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The Lost Keys to Success and Happiness
Trenna Pennington has compiled a wonderful work of insight and inspiration based on the classic Canterbury Tales. It is an adventure in mindfulness and each tale will guide you to find your keys to your personal fullfillment. Please enjoy and allow yourself to be inspired.
       
             
   
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The Lost Keys to Success and Happiness
by Trenna Pennington
I am writing this to share with you, the first key to unlock your deepest dreams and greatest successes. A burning desire … a defining purpose. Sounds simple but it must be put into action.

The Second Key: Self-Confidence
by Trenna Pennington
One afternoon I went for a walk in the gardens, a man approached me and we got to talking. What he shared with me was the second key of fifteen. "The keys used together will unlock your deepest dreams and greatest successes, make your desires reality." Now, I am sharing with you the key that I was given and the one that changed my life forever.

The Third Key: Abundance
by Trenna Pennington

Every failure, every adversity, every heart-ache may be a blessing in disguise providing it changes the way you think. With abundance of health, unfaltering faith, unflagging energy, unceasing optimism, and unbounded confidence you can carry out your passion and dreams until they are a reality, even if you start late in life.

The Fourth Key: Initiative and Leadership
by Trenna Pennington

I love life and all the luxuries it has to offer, especially food and wine.  I used to wander from job to job before I was handed a large inheritance in my thirties, now I just freely spend my money as I wish, mostly at the pub with my friends.  That was until I met a man at the courtyard in Canterbury.  He shared with me the fourth key of fifteen.

The Fifth Key: Imagination
by Trenna Pennington

Imagination has been called the creative power of the soul. You will never know your passion; have self-confidence, initiative and leadership unless you first create these qualities in your imagination.  He shared with me the fifth key of fifteen.

The Sixth Key: Enthusiasm
by Trenna Pennington

Enthusiasm is a state of mind that inspires and arouses one to put action toward the task at hand. It is contagious, and vitally affects not only the enthusiast, but all of those he comes in contact with. The greatest leaders are those who know how to inspire enthusiasm in their followers.

The Seventh Key: Discipline
by Trenna Pennington

I worked at many different jobs throughout the years to get where I am today. Those around me may think I am rich and shallow, but I have experienced poverty and cherished its lessons. A person must live a balanced life. Enthusiasm and discipline must be equal. Enthusiasm is the quality that arouses you to act and discipline directs your actions in a positive manner.

The Eighth Key: Excel
by Trenna Pennington

A great man is always willing to learn new things about himself.  When you are pushed, tormented, and defeated you have a chance to sharpen your wits and shine in adversity.  Experience is irreplaceable, whether it is positive or negative. You can do more then is expected of you.

The Ninth Key: Character
by Trenna Pennington

Win at all costs, whatever it takes…flattery, double taxing, and cheating, if it gets me lots of money I’ll do it.  As a carpenter, a highly skilled one I might add, I can create a masterpiece in a few days and triple my costs. I went away that day with more than a furniture order; I walked away with a new attitude and aspirations for a greater life.  My reputation was on the line and I was ready to prove myself.

The Tenth Key: Vision
by Trenna Pennington
You can change your world. Stop blaming others for your failures. Take responsibility for your life. You were born to be a champion; to be the best of the best. Everyone is born with the talent needed to achieve great things. In the history of the world there has never been anyone exactly like you.

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