The Ripple Effect

by Doug Grady

Consider your life as a series of ripples. The experiences in your life and your response to them have led you to exactly where you are now. It is not an accident. One simple choice can change the course of your life.In retrospect it may have been more for therapy than for any other purpose. On October 31, 2010 I published an article called The Ripple Effect. It contained glimpses of a painful journey out of a very dark place.What began as a simple 30 day commitment to physical exercise led to an ongoing awareness of what was showing up in my life as a result. From this one choice all kinds of extraordinary happenings surfaced.My struggle seemed to resonate with others. The more I observed the more I wrote. Eventually my life turned around.The Ripple Effect is now a published book. The following is an excerpt...Consider your life as a series of ripples. The experiences in your life and your response to them have led you to exactly where you are now. It is not an accident.One simple choice can change the course of your life.You can choose right now to reconnect with your higher purpose. You can take the first step toward an unrealized passion or let go of an unhealthy habit. You can throw your hat in the ring. You can choose a daily, weekly, or monthly commitment. You can choose to do nothing at all. Each choice will have ripples. "If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice." -Geddy LeeDon’t worry about making the perfect choice. Perfectionism nourishes procrastination and can keep you stuck. Choose something. Choose simply. Choose powerfully. Choose now. “Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” –Cavett RobertHonoring your choice will not always be easy. Don’t let your ripple die the death of most New Year’s resolutions. Breakthroughs happen in the daily grind of consistently doing what you said you would do. The road ahead will undoubtedly contain many twists and turns; unexpected pain and exciting breakthroughs; setbacks and victories.

Genres: Self Help

95 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 13, 2012

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great presentation of classic inspirational thoughts, quotes, messages stuffed with loads of personal anecdotes, stories, and examples of success principles. Doug is a great writer with an easy-to-read style that has got me fired up and ready to take on some new challenges.

[Nolan Overton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very down to earth, practical "do it anyway" information to motivate and slap you along side of the head type information. I recommend it highly