Most of us can visualise the way we’d like to live as we progress through our lives. We might envision a bigger house, more holidays, a faster car and maybe a job with more status. It’s probable we’ll view our figure differently – with less body fat and a more toned physique.
Honing in on the new things we want to have is a good starting base when thinking of which goals we want to reach. With no destination in mind, we’ll get no-where.
Having said that, without changing a few things first, we can’t expect to have all these luxuries. “The definition of insanity,” according to Albert Einstein, “is to do the same thing and expect different results.” So, we’ll just keep going round and round in circles not moving on if we keep doing the same as we’ve always done!
To have significantly more, we must change the way we think as well as the way we do things. No surprises then that a spot of effort will be needed to achieve the things we want to have. That we have to give in order to be given is a fundamental law of life. Interestingly though, the work itself isn’t the only criteria for achievement.
To realise the things we want in our lives, we have to behave in a manner that suggests our goals are a done deal! For example a person who hopes to be 25 lbs lighter nine months from now must meticulously follow a diet and exercise regime.
If the work-out’s not finished, and friends want to go out – the work-out comes first. There will be time for enjoyment when the task is accomplished in the achiever’s mind-set. The right attitude to doing what it takes will reap the rewards that much quicker.
Victory won’t come looking for us. Having an achiever’s state of mind is a powerful force if we start doubting ourselves, or get criticised by others.
We can connect with positive achievers by watching films and reading biographies of others who’ve overcome challenges on their path to success. We come across the same story time after time; their attitude and self-image is what created the results. By focusing on becoming who we need to be, we’ll enjoy the exertions we have to do more and receive the things we want to have so much faster.
