"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcome to life. Sometimes things don't work out the way we want, but
that doesn't mean your life is over. I was lying in bed the other night
and was thinking, "I wish I would've had children."
In the morning when talking with my mother, I told her I felt bad and
wished I would've had children. She said, "You can wish your life away
if you want to." Good old mom, she always has her words of wisdom to
change my perspective on things! She went on to say, "You simply start
from where you are and enjoy what you do have."
I hear people say, I wish I had done this or that. I wish things were
different. I wish I would've made different choices. I wish I didn't
marry him/her. I wish I lived somewhere else. I wish I could do it over
again. I wish I had another job. Why didn't I go to school? If only. Why
didn't I? Shoulda-woulda-coulda.
You can wish your life away or like my mother so eloquently puts it, you can accept what is and still live a good life.
We all have regrets; some big, some small. But it's in learning from our
choices that we hopefully don't make the same mistakes again.
Some people may say, well it's too late. I'm too old to have kids now.
But, the truth is, if I really wanted to have kids I could adopt or have
a foster child. It isn't too late; it's that "how" you have what you
want may have changed.
The reality is that it is never too late to change things. If you want
to go to school, you still can. If you want to change jobs, or get out
of an unhappy marriage, what is stopping you?
Sure we can all make excuses, but the truth is if you really want
something bad enough, you can make things work out, right from where you
stand today. But, you have to also be realistic.
I so often hear from people that wish there partner didn't leave them.
They so desperately wish things would've worked out differently. So you
may say if it's never too late, how can I get them back? Or, my partner
is abusive, if it's never too late, how do I get them to change?
Just like the serenity prayers states: God grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.
The difference is that you can't change the past and you can't change a
person. The only thing you can change is yourself, your perspective on
things and you circumstances.
It may be too late to get that old relationship back, but that doesn't
mean that you can't get a new relationship and be as happy as you were
before if not more so.
You may not be able to change an abusive partner, but you can change whether you choose to stay or not.
Living with regrets is living in the past. It's over and done with and
now we are dealing with the consequences of our choices. I didn't have
kids when I could've but walking around all day wishing I had is a waste
of time, not to mention that dwelling on past mistakes will bring you
down. So why do it?
Sometimes things don't work out the way we hoped, but that's life. You
pick up the pieces and move on. You look to the future with hopes of
having what you wish for today.
Now when you are wishing for things to be different in the future you actually have a chance of your wishes coming true.
Remember, when one door closes another one opens. Don't get stuck
looking back at the closed door so long that you miss out on what may be
through the new door that has opened. It may be just what you wish for!
by: Susan Russo - http://www.whystay.com
Jumat, 10 Oktober 2014
You Want to be Happy and Successful? Get Mentally Fit
How are you going to be up to the not-too-onerous task of getting the
very best out of life if you are mentally unfit? Unfortunately, many
years of research confirms that the normal mind is not just unfit for
effortless living, it has been living on a diet of clapped-out old
movies (from your childhood) all of your adult life. It's the ultimate
couch potato. And, if, for all of your adult life, you had sat like a
lazy slob on a couch, would you really expect to be able to spring from
your couch, put on your trainers and go out for even a light jog? You'd
kill yourself in the process - and, sadly, that is what normal people
are doing - dying to be a success!
However, life is not a light jog - life is more akin to a marathon and, if you don't take the appropriate regular exercise, you will simply not be able to stay the course. The amazing things is, though, if you do bother to take even a little mental exercise, you will suddenly realize that life is not, in fact, a marathon at all - it's only our unfit normal crazy mind that makes it so. In the right state of mind, life is a gentle, enjoyable and effortless stroll in the park. Have you ever experienced the peace and calm of that stroll? Is carefree and effortless living something that you have experienced? If you haven't, it's because you're an unfit mental slob and it's your own fault.
How do you change all that? Does it require massive effort or discipline? Not at all - all that is required is just a little commitment on your part. Believe it or not, it only takes a few minutes each morning to get your head in the right place - perhaps a little longer for a start if you want to give yourself the solid foundation from which you can springboard to effortless living. And ten minutes each morning will change the other twenty three hours and fifty minutes - you simply won't recognise your life.
