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When I was in graduate school, my intention was to become a marriage counselor. I was attending the University Of Utah and doing quite well until I ran head long into Freud. There may be something that he said some where that I agree with but I never did find any of it. Because that school was very deep into the teachings of Freud I eventually dropped out. I just could not teach others what I was being taught. Years later I discovered William Glasser. If I had found him while in graduate school, I would likely be a marriage counselor to this day.

I would like to share with you one of the concepts of Dr. Glasser that has greatly shaped my life. It is found in his book Reality Therapy. And if you have not read that book I would highly recommend it to you.

"We must all realize that while we may be a product of our history, we cannot change what has happened to us. We must accept the fact that it is not profitable to sit around year after year and cry about our misfortunes and, at the same time, excuse our inability to help ourselves on the basis of that same misfortune. All we can change is what we are doing now, and if we can become more responsible most of our trouble will clear. If this seems hopeful, I mean it to be so; most of us are not doomed by circumstances to suffer. Although it is hard for us to admit, we choose our misery and we make it our way of life. We do so our of weakness, but through Reality Therapy we can gain the strength to make better choices and in most instances to lead a much more satisfying life."

William Glasser, M.D.
Reality Therapy

Being responsible for our own life is one of the most important discoveries that we can make. When we have accomplished that, then all else in our life will fall into place and we can reach our greatest potential - TRUE HAPPINESS.

May we all learn to be responsible for our own actions.

Your Millionaire and Millionaire-ess making friend

Cordell Vail, W.B.