Attitude

 

Attitude

by: Charles Swindoll

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes,
than what others think or say or do.

It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.
It will make or break a company... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding
the attitude we will embrace for that day.

We cannot change our past... we cannot change the
fact that people will act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.

The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens
to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes."






cheers............

10 Hard-Hitting Habits That Will Skyrocket You To Success

Just because you want to be successful, doesn't mean it's going to happen. You can't expect to run with the big dogs if you're not willing to adopt a few of their high-performance habits. When you take a look at the successful people around you, don't forget to think about all the hours they probably put in to be that way. They probably experienced some failures along the way, as well. What about the daily sacrifices they made to get to where they are?
If you're serious about becoming as successful as they are, you have to step it up a notch and leave mediocrity behind to find the new, improved you.
Let's get to it. The following 10 habits might be uncomfortable at first, but they will definitely help you achieve the success you desire.

The Habits for Success

Habit #1 – Seize the Morning
While other less successful people sleep, heavy hitters rise one purpose with purpose every single day. They work while others float somewhere in La-La Land. It's hard to be successful when the first decision you make in the morning is to procrastinate by hitting your snooze alarm.
Don't be that guy. Instead, seize the morning by waking earlier than usual and getting a workout in. Feed your body with a healthy breakfast and treat your mind to a good book. Do all of these things before the rest of the world even begins stirring in their beds. Seize the morning!

 
Habit #2 – Attempt Hard Things
 




In a world where people take the fastest, easiest way to the top, you've decided that's not you anymore. Rather than run or skirt around the challenges that keep you from reaching success, you have to face them head on… look them straight in the eye and overcome.
Attempting hard things and succeeding at them makes you a stronger person and teaches you life lessons you wouldn't learn otherwise. You'll achieve things you never thought possible.
You can do the hard things. 

Habit #3 – Learn from Feedback
 
Most people hate to be told they're wrong or that they can do something better. Accepting feedback from others isn't easy, but if you decide to listen to it and act on it to be better, you'll dramatically improve your performance.
We're not telling you here that you have to listen to and do everything everyone tells you to do. On the contrary, choose a couple of key people in your life. Ones that are good at what they do and, most importantly, have your best interests at heart. Use their feedback to mold yourself into the new and improved version you wish to be.


Habit #4 – Embrace Failure
 



Failure is tough, and no one likes to fail. However, successful people fail on occasion, but they don't let it get to them emotionally. They learn from it. They figure out what went well, what needs work and how they will address the situation immediately.
Habit #5 – Choose your Attitude
Probably the most important decision you'll make each day as you step out the door is what kind of attitude you'll use to face the day. A negative attitude sets the tone for a bad day. But, a positive one sets you up for all kinds of successes throughout the day. Don't let your attitude get the best of you before the day even begins.
 
Habit #6 – Do Just a Little More
 
When you're working out at the gym, do 11 reps instead of 10. At the office, make 16 calls instead of 15. Doing something you don't particularly like to do just one extra time is a great way to improve mental strength. You know you don't like to do it, but doing so will help you in the long run.


Habit #7 – Start Each Day with a Purpose
 



Starting the day with a clear objective makes it easier to reach your goals. As mentioned earlier, successful people typically don't do things "just because." They do them on purpose and with purpose. Knowing why you do something gives you the power you need to get it done.
 
Habit #8 – Recommit to your Goals Every Day
 
One of the problems less successful people have in reaching their goals is they let life distract them. They focus on what they have to do rather than what they want to do. If you recommit each day to the goals most important to you, you'll achieve them.
When your priorities are in order, you empower yourself.


Habit #9 – Have Patience
 
Good things come to those who wait, and high performers know this. Overnight success is rare and typically only happens after years and years of hard work. Be patient, focus on making progress and keep your eye on the prize.
 
Habit #10 – Let No One Intimidate You
 



Never let anyone intimidate you. You don't need permission from anyone else to do something great. Don't put others on a pedestal just because they're talented, have more experience or have achieved great success before you. Doing so can leave you feeling less confident in your own abilities because you may think you're not as good.
Remember, everyone is replaceable and beatable… even you. Respect the competition but never fear them. It might just be possible that they fear you.
When it comes to being successful, you have to be willing to go the extra mile to get ahead. It isn't easy, but when you reach the goals you've set for yourself, it's all worth it.


cheers................. 
 

5 Reasons Why God Uses Problems

5 Reasons Why God Uses Problems

The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you - depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:

1.God Uses Problems -To DIRECT YOU

Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? "Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways." 

2. God Uses Problems -To INSPECT YOU

People are like tea bags...if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot ever water! Has God tested your faith with a problem What do problems reveal about you? "When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience."

3. God Uses Problems -To CORRECT YOU 

Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something... health, money, a relationship. ..
by losing it. "It was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws." 

4. God Uses Problems -To PROTECT YOU

A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem - but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management's actions were eventually discovered. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good...

5. God Uses Problems -To PERFECT YOU

Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders.God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. "We can rejoice when we run into problems... they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady." Here's the point Ad:God is at work in your life - even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him. "Success can be measured not only in achievements, but in lessons learned, lives touched and moments shared along the way"

LETS GET READY TO PERFECT OURSELVES THIS 2016

 

WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR.............

 

cheers........