TERRI: What do you want to do? What make a situation better?
What actions do you need to take to change things? Hey, I'm Terri
Savelle Foy, your cheerleader of dreams. I pray as you invest in
yourself today you're captivated and you're catapulted to live
your dreams. I want to talk to you about why successful people
use a journal. Jim Rohn said, "A life worth living is a life
worth recording." He said, "If you're serious about becoming a
wealthy, sophisticated, influential, and successful
individual, keep a journal." Why? Because you'll forget. He
said, "You can't trust your memory." When you hear something
valuable, write it down. When you stumble across something
inspiring, write it down. When you feel God is speaking to you
in prayer, write it down. When you need clarity and direction
for your life, write it down. My dad always taught me. He said,
"Always take two things with you into your prayer time, a journal
and a pen, and practice hearing God's voice." I used to think
that I would hear something like, "I will smite thee with my
nostrils." But then I found out that's not God,
that's Jim Carrey from Bruce Almighty.
But anyway, I had no idea that successful
people keep a journal. Your journal not only gives you a
place to record your thoughts, but it allows you to analyze
where you've been, where you are, and where you're headed.
The list of benefits of keeping a journal is endless. I've heard
everything from improving your mental health to reducing
stress, from eliminating anxiety to boosting energy. Now for me,
it's provided crystal clear direction for my life and
business. Ideas that have produced significant sources of
revenue all because I took the time to write them down. I'm
going to share with you five reasons you should keep a
journal. Number one is to record your ideas. Most of us have a
great idea, but before we ever think to write it down, it's
gone. In fact, did you know that research indicates that new
ideas not captured within 37 seconds are likely never to be
recalled again? They say in seven minutes it's gone forever.
Well, I have a story about a girl named Emily McDowell, who
she had an idea to write a Valentine's Day card for people
dating but official, so she said she went to her local printer,
made 100 copies and uploaded it on Etsy. You called it, "The
Awkward Dating Card". Now, I just want to read it to you
because I thought this was hilarious. It says, "I know
we're not like together or anything, but it just felt weird
to just not say anything, so I got you this card. It's not a
big deal. It doesn't really mean anything. There isn't even a
heart on it, so basically it's a card saying hi. Forget it." I
love that. Well, it took the internet by storm. She got an
order from Urban Outfitters for 96,000 copies! Why? Because she
took the time to write down an idea. She turned it into a
full-time business. Now, what if she had never taken the time to
write down her idea? Think about that. Number two is to find
direction for your life. Find direction for your life. Start
asking yourself, "Who do I want to become? Where do I want to
go? What do I really want to do?" That's how I started the
Icing Women's Conference, which is with a journal and a pen.
That's how I start the NEXT Conference, the success
conference I host. I was on an airplane writing down every
idea. Well, you know in an interview with Oprah, lead
singer for the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, she shared some of the
steps she took to overcome her drug addiction to crystal meth.
As simple as it seems, she had a journal and a pen as part of her
therapy for recovery. Now, listen to this, she said, she
was talking about in the pages of her journal she began to
figure herself out, but she also got crystal clear about her
future. She got honest with herself as she wrote page after
page of what she really wanted to achieve. She wanted to have a
solo album with a number one hit song. She wanted to win a
Grammy. She wanted to overcome feelings of guilt and
unworthiness. She wanted to quiet the self-doubt, believe in
herself, and get in touch with her true desires all within the
pages of a journal. And, of course, you may know this, but
she won eight Grammy's, three number one hit singles, all
kinds of stuff. I think her journal is pretty valuable,
don't you? Number three is find clarity. Clarity comes from
questions. When you sit quietly and just begin asking yourself
tough questions, you'll gain understanding as you write your
responses. Things like what advice would you give someone in
your situation? What do you want to do? What would make the
situation better? What actions do you need to take to change
things? What are you doing wrong? What are you doing right?
Research actually supports that writing your thoughts versus
talking about them produces levels of peace, confidence,
self-esteem, and happiness. Number four is to plan your
future. Your journal is your personal space to ponder and pin
your aspirations. It's where you answer questions like where do
you want to live? What do you want to have? How do you want to
be remembered? How much money do you want to save? What do you
want to become? Who do you want to meet or work with? These
questions help you identify your true desires. And finally,
number five, the fifth one I want to share with you is hear
from the Lord in prayer. Do you know that God is the one who
said in Jeremiah, "Write all the words I have spoken to you in a
book." See ideas are all around you and creative ideas will come
to you at the most random times. God-inspired ideas will come to
you. Keep a journal and write them down, and I'm telling you
you're going to have peace, wisdom, direction for your life,
ideas that could produce millions of dollars. You'll
avoid wrong situations, wrong relationships that you don't
need to be in. You'll gain strength, discipline. Why not
spend just five minutes a day with God and journal whatever
you hear inside? And you know what? Five minutes is better
than no minutes. Sometimes that's all you need. I want to
challenge you. Grab a pen, grab a journal, and join the ranks of
the most successful people in the world. I hope you've enjoyed
that today. In fact, as we close out, I want to recognize our
subscriber of the week. This week it's Emma Marbella. That's
a cute name. Emma Marbella. I'm so proud of you, Emma. This is
what it says here. "Just want to say thank you so much, Terri,
for your videos. They've helped me." She said, "I had no vision,
no desire to do anything. I would watch other women be
successful, but I thought it could never be me." She sounds
like me. She says, "Your videos first helped me overcome
depression and anxiety." She said, "After working on myself
by listening and speaking the word of God, I got a message in
my head that my purpose in life is to help others overcome
negative feelings and teach them success." She said, "I've made
vision boards before but just put pictures of what I thought
should be on there like a fancy car, things like that. After
reading your book, 'Dream It. Pin It. Live It.", I made a
brand-new vision board with a picture of a book I thought I
should write." I love this! "I gave myself until the end of
next year to finish writing it. At this rate I'm going to finish
it this year!" Look at you! "I want to speak in front of
audiences." And then she says, "Which if you ask people who
know me, I am so quiet and shy they wouldn't even believe it."
But she said, "I've already given two speeches in front of
small audiences. I've never felt more confident and motivated in
my life. In November, I'm taking part in a confidence course to
help me even more. I always have it on my board to meet you next
year at Icing, so I guess I'll see you there. Thank you. Thank
you. Thank you." Emma, you're amazing! You sound just like me.
Shy, watching other people live their dreams, but finally you
decided to make it happen. I'm so proud of you for taking
action and following your dreams. Like I always say, you
can change your routine you can change your whole life. I want
to challenge you to grab hold of these success habits that you
can apply to your life. That's why I want to offer you the
first chapter of my brand-new book, "5 Things Successful
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ANNOUNCER: If you're serious about going to the next
level in your life, ministry, or business, make plans now to join
Terri for two inspiring days of training and growth at the NEXT
Conference 2019. Terri's guests include Chris Brown, development
expert with over 20 years of effective business and church
ministry leadership; Gigi Butler, found of Gigi's
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