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Most people think success is all about luck. That in order to be successful you need to be in the right place at the right time with the right skill set. This is very rarely the case and one of the first things that superachievers learn is that success is just a game you have to play and there are rules to that game. Providing that you play to those rules and follow some simple instructions then success can come easily in any area of your life.

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This is part two of the two part series on understanding motivation.  In the previous article I gave the definition of motivation as being a desire held in expectation with the belief that it will be realised, and talked a little about basic human drives.  In follow on from that article, this one discusses the different types of motivation.  And you’ll discover what works and what doesn’t.

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This is part one of a two part series on understanding motivation.

By developing the techniques and art of self-motivation, you learn to use more of your untapped potential.  In a word, you become more successful.  If you are a regular reader here you’ll remember that success is defined as the progressive realisation of worthwhile predetermined goals.  Now, just as that is a fairly unusual definition, the definition of motivation that I’m going to give you is equally as unusual…
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Everyone who is successful knows the vital role that self-image plays in the achievement of success.  I’m not talking about conceit or a super-inflated ego, but a wholesome self-respect, a positive self-image that recognises human potential.
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We all live in an abundant world.  We are surrounded by opportunity and have the freedom to choose to make of it what we will.  It seems logical that you should always be happy.  Fear, doubt, or worry should be unknown.  But this is probably not the case.  Unlike other animals, human beings are not content to merely eat, sleep, and reproduce.  We seek a purpose in life.  Without going into too much detail, that pretty much boils down to: your purpose is to realise your potential.  You were given life so that you might make of it a success.  But what is success?

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One of the intangible qualities you must develop in your quest for success is courage.  Courage can be defined as the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables you to face danger with confidence and resolution.  Courage includes… More »

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I’ll believe it when I see it

How many times have you heard somebody say that?  How many times have your heard yourself say that?  Countless times, I bet.  And most times they are saying it to dismiss or ridicule the “it”.  But here is the thing, that statement is 100% completely true!  Visualisation is a very powerful and essential tool in your success toolbox.  This article is going to explain the process and give you some tips and ideas about using visualisation as a part of your success routine. More »

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In my last article, The Little Engine That Could, I brought up the concept of “affirmations”.  In this article I’m going to show you how to design your own affirmations that will best help you to achieve your goals.

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…and the little engine puffed and he puffed as he went up the hill… I think I can… I think I can… The little engine got closer to the top.  I KNOW I can… I KNOW I can!  And then the little engine raced over the top of the hill and down the other side.  The little engine was so happy and so proud.  He was singing… I KNEW I COULD!  I KNEW I COULD!

Do you know what that little engine was doing?  He was using affirmations.  I bet some of you just rolled your eyes.  ”Oh god, he’s gonna talk about that affirmation crap.  Doesn’t he know that affirmations never work?”  And unto the nonbeliever I doth speaketh:  What you are saying is an affirmation that is working.

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It has been said that nobody plans to fail, they simply fail to plan.  And what’s a plan?  It is a blueprint that outlines the steps involved in making something, or getting somewhere.  What comes at the end of the plan is called a “goal”.  The desired result.  Put enough of these plans and goals together and you end up with a life.  But think about this: if your plans are crappy or non-existent, the resulting life will be crappy and non-existent (metaphorically speaking).  Also, if the plans and goals are not your own, the resulting life won’t be your own either.

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