picture an work on the program, not in the program.

2. How And Where Can I Respond Better
What you do not see is often more real than what you do see.
Damian Rotter is a psychological researcher who discovered that 78% of all people allow something outside of themselves to decide what they feel inside.

3. What Am I Allowing Outside Of Me To Drive My Emotions?
There are three groups of success seekers. The first group is the people that live lives of mediocrity.
The second group are those that lead driven lives. Lives full of action, energy and lust for achievement.
The third group is the enlightened group. They liven in the "light." Your intentions are noble and you feel peace in your actions.

4. How Would You Live If You Were Living Your Last Day?
Positive Value. And action to do intentionally do add to someone else's day.

5. Whom Am I Going To Take My Gifts To Today And Add To Their Day?