What exercise am I talking about? Nothing could be simpler - you've just got to re-develop your innate ability to pay attention to reality. At present, as I've already said, your subconscious mind is stuck in a rut. It's obsessed with your past and it uses what it learned during your formative years to make sense of today. The results? Pick up the newspapers, see how so many normal people behave so badly - from domestic violence to wars, from petty theft to the barefaced greed that has all but dismantled the economies of many of the world's so-called developed countries. Look at your own life. Your subconscious mind's efforts to make sense of today lead to anxiety, stress, worry, ill-health, dissatisfaction - the list, in fact, is endless. Letting your subconscious mind run on auto-pilot is making nonsense of your life - you've got to come to your senses.
Research strongly suggests that our ability to be happy, focused, effective and successful is correlated to our ability to pay attention to the here and now. If we leave the running of our lives to our subconscious mind, we end up paying no attention to the here and now and the results are, at best, not-too-bad, at worst, disastrous. I've already said it but bears repeating - you've got to re-train yourself in the simple but powerful art of paying attention. I say 're-train' because, as children, we were experts at it.
What do you need to pay attention to? Not your goals, not the outcomes that you want to achieve - you need to pay attention to the here and now. Nothing else. It is in the here and now that life is lived. Today's actions create tomorrow's 'reality'. What you do today determines whether you succeed or fail. And, at present, your normal mind is pretty much doing nothing other than going through the motions of living. Rather than reacting automatically to what your subconscious mind thinks is going on, you need to take real action in your life. You've got to start taking action for yourself - nobody else will do it for you.
How can you re-learn your innate ability to pay attention? Meditate. Meditation disciplines an otherwise undisciplined mind. Meditation enables you pay attention to what your five senses are telling you. Meditation breaks the link between reality and what your subconscious mind makes up in place of reality. Only meditation can fully clear your mind - and armed with a clear mind you can and will change your life effortlessly. Meditation is the prerequisite to effortless, happy and successful living.
Copyright (c) 2010 Willie Horton - http://www.gurdy.net
However, life is not a light jog - life is more akin to a marathon and, if you don't take the appropriate regular exercise, you will simply not be able to stay the course. The amazing things is, though, if you do bother to take even a little mental exercise, you will suddenly realize that life is not, in fact, a marathon at all - it's only our unfit normal crazy mind that makes it so. In the right state of mind, life is a gentle, enjoyable and effortless stroll in the park. Have you ever experienced the peace and calm of that stroll? Is carefree and effortless living something that you have experienced? If you haven't, it's because you're an unfit mental slob and it's your own fault.
How do you change all that? Does it require massive effort or discipline? Not at all - all that is required is just a little commitment on your part. Believe it or not, it only takes a few minutes each morning to get your head in the right place - perhaps a little longer for a start if you want to give yourself the solid foundation from which you can springboard to effortless living. And ten minutes each morning will change the other twenty three hours and fifty minutes - you simply won't recognise your life.
What exercise am I talking about? Nothing could be simpler - you've just got to re-develop your innate ability to pay attention to reality. At present, as I've already said, your subconscious mind is stuck in a rut. It's obsessed with your past and it uses what it learned during your formative years to make sense of today. The results? Pick up the newspapers, see how so many normal people behave so badly - from domestic violence to wars, from petty theft to the barefaced greed that has all but dismantled the economies of many of the world's so-called developed countries. Look at your own life. Your subconscious mind's efforts to make sense of today lead to anxiety, stress, worry, ill-health, dissatisfaction - the list, in fact, is endless. Letting your subconscious mind run on auto-pilot is making nonsense of your life - you've got to come to your senses.
Research strongly suggests that our ability to be happy, focused, effective and successful is correlated to our ability to pay attention to the here and now. If we leave the running of our lives to our subconscious mind, we end up paying no attention to the here and now and the results are, at best, not-too-bad, at worst, disastrous. I've already said it but bears repeating - you've got to re-train yourself in the simple but powerful art of paying attention. I say 're-train' because, as children, we were experts at it.
What do you need to pay attention to? Not your goals, not the outcomes that you want to achieve - you need to pay attention to the here and now. Nothing else. It is in the here and now that life is lived. Today's actions create tomorrow's 'reality'. What you do today determines whether you succeed or fail. And, at present, your normal mind is pretty much doing nothing other than going through the motions of living. Rather than reacting automatically to what your subconscious mind thinks is going on, you need to take real action in your life. You've got to start taking action for yourself - nobody else will do it for you.
