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“How do you stay so positive and motivated all the time, Blair?”

That’s one of the biggest and most often questions I get asked.

Well. Here’s a little secret: I get “down” and “blue” sometimes too.

But I’m going to share with you a SIMPLE secret that I use to not only combat negativity, but it can make you smart too!

Would you like to know what the secret is?

I read.

A LOT.

Now I’m not talking about newspapers, surfing forums or blogs.

I’m talking about systematically getting good and positive books and reading them.

Did you know that the average American reads LESS than one book a year?

That’s insane.

What’s that, you say? Books are expensive today?

Yes! I couldn’t agree more! Especially the new hardcovers…

…but you can borrow them for free from your local library.

There’s no excuse for not indulging richly in self-improvement.

My late friend Joe Marino once pointed out to me these amazing statistics…

The average self-help book is approximately 200 pages and contains 20 chapters, with each chapter having approximately 10 pages.

With that in mind, you could read 6.5 pages a DAY and read a complete self-help book each month.

Now, think about that. The average person you know doesn’t even read one book a YEAR… and you’d be reading a book every single MONTH.

And it would only take you a few minutes each and every day.

How much BETTER would your life be for doing so? The potential is incredible!

Could you read more? Of course you could! That would only put MORE powerful knowledge into your head.

My Personal Reading Schedule

I personally read on average about two books a week.

I read a bit every morning, depending on my schedule.

In the evening, I read for a minimum of one-hour, often more.

Now, it should be noted that I learned to speed read when I was younger, so I read faster than the average.

Let me also point out that with a self-help book, there are NO laws that say you have to read it from front to back. Often, you can skip parts that have no use at the current time.

Almost anything you are “stuck” with in life can be turned around with a little bit of self-education and improvement.

Try it. I challenge you to read a good self-improvement book over the next 14 days. I challenge you to give it a solid try and notice the improvements around you and the compliments YOU get for having a more positive outlook on things.

Here are some suggestions:

Having trouble with finances? Try “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George Clayson.

Are you feeling negative all the time? Try “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale.

Are you being held back by fears? Try “Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers.

Not feeling confident? Read the “Ultimate Secrets Of Self Confidence” by my friend, Dr. Robert Anthony.

Lacking goals and direction? Try these great classics: “The Magic Of Believing,” by Claude M. Bristol and “The Magic Of Thinking Big,” by David J. Schwartz.

Lacking productivity? Try “Getting Things Done,” by David Allen.

Are you a hopeless procrastinator? “Eat That Frog,” by Brian Tracey will get you moving and feeling great.

Marriage troubles? Read “Courtship After Marriage,” by the amazing Zig Ziglar.

Want a master course in sales? “How To Master The Art Of Selling,” by Tom Hopkins is the best.

How do you manifest your dreams? “Creative Visualization For Beginners” by my friend Richard Webster will set you straight!

…and the list goes on!

Do it. Improve your life, eliminate negativity and invest in the most important thing you’ve got… YOU!

Blair Robertson

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