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If success was easy everyone would do it

If Success was Easy, Everyone Would do it

Success is a favorable or desirable outcome, the attainment of wealth or favor, as defined Webster’s Dictionary.  Success is different for everyone, but it is definitely not an easy thing to accomplish, otherwise, everyone would do what it takes for success.

Success is a feeling and can be created and recreated again and again.  Here are some tips to create success in your life:

Tip #1:  Enjoy and celebrate each moment on the way to success. Success doesn’t have to be associated with wealth attainment.  In fact, most people have achieved a level of success in some part of their lives, achieving a “desirable outcome.”  Reminisce the feeling associated with your success achievement.  You must have been very happy, inspired to achieve more, and desired to repeat your success.  You may have thought that it wasn’t really that difficult to achieve success or maybe it was the hardest thing you did, enjoying in the feeling of accomplishment.  As you reach for your next goal, focus on progress only, rewarding yourself every small step of the way.  Each daily accomplishment is a small success story on the way to the bigger success story.

Tip #2:  Keep the end in mind, always. If you have been striving for success in an area of your life, wealth or other, and are not reaching success, you might have lost sight of the end goal.  You might have given up because it was too hard, too much work, or maybe you think that you don’t deserve your goal in the first place.  Maybe someone convinced you that you can’t do what you set out to do and you folded and listened to them.  You may think that you don’t know enough to be successful.  If you focus on the end result as you defined success, you will keep striving for it and no one, not even you, will convince you otherwise.

Tip #3:  Create, evaluate, and recreate. Life is about recreating yourself.  If something doesn’t work, rather than fold, find a way to recreate.  Troubleshoot or recreating is very similar.  You create, evaluate and then refine.  Keep up this pattern, with rewards for each step of the way on your path to success.

Tip #4: Success can be for anyone. Get out of your head that the successful are gifted or that they were handed their success on a silver platter.  If that were the case, they really haven’t achieved success.  Success takes work, perseverance, and determination.  It doesn’t matter your education, height, knowledge or other factors.  It can be for anyone that wants it bad enough.

Tip #5:  Success is all about mindset. Know that you can, and you will achieve your goal.  Visualize your goal, and you will be even closer.  You will remain on the path and you will achieve your success.  Be positive and remain on the path to success!

When you see “If Success was Easy, Everyone Would do it,” you may think that it’s too hard to achieve and you might just give up.  Follow every tip given here, focus on your end result and you will enjoy success!

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Happy new year!

It's beautiful day and time!

I would like to wish you much happiness and  the joy of the life.
Next year would be much better than current one.

Best wishes and good luck! :)

Tax load over the world

The most big tax load is in Denmark. This is conclusion of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Tax burden was calculated as the ratio of tax revenues to the country's GDP. In Denmark the figure is 48.9%.

The lowest tax burden was in Mexico - 20.5% in 2007.
The highest tax burden now:

1. Denmark (48.9%)
2. Sweden (48.2%)
3. Belgium (44.4%)
4. France (43.6%)
5. Norway (43.4%)
   

Recommented book. The monk who sold his Ferrari.

Name: The monk who sold his Ferrari
Author: Robin S Sharma

Description:
This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:

• Develop joyful thoughts
• Follow our life's mission and calling
• Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
• Value time as our most important commodity
• Nourish our relationships, and – live fully, one day at a time

A FABLE ABOUT FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS AND REACHING YOUR DESTINY

Living and working in Dublin from "Robert Walters"

I serfed the web and came across useful document about Living and working in Dublin.

Accommodation:
PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7
This northside district has a buzzy mix of students and professionals who appreciate the edgy, underground vibe, as well as the close proximity to the city. Rent averages around €350 per month for this microcosm which boasts a large, late-night supermarket, soccer stadium and charity shops. Hop on the number 10, 19 and 22 buses
into town and make sure you have a pint in The Hut as well as the Grave Diggers, which is adjacent to Glasnevin Cemetery. This is not an area noted for its trendy drinking establishments.
...

'Rough' Price Guide
Local Pub
Stout - € 3.30 +
Lager - € 3.70 +
Cider - € 3.80 +
Spirits - € 2.20 +
Mixer - € 2.20 +
...

Check out full report here.

COST OF LIVING IN DUBLIN. Info from web.

The cost of living in Dublin can be high, although it very much depends on each student's individual needs.