How can you re-learn your innate ability to pay attention? Meditate. Meditation disciplines an otherwise undisciplined mind. Meditation enables you pay attention to what your five senses are telling you. Meditation breaks the link between reality and what your subconscious mind makes up in place of reality. Only meditation can fully clear your mind - and armed with a clear mind you can and will change your life effortlessly. Meditation is the prerequisite to effortless, happy and successful living.
Copyright (c) 2010 Willie Horton - http://www.gurdy.net
Tools To Make Your Self-Talk More Positive
"Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening." - Lisa M Hayes
Who came with up with the slogan sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? They must have been a tree. Words hurt. In fact, sometimes words are more painful than sticks and stones. Words become more painful than sticks and stones when the hurtful words about us, come from us. Sticks and stones will break your bones, but negative self-talk will destroy you. Below are the top 3 tools for better self-talk.
#1: Rid of the "Have To," "Must" and "Should" Talk.
Those things that "have to get done" are part of a sabotaging mind habit we created for ourselves. The reality is, a lot of what we do does not "have to" get done, or, if it does, it doesn't "have to" happen right then and there. Using words like "have," "must," "should" and "ought" are words that fill us with guilt and anxiety. Women despise feeling guilty, thus to avoid feelings of guilt, we satisfy the "haves" in our lives before we satisfy ourselves.
Women often do not deem themselves as a "have" or "must" in their own lives, thus everything else is worked on and fulfilled, except them. Despite popular belief, laundry does not HAVE to get done on the weekends. Weekend is a compound word. Week-end. Your week has ended. Use this time to walk away from the "should" and "haves" in your life, and do the things that you really would like to do in Life, like all those things you "missed out on" or "wished you could do."
#2: Stop Telling Yourself Everything Has to be Perfect.
Perfection is subjective. That is why you should never try to be perfect for anyone or anything. If you spend your life trying to be perfect for someone else, you may find you are never perfect, for you.
Thinking that you have to be perfect at anything in life is not only a barrier to your goals and Life fulfillment, but you have directly set yourself up for failure. Don't spend your life trying to be something that doesn't exist. By striving for perfection, your mind and body will go one of two ways:
1. Back down altogether. Your mind and body are smart. If you set a goal for something that is not attainable (such as trying to be perfect) why even try? Your mind and body won't waste its time and energy trying to strive for something that is unachievable. So, the mind finds excuses and the body will support that.
2. You will attempt your goals with perfection in mind, and then fail (because perfection does not exist). This pattern of attempting and failing lowers our self-esteem and sometimes our desire to set goals at all.
Instead of perfectionism, work toward self-actualization. Self-actualization means to develop your full potential. You are always in the mind-set of growing and developing yourself. It is through striving for self-actualization that you will find Life, Mind and Body fulfillment.
#3: Recognize Life is Not Only Black and White
I get it, you don't have time. Neither do I. But the reality is, we are both thinking in black and white right now. Working out doesn't mean 60 minutes or 0; all or nothing. Working out to a ten minute app on your phone in the middle of the kitchen is still some form of exercise. It counts.
We often get stuck on thinking and doing things the same way for so long, that we forget there are so many other ways to make decisions or succeed. If you think you exhausted every possibility, you're wrong. When you think differently, you open more doors for opportunity, doors you can't even fathom right now because you just don't know they even exist. Talk yourself out of the black and white, and into the shades of grey.
Who came with up with the slogan sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? They must have been a tree. Words hurt. In fact, sometimes words are more painful than sticks and stones. Words become more painful than sticks and stones when the hurtful words about us, come from us. Sticks and stones will break your bones, but negative self-talk will destroy you. Below are the top 3 tools for better self-talk.
#1: Rid of the "Have To," "Must" and "Should" Talk.
Those things that "have to get done" are part of a sabotaging mind habit we created for ourselves. The reality is, a lot of what we do does not "have to" get done, or, if it does, it doesn't "have to" happen right then and there. Using words like "have," "must," "should" and "ought" are words that fill us with guilt and anxiety. Women despise feeling guilty, thus to avoid feelings of guilt, we satisfy the "haves" in our lives before we satisfy ourselves.
Women often do not deem themselves as a "have" or "must" in their own lives, thus everything else is worked on and fulfilled, except them. Despite popular belief, laundry does not HAVE to get done on the weekends. Weekend is a compound word. Week-end. Your week has ended. Use this time to walk away from the "should" and "haves" in your life, and do the things that you really would like to do in Life, like all those things you "missed out on" or "wished you could do."
