Disguised.

Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.

- Napolean Hill

Seek and You Shall find

When one door closes another opens, Look around and don´t be afraid of risks!

Luck

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

Principles

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
-- Thomas Jefferson

Build A Door

If opportunity doesn´t knock, build a door.
- Milton Berle

Making a resolution

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.

Goal Setting

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.

Little voice

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.

Fishing

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

Effective people are not problem-minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.
- Stephen Covey

Buddies

Find a friend who shares the same resolution and buddy up. Having a friend who is sharing your goal will help keep you on track and you can be each other´s cheerleader.

Procrastination

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.

Run Away

"Life only demands from you the strength you possess. Only one feat is possible. Not to have run away."
-- Dag Hammarskjold

Willpower

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability.