HEAD NOR TAIL

HEAD NOR TAIL

Sometimes you can't make head nor tail of something. You're unable to understand something at all. Have you exhausted your bag of magic tricks? Of course not. You never know, what you'll pull out of that bag of yours. No matter how complicated something may appear to be, you'll always find a way to deal with it. Don't give up. Isn't your life all about the cracking of hard nuts? It's just a further challenge as you're living your life!

Dream the impossible. That's how the world is moving forward. The magic of imagination. Write down the outcome you want. You'll be surprised, that you're actually now on your way! You set the wheels in motion. But make sure, that your visualization is about creating a positive version of your future. Because only then you have a chance to achieve the best possible outcome.

Nothing can keep you from visualizing the potential reality of your future. Practice and rehearse this ability mentally. Anybody can do it. That's why very simple souls have become so successful. Genius, talent and education are no guarantee at all for success. Complacency is the enemy. 

There is always a path to victory. Get rid of your fears and doubts. Your vision is everything. Close your eyes. When you open them, take immediate action. Don't underestimate the power of visualization and action. Today is the day!

RICK SCHMULL

DON'T EVER PUT YOURSELF DOWN

DON'T EVER PUT YOURSELF DOWN

Speaking and thinking about yourself must always be positive. Your life depends on it. Create the energy needed, that will allow a better, richer and healthier life for you in years to come. Just imagine yourself, where you want to be next. Your goals help you move forward. It's like driving a car to a certain destination. If you don't know, where you're going, you wouldn't get anywhere. 

Nobody is perfect. That includes you. Don't dwell on the things you shouldn't have said or done. Make a habit of ignoring a past, which is better best forgotten. Life goes on. Your future is determined by your dreams of today. All your imperfections are part of you and make you unique. Putting yourself down could yield unintended results. Perfectionism requires you to appear perfect and could make you obsessive. You don't need to be always at your best. That's unrealistic. Just make sure, that you lead an authentic life. Because then you can be at ease and get things done correctly.

You're human and you'll be insecure and vulnerable at times. Welcome to the club. Your flaws may be your strength! Your mistakes may well be deliberate! Who knows? Always focus on developing a better and real version of yourself. 'The best is yet to come'. No matter what! Because that'll keep you going. 

RICK SCHMULL

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TEMPTED TO SHOOT FROM THE HIP?

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TEMPTED TO SHOOT FROM THE HIP?

Reacting in seconds and not taking the time to consider your options, may lead to disaster. Reacting under pressure, is never a good idea. Being overconfident is risky. You may not be as knowledgeable as you think. It's much better to take a break! Step away from whatever you're doing. Even short time-outs are better than none. That's your chance to 'reset'. Constantly pushing yourself is stressful and can lead to burnout. Without a recharge, you are liable to make decisions, which you may regret later. 'I don't know' may be a hard thing to say, but it's easy to think that way. Don't try to look smart!

Listen to music or take a walk with your four-legged friend, if you have one. You have to find a way to unwind. This is essential in order to avoid becoming increasingly anxious. Anxiety affects your performance. There are also relaxation techniques to think about. Whatever works best for you.

Your goal is to increase your productivity. That could suffer, if you're on the job all the time. Don't feel guilty. Don't fear embarrassment. Make sure you're in control. Try to change the culture, if necessary. Your wellbeing is at stake. Otherwise the Cons will outweigh the Pros. Before you know it, you'll be farther from home than ever before.

RICK SCHMULL

ARE YOU A MOVER AND SHAKER?

ARE YOU A MOVER AND SHAKER?

Movers and shakers are considered to be very influential.  You may think, that you're influencing others, but, in reality, maybe others have you in their pocket. You may not be as strong as you would like. Others may have been able to dangle money and power in front of you. Or you are compromised by others. Then you are not the mover, but the one to be moved. Oh dear!

You're probably craving respect, even more than money and power. Is 'losing face' your biggest nightmare? Do you demand respect 'or else'? Others may feel, that they would otherwise pay a price. Maybe you demand loyalty above everything else. Maybe you're longing for limitless admiration, like a narcissist. Maybe you've been driven to it. But then it gets complicated. If others follow you blindly, they'll turn against you at the next available opportunity. Oh dear!

Being a mover and shaker is certainly not for everyone. It may not be worth it. Close your eyes and reflect on the possible pros and cons. What are the payoffs and sacrifices? Be aware of what you really want to accomplish in life. Your life could be so much easier, if you're not in the limelight.

RICK SCHMULL

DON'T DROP THAT BALL

DON'T DROP THAT BALL

Once you've decided to play ball, don't drop that ball. You need to be able to catch every ball thrown at you. Play catch as much as you can, even while running. That should become your second nature. Try to develop great hand-eye coordination. And get some sticky gloves!

Becoming an awesome player, doesn't happen overnight. It takes constant practice. In real life, you've got a mission to accomplish. You may be among the chosen few and 'unfinished business' is not an option. Don't be anxious about it. That may cause more harm than good. Just keep moving and you'll bound to be successful. Keep chasing your dream. Anybody can do it. A superior strategy and persistence will win every time. As long as you keep everything simple, you don't have to be educated. As long you're driven, even the strongest dynasties will be defeated. This has happened in history many times.

Weaker actors can conquer much stronger actors. Easy! Just watch a cat against much bigger animals. Cats are independent, They prefer going their own way. But even a cat cannot afford to drop the ball, because getting away fast enough may still become necessary.

RICK SCHMULL

THE MAGIC OF THE UNSEEN

THE MAGIC OF THE UNSEEN

Whatever you create, allows you to enter the unseen world. The unseen world is beyond your understanding. It is limitless and offers fantastic possibilities. You are part of something much larger. In creating something, you operate on faith. No proof is needed. It's as if an invisible hand is guiding you in a certain direction. There is no need to understand it.

Focus on moments, that take your breath away. Sometimes a beautiful rainbow around the sun can be observed. Nature is amazing! A glimpse of the unseen is all you need to be longing for more. Forget science. Science always plays a difficult game of catch-up to what nature has in store for you. Being grateful for the experience of reality, not the theoretical, is all you require. You aim to become practical in real life anyway, not a life based on far-out concepts.

Without you, there wouldn't be something, that wasn't there before. You are surrounded by everything you can and cannot imagine, but only you can start the ball rolling. You'll never cease to be amazed about what you can do. Just keep thinking 'make my day'! You'll rarely know, what makes a day 'great'. No one can know. But if your day doesn't turn out to be 'perfect', that may be exactly, what was needed at that particular time.

RICK SCHMULL

WHY, IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING?

WHY, IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING?

Why is nearly everyone around you so 'down'? Why is there a boom in antidepressants? The global economy isn't great, but holding up. Jobs are plentiful, while workers are scarce. There are wars, as usual, but they haven't widened yet. Food and energy have become more expensive, but rationing hasn't been introduced yet. Fear mongering about climate change, pandemics and World War III is nothing new. So what does it take for you to become more cheerful, with signs of Utopia all around you?

Is there a general feeling, that society is no longer thriving or able to thrive at all? Is society about to implode? Is liberal democracy doomed? Will freedom of movement and of speech become severely restricted? Has '1984' of George Orwell finally arrived? 

Has the fear of overpopulation and accelerating migration become a real issue? If so, aggression around you will get much worse. You'll need to live in a gated community! You'll need to be able to defend yourself. The call for a dictator will become stronger. It's happened in history countless times. Animals tend to defend their territory against intruders. Even birds, by song. Therefore, stay alert and hope for the best. You'll be protected. If not, too bad. Your time has come or not.

RICK SCHMULL