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April 02, 2005

TIP #23 - Don't Listen to Naysayers

Don't give other people power over your dreams, ambitions and future.

It's hard to keep up your energy when people around you are pulling you down. But, unless you want to be where they are, resist that pull. Just because something has been someone else's experience, doesn't mean it will be yours.

Thoughts determine reality. If you think you won't get that job or won't succeed in life, you probably won't. But you can decide you're in charge of your dreams and destiny and embrace opportunities. When you do, you'll most likely find an entirely different experience.

Remember, it's your life, not anyone elses. Life can be hard, finding a job can be hard, starting a business can be hard, doing well can be hard. But, so what? Not doing those things and losing your dreams and enthusiasm takes its toll and is hard, too.

My advice - don't listen to the naysayers. Make up your mind that you're in charge of your future. Begin with small steps to make what you want happen.

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Posted by Nan Russell at April 2, 2005 10:37 AM