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Personal Journal - Day 1: The Key to Success
10 years ago
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So: I'm going to start this off by simply saying this: The whole point to my writing this out, is because I learn from writing, and I feel like a lot of this would end up being information that others could maybe use at some point. Also; it could be interesting to look back at...and cry a little to myself at how bad I was at this. xD
"There's nothing worse in this world than to achieve your goals, and then say: 'is this all there is?'" ~ Tony Robbins
The Key to Success - What makes other people successful where most of us struggle?
A lot of things in life are simple, but people simply don't apply themselves. Everyone has done this at some point, to some small extent. Every one of us has gotten caught up in the mundane, everyday tasks it takes to simply make a living. We all do this, time and again. New years resolutions are an excellent example. Many people make these resolutions, but not many follow through. So what to do about this...? ACT.
"The past does not equal the future."
I have been told this MANY times over. My mother, grandmother, uncle, teachers, counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, and now, Tony. After hearing this same phrase from this many sources, I have to begin to wonder exactly what is meant by this. True; it's simple enough to understand: What has happened in the past does not matter, it's in the past. What DOES matter is what is learned from past experiences and what is done NOW.
Anyway, to the meat of it all.
Why do people perform better than others? what makes someone more successful?
Charlie Munger said thus: "“To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people.” MY interpretation of this is simply that if you do not strive to make a change, then the change will not happen. If you want to be successful, then you need to work towards it. YES this is difficult. If you want to be wealthy, study wealth. IF you want to be healthy, study health. If you want to be happy, study it. Don't HOPE.
Another thing: we all KNOW what we deserve. If things are NOT satisfactory, people get a push and DRIVE to achieve that position. Thing is, it works the other way as well. Too much success and people sabotage themselves. The ability to adapt is the key to survival, and this doesn't only apply to life, but to business as well. Relationships and health included.
Now, keep in mind that HARD WORK and study will not get you anywhere. You can be the hardest worker in the world, and come out completely unfulfilled. Ian (My uncle) says this: "There's no point in working hard if you don't work smart." In other words, if you can't apply yourself properly, you will get nowhere fast. You practice wrong, you will do wrong. Practice bad habits, and those habits will stick. Practice PROPERLY and form GOOD habits, and those will stick.
"Most people major in minor things" People get caught up in things that they put too much value in, but these things don't help people much. People focus to the aspects they have deemed important, but MOST people focus on things that don't "empower" them.
From what I have found, and what I understand, there are two major driving forces that possess someone to make a change in life in some form or fashion. Inspiration, or desperation. People who have BIG ideas, dream big, really have that drive to make things happen are those I call, "inspired." Then there are those who are simply desperate. These are people who have been driven to a breaking point when it becomes a matter of making a move, or giving in.
Four steps:
1: KNOW YOUR OUTCOME. Decide what you want out of a situation. "Clarity is Power."
2: APPLY YOURSELF. If you try something and it doesn't work, then you've learned. "The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere." DECIDE. Make a conscious decision to make a change.
3: ANALYZE YOUR RESULTS. Look at your results from your actions.
4: ADAPT. Charls Darwin stated: "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change." The ability to adapt is key.
Now, DON'T just make random decisions. Look around and study on how to make things happen. Find someone who is already getting results you want. "Learn from the masters" so to speak.
SO: What are two things I could do TODAY to improve the quality of life?
I...honestly have no clue. BUT I do know I can get to work on my art and commission. (In the morning, though...it's late). I could ALSO go out and get a couple more books to read...learn some more so I have more to apply. I think the biggest thing I can do right now, this instant, is to turn my focus to my writing in my spare time (my obligations to others come first, naturally).
Earlier I quoted Charlie Munger. So I have to ask this of myself as well... on a scale of 1-10, what might my "deserve it" factor be...? If I have to be honest? maybe an overall 3. Physically, I've done NOTHING to get back in shape, so obviously I don't deserve to be in shape...(1) Financially, I've done very little to achieve financial stability and independence, BUT I have put SOME effort into making that change...(3) and in terms of my health...I have tried to take care of myself, but as of yesterday? wow, that was a disaster in terms of diet, not to mention my diet hasn't been the best lately either, but regardless...I do make it a point to try and stay in good health (5...about average).
