Passion For Success

"Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill

There is nothing like enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the fuel of success. It drives one on even when obstacles keep on mounting. It works hand-in-hand with determination.

Have you noticed that you tend to accomplish a task faster if you were enthusiastic about it in the first place and it tends to drag on forever if you just don't "feel it".

A person without enthusiasm lacks the spark that we often see in a go-getter. There is practically no drive and hardly can such a person see opportunities and chances with this frame of mind.

Steven Spielberg was so enthusiastic about making films that one day, when he was 17-years-old, he dressed up in a suit and tie, combed his hair, carried his father's briefcase (which contained nothing but a sandwich and candy bars) and made for Universal Pictures.

He strode past a guard and went into one of the offices. It was an unused office and after some days he bought some plastic nameplates and registered his name in the building directory!

How enthusiastic are we about our jobs? Of course the best way to be enthusiastic about anything is to genuinely enjoy it. Then enthusiasm will flow naturally. Since we all can't dump our present jobs, we can start developing our enthusiasm for them.

How?

(a) By thinking of all the benefits to us—money for traveling, clothes...

(b) By thinking of all those who benefit from our services—directly or indirectly

By doing this we would see some good sides to our jobs which we might never have thought of and we will start to appreciate them more.

(c) Then we should consciously look out for exciting or interesting things about our jobs.

Most of the time people claim to be bored by their jobs. It is simply because they had already closed their minds to the task.

(d) Set targets and deadlines for yourself. You will be surprised how this will make you more effective that even your boss will notice the difference (Who knows you might get a raise!).

(e) Read motivational books and apart from these read autobiographies of successful people in your field. They have a way of inspiring one to achieve success.

Advice For Life

* Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

* Live with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

* Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

* Dream more while you are awake.

* Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat fewer foods that are manufactured in plants.

* Try to make at least 3 people smile each day.

* Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk, and let new and flowing energy in to your life.

* Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

* Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

* Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

* Life is to o short to waste time hating anyone.

* Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

* You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

* Make peace with your past so it won't mess up the present.

* Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their Journey is all about.

* Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie and pajamas. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

* No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

* Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

* What other people think of you is none of your business.

* Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

* However good or bad a situation is; it will change.

* Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

* Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

* Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

* The best is yet to come.

* No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

* Do the right thing.

* Call your mother and father often.

* Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

* Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass.