“Your decisions reveal your priorities.” - Jeff Van Gundy
What do your decisions say about your priorities?
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“I stood in the middle of my pain. I stepped into my pain. I walked through my pain. One thing I was certain of was that on the other side of my pain, there awaited my freedom.” - Erwin Raphael McManus
Are you seeking your freedom by avoiding your pain? In building a firm foundation for success, here are a few stones to remember, according to Rollo C. Hester
1. The wisdom of preparation, 2. The value of confidence. 3. The worth of honesty. 4. The privilege of work. 5. The discipline of struggle. 6. The magnetism of character. 7. The radiance of health. 8. The forcefulness of simplicity. 9. The winsomeness of courtesy. 10. The attractiveness of modesty. 11. The inspiration of cleanliness. 12. The satisfaction of serving. 13. The power of suggestion. 14. The buoyancy of enthusiasm. 15. The advantage of initiative. 16. The virtue of patience. 17. The rewards of cooperation. 18. The fruitfulness of perseverance. 19. The sportsmanship of losing. 20. The joy of winning. “The warrior knows they have not learned everything but that they know everything they need to learn.” - Erwin Raphael McManus
Do you know what you still need to learn? Fifteen Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women
Here are fifteen things successful women have in common: Number 1: They play to their strengths. Successful women often chose their career paths by thinking first about what they’re good at and second about what they love to do. Number 2: They have ambition. Successful women do not dream about being the best in their section or department. Most want to change the world. Number 3: They stay positive. Successful women know how to deal with disappointment in a way that keeps them from getting down and staying down. Number 4: They’re organized. They decide what they want to do and then they just do it – simple and organized. Number 5: They’re constantly learning. They are continually improving themselves and use mentors and coaches to accelerate their improvement. Number 6: They have a strong support system. Most women have a partner or family member who is supportive of what they do. Number 7: They know failure and success go together. Everyone has their failures on the way to the top. That’s just how it is. Number 8: They remain grateful. They give credit to those who’ve helped them along the way. They are grateful for what they have. Number 9: They work hard and persistently. Nobody got to where they are now without working hard and staying persistent during tough times. Number 10: They don’t sweat the small stuff. Successful people are good at separating the valuable from the worthless. Number 11: They choose their battles wisely. Successful women don’t make a big deal about every little thing. But if there’s a real problem, you can be sure it will be swiftly solved. Number 12: They do what they believe in. The belief in the purpose of their work is the fuel behind years of hard work and dedication. Number 13: They have confidence. Successful women believe in themselves. Number 14: They have a vision for the future. Successful women see a new and better world in the future and work toward achieving those changes. They are in it for the long haul. Number 15: They feel successful but never done. There’s always more, always better, always further to reach. From the article: 15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women by Edie Berg – August 15, 2016 – SUCCESS Magazine “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you except no excuses, only results.” - Art Turock What commitments will you except no excuses? “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” - Tony Robbins
What are you willing to be flexible on in order to reach your goals? “I am easily satisfied with the very best.” - Winston Churchill
Are you satisfied with your best efforts? “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” - Sun Tzu
Do you seek victory before fighting your battles?
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” - Albert Schweitzer
Who do you owe a debt for rekindling your light? “How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.” - Benjamin Franklin
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