Effective Living

Ricardo Miller Sr.

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“Effective Living is doing what you want to do, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, and as much as you want. It is the harmonious balance of enthusiastically doing what you need to do with complete fulfillment of what you want to do.”

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• Self-help

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• Publié par: Xlibris US
• Date de parution: 12 février 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669865889
• Langue: English

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EFFECTIVE LIVING

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A LIFE YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE A VACATION FROM









RICARDO MILLER, SR.



Copyright © 2023 by Ricardo Miller, Sr.

ISBN:
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978-1-6698-6589-6
eBook
978-1-6698-6588-9

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version.

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Rev. date: 02/06/2023





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For RJ Miller
I wholeheartedly endorse the truth that we are the sum total of the choices we make on a daily basis. Throughout my life I have made choices that, if given the opportunity to do over, I would do differently. Even still, with the hand that I was dealt, and the decisions I made, I pray that I have been an inspiration to many, most importantly, my son Ricardo Mille r Jr.
I live daily with the reminder that you live beyond my words and are watching all that I do. My greatest hope is that I have served as an exceptional example in every area of life. May you grow and become a better man that I could ever be. You are brilliant and filled with unlimited poten tial.
LIVE BOLD, LIVE BRAVE, and NEVER DIM YOUR LIGHT! Son, I dedicate this project to you.



Acknowledgements
I believe that no one is self-made, but that a huge part of who we are is attributed to the collective contribution of the people whose paths have intersected ours, resulting in them leaving an indelible imprint. When it’s all said and done, I can truly say that I am able to do what I was born to do because God has placed, over the years, some of the most amazing people on the planet around me. Throughout my journey these people have shared their treasures with me - the secrets of an intentional, impactful, balanced, fulfilling, and joyous life. I call it Effective Living. To each of you, living or deceased, with love, honor, and admiration, I dedicate this book and its impact to the richness of your le gacy.
To my beautiful wife Karen, you coming into my life has totally challenged me to be 100% about a mile in every area of my life. You are truly godsend and I am so grateful for having gone to that car wash on that sunny Tuesday on March 10 th , 2020. The world was about to be changed forever with a global pandemic and little did I know it was equally about to be changed for me as well. I love you and my bonus daughter Grace, and consider myself the most blessed man on the pl anet.
To my dearly beloved mother, Eunice Miller - I say Thank You! Thank you for supporting me and speaking life over me. Your words particularly during our Sunday morning talks have become a major inspiration in my life. Before leaving for Texas nearly 22 years ago you told me wherever I planted myself, I would succeed and prosper. Mom, you were r ight.
To Apostle Raymond & Olivia Wells (Living Waters Kingdom Ministries), Pastor Danny & Norma Wegman, and Pastor Kelly James (Pathway of Life Church), Bishop Michael Pitts (Cornerstone Global Network), Pastor Jeffrey Smith (Strong Tower Ministries) The Late Bishop Dean Wells, Sr. & Mary Wells (Pentecostal Church of Faith in God), Dr. Mario Ramos, Dr. Terran Dames, Dr. Raymond Eneas, Pastor Steven & Nadine Munroe, Evangelist Sylvia Turner, Pastor Kaiwan Gibson, Pastor Jason Basden, Pastor Bradick Cleare, Pastor Laquez Williams, Mary Cartwright, Guylando & Esther Moreno, Quintin Percentie, Deon Dean, Dominick Antonino, Eleanor Miller, Taurus King, Irene Case, and Dion Farquha rson.
Thank you for helping this young man from The Bahamas see his potential inside and for your encouragement to maximize every opportunity. You inspired me to live a most intentional, impactful, effective life, and for that, I am eternally grat eful.












“Effective Living is doing what you want to do, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, and as much as you want. It is the harmonious balance of enjoyment in doing what you need to do with complete fulfillment of what you want t o do.”
Coach Ricardo Miller













“Effective living is establishing and maintaining the balance of faith, family, finance, fitness and fun all with unlimited peace and satisfac tion.”
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Coach Ricardo Miller



Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Chapter 1 The Big Question
Chapter 2 What Is Success?
Chapter 3 The Balanced Life
Chapter 4 Believe In Yourself
Chapter 5 The Crippling Effect Of Excuses
Chapter 6 Mastering Time
Chapter 7 Healthy Habits
Chapter 8 The Boomerang Principle
Chapter 9 Study The Past
Chapter 10 The Principles Of Progression
Chapter 11 The Faith Factor
Chapter 12 Refuse To Be A Victim!

Daily Declaration
About The Author



Introduction
BE UNCOMMON, APPLY WHAT ’S IN THIS BOOK!
This book is about to change your life forever! Take your time. Underline and highlight the things that stand out to you the most. The goal for this book is not for it to be limited to just another good read. Nor am I content with hearing how impressed you are with the content. On the contrary, the objectives are for you to have a reference from which your greatness can be stirred, for you to intentionally work on achieving and maintaining balance, and for you to live your best, most-fulfilled life.
My prayer and greatest hope is that the thoughts in this book stretch and challenge you in every area of your life. I want...No, I need you to be uncomfortable with some of the content, as this is what it is going to take to shift your way of thinking, living, and being. From the onset, I would like for you to understand and deeply believe, you were born to win in every area of your life. Yet, you still must prepare to win! To experience the fulfilled, deeply satisfying and rich life you ultimately dream of, you are going to have to challenge yourself like you’ve never done be fore.
You’re going to have to become very intentional about everything you do from this point on. If you want to win, advance and succeed in all that you put your hands to, this is the book for you. Effective Living is deliberate living. Choosing to accept the fact that you are the subtotal of the choices you make on a daily basis. Life comes alive for the person who discovers the truth that they can create the life they de sire.
Everything changes for the better, for the person who understands that “life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it”. So, decide now to read this book as many times as possible to capture all of the truths that are on these pages. Take it from this Island boy, when I say “Everything that you desire is on the other side of your willingness to live the principles within this book.” The book of 3 rd John chapter 2 (KJV) states, “Beloved I wish above all things that you prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.” As we begin this new decade and I reflect on my childhood growing up here on the island of New Providence, I wish I had learned the importance of embracing the concept of becoming the person that I was created to be. It’s very important for you to understand that who you are becoming is more important than what you are accumula ting.
STOP! THINK! AND LISTEN TO THE SILENCE! Wherever you are, listening to the silence is an easy and direct way of becoming present. Even if there is noise, there is always some silence underneath lurking in between the sounds. Listening to the silence immediately creates stillness inside of you. Take a deep breath and in the stillness, as you read this book, identify the principles that can help you dramatically change your life for the better. Work on them daily. Hold yourself accountable for doing the work. Read the book, and then read again. Highlight what speaks to you the most. Write notes, grow and evolve. Use this short yet impactful read to lead you to an effective life.
I have always been one to “not let the world see me bleed.” This projected a strength that I often tapped into, even when I was personally burdened, or wanted to hide from everything and everyone. One day, without asking too many questions, my insightful and loving mother said to me “Ricardo, be stronger than you look.” She somehow knew that in the midst of the strength that I exuded, the grace with which I bore my cross, and execute my assignments, that I have to encompass an authentic strength. A strength that comes from one’s inward p arts.
This strength has to stare back at me when I look at the man in the mirror. It has to be there when life is exciting and I want to engage at the highest level, as well as when life challenges me and I am left with no option but to push beyond how I feel. This strength she spoke of is crucial when no one was introducing me, calling my name, or cheering for me. It has to be there beyond the personality and the persona of Ricardo Mi ller.
Effective Living is the lifestyle behind this strength. The harmonious balance between having enthusiasm for what I need to do, coupl