5 Things We Can Learn From Asia'h Epperson

What can we possibly learn from Asia'h Epperson? In my opinion we can learn alot, but before I explain my point let me tell you who Asia'h Epperson is .

Asia'h is a young lady from Joplin. MO, who is 19 years of age and was a contestant on American Idol. She initially auditioned in Atlanta, and made the trip to Hollywood. Wat made Asia'h Epperson unique, at least in my opinion, was the adversity she encountered during her auditions. You see several days before she auditioned her father passed away, but she still went on stage and gave a tremendous, and moving performance.

So what can we learn from Asia'h Epperson?

1) Adversity: meaning that no matter what obstacles are thrown in your path you continue to move towards your goals, and dreams.

2) Focused Goals: Asia'h knew what she wanted, and apparently knew this early on. She had goals that were very clear and focused. You need that laser vision in order to stay true to your target.

3) Be Yourself: Ms. Epperson before the audition changed he song selection to better reflect what she was feeling after the death of her father. She could have easily chosen a song to woo the audience, but instead chose a song that allowed he true feelings and emotions to be seen. That made Asia'h Epperson special and allowed many of us to relate to her.

4) Believe in Yourself: Asia'h Epperson did not make it to the finals, and she exited with grace and style. Even though she didn't make it, she was voted off 3/6/08 she still has the confidence, and belief in herself to know that she will succeed in reaching her goals and dreams.

5) Avoid the victim mentality: It could have been real easy for Asia'h to give up and blame it on the circumstances that killed her dad, but she didn't. She did not feel or act like a victim of circumstance. Asia'h Epperson did not et any of that effect her mental state or cause her to develop the victim mentality.

In closing her is a bit more about Asia'h Epperson: Favorite Quote: "Speak it into existence! You receive blessings through struggle. Appreciate it!" Musical Influences: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton.

I think we all need to take what we have learned from Asia'h Epperson and use it in our own lives.

Ray Roman writes for several of his blogs. More articles on Asia'h Epperson can be found at the Asia'h Apperson tribute blog.

Learn the Art of Living Your Dreams

As an adolescent, did you have dreams of how your future was going to turn out? Do you remember the excitement of growing up enough to get behind the wheel of a car, because that meant you were soon going to start making those dreams become reality? Now, ten years and a couple of kids later, you are still no closer to your dreams than when you were are youngster? You need to learn the art of living your dreams, and there is no time like the present.

Of course, over the years maybe your dreams have changed. You love your children, and you would not trade them for the world, but life is still not what you hoped it could become. You no longer dreaming of traveling the world and going to a gala event every other night, but you have a desire for a better job, more money in the bank, a nice car, and maybe a dream vacation.

Did you know that your view of life is usually a predictor of how it will actually turn out? If you constantly dwell on what is wrong in your life, how will you recognize when something right comes along. If you have an attitude of "I can't", you cannot discover that you in fact can accomplish what you desire.

For example, what if you wish you had gone to college after high school. Dwelling on past perceived failures, you might miss a golden opportunity. You see yourself as too old or too poor to go back to school. How do you know? What if you changed you mindset and started to believe in yourself. If you did, you might discover income sources or scholarships for non-traditional college students especially set aside for parents who want a better future.

How many times do you lament over not having enough money? Instead of wasting another day on empty wishes, you need to learn the art of living your dreams. Expect life to get better; develop a habit of thinking positive thoughts, and looking for opportunities to make things better. The key is: you need to learn to expect to find them.

No, it does not necessarily mean what you want will simply drop in your lap or be left on your doorstep. You will have to be an active participant in living your dreams. But, the point is, if you have the will to believe that good things will come your way-they will. Why? You will be expecting to be blessed, you will not just wish it, and lament the opposite. You can learn the art of living your dreams.

Paul Sutherland is an Accelerated Business Growth Coach. His company - Daniel Thomas International is also heavily involved in personal development and growth. Now a website www.perfected-products.com has been created. Here you will find some of the very best tried tested and proven methods for creating the life you really want.