 If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. ~Thomas Edison I was leaving work last week and had to go to the cafeteria to retrieve my lunchbox. I was dreading it actually, as I knew what was going on inside (the cafe - not my lunchbox). They were laying off our temps. The looks on their faces - fear, anger, worry, but mostly fear. It was a sight I did not want to see. I’m afraid it’s happening everywhere. This crazy economy of ours has everyone running scared. Everyone is asking the same questions. When will it stop? Will I have a job next week? Is it ever going to get better? I wish I knew the answers, but I don’t. But I do know this, don’t ever stop believing, don’t ever give up. Don’t Stop Believing, 7 Steps to Success - Set Goals Whether you have a job, or not, everyone should set a goal. My goal is to eventually have a job where I don’t have to worry about the economy, or getting laid off, or money coming in. A goal is like a destination on a map. Put yourself in a boat and without a destination, where will you end up? Wherever the current takes you? Sounds like a scary way to live if you ask me. With a destination in mind you’ll have a much better chance of getting there.
- Take Action So you’ve got your map, you’re in your boat, now you have to start the engine. You can’t just drift to your destination, that would take way too long, assuming the current is even going your way. Get off your behinds and get moving! One guy I used to work with lost his ID. During new hire orientation, he could not provide it for them. He stayed a temp until he could replace it. Guess what, they laid off the temps. Yep, including him. He had a job! But inactivity lost it. Don’t wait. Get up and get moving.
- Be Confident Remember Henry Ford, “whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right”. Train yourself to believe you can do anything, as impossible as it may seem, and you will. Need motivation? Read the stories on this website! Stories of impossible odds, plane crashes, disabilities, welfare, and yet they all succeeded. You will too. Be confident and believe.
- Believe in the Possibilities The only thing holding you back, is you. “I’m too old, I’ve never done that, I don’t think I can, I can’t afford it”. You believe that, and you just created that reality for yourself. Open yourself to the possibilities. Anything is possible. I can learn, I’ll find the money, I’m not afraid, I can do that! Believe in yourself, and watch the magic happen.
- Stop Worrying We all do it. The trick is to stop. Worry creates stress. Stress creates disease. Stress will make you sick, tired, depressed. Stop it! So what if you try and fail. I tried my own business, and failed. Like the Old Mule in the Well, you brush it off and step up. Learn from your mistakes. And try again. And again. And again. As long as it takes.
- Be Enthusiastic! Enthusiasm is the gas for your engine. It’s what will keep you going. It’s great you set your goal, you’re taking action, but you will get tired. You will eventually slow down to a crawl, if not a full stop. We all do. Enthusiasm will shift you into a higher gear. Read books, watch inspiring movies, whatever it takes. It’s called a Positive Mental Attitude, or PMA. Light your fire and take off!
- Don’t Ever Give Up The journey may be long, but there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel. Strive for it. You’re only defeated if you think you are. Remember Edison found 1000 ways to NOT make a light bulb before he finally succeeded. Millions of people dream of being successful, yet only a few ever make it. Why? The rest give up. Don’t be a quitter. Don’t stop believing.
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