Daily Lift #259

Don't Be Swayed From Your Goals

Be crystal clear on your main goals in life. Then, when a situation arises that might disturb your peace of mind, ask yourself, "How does this impact those goals?"

When you realize this present situation does not have a major effect on what is really important, the problem will shrink in significance and your peace of mind will be restored.

Try it today.

(see Gateway to Happiness, p.77)

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Rabbi Zelig Pliskin's new book has just been published by Artscroll: TAKING ACTION: The joyful art of zrizus.

Laziness and procrastination prevent a person from accomplishing and reaching meaningful goals. "Zrizus" (or zrizut) is the trait that will enable you to increase your joyful willpower. This book is a must for anyone who wants to utilize more of his potential.

Rabbi Zelig Pliskin is the author of 23 books with his specialty in mastering happiness and other positive inner resources.

His last 15 books include: "Happiness", "Kindness", "Courage", "Serenity", "Building Your Self-image" "Conversations with Yourself" and "Marriage." These books are available at: Artscroll.com

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About the Author

Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Rabbi Zelig Pliskin is a noted psychologist and prolific author of 24 books, including Guard Your Tongue, Gateway to Happiness, Gateway to Self Knowledge, Love Your Neighbor, Growth Through Torah, The Power of Words, Consulting the Wise, and the recent Life is Now. Rabbi Pliskin lives in Jerusalem, and is the director of Aish HaTorah's Counseling Center and a senior lecturer at Aish's Essentials program and the Executive Learning Center. He was ordained at the Telshe Yeshiva in Ohio and holds a degree in Counseling Psychology.

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