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Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
- Napolean Hill
When one door closes another opens, Look around and don't be afraid of risks!
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
-- Thomas Jefferson
Whether the goal is a promotion at work, a streamlined work process, a new customer, a published article, an exercise program, or weight loss, it must be your goal. You are unlikely to achieve your manager's goal, your spouse's goal, or the goal you think you “ought” to work on this year. Your goals must generate excitement when you ponder their accomplishment. You must believe there is something in it for you to accomplish them.
Sometimes, especially at work, if you perceive the end reward is worth the work, you will take on challenges in support of the organization's goals. These goals might not be as close to your heart, as your personal goals, but you work to achieve them for the good of the organization and your success there.
Establish realistic goals and expectations for the holiday season, and do not label the holiday season as a time to cure all past problems. The holidays do not prevent sadness or loneliness.
Each of us has a little voice in our head. It is the voice of our sub-conscious, judging self. On a daily basis, we engage in self-talk; we comment on each situation we encounter. We discuss events and plans in our minds. Our commentary is both positive and negative. Positive thoughts and planning support the accomplishment of our goals. Negative thoughts and comments undermine our self-esteem and self-confidence, and negatively impact our ability to accomplish our goals.
Never fish for compliments. If you are feeling down, a compliment might make you feel better, but only if it`s genuine. When you fish for a compliment it`s never satisfying because you don`t know if it`s even true. It`s even worse if you don`t catch the compliment you`re looking for!
Effective people are not problem-minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.
- Stephen Covey
The dreaded affliction hits everyone at one time or another. Whether it's the pile of papers on the corner of the desk that has been looming large for months, or the sales call that hasn't been made, the outcome is often the same. Decreased sales, missed opportunities, diminished credibility and feeling of accomplishment, and a gnawing in the pit of your stomach can all be attributed to procrastination.
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