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11 Affirmation Successfull People
11 Affirmation Successfull People
Here are some of the things extraordinarily successful people say every
day--and how those statements spur them to take actions that lead to even
greater success:
You have plans. You have goals. You have ideas. Who cares? You have
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Every day, we let hesitation and uncertainty stop us from acting on our
ideas. Pick one plan, one goal, or one idea. And get started. Take one
small step. (For example, here's how to start a small business while still
refuse to do.
So pick one thing other people won't do. It can be simple. It can be small.
Then keep going. Every day, think of one thing to do that no one else is
willing to do.
After a year, you'll be incredible, and you definitely won't be like anyone
and willpower.)
The most paralyzing fear is fear of the unknown (at least, it is for me).
Yet nothing ever turns out to be as hard or as scary as we think. Plus, it's
incredibly exciting to overcome a fear. You get that "I can't believe I just
did that!" rush, a thrill you may not have experienced for a long time.
(If you need a quick boost of confidence to get you going, here are some
simple tricks that really work.) Trust that you will figure out how to
Some jobs require more effort than skill. Delivering packages, bagging
All around you are people who work hard with little or no recognition.
Vow to be the person who recognizes at least one of them every day.
Not only will you give respect, you'll earn the best kind of respect -- the
I used to talk a lot. I thought I was insightful and clever and witty and,
don't feel the need to talk. While I hate when it happens, I still sometimes
realize I'm not talking because the other person is interested in what I
have to say but because I'm interested in what I have to say. (Ick.)
Never speak just to please yourself. When you do, you please no one.
Most of the time, we should worry about what other people think--but
not if it stands in the way of living the lives we really want to live.
If you really want to start a business -- which you can do in just a few
hours, mind you -- but you're worried that people might say you're crazy,
do it anyway. Pick one thing you haven't tried because you're concerned
about what other people would think or say and just go do it.
they're shy. Whatever the reason, sometimes people will ask a different
One employee might ask whether you think he should take a few college
courses. What he really wants to know is whether you see him as able to
Your husband might ask if you thought the woman at the party was
flirting with him. What he really wants to know is if you still think he's
flirt-worthy and attractive; he hopes you'll say you do, and he'll love
Pay attention so you can answer that question too -- because that is the
Yes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. Yes, perfection
Work hard, do great work, do your best, and let it go. Your customers
and colleagues will tell you what needs to be improved, and that means
You can't accomplish anything until you let go. Do your best, let go, and
We've all screwed up. We all have things we could have done better.
always be better.
So think back on yesterday. Think about what went well. Then think
about what didn't go as well as it could have and take ownership. Take
responsibility.
USA, said, "Rarely have I seen a situation where doing less than the
talented, but you can always outthink, out hustle, and outwork everyone
Even when everything else seems stacked against you, effort and
You have big plans and big goals. And you're never satisfied, because
Unfortunately, most of the time that means you're unhappy, because you
do not have. (Of course, the key is to instead do things that make you
At this moment, you have more than you once could ever dream
possible.
Sure, always strive for more, but always take a moment to realize that all
the things you have, especially your relationships, are more important
Unlike a want, what you have isn't a hope, a wish, or a dream. What you