Daily Reading from Calendar Books by Allen James' "Daily Guide to Success" series

Personal success is a result of personal actions. Personal success is a result of personal thoughts. Personal success is a result of personal motivation. The daily readings from Allen James' Calendar Books are such thoughts, actions and motivation which the author has directly attributed to his personal success. They are intended to be understood from this perspective. If not, they are nothing but, as Hamlet retorted in Shakespeare's "Hamlet", "Words, words, words" (Act 2:2).

Today's reading, Valentine's Day, February 14th; "Remember special dates of the year" (A Man's Daily Guide to Success).

Major holidays and special events which are recognized nationally are significant to be sure, and easy to remember due to the overwhelming marketing which surround them; however, special dates throughout the year which are unique to you and your family, significant others, close friends; are important in cultivating your relationships and maintaining strong bonds.

My grandmother Williams kept one of those large "Drug Store" calendars, such as the one in the picture, hanging on the wall in her living room with birthdays of grandchildren, anniversaries, etc. posted. I could always count on Mamaw sneaking a small gift to me when picking her up for church or to take to the grocery. I still have several of the silver Kennedy dollars and half dollars she gave me growing up.

After her death my mother continued the tradition and following her death my oldest brother decided to attempt to do the same.

Having a link to special dates in like the links in a chain; each seemingly small action is just another which binds to another to create a strong lasting connection to those we love.

Remember special dates of the year. It strengthens personal success.

Keep looking up. : ) AJ