"There's nothing worse in this world than to achieve your goals, and then say: 'is this all there is?'" ~ Tony Robbins
The Key to Success - What makes other people successful where most of us struggle?
A lot of things in life are simple, but people simply don't apply themselves. Everyone has done this at some point, to some small extent. Every one of us has gotten caught up in the mundane, everyday tasks it takes to simply make a living. We all do this, time and again. New years resolutions are an excellent example. Many people make these resolutions, but not many follow through. So what to do about this...? ACT.
"The past does not equal the future."
I have been told this MANY times over. My mother, grandmother, uncle, teachers, counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, and now, Tony. After hearing this same phrase from this many sources, I have to begin to wonder exactly what is meant by this. True; it's simple enough to understand: What has happened in the past does not matter, it's in the past. What DOES matter is what is learned from past experiences and what is done NOW.
Anyway, to the meat of it all.
Why do people perform better than others? what makes someone more successful?
Charlie Munger said thus: "“To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people.” MY interpretation of this is simply that if you do not strive to make a change, then the change will not happen. If you want to be successful, then you need to work towards it. YES this is difficult. If you want to be wealthy, study wealth. IF you want to be healthy, study health. If you want to be happy, study it. Don't HOPE.
Another thing: we all KNOW what we deserve. If things are NOT satisfactory, people get a push and DRIVE to achieve that position. Thing is, it works the other way as well. Too much success and people sabotage themselves. The ability to adapt is the key to survival, and this doesn't only apply to life, but to business as well. Relationships and health included.
Now, keep in mind that HARD WORK and study will not get you anywhere. You can be the hardest worker in the world, and come out completely unfulfilled. Ian (My uncle) says this: "There's no point in working hard if you don't work smart." In other words, if you can't apply yourself properly, you will get nowhere fast. You practice wrong, you will do wrong. Practice bad habits, and those habits will stick. Practice PROPERLY and form GOOD habits, and those will stick.
"Most people major in minor things" People get caught up in things that they put too much value in, but these things don't help people much. People focus to the aspects they have deemed important, but MOST people focus on things that don't "empower" them.
From what I have found, and what I understand, there are two major driving forces that possess someone to make a change in life in some form or fashion. Inspiration, or desperation. People who have BIG ideas, dream big, really have that drive to make things happen are those I call, "inspired." Then there are those who are simply desperate. These are people who have been driven to a breaking point when it becomes a matter of making a move, or giving in.
Four steps:
1: KNOW YOUR OUTCOME. Decide what you want out of a situation. "Clarity is Power."
2: APPLY YOURSELF. If you try something and it doesn't work, then you've learned. "The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere." DECIDE. Make a conscious decision to make a change.
3: ANALYZE YOUR RESULTS. Look at your results from your actions.
4: ADAPT. Charls Darwin stated: "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change." The ability to adapt is key.
Now, DON'T just make random decisions. Look around and study on how to make things happen. Find someone who is already getting results you want. "Learn from the masters" so to speak.
SO: What are two things I could do TODAY to improve the quality of life?
I...honestly have no clue. BUT I do know I can get to work on my art and commission. (In the morning, though...it's late). I could ALSO go out and get a couple more books to read...learn some more so I have more to apply. I think the biggest thing I can do right now, this instant, is to turn my focus to my writing in my spare time (my obligations to others come first, naturally).
Earlier I quoted Charlie Munger. So I have to ask this of myself as well... on a scale of 1-10, what might my "deserve it" factor be...? If I have to be honest? maybe an overall 3. Physically, I've done NOTHING to get back in shape, so obviously I don't deserve to be in shape...(1) Financially, I've done very little to achieve financial stability and independence, BUT I have put SOME effort into making that change...(3) and in terms of my health...I have tried to take care of myself, but as of yesterday? wow, that was a disaster in terms of diet, not to mention my diet hasn't been the best lately either, but regardless...I do make it a point to try and stay in good health (5...about average).
