We put in a lot of time, energy, and money to make things work because we want to see improvement in our lives. But our attitudes or outlook on life and the actions we take are major variables in determining whether or not we will succeed and make progress....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In this post, I want to briefly educate you on some of the attitudes that can prevent or hinder you from making progress in life.
1. Procrastination is a habit that many people have of putting off until later what they should do right now. This can have negative effects on anyone who engages in this behavior.
Procrastinating on the things you know need to be done is bad for you because it will delay your advancement. It has been stated that the first step on a journey of a thousand miles is the hardest.
2. If you want to get forward in life, you need to have a clear idea of your long-term goals—what you want to accomplish, where you want to go, and who you want to be.
If you lack a clear picture of your goals in life, you will be unable to go forward in any meaningful way. Being pregnant with a well-written vision, on the other hand, can be a powerful tool for success and development.
3. If you want to get ahead in life, you need to make learning a habit. However, if you aren’t willing to learn, you won’t be able to gain the strategic and productive knowledge that will help you get ahead without much effort.
4. Many individuals are satisfied with their current situation and are unwilling to take risks in order to improve their lot in life. One of the factors that can keep you from making great progress is staying within your comfort zone, so if you want to advance, you’ll need to do something outside of it.
5. Failing to accept responsibility for one’s life, one’s mistakes, and one’s acts is another attitude that can impede one’s success and progression in life. People who refuse to accept blame for their actions will often point the finger at others, the state of the economy in their country, or even their own family history.
To get ahead in life, one must know that taking accountability is essential, and that realization should motivate you to adopt or do whatever is necessary, positively and lawfully, to advance…CONTINUE READING>>
