Continued from Page 16 The next noise I hear is the dial tone after being disconnected! By the time I got off the phone my goat was long gone!
Some people have been put on this earth to push our but‑
tons, thereby seizing control over us, but they can't get your goat if you don't tell them where it's tied up. And just where do you hide your goat? It all depends on what gets your particular goat—or, shall I say, pushes your buttons the wrong way.
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very day, you decide how you will respond to people and circumstances. You either have enough self-esteem to accept what life throws at you, or you feel the need to retaliate.
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he mastery of life is the mastery of self. We all have our hot buttons that, when pushed, can cause us to emotionally deto‑ nate. However, people can only ruin your day (get your goat) if you give them permission. Allow yourself to acknowledge that emotions are attached to setbacks. I'm not suggesting you punch a hole in the wall or scream at the dog. A healthier alternative would be talking to someone who will act as your sounding board.
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hen you allow destructive emotions to consume your energy and make you negative, your goat is fully exposed and vulnerable. When you look backward, trying to right wrongs done to you, you become resentful, angry, hateful and bitter. You cede power to the uncaring perpetrator instead of moving
your mind and energies forward.
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it the Delete button on the resentment, jealou‑ sies and self-centeredness that consume you the moment someone tries to get your goat—and just let it go. This will free your mind to be receptive to any potentially more powerful messages and life-changing lessons that could emerge from the experience—and protect your goat from the elements. Steve Gilliland is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world. His appeal transcends barriers of age, culture, and occupation. His book Enjoy The Ride™ has been on the publisher’s best selling list for seven years and he was named author of the year in 2010. For more information about his presentations and resources visit his website at www.stevegilliland.com.
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