#2: Stop Telling Yourself Everything Has to be Perfect.
Perfection is subjective. That is why you should never try to be perfect for anyone or anything. If you spend your life trying to be perfect for someone else, you may find you are never perfect, for you.
Thinking that you have to be perfect at anything in life is not only a barrier to your goals and Life fulfillment, but you have directly set yourself up for failure. Don't spend your life trying to be something that doesn't exist. By striving for perfection, your mind and body will go one of two ways:
1. Back down altogether. Your mind and body are smart. If you set a goal for something that is not attainable (such as trying to be perfect) why even try? Your mind and body won't waste its time and energy trying to strive for something that is unachievable. So, the mind finds excuses and the body will support that.
2. You will attempt your goals with perfection in mind, and then fail (because perfection does not exist). This pattern of attempting and failing lowers our self-esteem and sometimes our desire to set goals at all.
Instead of perfectionism, work toward self-actualization. Self-actualization means to develop your full potential. You are always in the mind-set of growing and developing yourself. It is through striving for self-actualization that you will find Life, Mind and Body fulfillment.
#3: Recognize Life is Not Only Black and White
I get it, you don't have time. Neither do I. But the reality is, we are both thinking in black and white right now. Working out doesn't mean 60 minutes or 0; all or nothing. Working out to a ten minute app on your phone in the middle of the kitchen is still some form of exercise. It counts.
We often get stuck on thinking and doing things the same way for so long, that we forget there are so many other ways to make decisions or succeed. If you think you exhausted every possibility, you're wrong. When you think differently, you open more doors for opportunity, doors you can't even fathom right now because you just don't know they even exist. Talk yourself out of the black and white, and into the shades of grey.
Dr. Jaime Kulaga is the author of Type "Superwoman: Finding the
LIFE in Work-Life Balance - A Self-Searching Book for Women". She is the
inspirational founder of the nationally known SuperWoman Workshops. Dr.
Kulaga has been featured in Glamour, Self and Prevention magazines as
well as the national show Daytime for her expertise in Work-Life
Balance.
http://www.mindfulrehab.com
http://www.mindfulrehab.com
Establishing a Successful Online Plan of Action
If becoming successful online as a business entrepreneur is
something you want you will need a little more than just desire to make
this a reality! Having the ambition is a great start however creating a
business plan will be of equal importance. Even still there will be one
other component needed to make it all work and that is actually taking
action and today is as good as any other to get started!
Here is a simple 5 step plan for harnessing the ambition you posses to 'make it' online and channeling it in a controlled and decisive manner!
What Do You Want
You need to determine your 'wants' to not only give you the motivation for taking action but to also give you direction as well! Establish what exactly are your intentions, not your dreams, and then along with creating a business plan of action, you will be in a much better position to accomplish these objectives!
It is very important to be realistic not only about your intentions but also how you intend to go about achieving them. If you do not have the resources and/or skill set to accomplish what it is you want, you are only condemning yourself to frustration and failure.
Schedule Your Plan of Action
Now you have developed a solid and workable plan and it is time to coordinate exactly how it is you intend to implement your strategy. Some things will need to be put into action immediately while others will need to be scheduled at a time when their implementation will be the most effective. This schedule of activities is something you need to work out before actually taking action on your strategy. Coordinating your activities like this is crucial to getting the most out of your efforts!
Get Off Your 'Duff'
You know what you want and you have created a plan to accomplish your objectives therefore now is the time for taking action and implementing your plan! This step can be difficult for many because they are so terrified of failing they sometimes choose to not even try!
If Knocked Down Get Back Up
There will likely be 'bumps' in the road and obstacles you did not count on, so count on them and resolve to not give up! Maintaining the ambition that started you down this path is vitally important and it begins with believing in yourself and what it is you are pursuing!
Keep Open Your Eyes, Ears & Mind
Take advantage of the obstacles you encounter by learning what went wrong so that you will not set yourself up for the same difficulties later. This is all a normal part of the process so 'go with it' and take comfort in knowing you are increasing your own knowledge pool and getting better every day! Also proactively go out and seek additional information about your niche or strategy from others who have more experience and/or success. Your learning will be ongoing so plan accordingly and be open to change.
