We often mistake symbols for success. That man is driving a Maserati: he must have found success. That woman is wearing Dior: she must have found success. But this take is entirely superficial.
Actual success can’t be seen or measured in material trappings. It’s an inner quality, something that anyone can build – no fancy cars or red-soled shoes. So which are these vital internal qualities? These qualities are integrity, contribution, priority, personal sacrifice, service, reciprocity, diversity, responsibility, loyalty, learning, teaching and renewal.
Wealth and happiness don’t materialize out of nowhere – obtaining them requires careful discipline and planning. However, once you’ve put in the effort required to start achieving your goals, you’ll reap the rewards for the rest of your life
You should have goals. To get started, it’s important that you set aside some time to work on them. Try the following journaling exercise to help you visualize your long-term goals and get you thinking about how to achieve them. Grab a notebook and think about what you want to accomplish in the next one to ten years. Then write down a list of those goals as quickly as possible. Try for around 50 goals in total. After your list is complete, assign each goal to one of four categories based on how long you think it will take to accomplish: one, three, five or ten years. Next, balance your list so you don’t have too many goals in any one category. Remove items from categories that have too many goals and add new goals to categories with too few. Then circle the four most important goals from each category. You should now have a list of 16 goals in total. Finally, write one paragraph about each goal. In the first half of each paragraph, describe exactly what the goal is. If it’s a product you want to purchase, for example, write down the model, color, cost and any other significant details. Then, in the second half of the paragraph, write down why you want to achieve each goal. If you can’t think of a strong enough reason, it’s possible this particular goal isn’t worth your time. In that case, consider replacing it with a different goal. After you’ve refined your list, you’ll be able to refer back to it to check your progress and review which goals are still important to you and which aren’t. Create a game plan. To make effective use of your time and move your goals forward each week, create a game plan in advance. First, find a sheet of graph paper. Create vertical columns with the days your plan is going to cover, then make a heading on the left called “activities.” List everything you need to accomplish during those days. For each task, determine the deadline and plot it on the sheet. Then calculate how many days it will take to accomplish and block those days out. Your game plan will then be ready for action, and your path to success will just be a matter of sticking to it! No one needs to pursue happiness. You can choose to be happy right now. Instead of comparing yourself to others, define your own intrinsic criteria for success. You can’t measure your progress against a future ideal because the future is always illusory. Instead, measure your progress against your past. And celebrate your enormous achievements. This is GAIN thinking, and it’ll fill you with energy and motivation. It may not come naturally, but it’s something you can practice by doing simple exercises.
A few tips on how to achieve this:
It’s normal to be sad or disappointed when life doesn’t go your way. Don’t expect yourself to suddenly become permanently happy just because you’ve discovered the power of positive thinking. Instead, allow yourself five minutes to be really sad, to sulk, to beat yourself up after a disappointment. In other words, use those five minutes to really embrace the GAP. But then, reflect on how you’ve benefited from the experience and how much progress you’ve made – and consciously shift into GAIN thinking. There's probably three enemies of success
The first big enemy is the comfort zone, where people become comfortable doing what they're doing and they don't like to change so there's tremendous resistance to change. In our society 80% of the population finds reasons not to change even if the change can be positive or beneficial. The second thing that holds people back is what is called learned helplessness this is where people feel I can't do it. They come to believe that they are unable to control or change the situation, so they do not try — even when opportunities for change become available. The last and third enemy is what we call the path of least resistance which is always looking for an easy way to achieve a result but nothing worthwhile can be achieved easily. If you follow the path of least resistance, you avoid making difficult decisions and choose the easiest solution to a problem. So after knowing how can you sabotage yourself in being successful we need to look into how to become one... Success requires a definite chief aim and self-confidence. Success requires the habit of saving, as well as initiative and leadership. Success requires both imagination and enthusiasm. You must learn the importance of both self-control and doing more than what you’re paid for. Make sure you have a pleasing personality and always do your best to think correctly. Concentration and cooperation are two more keys to success. Think of any failure as merely temporary and embrace a more tolerant outlook. By following the Golden Rule you’re sure to stay on the right path to success “the development of the power with which to get whatever one wants in life without interfering with the rights of others.” Don’t let social heredity define who you are. These tips are also meant to keep you thinking positive, in order to attract other positive minds and become even more effective as a cooperative unit moving toward a clear and definite goal. As we enter the year 2023, our world has undergone significant changes in the way we live. The advancements in technology have been instrumental in shaping our lives and the way we interact with the world around us. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the way we live in 2023.
Smart Homes and Internet of Things (IoT) One of the most significant changes in the way we live is the widespread adoption of smart home technology and the internet of things (IoT). Almost everything in our homes is now connected to the internet, from smart thermostats to voice-activated virtual assistants. We can control our lights, appliances, and security systems with just a voice command or the touch of a button on our smartphones. The IoT has made our lives more comfortable and convenient by automating many of our daily tasks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) AI and ML have become increasingly prevalent in our lives, from the chatbots that answer our customer service queries to the recommendation algorithms that suggest what we should watch or buy next. AI-powered personal assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant have become ubiquitous, helping us with everything from setting reminders to ordering groceries. Remote Work and Collaboration The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend of remote work, and by 2023, it has become the norm for many companies. With the advent of high-speed internet and video conferencing technology, people can work from anywhere, collaborate with colleagues across the globe, and attend virtual meetings and conferences without leaving their homes. E-commerce and Online Shopping The rise of e-commerce and online shopping has transformed the retail industry, and by 2023, it has become the dominant mode of shopping for many consumers. From clothes to groceries, we can buy almost anything we need online, and it will be delivered to our doorstep within a few days. Online marketplaces like Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay have become the go-to places for shopping, and their algorithms and recommendation systems have become more sophisticated in predicting our needs and preferences. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) VR and AR technologies have made significant advancements in the past few years, and by 2023, they have become mainstream in various industries, from gaming to education to healthcare. VR allows us to experience immersive digital environments, while AR overlays digital information on the real world, enhancing our perception and interaction with our surroundings. In conclusion, the way we live in 2023 is significantly different from the way we lived just a few years ago. The advancements in technology have transformed our homes, our work, our shopping habits, and our perception of reality. As we continue to innovate and develop new technologies, we can expect even more significant changes in the way we live in the years to come. |
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