| Copyright (c) 2007 Karen Kay | | | | etc. |
| Have you ever known someone whose | | | | I am certain this is not news to you, as you have |
| circumstances in life fit perfectly with their name? For | | | | heard nicknames of the famous and infamous many |
| instance, back in my hometown there was a foot | | | | times before which are in line with their legacy. Think |
| doctor named Dr. Azarch. One of my favorite | | | | of mobsters such as Lucky Luciano, or jazz musicians |
| internet marketing gurus is Joel Comm?.of My | | | | like Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong ("Satchmo" being |
| wealthiest relative married a man named John Luck. | | | | short for "Satchel Mouth") and "Slide" Hampton the |
| There is a famous professional poker player named | | | | trombonist. You do not need to be famous though |
| Chris Moneymaker. I kid you not, look it up! | | | | to have your own nickname for success. A few |
| I even used to be called "Carin' Karen" by a | | | | years back, I was dubbed "Gator Bait" because I |
| co-worker when I was a mental health counselor | | | | picked Florida to win the basketball championship and |
| years ago. Think about it, and I bet you know | | | | they surprised everyone by making it to the final |
| someone too who fits their name in some way. | | | | four. In trying to "live up" to my nickname, I became |
| Maybe it's more like they "live up to their name". | | | | a big Gator fan, which is great fun these days! Just |
| "What does this have to do with me?" You may ask, | | | | be sure when coming up with your own nickname, |
| since many of you likely have "everyday" names. | | | | you choose something in line with your goals. |
| Well, it's not the name that led these people to | | | | Next, mentally recite your new name over and over |
| success, necessarily. More likely it was the edge the | | | | until it truly becomes part of your identity. What do |
| name gave them. It is all about finding your edge. | | | | you have to lose by giving it a try? |
| Make up your own nickname for yourself: something | | | | Just because your given name may not be |
| that suits you. Then insert it in-between your first | | | | something like "living in abundance" doesn't mean you |
| and last name, only known to you if you want, but | | | | can't look at it that way. Start looking at your name |
| every time you think, write, speak your name, or | | | | (and your new secret nickname) as a means of |
| even answer to it, imagine your "new" name in there. | | | | helping you to get where you want to be. You may |
| Joe "man of wealth" Smith, Cindy "hard body" Jones, | | | | surprise yourself! |