Estimate of a Monthly Student Budget, in euro

Accommodation* off-campus 430
Food 400
Electricity (estimate based on house share with 3 people) 15
Heat (estimate based on house share with 3 people) 15
Textbooks and Study Materials 75
Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses 250
TOTAL per month 1,185

*Accommodation On-Campus must be paid in 2 instalments, in September and in February, but works out at approximately €338 per month for undergraduate students and approximately €473 euro per month for postgraduate students. Please note that prices are subject to change.

Guide to Food Prices in Dublin, in euro

Milk (1 litre) 0.90
Loaf of Bread 1.20
Butter (500g) 1.92
Sugar (1kg) 1.09
Coffee (200g) 5.14
Tea (80 bags) 2.50
Coca Cola (2 litres) 1.63
Big Mac Meal (medium) 4.90

Guide to Miscellaneous Prices, in euro

Dublin Train / Bus - Monthly ticket 74.00
Second-hand bike 60.00 / 100.00
Cinema ticket 6.00 / 7.00
Sports event ticket 6.00 / 25.00
Hair cut 15.00 / 35.00"

[http://www.ucd.ie/international/helpadvice6.htm]

Netherland (Holland), Amsterdam. Cost of living. Prices.

Tax:
In 2008 the Netherlands corporate tax rates are 20%-25.5%, depending on the annual income. The tax rate for income up to EUR 40,000 is 20% ,a 23.5% rate, compared to the previous 23% rate, for income of EUR 40,001-EUR 200,000, and 25.5% for income exceeding EUR 200,000. Personal income tax rates are progressive for salary income. The 2008 rates are 2.5%-52%. Thr standard VAT rate is 19%. The VAT rate is expected to rise to 20% in 2009.

[http://www.worldwide-tax.com/]

Transport:
Taxi. - Rides cost €1.80 per km regardless of the time of day and a 5%-10% tip is expected
Tickets for Buses, trams, metros and night buses
24 hours - € 7,00
48 hours - € 11,50
72 hours - € 14,50
96 hours - € 17,50
If you're interested in these prices go here http://www.gvb.nl.


Salary:
Average salary is 43000 EUR

[http://www.payscale.com/]

 

Food and Clothes: 
"Regarding food and clothing, you will probably spend about the same or a little more, just say if you spend 300 dollars or 500 dollars a month in food/clothing, then say 300~ euro."

[http://www.expatforum.com/]

"Restaurant - probably around 20 euros a person depending on what you eat...with wine or beer more like 30 to 40 and above"

[http://www.expatfocus.com/]

"Levi jeans - around 80 to 90 euros and up a pair"

[http://www.expatfocus.com/]

Rent a flat:
"Living - It depends. When I looked for apartments in Maastricht, they were DIRT CHEAP. Like 300euro for 80sqm apartment, 500+ for nicer apartments fully furnished and in the center of the city.
However, Amsterdam is way more expensive. If you look for apartments within the center of the city, it may cost you 600 (cheaper I've seen for like 40sqm furnished), to 1000+ for a decent place."

[http://www.expatforum.com/]

Czech Republic, Prague. Cost of living. Prices. (updated for August, 2008)

