Welcome to 2nd quarter of 2011, I hope we are still on track to achieve the goals we set out for ourselves at the beginning of the year. As the year fly past, let us buckle up and enjoy the productivity ride.
A few months ago we introduced an article titled 'fear of failure', where we suggested that many people fail to fulfil their dreams of success partly due to the fear and anxiety associated with failure. Before we move on, it is of great importance that we remember that failure is not a permanent destination. You may regard it as a temporary setback; however, the lessons gained from a failed attempt will enable you in your next endeavour. Remember 'Real failure is staying down before the 12th round's bell rings'.
Brain Tracy, the international coach and author, made a profound statement, which inspired me to write this article, he suggested that "people are not afraid of achieving success, they just don't know how". Wow! I am sure many of you are saying 'Stop telling to reach for the sky', Stop telling me I can be a success' - Tell me how! Show me how. I couldn’t agree with you more.
Is Success is predictable?
After much thought, I asked a few colleagues if they believed 'success is predictable'. A few disagreed and suggested that you cannot predict success as there is no crystal ball to show or predict your future. I disagree. Success is predictable! Success is attainable, but there are certain principles that must be adhered to.
Success according to Brian Tracy and many other teachers can be predicted 'if and only if you prepare for it'. Woode (1985) implied "the apple did not just fall into Sir Isaac Newton's lap, he had positioned himself under the tree". Get positioned today. As Marva Collins noted "Success doesn't come to you, you go to it". Today I want to give a few tips on how to be successful in every aspects of your life. You may recognise some of the individuals who have provided tips in which we should follow in order to reach our own personal success.
Entrepreneur Peter Jones attributes his success to his ability to engage his imagination and creative mind. [Use every opportunity to challenge your mind, find ways to stimulate your creative senses]
Fellow Entrepreneur suggested his secret to success was to observe the rest & do the opposite. [Analyse the herd and go against the grain, this was a winning policy for one of the world richest men - Warren Buffett - When people are fearful, be greedy, when people are greedy, be fearful]
America Business Magnate Donald Trump said, "If you are going to think at all, you might as well THINK BIG! [Why settle for small dreams, when you can achieve anything your desire - Dream BIG, think BIG - work BIG = achieve BIG]
Will Smith, suggested that the success attained by his family is due to hard work and perspiration. [As mentioned earlier by Marva Collins, "Success doesn't come to you, you go to it" - Run at it head on]
In your spare time have a read through our old blog - Role Models - this will assist you in your journey to success - http://imaginemyword.blogspot.com/2010/09/role-models.html
I am confident we can achieve. Let make this month count. Get positioned Today
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