Courage Stephen
Courage Stephen
How To Accelerate Your Personal Growth By Choosing What You Control
Do you know the difference between what you can control and what you can’t? Because if you don’t the stuff you can’t control will end up controlling you!
In Stephen R Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” he explains the difference between your “Circle of Influence” – the things that you CAN control and your “Circle of Concern” the things that affect you but you CAN’T control.
In truth, as I’ve talked about in one of my previous articles “Are You In Control of Your Life” the only thing that you can truly control is yourself, your mind, control your choice of response to external inputs, and what you choose to do to persuade others to accept your point of view. This is your “Circle of Influence”.
Your path to personal growth is to gradually expand your “Circle of Influence” by working on your yourself.
Your “Circle of Concern” is all those other things that affect you that you have no DIRECT control over… Like the reactions of other people to your actions, the weather, changes in the stock market, the laws and social systems you live by…
THERE IS DANGER IN YOUR “CIRCLE OF CONCERN”
The trap for all of us, is that it is so easy to blame other people, blame the government, blame the weather, blame the irritating habits of co-workers when something that we don’t like happens to us.
Of course, to a greater or lesser extent outside forces will have an effect on our results. If you are just a small cog in the wheel of a large company that goes broke, you will likely end up out of work!
However, we can choose how we respond to such circumstances.
Take for example the story of Sarah who had spent many years of her life trapped in a terrible marriage. Finally she summoned up the courage to break free, left her husband and got a job in the local power company. Almost as soon as she got the job, the company ran into difficulty and she was told she would be laid off.
Now, Sarah could have chosen to blame her ex-husband, the company, society and countless other things. She could easily have become an obvious victim of the trap of letting her “Circle of Concern” control her life.
Instead she found the courage within herself to look inside and ask how she could make the most of her circumstances. Sarah found she could help her colleagues suffering the same fate. She turned the loss of her job around and started offering advice on job hunting (something that she had recent experience of after all!) to all her co-workers about to be laid off, many of who had been employed by the company for years.
The story gets even better…
Sarah quickly grew a reputation as someone who had a proactive and positive attitude and rather than lay her off, her employers re-deployed her to a position where she could help improve the morale of employees everywhere in the company.
…Now that was snatching victory from the jaws of defeat by expanding your circle of influence!
I hope you can see that being clear on what you can control and then focussing on controlling it will help you to get back in charge of your life.
TRY THIS FOR 30 DAYS
Work on improving your responses to your surroundings. Stop thinking the problem is out there. Take time to stop and think how you might handle a situation that you find difficult proactively. Take just one step at a time – don’t worry about the size of the steps you are taking, just make a commitment to yourself to make a change… and stick to it.
Do this consistently for 30 days and then look back at how far you’ve come … I expect you will be pleasantly surprised at the result!
About the Author
You can get a free e-course
“Achieving Your Dreams”
. Find more resources, articles, and support materials to help your
personal growth
here.
The Red Badge of Courage – Synopsis – Stephen Crane
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Bantam Classics), Stephen Cra $1.00 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE by Stephen Crane $25.00 |
|
|
Living the 7 Habits Stories of Courage and Inspiration, Stephen R. Covey, Good, $1.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane $4.24 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Illus. Classics) (Illustrated Classics) Stephen Crane $13.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane, Good Book $2.50 |
|
|
Stephen E. Ambrose, Undaunted Courage,Lewis,Clark,1997,Touchstone Bks,large pbk. $0.90 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1985, Pap… $1.99 |
|
|
Stephen Crane’s the Red Badge of Courage (Bloom’s Modern Critical Interpretat… $66.90 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – STEPHEN CRANE (PAPERBACK) NEW $4.68 |
|
|
Red Badge of Courage by Crane, Stephen $7.95 |
|
|
Stephen Crane – Red Badge Of Courage (2000) – Used – Tr $2.81 |
|
|
Stephen Crane – Red Badge Of Courage And Selec (2004) - $1.49 |
|
|
The Red badge of courage Stephen Crane $14.84 |
|
|
Stephen Bly – Homestead 02 Courage & Comprom (2003) – U $3.09 |
|
|
The Red Badge Of Courage, Stephen Crane 5 audio CDs $9.00 |
|
|
World’s Best Reading series The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane $2.00 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage 1997 Stephen E. Ambrose Lewis & Clark $7.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Enriched Classics), Stephen Crane, Very Good Book $4.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane $3.59 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose $10.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane $4.10 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose Jr.(1997)SC-1st $6.50 |
|
|
Stephen Crane – Red Badge Of Courage (2000) – Used – Tr $1.49 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (2002, Unabridged, Compact Disc) $3.99 |
|
|
Classics/Stephen Crane/The Red Badge of Courage/EXC $1.55 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 1966 PB $1.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Wordsworth Classics), Stephen Crane, Good Book $6.29 |
|
|
Dollhouse Scale Miniature Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage $5.99 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage-Stephen Ambrose/Lewis-Clark-Jefferson $9.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane ~ HC/DJ $4.97 |
