Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.
Shahbaz Alexis aka
(TheCatInThatHat)
Just as the physical body becomes strong through regular exercise, so
does the mind require regular use to remain strong. Make sure that your
personal development plan includes plenty of mental stimulation. One of
the best ways to develop your imagination and visualization skills is
through reading. As you read, your mind translates the words into images
that help you better understand the concepts about which you are
reading. Become a voracious reader. Read newspapers, trade magazines,
self-help books, and novels; all will contribute to your store of
knowledge and to your ability to visualize and more effectively use your
imagination.
Psychologists who study human behavior have concluded that we are
happiest when we are striving to achieve success. It is the act of
striving, not the successful completion of the task, that provides the
greatest psychic rewards. When you strive to achieve success through
service to others, you multiply the benefits to yourself, and you ensure
that whatever road you choose in life will ultimately lead you to
success and happiness.
There is no occupation or profession that will not benefit from a
concerted effort to better serve others. But the greatest benefit will
be to you, in the form of the self-satisfaction that comes from knowing
that you made a difference, that without you others would never have
received the service you provided.
It’s been said that a leader’s job is to inspire others to high levels of achievement, while a manager’s job is to protect the assets of investors. The most successful people are those who recognize the similarities and differences between leadership and management responsibilities, fulfilling both with equal skill and aplomb. When they do, they realize the rewards that are commensurate with their efforts. When you cheerfully accept responsibility for your own actions and do your job in a way that protects the interests of your employer, you will soon be entrusted with more and more responsibilities. And those who have the capacity to assume responsibility for the success of the project or organization will always be paid the highest salaries.
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