In order to become successful online as an entrepreneur you must first establish what it is you want and than devise a plan as to how you are going to reach your objectives. Having the ambition is a terrific start and will serve you well however creating a business plan is of equal importance. Once you have established a solid plan the next and possibly most critical step is actually taking action on this plan. This is where many seem to fall short and seem content to continue dreaming of the possibilities instead of reaching for the brass ring! If you want to make this your year, then follow the simple 5 step plan reviewed above and channel the ambition contained within you into a realistic and profitable online business. Quite possibly the biggest challenge facing you will be taking the first step, are you ready to take it?
Here is a simple 5 step plan for harnessing the ambition you posses to 'make it' online and channeling it in a controlled and decisive manner!
What Do You Want
You need to determine your 'wants' to not only give you the motivation for taking action but to also give you direction as well! Establish what exactly are your intentions, not your dreams, and then along with creating a business plan of action, you will be in a much better position to accomplish these objectives!
It is very important to be realistic not only about your intentions but also how you intend to go about achieving them. If you do not have the resources and/or skill set to accomplish what it is you want, you are only condemning yourself to frustration and failure.
Schedule Your Plan of Action
Now you have developed a solid and workable plan and it is time to coordinate exactly how it is you intend to implement your strategy. Some things will need to be put into action immediately while others will need to be scheduled at a time when their implementation will be the most effective. This schedule of activities is something you need to work out before actually taking action on your strategy. Coordinating your activities like this is crucial to getting the most out of your efforts!
Get Off Your 'Duff'
You know what you want and you have created a plan to accomplish your objectives therefore now is the time for taking action and implementing your plan! This step can be difficult for many because they are so terrified of failing they sometimes choose to not even try!
If Knocked Down Get Back Up
There will likely be 'bumps' in the road and obstacles you did not count on, so count on them and resolve to not give up! Maintaining the ambition that started you down this path is vitally important and it begins with believing in yourself and what it is you are pursuing!
Keep Open Your Eyes, Ears & Mind
Take advantage of the obstacles you encounter by learning what went wrong so that you will not set yourself up for the same difficulties later. This is all a normal part of the process so 'go with it' and take comfort in knowing you are increasing your own knowledge pool and getting better every day! Also proactively go out and seek additional information about your niche or strategy from others who have more experience and/or success. Your learning will be ongoing so plan accordingly and be open to change.
In order to become successful online as an entrepreneur you must first establish what it is you want and than devise a plan as to how you are going to reach your objectives. Having the ambition is a terrific start and will serve you well however creating a business plan is of equal importance. Once you have established a solid plan the next and possibly most critical step is actually taking action on this plan. This is where many seem to fall short and seem content to continue dreaming of the possibilities instead of reaching for the brass ring! If you want to make this your year, then follow the simple 5 step plan reviewed above and channel the ambition contained within you into a realistic and profitable online business. Quite possibly the biggest challenge facing you will be taking the first step, are you ready to take it?
TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
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For more tips & tidbits about becoming successful online and to also receive a free instructional manual that teaches valuable niche research techniques for your online marketing needs simply visit: http://affiliatequickstart.com/
3 Never Giving Up Quotes To Help You Persist During Tough Times
People who stay strong in their principles and goals do not go
unrewarded. And with the sheer number of never giving up quotes said
throughout history, I imagine that most of the worlds population also
agrees.
Wars have been won by generals who stuck to their guns. Rights have been given to those who refused to bow down. Inspirational and powerful, these never giving up quotes are sure to help you persist and win your own battles in life!
Never Giving Up Quote # 1: Just dont give up trying to do what you really want to do. - Ella Fitzgerald
The First Lady of Song couldnt have put it in words more direct than that. If you have a dream or a goal that you really want to achieve, then do everything you can to achieve it.
It doesnt matter how many times you stumble along the way; whats important is that you keep on trying. Just keep at it and allow your goal to spur you on.
If you dream of becoming an actress, then dont just quit because you didnt make the cut the first few times around. Perhaps you werent right for this particular project, but there might be another one that is waiting in the wings. Just keep moving forward and persist.
Never Giving Up Quote # 2: When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. - Franklin Roosevelt
As simple as the idea behind this statement is, it still packs quite a punch. This one usually comes from the point of view of someone who has experienced a lot in life.
Can you imagine being the president of the United States at a time when World War II was just around the corner? Like Franklin Roosevelt, you cant just turn tail and run from your problems. Instead, you have to find a way to work things out. There is always a solution.
