Awaken the Inner Hero
I was a mechanic when I was younger, and I can take apart an engine, fix a banged-up fender, and paint a car. I donate money without anyone knowing. I create simple messages that get people to take action in their lives. I was the New England snowmobile grass drag champion in my 20s. I still have my best friend from fifth grade. I always try to show the people I love what they mean to me. I can solve problems without conflict arising, even when some- one wants to be confrontational. I am good on camera after years of practice. I’ve met some of my heroes. The list went on and on. Once I started really thinking about how I was cool, the items started to flow. Now think about what you can put on your list. (Feel free to download the easy-to-follow “Cool About You” list on www.thebetterlife.com under the “Book Resources” tab.) Get creative and include unusual skills you may have, as well as accomplishments. Your list should include anything that you like about yourself that has a coolness factor. Maybe you’re a great friend, or you have great fashion sense, or you’re generous to the needy. Whatever these traits or achievements may be, write them down. What is cool about your job, your business, or how you treat your employees? What about the daughter or son you are to your parents, the parent you work so hard to be for your kids, or the partner you are in your relationship? Even though I don’t know what’s cool about you, I do know that with a little thought you will find plenty of items to list! And after you write them down, take a moment, be silent, and read what you wrote and let the list sink in. When I did this exercise, I remember thinking, “Wow, there are a lot of cool things about me. I have a lot
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