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1. Stay positive. <\/strong>
\nYou can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.<\/p>\n

2. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: <\/strong>
\nMy purpose is_______________________.<\/p>\n

3. Take a morning walk of gratitude. <\/strong>
\nI call it a \u201cthank you walk.\u201d It will create a fertile mind ready for success.<\/p>\n

4. Instead of being disappointed about where you are…<\/strong>
\n…think optimistically about where you are going.<\/p>\n

5. Eat…<\/strong>
\n…breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.<\/p>\n

6. Remember that…<\/strong>
\n…adversity is not a dead-end but a detour to a better outcome.<\/p>\n

7. Focus on…<\/strong>
\n…learning, loving, growing and serving.<\/p>\n

8. Believe that everything happens for a reason<\/strong>.
\nExpect good things to come out of challenging experiences.<\/p>\n

9. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. <\/strong>
\nInstead invest your energy in the positive present moment.<\/p>\n

10. Mentor someone…<\/strong>
\n…and be mentored by someone.<\/p>\n

11. Live with the 3 E’s. <\/strong>
\nEnergy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.<\/p>\n

12. Remember…<\/strong>
\n…there\u2019s no substitute for hard work.<\/p>\n

13. Zoom focus. <\/strong>
\nEach day when you wake up in the morning ask: \u201cWhat are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?\u201d Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.<\/p>\n

14. Implement the NoComplainingRule<\/a>. <\/strong>
\nComplaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better but everyone around you feels sick.<\/p>\n

15. Read more books than you did in 2010. <\/strong>
\nI happen to know of a few good ones!<\/p>\n

16. Get more sleep. <\/strong>
\nYou can\u2019t replace sleep with a double latte.<\/p>\n

17. Focus on \u201cGet to\u201d vs \u201cHave to.<\/strong>\u201d
\nEach day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.<\/p>\n

18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:<\/strong>
\nI am thankful for __________.<\/p>\n

Today I accomplished____________.<\/p>\n

19. Smile and laugh more. <\/strong>
\nThey are natural anti-depressants.<\/p>\n

20. Enjoy the ride. <\/strong>
\nYou only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.<\/p>\n

This Post was originally written by Jon Gordon @ Guideposts<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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