IT is already mid-year, how
time flies. We only celebrated Christmas and the New Year, just like yesterday
it seems. How are you doing with your plans, projections and goals for 2015.
In a recent meeting with an
associate, he expressed concerns about how 2015 is not falling in line. Having pursued many leads and dropped countless
proposals, things are still at a standstill. I cannot ignore this concern.
Maybe reading this post, you also find that things are still not working as
planned. And, we are already in mid-year. As you may know, we are all
interconnected in this journey for a better tomorrow. I will therefore like to
share some helpful tips from Lifehack.org to help you. These tips will help keep
things in perspective and ensure that you finish 2015 with a blast.
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Let me first state that to
do very well in 2015, you should be open and receptive as you course through
the year. Indeed all you need is a word, an idea, a perspective or a
relationship, and the floodgates of success and self-improvement will open unto
you. I recently had this idea which I am currently working on, and will share
at the appropriate time. I am so so excited about this one idea because of the
endless possibilities it will bring. I simply kept my senses and antenna open
to receive, please do the same. The next question of course is what and who are
you listening to or reading about?
Work on your mind. Some analysts argue that your success begins or ends in your mind. What is your mind telling you about 2015? You must discipline your mind, which is one of your greatest assets, to lead you aright. Have the right attitude to life. Believe and say to yourself that you will make it…say it to yourself…. I am make it. I affirm that indeed you will make it!
Consider today as today.
Today means it’s another opportunity for a fresh start. Forget the mistakes and
shortcomings of yesterday. Set daily goals and achieve them come what may. Have
a can-do-it spirit. Go ahead and achieve today.
Be grateful. It is
confirmed that an attitude of gratitude is vital in improving your personal
productivity. I used to be someone who complained and grumbled a lot. I however
discovered that things only did not change, but I also alienated friends and
loved ones with all the complaints and grumblings. No one ever wants to be
around a whining and ungrateful person. Remind yourself that no matter how
tough things may be, they can actually be worse than they are now. You have no
shoes, someone has no legs….And remember, tough times never last but tough
people do!
Take responsibility for
your life. A lot of people live their lives by chance. They believe that by
some stroke of luck or chance, or by some divine intervention, life will just
change for the better. Slap yourself and smell the coffee. For 2015 to work,
you must work it! No one will do it for you. Wake up and work 2015. I have a
saying I always have at the back of my mind which is, “Life is a fair and just
employer, it pays what you ask of it”. What are you asking of life? Then work
it!
Start that business now.
Let me ask, when do you want to start working that idea you have had for as
long as you can remember? Do you want to be wealthy and in control in 2015,
then owning your own successful company or business is a sure way to go. Why
not start today? I am available, together with my team of professionals, to
partner with you on this. Overcome the fear and break out!
Reassess your spending. I
was amazed to read, according to The Millionaire Next Door, that most
millionaires purchase used cars. One would assume that the new version cars
produced every year is for millionaires to spend on, but NO! Before you make
that purchase or spend that cash, ask if that expense will build or deplete
your capital and personal net worth.
Give and give more. When
some people hear about giving they go into default mode assuming it’s all about
giving money. While giving money is good, there are a lot of other things you
can also give. You can give your time to support a cause, you can give your
expertise to better a project, you can your time in mentorship, life coaching
and uplifting someone who is down and discouraged. What will you give today?
2015 is running out.
Grow your network and reach
out. You must determine to grow your network, and reach out more. Join a group
that promotes your life goals, network with men and women who are succeeding in
a field of endeavour you are passionate about. Never lose an opportunity to
network. Do you have a business card? How effective are you on social media?
Who are your friends? Who are you influencing and who is influencing you?
You can finish 2015 very
well. The ball is still in your court.
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