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And I was fascinated and excited to begin learning how our thoughts determine the quality of our lives.
Think, act and talk with enthusiasm and you’ll attract positive results.
When you THINK, SPEAK and ACT in ways that support your success,
Success is a state of mind.
you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.
The problem is, the dirt keeps building up, and all too many people do nothing about it. They continue to go through life with a filthy window. They lose their enthusiasm. They get frustrated and depressed.
You see, you always have a choice. You can leave the filth on your window and look at life through a smeared glass.
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
As Hugh Downs has said: “A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.”
surprised to learn that the same six words are also the key to failure! Are you ready for the key to success? Here it is: WE BECOME WHAT WE THINK ABOUT. On a gut level, does that make sense to you?
In 1986, I believed that I could do it. I had an unshakable positive attitude that propelled me forward to reach my goal.
true that you don’t get results without action, but recognize that thought precedes action.
The instant I changed my attitude, I felt compelled to take action … and nothing was going to stop me! That’s why a positive belief system is the starting point for the achievement of any goal. When your dominant belief is that you can achieve your goal, you begin taking the actions necessary
If your thoughts don’t change, your results won’t change.
STEP 1. Every day, read some positive, uplifting literature. Find 15-30 minutes in the morning to do this—and it’s also a good idea to do some reading right before bed. There are literally thousands of motivational books and articles to choose from. Read whatever speaks
to you—it could be the Bible or other spiritual material, or perhaps inspiring biographies. You’ll find a wide selection of success books in the Psychology and Self-Improvement section of any bookstore or library—so check them out.
STEP 2. Every day, listen to motivational audio programs. You can listen to them in your car while commuting, at home...
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The key is repetition. When you hear these messages over and over they become part of you—and you begin to implement them to improve your life. They will get you thinking about your attitude and other success principles on a daily basis. Of course, audio programs are ...
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Vision is the art of seeing things invisible to others.
In any case, don’t worry about it. Do the best you can and don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Your images will become sharper over time. The key is to spend several minutes each day running these new movies in your mind.
Jim Carrey’s “postdated check” exercise is a great example of the power of the subconscious mind to actualize a goal that is held with deep conviction and feeling. Thinking about your goal and forming images in your mind will go a long way to creating the success you desire.
So, is there a position that you want to achieve? Sales manager … supervisor … attorney … owner of your own business? Whatever it is, create a visual aid and your mind will get to
work to bring that picture into your life.
To succeed, all that’s necessary is that you make a commitment to do whatever it takes—regardless of the number of steps involved. Where does persistence fit in? Persistent action follows commitment—that is, you first must be committed to something before you’ll persist to achieve it.
It’s just that your mind never focused on finding them. Once you commit yourself to something, you create a mental picture of what it would be like to achieve
Until one is committed there is hesitancy,
the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.
fact, when you have the willingness to do whatever it takes, the “right” steps are often suddenly revealed to you.
With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.
A Word Of Caution Before you get too excited about waltzing easily toward your goals, I caution you. Even with a commitment, everything won’t be rosy on your path. Life will test you to see how serious you are about achieving your objective. Obstacles will arise. You’ll make mistakes and suffer
disappointments and setbacks, some of which may be quite severe and even tempt you to abandon your goal.
That’s when it becomes important to follow the sage wisdom of Winston Churchill, who said: “Never, never, never give up.” Or the advice provided by James J. Corbett: “You become a champion by fighting one more...
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If you’ve made a commitment to accomplish a goal, you can overcome temporary defeat...
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One person with a commitment is worth more than 100 people who have only an interest.
The rewards for those who persevere far exceed the pain that must precede the victory.
That’s where commitment separates the winners from the losers. The committed people are going to hang in—and prevail—no matter what. And if it takes a little longer than they thought, so be it. Those who aren’t committed are going to give up the ship when things don’t go their way.
So, go ahead. Select a goal you have a burning desire to achieve. Make a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal. Start moving forward and get ready to notice and take advantage of all opportunities that come your way. Then follow through with persistent action and get ready to succeed!
Every adversity carries with it the seed of an
equivalent or greater benefit.
When faced with problems or setbacks in your life, what is your immediate reaction? If you’re like most people, your first impulse is to complain. “Why did this have to happen to me? What am I going to do now? My plans are ruined!”
Often, that person will tell you that if he or she hadn’t been laid off, the new
business would never have been started. What started as an adversity ended up as a golden opportunity.
Experiences like this have taught me that when one door shuts, there is always a better one waiting to be opened.
Adversity gives us perspective. Once you’ve recovered from a life-threatening illness, a flat tire or a leaky roof doesn’t seem so troubling anymore. You’re able to rise above the petty annoyances of daily living and focus your attention on the truly important things in your life.
Adversity teaches us to be grateful. Through problems
blessings, even after the period of loss or deprivation has passed. Remember, we’re always moving in the direction of our dominant thoughts; therefore, concentrating on what you have to be grateful for brings even more good things into your life.
Adversity brings out our hidden potential. After surviving a difficult ordeal or overcoming an obstacle,
you emerge emotionally stronger. Life has tested you and you were equal to the task. Then, when the next hurdle appears, you’re better equipped to handle it. Problems and challenges bring out the best within us—we discover abilities we never knew we possessed. Many of us would never ...
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ground. Adversity reveals to you your own strengths and capacities, and beckons you to develop t...
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Adversity encourages us to make changes and take action. Most people cling to old, familiar patterns regardless of how boring or painful their lives have become. It often takes a crisis o...
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