Never Giving Up Quote # 3: If youre going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill sure had a sense of humor! One of the most inspiring yet humorous quotes around, this particular sentence has certainly had an impact on many individuals over the years.
I know it isnt easy hanging on to your beliefs; but if youve already made the effort, why dont you just go all the way through? Honor the commitments you have made. Youll find that youll emerge on the other side stronger than ever.
I hope these never giving up quotes have been of great help to you. Whenever you feel like throwing the towel, remember these words and carry on.
by: Michael Lee - http://www.20daypersuasion.com
Wars have been won by generals who stuck to their guns. Rights have been given to those who refused to bow down. Inspirational and powerful, these never giving up quotes are sure to help you persist and win your own battles in life!
Never Giving Up Quote # 1: Just dont give up trying to do what you really want to do. - Ella Fitzgerald
The First Lady of Song couldnt have put it in words more direct than that. If you have a dream or a goal that you really want to achieve, then do everything you can to achieve it.
It doesnt matter how many times you stumble along the way; whats important is that you keep on trying. Just keep at it and allow your goal to spur you on.
If you dream of becoming an actress, then dont just quit because you didnt make the cut the first few times around. Perhaps you werent right for this particular project, but there might be another one that is waiting in the wings. Just keep moving forward and persist.
Never Giving Up Quote # 2: When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. - Franklin Roosevelt
As simple as the idea behind this statement is, it still packs quite a punch. This one usually comes from the point of view of someone who has experienced a lot in life.
Can you imagine being the president of the United States at a time when World War II was just around the corner? Like Franklin Roosevelt, you cant just turn tail and run from your problems. Instead, you have to find a way to work things out. There is always a solution.
Never Giving Up Quote # 3: If youre going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill sure had a sense of humor! One of the most inspiring yet humorous quotes around, this particular sentence has certainly had an impact on many individuals over the years.
I know it isnt easy hanging on to your beliefs; but if youve already made the effort, why dont you just go all the way through? Honor the commitments you have made. Youll find that youll emerge on the other side stronger than ever.
I hope these never giving up quotes have been of great help to you. Whenever you feel like throwing the towel, remember these words and carry on.
by: Michael Lee - http://www.20daypersuasion.com
Kamis, 09 Oktober 2014
Success Is Not Just For The Lucky
Though it's true that luck may play a considerable part to one's
success, but don't think that success is entirely for the lucky ones.
But so much has also been said about generating your own brand of luck
and it's not a supernatural thing.
If you think that success smiles for the lucky alone, think again. Lots of successful people become where they are right now, enjoying the fruits of their labor by having the right connections. Meeting the right person at the right time, and of course hard work also pays off. Showing up to see what the world has to offer helps also. If you want to make things happen and be ready to face the world of possibilities, then you have to get out of your house and take some extra effort.
If you may think again that sure, he got successful because connections are just for the lucky ones who are fortunate enough to be born on a silver platter and acquired those connections effortlessly by birth.
Well, how about those rags to riches story of successful individuals from dirt poor families who never let their poverty be hindered to their goals and achievements? Have you seen the movie " The Pursuit of Happiness " starring Will Smith? It's actually based on the life of Chris Gardner who rose from rags to riches. It's actually one of the best inspiring movies I've watched by far.
By showing up, you've already taken the first step. Some people got it easily, but there are some which takes effort to be where they want. But ignoring the great variance, it doesn't matter how fast or how long or how easy you got to where you always want to be.
The most important thing here is, being there where you always wanted to be. I think success when taken with a lot of trials and challenges along the way, is way sweeter because you toiled hard and when you're there already, you realized that you've come a long way to give this all up and in the end, you're so worth it!
That's why success is not just for the lucky.
by: Amy twain - http://www.innerzine.com
If you think that success smiles for the lucky alone, think again. Lots of successful people become where they are right now, enjoying the fruits of their labor by having the right connections. Meeting the right person at the right time, and of course hard work also pays off. Showing up to see what the world has to offer helps also. If you want to make things happen and be ready to face the world of possibilities, then you have to get out of your house and take some extra effort.
If you may think again that sure, he got successful because connections are just for the lucky ones who are fortunate enough to be born on a silver platter and acquired those connections effortlessly by birth.
Well, how about those rags to riches story of successful individuals from dirt poor families who never let their poverty be hindered to their goals and achievements? Have you seen the movie " The Pursuit of Happiness " starring Will Smith? It's actually based on the life of Chris Gardner who rose from rags to riches. It's actually one of the best inspiring movies I've watched by far.
