By Ahsan

One of the amazing things about being you is that you do not have to do anything you don’t want to do.

Read that opening sentence again.

It’s true, isn’t it?

No one can make you do anything!

In other words, you are the captain of your own ship and if you don’t want to leave the harbour, you can stay anchored.

How does this control of your actions relate to failing at success? Quite simply, it is all a matter of your MINDSET. If your mindset is one of determination to not do something, you end up not doing it.

The good news, is that when your mindset is positive and geared to doing something you want to do, you start getting results. If success is about getting results and moving forward on your goal, then having the right mindset is not only key, it’s the five-tonne propeller that your ship uses to leave the harbour.

When you embark on achieving your goals and are looking for success you might like to start with your mindset first.

Here are five tips that will make a huge difference to the quality of your mindset:

Assess the major reason you want to be successful?
Think of a time that you achieved a goal (however small) and recall that feeling of achievement.
Spend time after waking up to think about achieving your goal and spend time just before nodding off to sleep to do more of the same. (this is actually self-hypnosis). You may also add in a prayer.
Be kind to yourself and view any set back as feedback and not failure.
Be willing to do the work. Be determined and committed. Fast results take time.

Dear friend, nothing worth having will be given to you. You will likely have to work for it. And if you maintain an unshakeable and focused mindset, you will succeed where others fail.

Success is largely a by-product of having a positive mindset!