“True
Success.”
Success is not in your environment.
It is not controlled by luck, chance, or the influence of others. Success is
not in the greener pastures on the other side of the fence. Success lies right
where you are – here and now!
You don’t need greater abilities, or
greater opportunities. You already possess what you need for success to develop
deep within you. So, don’t look elsewhere. Instead, expect the seeds of
success to grow from your heart.
Starting today, vow to focus,
explore and take action on what you have and what you can do. When you do,
success will surely follow.
Today’s
Affirmation: I have everything I need for
success.
Facing the Enemies Within
We are not born with courage, but
neither are we born with fear. Maybe some of our fears are brought on by our
own experiences, by what someone has told us, by what we've read in the papers.
Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad part of town at two
o'clock in the morning. But once we learn to avoid that situation, we
won't need to live in fear of it.
Fears, even the most basic ones, can
totally destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy fortunes. Fear can destroy
relationships. Fear, if left unchecked, can destroy our lives. Fear is one of
the many enemies lurking inside us.
Let me tell you about five of the
other enemies we face from within. The
first enemy that we've got to destroy before it destroys us is INDIFFERENCE. What
a tragic disease this is. Some will say, "Ho-hum, let it slide. I'll just
drift along." But here's one problem with drifting: we can't drift our way
to the top of the mountain.
The second enemy we face is INDECISION. Indecision is the thief of opportunity and
enterprise. It will steal our chances for a better future. Take a sword to this
enemy.
The third enemy is DOUBT. Sure,
there's room for healthy skepticism. We can't believe everything. But we also
can't let doubt take over. Many people doubt the past, doubt the future, doubt
each other, doubt the government, doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities.
Worse of all, they doubt themselves. I'm telling you, doubt will destroy your life
and your chances of success. It will empty both your bank account and your
heart. Doubt is an enemy. Go after it. Get rid of it.
The fourth enemy within is WORRY. We've
all got to worry some. Just don't let it conquer you. Instead, let it alarm
you. Worry can be useful. If you step off the curb in New York
City and a taxi is coming, you've got to worry. But you can't let worry
loose like a mad dog that drives you into a small corner. Here's what you've
got to do with your worries: drive them into a small corner. Whatever is
out to get you, you've got to get it. Whatever is pushing on you, you've got to
push back.
The fifth interior enemy is OVER-CAUTION. It is the timid approach to life. Timidity is not a
virtue (unlike humility-they are different); in fact, it can be an illness. If
you let it go, it'll conquer you. Timid people don't get promoted. They don't
advance and grow and become powerful in the marketplace. You've got to avoid
over-caution.
Do battle with the enemy. Do battle with your fears. Build your courage to fight what's holding you back,
what's keeping you from your goals and dreams. Be courageous in your life and
in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.
Written by Linda Diokpa
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