RESTAURANTS	CZK	EUR	GBP	USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	130	5.65	4.48	8.97
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant	600	26.09	20.69	41.38
Combo Meal at KFC/McDonald's	100	4.35	3.45	6.90
Sausage at Wenceslas Sq.	30	1.30	1.03	2.07
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	25	1.09	0.86	1.72
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	55	2.39	1.90	3.79
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	28	1.22	0.97	1.93
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	28	1.22	0.97	1.93
MARKETS	CZK	EUR	GBP	USD
Milk (1 liter)	16	0.70	0.55	1.10
Loaf of Fresh Bread	24	1.04	0.83	1.66
French Baguette	19	0.83	0.66	1.31
Eggs (10)	24	1.04	0.83	1.66
Cheese (100g)	20	0.87	0.69	1.38
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	12	0.52	0.41	0.83
Bottle of Czech Wine	80	3.48	2.76	5.52
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	12	0.52	0.41	0.83
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	30	1.30	1.03	2.07
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)	60	2.61	2.07	4.14
Pack of Cigarettes - Czech Brand	40	1.74	1.38	2.76
TRANSPORTATION	CZK	EUR	GBP	USD
One-way Ticket	18	0.78	0.62	1.24
Transfer Ticket	26	1.13	0.90	1.79
24-hour Pass	100	4.35	3.45	6.90
Monthly Pass	550	23.91	18.97	37.93
Annual Pass	4,750	206.52	163.79	327.59
Taxi (airport to center)	500	21.74	17.24	34.48
Taxi (within center)	150	6.52	5.17	10.34
ACCOMODATION (Monthly)	CZK	EUR	GBP	USD
Single Room in Prague 1/2	9,000	391.30	310.34	620.69
Single Room Outside of Centre	6,000	260.87	206.90	413.79
Apartment (1+1) in Prague 1/2	16,000	783.61	620.69	1241.38
Apartment (1+1) Outside of Centre	12,000	521.74	413.79	827.59
Apartment (2+1) in Prague 1/2	22,000	1043.48	827.59	1655.17
Apartment (2+1) Outside of Centre	15,000	652.17	517.24	1034.48
UTILITIES, ETC. (Monthly)	CZK	EUR	GBP	USD
Basic (Gas, Electricity, etc.)	2,500	108.70	86.21	172.41
Phone (Land Line)	500	21.74	17.24	34.48
Mobile Phone	700	30.43	24.14	48.28
Internet (512 kbps ADSL)	600	26.09	20.69	41.38

Exchange rates:
1 USD = 14.50 CZK
1 GBP = 29.00 CZK
1 EUR = 23.00 CZK

[http://www.expats.cz ]

My birthday party

It was beautiful day when I was born. It was 18 July 1984 at 9:00AM.
I thank god and my parents that gave this life to me. I'm very happy I have good friends.
That's I decided to do birthday party at home. It was the eighties party.
I guees everyone brought warm memories up and felt how it was.

Photos are there:
http://picasaweb.google.com/postavnai/Misha_birth_26072008
http://picasaweb.google.com/polusok/MishaBirthdayKiev26July2008

The party turned out well. As for me I want to say MANY THANKS TO YOU.

Motivation quotes

Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself

James Allen

Your life is in your hands, to make of it what you choose

John Kehoe

Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things,
but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave
their future in someone else's hands, but not you.

Jim Rohn

The secret of getting ahead is getting started

Mark Twain

For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not
me? Why not now?

James Allen

Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with
your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savoured.

Earl Nightingale

Vacation. Photo-report.

A few days ago I came back from vacation. As was planned I visited three countries. Croatia - Slovenia - Italy.

You can see photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/polusok.

I guess most excited sights were lakes in mountains and Venezia.

Just check it out :)

Live management. Long term plans and global goals.

For a long time I have thoughts about my time, live management and self improvement. Gradually, I'm finding out information about it. I want to share it with you and I guess we will move step by step. You know It's long and hard way but we should do first steps and grow little by little. We never be ideal but eventually, you will be much stronger if you change your life.

I must confess first step is difficult one. I believe you should be honest to yourself and say what you want from your life and what you're ready to do for it. If you don't have such decision, then you have open issues in your life that don't give you following possibility. So DECIDE AND MOVE.


What is the sense to move somewhere you don't know?

It seems to me first step (if you have decision to move) is to determine your global goals or long term plans. As far as know it's called "Live management". Let it be just one piece of paper with table.

The table may be various and depends on you but I defined following table.
First row is years. Second is my ages. Next rows' headers are areas in what I want to improve.

	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28
	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44
Personal development
Career development
Family
Welfare
Society
Sport
Health

Then it just need to be fulfilled and reviewed every week. It'd be great if you do it as plaque or poster. There's only one rule:

Take A Minute
Look At Your Goals
Look At Your Performance
See If Your Behavior Matches Your Goals

You will definitely reach defined goals If you visualize and review it. Just keep it in a plain view.

How not lose yourself in vanity of vanities

I guess everyone sometimes think about our life.

...
What is it for?
Do we use it properly?
Are we doing wrong or right?
...

I don't think there's one and right answer. Everyone should think it over and highlight his own life's answers but, you know, we should keep our mind clear and understand life is one.








Every morning I wake up and mentally say:

...
I'm happy with my life and all i have.
Thanks god Life gives me a chance to live.
I can do all I want. Just try it and see how it's simple.
...

Then I play back my goals I want to achieve and do my things.

The way to find yourself. Self Improvement.

