March 22, 2016
The number one obstacle will always be the person who is pressing to achieve success; that would be you. No one is responsible for your past failures; understanding this will help you define yourself. The reason I make this statement is that it is never our fault; we never take accountability for our personnel development. However, we never change our methods of approaching it with a confident frame of mind.
Understanding our miscalculations is like winning a lottery; we then have the ability to improve our vulnerabilities. We are all humans; we deal with numerous issues daily, face numerous distractions, and often lose focus. How do we change all of this? Our inner desires are solely focused on achieving success in our lives. We want our spouses and families to feel proud of our achievements.
We have read countless books, listened to CDs, watched videos on personal development, and spent significant amounts of money in an attempt to change our habits. However, nothing works or provides the solutions we are seeking. The reason is that we always give up. The majority of us, though not all, are simply not committed to changing any bad habits we have.
Being unable to focus on your daily goals can be detrimental. The most logical reason I can think of is that most people, myself included, lack a clear understanding of their life goals and aspirations. You think you do, but reality then sets in and slaughters your dream. The primary reason wasn't as significant as you believed it to be.
Another logical reason we all suffer is one of the most misunderstood; few will accept it. The fear of failing stems from the knowledge that our dreams might not materialize again. Fear can also serve as one of the most powerful motivators in your life. You can harness it to propel your aspirations forward. It generates unadulterated energy, igniting your thoughts and influencing your mindset.
Most often, our comfort zone destroys our dreams. When your mind begins to deceive you, it tries to convince you that your life isn't as bad as it seems. Why should you feel the need to make any changes? You have everything you need at the moment. Adopting a risk-taking mindset will yield the results you have consistently achieved in your personal development.
How can you transform your mindset to achieve a laser-like focus on your desired goals, dreams, and desires? Modifying the people you associate your time with is a good start. Start understanding that time is your most valuable commodity, one you will never get back. Utilize your time wisely and plan your day to tackle and accomplish tasks today, not tomorrow.
Today is a mystery, and tomorrow is an adventure.
You must embrace all new challenges that arise as opportunities. Recognize that intelligence develops over time; if you don't understand something, research it thoroughly. Google it, and study what you did not know at the time. You will find the answers. Learn from all of your past mistakes, and never repeat them again.
Keeping a daily journal is not a detrimental idea; during your private time, write about your day's activities, some positive, some negative. The reason for this is that you can always go back and reread your journal, allowing you to learn from your experiences. Just the other night, I re-read some of my thoughts from 1987. I reflected, "Well, I forgot about how happy I was on that day." I did it before. I can achieve this mindset once again. You understand why keeping a daily journal is beneficial. No one knows I do this—my private time, my thoughts, emotions, as well as a little history of the past. However, the secret is now revealed.
All the Best,
Joseph F. Botelho One Gram at a Time
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