Deal with past, then move on.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: March 29, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Jeff Herring

"We are products of our past but we don't have to be prisoners of it," according to Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life."

I've worked with hundreds of people who seem to be prisoners of their past. At least they believe they are, and that is almost all it takes. In addition to believing you are a prisoner of your past, here are some other necessary ingredients for remaining a prisoner.

HOW TO BE A PRISONER

_Believe that the past defines who you are, and your worth, for the rest of your life.

_Remain unwilling to get any help ...

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