Last time I have much more thoughts about myself, my life and my behavior in general. I think I'm changing and that's why my brain gives me a signal. Grow, grow and don't stop.

I listened to some English broadcast about self-improvement. I heart a lot of interesting things and felt I was curious about this topic.

From this today I start off surveys about self-improvement as instrument to grow and improve yourself and world around you.

Weekends. Windsurfing.

Recently, I wrote about rest in life and how it should be. So I started immediately and have a good results but I don't know how much time can it take. You know self-control is so difficult thing. I guess it's really long and hard process. The first thing of my plan is to change my life. :) It sounds ambitious but anyway it's.

I decided to try windsurfing. Today my friends and I went out to "Kiev sea" near Vyshhorod. I never tried this sport before and it was interested for me how it works and how excited I will be :)

At first, all started early morning when my friends called me and said: "Hi man! Are you ready?!" and my answer: "Yes, I'm". We knew that day promised well and we had a good mood. We bought beer and food :) and set out.

"Kiev sea" is situated approximately 20 minutes from Kiev. That's why the way to it wasn't hard. When we arrive I was surprise there were so many windsurfers around. I guess it's rare sport. I was wrong.

We rent a board. Namely, It's called sailboard with one single sail. It cost 70 UAH per hour. I must say It's not so expensive.

One of my best friends gave advices on how to use it and some theory. As it turned out it was not so easy as I supposed. Anyway I tried and had a good result as for beginners :).

In fact, I don't have much words to express my feelings. You need to try it and you will understand me fully.

I assume main thing I understand today I HAVE TO TRY AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW EACH TIME.

No more work. Make a start from rest to your productivity.

Yesterday I sat and thought I work too much. How much time do we spend for solving problems on the work place and how much time do we spend for yourself. Problems, rushing, deadlines... Stop! No more work!

We should organize our time during working hours.
I firmly decide my productivity proportional to my good habitude of soul and state of mind. Conclusion - I should have renewal system for all day.

My system will be consist of short term rest, long term rest and lunch.
These kind of rest have priority (1 - the best one, 5 - the poor one):
1. Throw out your work thoughts. Come to street. Take a sit on the bench and just relax. You deserve and lets other wait for you.
2. Go out from room and visit your acquaintance within office. It might be play ping-pong. (We have table in our office :))
3. Stand up and to do light exercises close to your place.
4. Sit on chair and start a conversation to someone about non-working things.
5. Break my work and just sit on the chair and close my eyes.

Time for rest have some rules because I should do work and show result:
1. Every hour have a 5 minutes rest.
2. Lunch should be outside office if it's possible.
3. Spend 40 minutes for lunch.
4.To have a nap for 15-20 minutes after lunch.

I suppose it's simple and obvious rules for everyone but very often we disregard it.
Lets be careful to yourself and lets try to remember all is in our hands. Who will be care of you except of you?

Liquor. Becherovka. Cocktail receipts.

Last time i was in Czech Republic and bought a few bottles of Becherovka. You know it's a best Liquor for me.

Today I found a few cocktail receipts with Becherovka:

B-COLA
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Cola 15 cl
decoration:
Slice of lemon and ice


B-OCEAN
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Blue Curacao 2 cl, Top Topic 15 cl
decoration:
Orange, mint and ice


B-TOP
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Top Topic 15 cl
decoration:
Grapes, ice


B2B
Ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Campari 2 cl, Top Topic 15 cl
decoration:
Slices of lemon and lime and ice


MAGIC SUNSET
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Orange juice 15 cl, Grenadine 1 cl
decoration:
Orange, strawberry and ice

RED MOON
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Currant Juice 15 cl, Soda water 5 cl
decoration:
Slice of orange and ice


FRESH SMASHIN
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Grapefruit juice 15 cl, Soda water 5 cl, Sugar 1 teaspoon
decoration:
Slice of grapefruit and ice


BETON
ingredients:
Becherovka 4 cl, Lemon juice 1 cl, Tonic 20 cl
decoration:
Slice of lemon and ice

Waiting for your comments :) I've already tasted BETON. It's delicious.

What I'm reading now. "Time-Drive: how to have time for live and work"

It's a cool book how to organize yourself and to do more, have more and do it faster. Such book for you If you feel you don't have time to do all you want.

ISBN 978-5-902862-41-3, 978-5-902862-37-6
Publication: 2007
Language: Russian
See review