You are out there every day of the week giving it your best. You are dedicated and motivated and you continue to strive for the everything you dream of. You make progress daily and continually gain ground. Then you get smacked in the face with a set back.
Challenges take many forms but no matter which form they take, they often have a similar toll on your spirit. They sap a little bit of energy. If you are a little worn out, they can sap massive amounts of energy. They can leave you drained and asking yourself if you have what it takes.
You are a seasoned professional though. You have proven that you are tough. So, you quietly tell yourself that you will not quit, but is that enough? Are you really telling yourself that you will keep trying, but not trying as hard?
Times like these is when you cant tell yourself that good is good enough. If your set back is a big one and far reaching, it will be easy to look at all you have accomplished in the past and call it good enough. "Hey, I'm not in President's Club, but I had a good year". To some, that may sound like a great, positive attitude. Only if it is at the end of a year where you gave it all you had and came up a little short. If you find yourself thinking that kind of thought after a set back, you need to check yourself.
As I have said before, "be happy with everything you have, but don't be happy with all the things you don't have." After a tough work situation hits you, it is more important than ever to re-focus on your goals. Do not settle for "good" when your real dream is greatness.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Are We Content or Are We Getting Lazy?
More and more it is becoming apparent that it is within our ability to create our own reality. No, we can't turn the sky green or make the moon closer to the earth. That is not the kind of reality I am referring to. I am talking about the reality that exists withing our thoughts and perceptions.
That is to say that our daily lives are largely shaped by how we choose to interact with the outside world. That being said, I also strongly believe that we can attract the objects and situations that we desire if we focus on them, believe that it will happen, and take steps to make those desires a reality.
This is not as far fetched as you might think. I challenge each of you to focus on something that you want. It does not matter what. As a word of caution, I would echo what other's have said by saying, "Be careful what you ask for". Now begin acting as if you have it. Write a thank you letter for it. Begin to see yourself with what you want. Then begin taking steps to acquire what you want. You will be amazed at how fast things will begin to take shape. There are whole books, and seminar series on how to get good at attracting things to your life.
I wanted a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle for the longest time. I never thought that I would be able to afford one. I did not want to spend the money. I was always telling myself that those motorcycles where too nice for me or that it was a waste of money. I had this emotion that I should be happy with what I have and stop wanting more luxury items. "Stop being so greedy", I would tell myself. I soon learned that all of that type thinking was actually blocking the Triumph from becoming part of my reality. Once I began thinking that it was not greedy to want a motorcycle, I started seeing the possibilities. I sold some unwanted items, saved a little cash, searched for bikes on the internet and found a great deal right here in Austin, Texas! I have a Triumph Bonneville in my garage today!
What I want to focus on is the thought that we should be content. Contentment is a great emotion. It can allow us to be at peace with our life and go about our days in a humble and gentle state. However, often times, we mistake other emotions for contentment. If you have to tell yourself to be happy with what you have, then you are probably not truly happy with it. Saying that you are content in this situation may just be a strategy that your mind is using to prevent you from seeing the real issue. Your subconscious is probably reacting to some learned belief from your past. Like me and my motorcycle for example. I did not have a Triumph Bonneville for the longest time because my belief structure at the time dictated that I should not have one. Remember? It was a waste of money to me. It was too luxurious or too expensive. It takes so much work to clear out this type of thinking. That is why your mind buries it deep within itself. Try not to let your reality be dictated by this dirty old Jedi mind trick.
Train your mind to do the work. Contentment is often pure laziness masquerading as a more noble emotion.
Recognize old incorrect thought patterns and move them out. Be thankful and humble, be content with what you have, but never content with what you do not have.
That is to say that our daily lives are largely shaped by how we choose to interact with the outside world. That being said, I also strongly believe that we can attract the objects and situations that we desire if we focus on them, believe that it will happen, and take steps to make those desires a reality.
This is not as far fetched as you might think. I challenge each of you to focus on something that you want. It does not matter what. As a word of caution, I would echo what other's have said by saying, "Be careful what you ask for". Now begin acting as if you have it. Write a thank you letter for it. Begin to see yourself with what you want. Then begin taking steps to acquire what you want. You will be amazed at how fast things will begin to take shape. There are whole books, and seminar series on how to get good at attracting things to your life.
I wanted a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle for the longest time. I never thought that I would be able to afford one. I did not want to spend the money. I was always telling myself that those motorcycles where too nice for me or that it was a waste of money. I had this emotion that I should be happy with what I have and stop wanting more luxury items. "Stop being so greedy", I would tell myself. I soon learned that all of that type thinking was actually blocking the Triumph from becoming part of my reality. Once I began thinking that it was not greedy to want a motorcycle, I started seeing the possibilities. I sold some unwanted items, saved a little cash, searched for bikes on the internet and found a great deal right here in Austin, Texas! I have a Triumph Bonneville in my garage today!
What I want to focus on is the thought that we should be content. Contentment is a great emotion. It can allow us to be at peace with our life and go about our days in a humble and gentle state. However, often times, we mistake other emotions for contentment. If you have to tell yourself to be happy with what you have, then you are probably not truly happy with it. Saying that you are content in this situation may just be a strategy that your mind is using to prevent you from seeing the real issue. Your subconscious is probably reacting to some learned belief from your past. Like me and my motorcycle for example. I did not have a Triumph Bonneville for the longest time because my belief structure at the time dictated that I should not have one. Remember? It was a waste of money to me. It was too luxurious or too expensive. It takes so much work to clear out this type of thinking. That is why your mind buries it deep within itself. Try not to let your reality be dictated by this dirty old Jedi mind trick.
Train your mind to do the work. Contentment is often pure laziness masquerading as a more noble emotion.
Recognize old incorrect thought patterns and move them out. Be thankful and humble, be content with what you have, but never content with what you do not have.
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