I don't know if you feel the same, but there are very few people I know are living the lives that they want to live. There are many people who are just getting by, they drag themselves through life.

Life is not only something you can control, it's something you are controlling, every day. And of course, I know that there are moments or elements in life in when you are out of control, but I believe, without question, we have the chart to influence our lives.

If you want to become the captain of your ship again in stead of the passenger, here are my four affirmations who are continually rotating and coming back again and again.

1. You cannot escape from a prison unless you know you are in one. Negative emotions are a prison. You are the only one that has the key to unlock the door.

2. Knowledge is power but alone is not enough. It must be supplemented with deep understanding and practical application. Positive thoughts only have the power to change your life when they're fueled by positive emotions. Your heart has to truly believe that you can form your own destiny, and you must actively create and turn up the volume on positive feelings in order to achieve the life of your dreams and then take massive action.

3. It only takes a little bit of poison to kill. Never underestimate the destructive power of negative emotions. Remember that the antidote to the poison of negativity is positive emotions.

4. To have it all, you have to be willing to give it all up. If you feel deserving of it, you can create it; and if you created it once, you can do so again using the power of your positive emotions. There's no need to become attached to situations. No matter what changes in your life, the universe will respond to the call of your positive emotions and bring you what you need and desire... in its own time and in its own way.

What became very clear to me through these affirmations is that feelings are extremely powerful and completely shape our lives and our destinies. The better we're able to recognize our feelings, learn from them, and manage them, the easier it is to live out our purpose and find lasting happiness.

Success isn't luck or chance or timing, it's a conscious choice. If you truly want to succeed in any business or relationship, keep in mind the above statements.