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Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit. — Napoleon Hill
Career Change Emerges From Frustration
I know what that feels like. I’ve been there!
Adversity brings out our hidden potential. — Jeff Keller
Adversity gives us perspective. Once
Adversity teaches us to be grateful.
Adversity brings out our hidden potential. After
Adversity encourages us to make changes and take action. Most people cling to old, familiar patterns regardless of
Adversity teaches us valuable lessons. Take the example
Adversity opens a new door. A relationship terminates and you go on to a more satisfying relationship. You lose your job and find a better one. In these instances, the “problem” is not a problem at all, but rather an opportunity in disguise. One door in your life has been shut, but there is a better one waiting to be opened.
Adversity builds confidence and self-esteem. When
Repeat anything often enough and it will start to become you. — Tom Hopkins
The words you consistently select will shape your destiny. — Anthony Robbins
THOUGHTS > WORDS > BELIEFS > ACTIONS > RESULTS
You see, everything that you’ll achieve in your life flows from your beliefs.
Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind. — Rudyard Kipling
state of mind, character and disposition of the speaker. — Plutarch By using these words, Kent Cullers is empowering
What obstacles are you facing in your life right now? Imagine the power you could unleash if you saw them as “just barely an inconvenience” instead of as an insurmountable barrier.
To begin with, use positive self-talk as often as possible.
One thing I’ve learned is this: Never discuss your goals with negative people.
Often, these “negative nellies” are the ones who do little or nothing in their own lives.
They have no goals or dreams — and they don’t want anyone else to succeed, either.
It’s also important to share your goals with
Personally, I prefer to discuss those issues with someone who is positive… someone whose feedback includes creative solutions to the difficulties that may arise.
Furthermore, I’ll only discuss my plans with people who are qualified to render an intelligent opinion on the subject.
The people who always talk about a lack of money generally don’t accumulate much of it. — Jeff Keller
Your blood pressure would rise.
“I’ve been destroyed” with “I’ve been set back”... or using the phrase “I prefer” instead of “I hate.”
Or, in place of declaring that you “feel okay,” try “I feel phenomenal!” or “I feel just tremendous!”
Relationships
But the physical conditions can change only after your beliefs have altered. Clearing up your language is an important first step!
Career If I were to ask you about your career prospects over the next five to 10 years, how would you respond? Be honest. Would you say that things will probably remain the same as they are now? Or would you describe a higher position with more challenges, more responsibilities and increased financial rewards? If you respond “I don’t know where I’m going in my career,” chances are not much will change. Your language reflects your lack of vision and direction. If, on the other hand, you have a clear goal which you can (and do) articulate fairly often — even if only to yourself — you stand an
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That’s why it makes absolutely no sense to keep repeating that you have “chronic back pain that will never go away” or that you get “three or four bad colds every year.” By uttering these statements, you are actually instructing your body to manifest pain and disease! Please don’t misunderstand. I’m
Remember, it’s up to you to speak in a way that will move you toward what you want in life. Therefore, use words that are consistent with the path you truly wish to be on… take action along those lines… and watch yourself begin to travel in that wonderful direction!
How are you? can be classified into three categories: negative, mediocre and positive. Let’s examine these three categories and some common responses under each one.
Are you beginning to see how these negative phrases can poison your attitude… and turn off other people?
some when they walk into the room... and some when they walk out! You want to be the one who lights up a room when you walk in!
As for me, when someone asks me How are you? I usually respond with Terrific! It projects a positive attitude to the other person and the more I say it, the more
Form A New Habit
the end, your own words are a self-fulfilling prophesy — if you say Everything is terrible, your mind is attracted to those people and circumstances that will cause that statement to be true.
Wonderful! your mind will begin to move you in a positive direction.
Excellent! or Terrific! As
We get what we expect in life.
Say you are well, or all is well with you, and God shall hear your words and make them come true. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
You don’t need talent, money or good looks to have a great attitude You just need to get in the habit of using a high-energy, positive response, and you’ll get the same exciting results I got!
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
William Arthur Ward
It’s a matter of what Sally chose to focus on. She could concentrate on feeling tired. That was one option.
On the other hand, she could have thought about the many blessings in her life and felt very fortunate and energized.
How we feel is very often a subje...
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