"Success
often appears to be a series of
coincidences linked by circumstance. True success is the result of a
life lived
on purpose, with purpose."
Success
Principles
Attitude is key!
Believe in yourself and your capacity for success. There are a ton of
personal
development books, programs, websites, etc. available - tap into a
variety of
resources to keep a positive mindset going.
Ignore all the
“dreamkillers” that you run into – the easiest way to fail is to
allow someone
to convince you that you can’t succeed. Even if they believe they have
your
best interests at heart, or have tried and failed themselves, doesn’t
mean that
you can’t do it!
The Power of
Visualization
We have all
heard of the tremendous power of visualization - the process of
creating a
mental picture of what you want as a means of acquiring or achieving
something
you desire. While it may seem like a lot of metaphysical mumbo-jumbo, I
would
challenge you to reflect on the goals in your life that you have
realized and
conclude that visualization was not an important part of the process.
Create a strong
mental image and bring it to mind several times a day. As part
of my personal
development program, I have documented what my goals are. I have them
stored on
my computer, and have a program that causes it to pop up several times
a day.
At first, I was just reading them, but an odd thing started to happen
after
about a week. As I read them, I unconsciously brought up the visual
image I had
created. In my mind's eye, I actually see the ultimate outcome of goals
I have
set for myself.
Three vital
aspects that cannot be overlooked in order to make this process
work are:
Visualize.
Picture the detailed end result of having reached your goals, whether
they are
tangible objects or intangible objectives. View these pictures often.
Verbalize. Say
them
out loud, even if only to yourself. This will make the goal more real
to both
your conscious and more importantly, your subconscious mind.
Share. If your
family and friends aren't particularly supportive, find people who are.
The
internet abounds with forums where you can find positive input from
people who
are of like mind - and they are quite often able to provide tips and
advice to
make the road a little easier to traverse.
Even if you are
skeptical about this method being effective, you should give it a whirl
- I
guarantee you that nothing bad will come of it, and the potential for
astounding things to happen is absolutely mind-boggling.
Favorite Quotes
About your mindset:
"Don't let
yesterday use up too much of today." Will Rogers
"We are
formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by
selfless
thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a
shadow that
never leaves them." Buddha
"Champions
aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep
inside
them-a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute
stamina, they
have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will.
But the
will must be stronger than the skill." Muhammad Ali
"Do not
dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on
the
present moment." Buddha
"We are all
here for a spell, get all the good laughs you can." Will Rogers
About the power of positive
thinking:
"And above
all things, never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man
should
never think that. My belief is that in life people will take you at
your own
reckoning." Isaac Asimov
"He is able
who thinks he is able." Buddha
"It's the
repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief
becomes a
deep conviction, things begin to happen." Muhammad Ali
"The secret
of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to
worry
about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly."
Buddha
About your behavior:
"So live
that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town
gossip." Will Rogers
"All that
we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts
with an
evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure
thought,
happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him." Buddha
About your actions:
"Even if
you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
Will Rogers
"My motto
was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly
or
having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging."
Hank Aaron
"I run on
the road, long before I dance under the lights." Muhammad Ali
"It's not
what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts." Will Rogers
"The best
way out of a difficulty is through it."Will Rogers
About risk-taking:
"You've got
to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is." Will
Rogers
"It isn't
the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your
shoe." Muhammad Ali
"There are
only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all
the way,
and not starting." Buddha
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