One of the best secrets of motivation is that by changing your environment you can influence your own levels of enthusiasm, drive and desire towards the goals you have set. By making alterations in your physical environment and your setting, you create powerful subconscious motivators that make working towards your goals far easier. The reverse […]
Brush Off Failures
Failure is a natural part of life. Making mistakes and moving through our problems is an inevitable occurrence. Many people have completely given up on the idea of pushing hard and giving their all because they fear failure, rejection or loss. As a result they have become the walking dead, refusing to actually live their […]
Enthusiasm
The word enthusiasm is derived from the Greek word, enthousiasmos, which means to be inspired or possessed by a divine being. Enthusiasm is an incredibly powerful tool to create momentum. Enthusiasm can also be used to combat fear and nervousness and it can even create temporary energy and willpower. Being enthusiastic also creates an overall […]
Listen for Success
Listening to audio content daily is one of my most beneficial habits I have adopted. Books on tape are easy to fit into your schedule and they go so much further than simply providing you with ideas. In many cases you can literally feel the authors enthusiasm rub off on you, giving you that extra […]
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