Motivation

Don’t You Quit

1 Comment »Written on October 7th, 2009 by adrian
Categories: Motivation

Don't You Quit When Things Go Wrong

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you are trudging seems all uphill,
When funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must .... But don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learn.
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out.
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you can never tell how close you are,
it may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you are hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst you must not quit.



P.S. I had this poem on a card inside my wallet when I was just out of my teens, all those years ago. Every once in a while, I would take it out and read it through whenever times was hard. Today, I managed a company that does millions in sales every year. It seems a long way from when I started. Dreams can come through, if you hang on long enough.

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Avoid Taking the Easy Way

No Comments »Written on October 7th, 2009 by adrian
Categories: Motivation
Whether you are working towards your goal in life, focusing on personal development or career success – the key is to get motivated and stay focused. To attain a high level of excellence in everything you do, you must make a commitment to avoid taking the easy way out.

There is satisfaction in a job well done, in knowing that you have done an outstanding job. Gain recognition among your peers as the go-to person in making any project a success. You do not get excellent results unless you are committed and motivated.

If you study any successful person, you will find that commitment and motivation plays a large part in their success. They are committed to achieve the successful outcome they envisioned, and they remain motivated even if they encounter obstacles. It is the willingness to persevere, and the conviction that they will achieve their desired outcome, if they stay the course.

In our fast food, instant gratification society, we have forgotten the satisfaction of working towards our goals. We have overlooked the building up of self-control, patience and skills. Somewhere along the line, we have decided to sacrifice quality for speed. When you focus on instant gratification, and stop caring about how well you do your job, the results will not matter.

There is nothing detrimental about using automation or getting on the fast track, so long as you maintain the same standard of quality. It might seem strange that we often experience a greater sense of achievement when the task seems the more difficult. The rewards you get when you know that you have succeeded regardless of the odds are indescribable. It builds you up as a person, and you gain the confidence to take on even tougher challenges.

Personal development is a process, not a destination. As you start to achieve some measure of success, your self-confidence increases. You develop the ability and mindset to overcome any obstacles and challenges. You will no longer be intimidated by fear or uncertainty, least of all, the prospect of hard-work and perseverance in your life. Personal development can have a profound impact in your life.

Life is an Opportunity

No Comments »Written on October 7th, 2009 by adrian
Categories: Motivation
Life is an opportunity. The opportunity for you to build a dream, and a future you can invest in. To garner success and wealth if this is what you desire. The key to success is to be ready to seize the opportunity when it presents itself. Maybe this opportunity will have you start at the lowest rung of the ladder to your success. It is for you to recognize the opportunity and develop the discipline to climb it.

Many years ago, a man saw the potential in me that I did not even know I possessed. He offered me the opportunity to work with him, and though I made mistakes in my early days, I developed the skills to run a million dollar company. When the way is opened for you, you must embrace it and appreciated the person who gave you the chance. In time, other opportunities will present themselves, and you take the next stage of the journey.

The opportunities that come along will demand you learn new disciplines and skills to grow. With new knowledge and experience comes self-confidence. Sometimes when you are starting out on a new career path, you do not realize how big the opportunity can be. The people you interact with, everyone is a potential friend and colleague. Some might even become a mentor, and you might find a friend for life.

Even though you will meet with many challenges in the beginning, do not give up. Even though, you might not like it where you are, or like what you are doing. Remember that the way to success is based on long-term commitment. There are no short cuts! It takes discipline and a positive altitude to climb the ladder of success. It takes perseverance and a willingness to go the extra mile. One thing I have learnt is that you can always do more than what is expected of you.

The commitment is your willingness to do what other people are not willingly to do. It is your willingness to absorb the lessons in life and develop the expertise required. It is doing what the opportunity in life is asking of you. Opportunity is the chance for you to demonstrate your ability, and to qualify you for a life of success and wealth.