Among the most common reasons people want to learn to utilize the law of attraction is:

• To become wealthy
• To become famous
• To accomplish some great fete
• To do all of these!

But if I were to ask you to name the 5 wealthiest people in the world, or the last 5 Academy award winners, or the last 5 people to win a Nobel Prize, could you do it?

My point is that few of us remember the people in any of these categories for very long.  Even the people who reach these accomplishments are rarely happy just because of them.  I mean, imagine for a moment that as of 9 AM this morning it was discovered and announced that you were the wealthiest person on earth.  Would that make you happy?  Okay, maybe it would.  But what if, at 10 AM, that accolade went to someone else?  Would that make you sad?  You have the same amount of money at 10 AM as you did at 9 AM – maybe even more, but someone surpassed you.  How do you think you would feel if your ultimate life’s goal was to become the richest person in the world, and you achieved it, but for only one hour?

Interesting to think about, isn’t it?

Now, what if I asked you to name 5 teachers who inspired and motivated you, 5 friends who stood by you through thick and thin, or 5 people who have made a significant difference in your life – could you do that?  I thought you could.

People who make a real difference in this world are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.  They’re the ones who care about others, and take the time to show it.  People who make a real difference in this world care about their influence on others.  They care about other people from the perspective of wanting to help.  They use their skills, talents, and abilities to help others in some way.  Some become wealthier for it, some win awards, and some are recognized in other ways, but they are almost always innately happy.  That kind of happiness lasts.  It doesn’t matter if someone else comes along and accomplishes the same thing, in fact, the best people in any field are the ones who accomplish something great, then mentor others.

Go ahead.  Ask someone you know who is always helping others; someone you think makes a real difference in your community, however small it may be.  Ask him or her if they are happy.  I bet you’ll get a big smile.

If you want to be remembered for making a difference in someone else’s life, make them feel appreciated.  Do something to uplift them.  Help someone with their workload.  Help someone carry in their groceries.  Do something good without expecting to be acknowledged for it.  See how it makes you feel.  I bet you’ll feel like you’ve made a real difference.

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