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Keep the Wind at Your Back

Bill Mansell

Several months ago, I took my golden retriever on his customary walk. The wind was blowing pretty hard and I found myself leaning forward a little and planting my steps deliberately in order to keep moving. This headwind made every step a chore and even breathing was difficult. Determined to continue our walk, I put my head down and trudged forward.

Finally we reached the half way point and began circling round back to our home. Amazing! Suddenly, with the wind at our backs, everything became easier. My dog and I walked along briskly with perfect ease. I was able to raise my head and enjoy the passing scenery with pleasure. What a difference!

We have something in life which creates a similar effect. It’s procrastination. When we put off important tasks, our unfulfilled responsibilities tend to build and build until, like a headwind, they hamper our ability to function. Unfinished tasks are always on our mind. Worry and stress dog our steps and inhibit our creativity.

But, when we learn to stop procrastinating, when we plan out important tasks and get them done on time, all of those completed tasks are like the wind at our backs, helping to propel us forward. Our mind is clearer, our creativity flows, our stress is minimized, and everything seems easier.

Success Tip: Stop the headwind of procrastination by planning out important tasks, staying on schedule and getting them done on time.

Article Categories: Inspiration

About the Author

Bill Mansell

Bill Mansell is president of MindPerk, Inc., one of the web's largest resources for self improvement and business training. A dynamic speaker and success coach, Bill is the author of a weekly blog titled, One Minute Motivators. Bill helps companies and organizations inspire and motivate their team members to consistently achieve more. His contagious enthusiasm has helped people from all walks of life to reach and exceed their goals.

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  1. AvatarKevin says

    May 21, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Keep the Wind at Your Back.. Outstanding 🙂

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  2. Avatarsales strategy says

    December 4, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    WOW!!! Nice Post! Kind Regards

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  3. AvatarWENDELINA AMADOR VERDAN says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Bonjoir!

    I am very thankful for continuously receiving a copy of the MindPerk online motivation. As a health networker for many years, there’s a lot of things I was experience in Network Marketing Industries. And your online clinic motivation of MindPerk helped me a lot for having a positive mental attitude and attitude of a champion!

    I am very thankful that I have Sir Tom Hopkins in my life, Sir Joel Weldon, and the author of MindPerk, and Sir Denis Waitley, and other champions. Thank you very much for being there in my life.

    I believe I will belong to the champions team in the future. Thank you very much for the magnanimity of your heart.

    MORE POWER! GOD BLESSES!

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  4. AvatarDorothy Stegall says

    January 23, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Thanks again for the Success Tip. Your 1 minute reading was great!

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  5. AvatarDorothy says

    January 23, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Thanks for the 1 minute motivator reading. I find this is so true. I put one foot forward and moved on something I had been putting off and I am excited that I have moved foreward and took charge. I have a plan set in place and moving toward the finished goal in a few months. To think I could have been farther along months ago. Thanks again for the Success Tip.

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  6. AvatarGeo says

    January 22, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I find the message very on point and inspiring. It corresponds my with astrological reading!

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  7. AvatarAlex says

    January 22, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    You’re right, and I’m feeling the headwind right now!! Good reminder to do it now.

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