ife, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will mov

Letters have a wonderful way of being put together in order to form words. That is the way we communicate with each other. One can take the same letters and make of them different words. As an example, take the letters ENTLAT. These are six letters if put together form the word LATENT. However, it can can be arranged to form the word TALENT. Is there some message that comes from these two words? What lesson can we learn from these two words?

What is the definition of LATENT? The dictionary defines latent as: hidden, undiscovered, dormant. We speak of latent power, a power that is hidden, undiscovered or dormant. It is present in some form, but not fully developed or active. What is the definition of TALENT? We have used this wsord before. Talent is an unusual capacity, ability , skill or aptitude. It's a special gift. We say that a person has a talent for music, for art, for writing, for speaking, for business and so on. Many of us possess talents that are latent, that are hidden from us and lie dormant for one reason or another. Perhaps, it may be due to a lack of time or confidence, or the intrusion of other things, or just the inability to recognize them.

In spelling words, we can change LATENT to TALENT by just moving two letters. In life we can do the same thing. If we just take the time to develop those talents that are latent. Take the time to think about your talents. If you do not invest the time, then you will have lost an opportunity. One young man said that he was afraid of making changes. He said, "I am an accomplished nobody. I take no risks. When I do think about something new, I think of all the possibilities of failure and I end up not taking the challenge." This person just drifts through life, floating with the tide and never reaching a goal. This person will never reach fulfillment and certainly not success.

The key to successful living depends upon setting a goal. The person who succeeds is one who clearly sees his object and directs his energies toward that object. Feeling hopeless and indifferent are stumbling blocks that keep one's talents latent. Look at your assets. Focus on them. What do you like to do. What are you good at. Work on your talents. If you want a better life, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will move

f latent power, a power that is hidden, undiscovered or dormant. It is present in some form, but not fully developed or active. What is the definition of TALENT? We have used this wsord before. Talent is an unusual capacity, ability , skill or aptitude. It's a special gift. We say that a person has a talent for music, for art, for writing, for speaking, for business and so on. Many of us possess talents that are latent, that are hidden from us and lie dormant for one reason or another. Perhaps, it may be due to a lack of time or confidence, or the intrusion of other things, or just the inability to recognize them.

In spelling words, we can change LATENT to TALENT by just moving two letters. In life we can do the same thing. If we just take the time to develop those talents that are latent. Take the time to think about your talents. If you do not invest the time, then you will have lost an opportunity. One young man said that he was afraid of making changes. He said, "I am an accomplished nobody. I take no risks. When I do think about something new, I think of all the possibilities of failure and I end up not taking the challenge." This person just drifts through life, floating with the tide and never reaching a goal. This person will never reach fulfillment and certainly not success.

The key to successful living depends upon setting a goal. The person who succeeds is one who clearly sees his object and directs his energies toward that object. Feeling hopeless and indifferent are stumbling blocks that keep one's talents latent. Look at your assets. Focus on them. What do you like to do. What are you good at. Work on your talents. If you want a better life, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will mov

f other things, or just the inability to recognize them.

In spelling words, we can change LATENT to TALENT by just moving two letters. In life we can do the same thing. If we just take the time to develop those talents that are latent. Take the time to think about your talents. If you do not invest the time, then you will have lost an opportunity. One young man said that he was afraid of making changes. He said, "I am an accomplished nobody. I take no risks. When I do think about something new, I think of all the possibilities of failure and I end up not taking the challenge." This person just drifts through life, floating with the tide and never reaching a goal. This person will never reach fulfillment and certainly not success.

The key to successful living depends upon setting a goal. The person who succeeds is one who clearly sees his object and directs his energies toward that object. Feeling hopeless and indifferent are stumbling blocks that keep one's talents latent. Look at your assets. Focus on them. What do you like to do. What are you good at. Work on your talents. If you want a better life, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will mov

not taking the challenge." This person just drifts through life, floating with the tide and never reaching a goal. This person will never reach fulfillment and certainly not success.

The key to successful living depends upon setting a goal. The person who succeeds is one who clearly sees his object and directs his energies toward that object. Feeling hopeless and indifferent are stumbling blocks that keep one's talents latent. Look at your assets. Focus on them. What do you like to do. What are you good at. Work on your talents. If you want a better life, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will mov

ife, you need to take charge of yourself. Things do come to those who work and do not just sit back and wait. Look at yourself as a unique being -- there is no one else like you. You are a somebody!

It means getting to know yourself. If you like what you see, then develop those likeable traits. If you don't like what you see, then change them. Life is not static. Just as everyday brings new things, so too, your life must be brought up to date. You must always move toward your goal -- bringing out your talents. Let me offer some suggestions that will move your talents out of being latent: Begin each day with a clear mind and a specific plan of getting the most from your time and effort. Be prepared each day to take the time to do what has to be done right. Always take care of the small details in your work.

Don't rush. It is better to do a little right, then a lot wrong. Never run away from a problem, because the problem doesn't run away from you. It only grows. In whatever you do, be honest and sincere with yourself. See yourself as someone special. Try to be a somebody, because you are! Learn how to listen, not just to words, but to ideas. Speak, but think about your words and thoughts. Don't attack yourself. If you have weaknesses, work to change them. Remember that you have a heart, a soul, a mind and a body -- use them to the fullest to be what you are capable of becoming.