Sub-Topic: COMMON SENSE NOT JUST COMMON PRACTICE.
We live in a world driven by money and ideals, but most notably by fears. Fear of change, fear of taking risks, fear of losing and fear of failure. Fear is why we can easily cling to false beliefs and let them control our way of thinking. In the middle of struggle, it's often difficult to stay convinced that success is worth the price that has to be paid. Something tells you that "there must be an easier way." There is an easier way, but not one that leads to success. It depends entirely on what you want. If you want to retain the option to choose, then part of the payment you make is to be true to your choice. You can't just bail out when the going gets tough. There may be a point, where you have to admit that you made the wrong choice or that you're just not up to the challenge. You have to turn yourself into the light to see what's written on each facet that goes into your potential success. Your personal strengths and weaknesses must be identified in order to recognize, where improvements are needed. Let's begin by taking your personal assessment as a way to generate the information necessary for you to create the best fit possible between you and your chosen lifestyle for success as you would define it. What's the key to creating this fit? Simply put the secret to mastering your universe, "Pay attention!" Look carefully at your lifestyle and work situation you're choosing. Will you be rewarded or penalized for being who you are? What characteristics result in rewards? Which ones bring penalties? Practice utilizing those attributes that bring awards and refrain from displaying those that result in penalties. By practicing this daily and having the courage to make the required changes, you truly can stretch the existing "good" fit to a "perfect" fit, on your journey toward successful self-employment can truly become a dream fulfilled. Accepting Responsibility Pay careful attention to how you respond when you see that a mistake has been made. Do you immediately blame someone else? Do you make excuses? It takes a great deal of confidence in you to admit that a mistake has been made. Self-Discipline Most of us think we are self-disciplined until we have to be! Think of something you have "been meaning to do" (losing weight, exercising every morning, etc.) For those things that require regular practice, set our sights on doing them for one week. Resourcefulness Observe how often you say to yourself or others, "I can't." Resourcefulness springs from developing an "I can" attitude! Ability to Delay Gratification Paying attention to how you respond when you are required to wait in line for a movie; for spouse or friend to get ready; or to purchase something you just can't do without! Ability to Sacrifice Give up something like no steak for a month; no shopping on the weekend, no break during work for a day. The stronger your attachment to the item of sacrifice, the better!
Accepting Criticism Do something you're not very good at! Then, seek the opinion of someone whose honesty you value. Pay careful attention to how you feel and respond when you are criticized. Flexibility in Thinking Choose three routines that you regularly adhere to (operational procedures under your control at work, the organization scheme of your garage, etc.). Develop new ways of doing things! Support Network Join a local business group or create your own. Include family/friends in the development phases of your business. The more understanding the people close to you have of your dream, the easier it will be for them to buy into it and provide the support you need. Energy level For one week, get up an hour earlier and go to be an hour later than normal. Observe how this affects your mood and your performance. Risk-Taking Ability The most important thing to remember in learning to take risks is to carefully calculate the up and down side to each potential opportunity. Begin slowly! Personal attributes are both the easiest and the hardest to change! They are easy to change in that we are the only ones who have control over who we are and how we behave. The difficulty comes into play when we take things so personally that we become defensive when change is suggested.
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