Some Cave In; Some Bounce Back
How does it happen that some people cave in at the first sign of a challenge, and others bounce back and keep on going in spite of apparent failures? Did those who bounce back swallow some magic battery and turn into the quintessential Energizer Bunny?
The answer is simple. The people who give up, throw in the towel and decide it is okay to fail didn't have the motivation they needed to begin with. The reasons why they do what they do weren't or aren't compelling enough for them to rise to the occasion and make a winning situation no matter what. They allow their circumstances to control them, rather than control their circumstances.
Those people who seem to get better when things go wrong, who stand up tall and enter the fight have the stamina and drive to continue forging ahead to meet their goals because their reasons for doing so are more compelling to them. They know how to stick to a commitment and aren't afraid of a bump in the road. They keep their eye on the prize the whole time.
Creating Compulsory Reasons to Succeed
As you begin a business endeavor you must make it a priority that has your commitment and devotion. This means that every minute of every day you need to be thinking and moving towards your goal. When you figure out your reason for succeeding that has to remain the one thought that keeps you moving and allows you to keep trying when things get rough.
If your reason for wanting more is simply to make your life a little easier, to improve the living conditions your presently have chances are you will not be able to hold out for the long run. Your "why" will not have enough meaning to move you forward. Once you acquire the things in life that you wanted or set out for you will have little left to gain so giving up will be easier. Even with more time on your hands and comforts you will become bored and les motivated.
If that is the extent of your "why" (the reason why you will set about to change your life) it's probably not strong enough to sustain you in the tough times. There's nothing wrong with wanting "things." Everyone does. But things get old and soon you're weary of them. As to leisure time, that also gets old. What do you want to do with your leisure time? That's where your why comes into play. There must be a strong sense of purpose.
By knowing what your reasons are and by adapting and changing them you will never lose your 'why' or your purpose for continuing to be successful.
Remaining Consistent
If you are reading this article then you have probably experienced moments intertwined with success and failure. Perhaps you have launched an internet marketing business of your own or a home based business and things just didn't seem to go right.
The ups and downs eventually wore you down and you quit trying. Remaining consistently aware of your thoughts and motivation or your 'why' for continuing will help keep you focused and bring your goals to fruition.
If your reasons for succeeding or wanting to be successful are not punctuated with significance in your life then you will not be able to persevere. These people often begin, but never finish the race.
How to Know if Your Reasons are Good Enough
Below is a list of possible signs that your why may not be strong enough:
Inability to achieve regular goals or procrastination Worried about what others might be thinking, or self conscious Unable to trust your decisions, worried or fearful Inability to make quick decisions that you feel good about Unsure of what you should be doing Afraid to fail or make mistakes (because you wont pick yourself back up) Lack of motivations Always planning, but never doing! Lack of organizations in actions and plans
Motivational speaker, philosopher and author, Jim Rohn says it best:
"When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it."
That's an apt description of having a big why.
Excuses Fade Away
Making excuses is another way of not taking responsibility for your actions and thoughts. Starting today keep a journal of all the meaningful changes you want to see in your life. Include the small and the large changes and use this self written guide as motivation. As you connect to your reasons you will no longer be able to make excuses for yourself and your actions and will take the responsibility to making your dreams come true.
Spending some time writing affirmations that reinforce your reasons (your why) for wanting to make major changes in your life is the first step to strengthening your why. Once you can see, feel, taste and touch a connection between your intention and the reason you have the intention you will no longer except excuses or give in to doubt. - 16069
How does it happen that some people cave in at the first sign of a challenge, and others bounce back and keep on going in spite of apparent failures? Did those who bounce back swallow some magic battery and turn into the quintessential Energizer Bunny?
The answer is simple. The people who give up, throw in the towel and decide it is okay to fail didn't have the motivation they needed to begin with. The reasons why they do what they do weren't or aren't compelling enough for them to rise to the occasion and make a winning situation no matter what. They allow their circumstances to control them, rather than control their circumstances.
Those people who seem to get better when things go wrong, who stand up tall and enter the fight have the stamina and drive to continue forging ahead to meet their goals because their reasons for doing so are more compelling to them. They know how to stick to a commitment and aren't afraid of a bump in the road. They keep their eye on the prize the whole time.
Creating Compulsory Reasons to Succeed
As you begin a business endeavor you must make it a priority that has your commitment and devotion. This means that every minute of every day you need to be thinking and moving towards your goal. When you figure out your reason for succeeding that has to remain the one thought that keeps you moving and allows you to keep trying when things get rough.
If your reason for wanting more is simply to make your life a little easier, to improve the living conditions your presently have chances are you will not be able to hold out for the long run. Your "why" will not have enough meaning to move you forward. Once you acquire the things in life that you wanted or set out for you will have little left to gain so giving up will be easier. Even with more time on your hands and comforts you will become bored and les motivated.
If that is the extent of your "why" (the reason why you will set about to change your life) it's probably not strong enough to sustain you in the tough times. There's nothing wrong with wanting "things." Everyone does. But things get old and soon you're weary of them. As to leisure time, that also gets old. What do you want to do with your leisure time? That's where your why comes into play. There must be a strong sense of purpose.
By knowing what your reasons are and by adapting and changing them you will never lose your 'why' or your purpose for continuing to be successful.
Remaining Consistent
If you are reading this article then you have probably experienced moments intertwined with success and failure. Perhaps you have launched an internet marketing business of your own or a home based business and things just didn't seem to go right.
The ups and downs eventually wore you down and you quit trying. Remaining consistently aware of your thoughts and motivation or your 'why' for continuing will help keep you focused and bring your goals to fruition.
If your reasons for succeeding or wanting to be successful are not punctuated with significance in your life then you will not be able to persevere. These people often begin, but never finish the race.
How to Know if Your Reasons are Good Enough
Below is a list of possible signs that your why may not be strong enough:
Inability to achieve regular goals or procrastination Worried about what others might be thinking, or self conscious Unable to trust your decisions, worried or fearful Inability to make quick decisions that you feel good about Unsure of what you should be doing Afraid to fail or make mistakes (because you wont pick yourself back up) Lack of motivations Always planning, but never doing! Lack of organizations in actions and plans
Motivational speaker, philosopher and author, Jim Rohn says it best:
"When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it."
That's an apt description of having a big why.
Excuses Fade Away
Making excuses is another way of not taking responsibility for your actions and thoughts. Starting today keep a journal of all the meaningful changes you want to see in your life. Include the small and the large changes and use this self written guide as motivation. As you connect to your reasons you will no longer be able to make excuses for yourself and your actions and will take the responsibility to making your dreams come true.
Spending some time writing affirmations that reinforce your reasons (your why) for wanting to make major changes in your life is the first step to strengthening your why. Once you can see, feel, taste and touch a connection between your intention and the reason you have the intention you will no longer except excuses or give in to doubt. - 16069
About the Author:
Rob Walcher can be considered as one who has a big why. His why caused him to shoot to the top in two different direct sales companies in a matter of only 18 months and he has since become known as the Ten-Figure Guru. Rob has subsequently helped hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve their own success. If you want to learn how to connect with your why and work directly with Rob click here