By showing up, you've already taken the first step. Some people got it easily, but there are some which takes effort to be where they want. But ignoring the great variance, it doesn't matter how fast or how long or how easy you got to where you always want to be.
The most important thing here is, being there where you always wanted to be. I think success when taken with a lot of trials and challenges along the way, is way sweeter because you toiled hard and when you're there already, you realized that you've come a long way to give this all up and in the end, you're so worth it!
That's why success is not just for the lucky.
by: Amy twain - http://www.innerzine.com
Maintaining Momentum
The biggest difference between winning and losing is the ability
to follow through. Here are 5 things you should remember so you can keep
momentum and achieve your goals:
1. Remember your vision.
It's so easy to lose focus. Perhaps you've been spinning your wheels or things haven't progressed as you'd like. Take some time to remember why you started in the first place. Envision the goal and the satisfaction that will come with its completion. If something is important enough, there isn't anything in the world that can keep you from it.
2. Keep the goals ahead of you.
Ensure you're still striving to reach the goal. Always be willing to learn more and do more. Keep looking forward and leave negatives and setbacks behind you. By reminding yourself of what is possible, you stay enthused when you need it most.
3. Be consistent.
If you gave your best every single day just imagine what you could accomplish. Yea sure, you may have heard it a thousand times, but people who, "keep on keepin on" are more likely to see results over someone who keeps giving up. There is no failure in a setback. True failure is quitting. You never know where the next opportunity will come from. So you need to always be upping your game to make sure you're ready to pounce when the moment arises.
4. Don't hurry up and wait.
Like being consistent, don't let circumstances steal your momentum. This could be people who don't do what they say. Or those who don't return calls. If people aren't moving to your timeline them perhaps you need to be working with people who will. You dictate the tempo. So don't procrastinate!
5. Maintain a life balance.
Many people chasing their dreams lose focus of some of the important things in life. While working hard and being willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve success is necessary, we should always keep up a healthy work/life balance. Too much of anything isn't a good thing. Spend time with your family and friends. Then return to your tasks at hand refreshed and refocused. Just as long as it develop into distractions.
Maintaining momentum is hard for even the inspired of souls. So don't get down if you have a few bad days. Pick yourself back up and carry on. There will always be a new day, and new opportunities. It's easier to keep the ball rolling if you never let it stop.
1. Remember your vision.
It's so easy to lose focus. Perhaps you've been spinning your wheels or things haven't progressed as you'd like. Take some time to remember why you started in the first place. Envision the goal and the satisfaction that will come with its completion. If something is important enough, there isn't anything in the world that can keep you from it.
2. Keep the goals ahead of you.
Ensure you're still striving to reach the goal. Always be willing to learn more and do more. Keep looking forward and leave negatives and setbacks behind you. By reminding yourself of what is possible, you stay enthused when you need it most.
3. Be consistent.
If you gave your best every single day just imagine what you could accomplish. Yea sure, you may have heard it a thousand times, but people who, "keep on keepin on" are more likely to see results over someone who keeps giving up. There is no failure in a setback. True failure is quitting. You never know where the next opportunity will come from. So you need to always be upping your game to make sure you're ready to pounce when the moment arises.
4. Don't hurry up and wait.
Like being consistent, don't let circumstances steal your momentum. This could be people who don't do what they say. Or those who don't return calls. If people aren't moving to your timeline them perhaps you need to be working with people who will. You dictate the tempo. So don't procrastinate!
5. Maintain a life balance.
Many people chasing their dreams lose focus of some of the important things in life. While working hard and being willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve success is necessary, we should always keep up a healthy work/life balance. Too much of anything isn't a good thing. Spend time with your family and friends. Then return to your tasks at hand refreshed and refocused. Just as long as it develop into distractions.
Maintaining momentum is hard for even the inspired of souls. So don't get down if you have a few bad days. Pick yourself back up and carry on. There will always be a new day, and new opportunities. It's easier to keep the ball rolling if you never let it stop.
Elliot Zovighian is a life coach, speaker, author, blogger is the
owner of EZ Lifestyles, a life coaching company from Toronto, Canada.
His daily blog offers articles and advice on such subjects as life
skills, work and career, relationships, parenting, featured videos and
more. http://www.ezlifestyles.ca
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