|
|
LEWIS & CLARK HISTORY BOOK Stephen E Ambrose Undaunted Courage American West TPB $6.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge Of Courage – Crane Stephen $6.59 |
|
|
The Red Badge Of Courage Stephen Crane Novel $4.99 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – ROBERT STONE STEPHEN CRANE (PAPERBACK) NEW $8.33 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage NEW by Stephen Crane $19.00 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – ALYSSA HARAD, ET AL. STEPHEN CRANE (PAPERBACK) NEW $6.23 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – GARY SCHARNHORST STEPHEN CRANE (PAPERBACK) NEW $8.34 |
|
|
Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Heritage Press $20.00 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – STEPHEN CRANE (HARDCOVER) NEW $8.74 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE by Stephen Crane (1990) PB $1.95 |
|
|
“THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE” by STEPHEN CRANE-An Episode of the American Civil War $9.75 |
|
|
THE EASTON PRESS-Stephen Crane-THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE***SEALED*** $75.00 |
|
|
1930 STEPHEN CRANE-RED BADGE OF COURAGE-ART-LIMITED EDN $79.99 |
|
|
STEPHEN CRANE THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE & 4 stories Pb 1997 intro JAMES DICKEY $6.50 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, Stephen Crane, Leather fine edition $6.50 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage NEW by Stephen Crane $18.68 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1982, Har… $7.50 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE BY STEPHEN CRANE $5.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Wordsworth Classics), Stephen Crane, Good Book $6.26 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane BUY 2 GET 1 FREE! $2.99 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE by Stephen Crane 1964 $2.50 |
|
|
FRANKLIN LIBRARY LEATHER Red Badge of Courage STEPHEN CRANE ‘100 Masterpieces’ $24.99 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE by STEPHEN CRANE (HC 1982) $11.99 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose (1997) PB $4.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1990, Paperback) $0.50 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Vintage Airmont 1962 $1.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Vintage Washington Square Press 1964 $3.49 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane $5.62 |
|
|
EASTON PRESS RED BADGE OF COURAGE STEPHEN CRANE $30.00 |
|
|
Living the 7 Habits Stories of Courage and Inspiration, Stephen R. Covey, Good B $1.00 |
|
|
Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 1981 Paperback $3.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1982, Hardcover) $0.72 |
|
|
Living the 7 Habits: The Courage to Change, Stephen R. $1.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1982, Hardcover) $0.79 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane, Good Book $1.00 |
|
|
Paperback. Stephen Crane: Red Badge of Courage: Bantam Pathfinder 972475 $2.69 |
|
|
1960 VTG PB The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Civil War Classic $0.99 |
|
|
UNDAUNTED COURAGE ~ Stephen Ambrose ~ Ambleside $7.97 |
|
|
The RED BADGE OF COURAGE Civil War novel by Stephen Crane + reader’s supplement $0.77 |
|
|
Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 1988 PB VGC $1.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Signet Classic) , Stephen Crane $1.00 |
|
|
Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose (1997, Paperback, Reprint) $3.95 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (Penguin Classics), Stephen $12.64 |
|
|
1976 FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOK Red Badge of Courage STEPHEN CRANE Civil War $12.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane 1960 $0.99 |
|
|
RED BADGE OF COURAGE Stephen Crane Easton Press Leather 1980RED BADGE OF COUR $19.99 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE by Stephen Crane – 1960 paperback book $1.00 |
|
|
Spark Notes: The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Cra $4.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Dover Thrift Editions), Stephen Crane, Good, Book $1.00 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Complete and Unabridged) , Stephen Crane; Trans $1.00 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE – WAYNE VANSANT STEPHEN CRANE (PAPERBACK) NEW $9.68 |
|
|
CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED #98 Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 8 1952 $9.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage (Tor Classics) Stephen Crane $5.21 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane, Very Good Book $2.50 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage NEW by Stephen Crane $7.82 |
|
|
The Red Badge Of Courage Crane, Stephen/ Vansant, Wayne (Adapted By) $13.48 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (Penguin Classics) Crane, Stephen/ Sc $10.64 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE *STEPHEN CRANE* NEW LEATHER HARDCOVER BOOK $8.95 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 0075556081 $6.95 |
|
|
Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane, Book $13.58 |
|
|
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE Stephen Crane 1962 $1.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage and Maggie by Stephen Crane 1587264188 $5.99 |
|
|
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 0671501321 $5.99 |
|
|
Living the 7 Habits: The Courage to Change by Stephen R. Covey (2000, Paperback) $9.95 |
|
|
UNDAUNTED COURAGE~…THE OPENING OF THE AMERICAN WEST BY STEPHEN E AMBROSE $7.50 |
|
|
Cliffs notes RED BADGE OF COURAGE Stephen Crane study $2.98 |
|
|
Paperback. Stephen Crane: Red Badge of Courage: Pocket 650145 $3.73 |
|
|
Paperback. Stephen Crane: Red Badge of Courage: Pocket 650148 $4.83 |
|
|
Paperback. Stephen Crane: Red Badge of Courage: Pocket 300993 $9.22 |
Tags: americanlit, books, courage, courage stephen jerzak lyrics, literature, red-badge-of-courage, undaunted courage stephen ambrose
This entry was posted on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at 6:51 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.