Monday Motivation

If we stop learning, we stop growing. In order to truly grow as an individual, we must constantly stretch beyond our comfort zone. Just doing the same, mundane things everyday is the definition of being in a rut. Get out of whatever rut you may be in by setting new challenges for yourself everyday! Start by asking yourself better questions. Instead of “Why me?” and “Why now?” ask “Why not me?” and “Why not now?”

No professional athlete would last very long if they focused on failure. Ever see a boxer in pre-fight interview say he can’t win? Hardly, but we hear co-workers say it everyday! We’re also in a fight everyday…. a fight to succeed. But just like the boxer, without the right focus we don’t stand a chance! Focus on success not failure. Expect success!

Having the respect of others comes after first developing self-respect. Then lead by doing, not talking, because your actions will always speak louder than your words. When you lead by doing, you don’t magnify problems, you exemplify solutions!

When you’re traveling, you need a map to get to places you have never been. In life, goal setting is the map we need to help us get to our destination of success. But to really be effective it must be in map form. In other words, written down! A common denominator of successful people is not just having goals, but committing them to writing, because they know written goals dramatically increases their chances for success.

Having all the wonderful things in life is meaningless without our health. Guard your health like you would a pile of gold, because that is its value! (If you don’t believe me, ask yourself if you would trade places with a millionaire who is terminally ill) Practice preventative maintenance. Don’t wait until you are ill to pay attention to your health. Read and talk to nutritional experts! Do something positive for good health everyday! Work at it as if your life depended on it, because it does!

Obviously children can learn a lot from adults. But one of the most important things adults can learn from their children is how to dream again, because all kids are dreamers! The closer we get to a life without dreams, the closer we get to a life without meaning. Becoming a dreamer is the first step to increasing the possibility of success in your life!

The road to success is paved with the bricks of accomplishment. Of setting goals, of improving one’s self through reading books, of going to classes and seminars. Basically doing what successful people do. Learn to do the important things that others won’t, and you will eventually be able to do what others can’t.

Motivation and attitude are only part of the winning picture. Proper direction is equally important. Otherwise, you are very motivated as you head down the wrong track. Your goals are your compass in life. Make sure they constantly point you in the right direction.

Birds of a feather really do flock together. So choose your friends carefully. It has been said that, for most people, their annual income equals the average income of their 5 closest friends. Your choices can make a dramatic difference in your life.

Are the days of the week telling you it’s time to change your life? Does Monday morning have a different “feel” than Friday morning? Is Wednesday “hump” day? Do you have Sunday night blues? (That feeling knowing the weekend is over)

If everyday is not fun and exciting, you are throwing away part of life! Now is the time to ask yourself if this is what you had in mind for your future when you were younger. If it’s not, then resolve to make changes today!