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In life, there are those who solve problems and those who complain. They both face the same situation, but only one of them will discover a solution. Only one will embrace the challenge, while the other resigns to being a victim of the circumstances they both confront.
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“Before anything great is really achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed.” ~Ray Lewis
Comfort is killing us.
We live in a world where the slightest inconveniences can be resolved with the tap of a button or banished with the quick swipe of a credit card – endless entertainment, same-day shipping, meal delivery, and abundant access to sugary foods, hard-hitting drugs, and porn provide us with a never-ending source of unearned dopamine.
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In Japanese culture there exists the practice of Kaizen, which includes the idea of the ’one-minute principle’ for self-improvement. At the heart of this method is the idea that a person should practice doing something for a single minute, every day at the same time. Clearly, it shouldn’t be any trouble for absolutely anyone — even the laziest person — to carry out a given task for such a small amount of time. This is extremely important because anyone can do it for just one minute a day. In the western culture, the majority will think that this technique is ineffective and many are doubtful because they believe that people can only achieve success through pouring in enormous effort and time.
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You’re here because you want to be successful. You’re here to figure out how to set goals and then reach them so that you can live the life that you’ve always wanted to live. You’re here because you want to learn self-discipline.
In my opinion, the most important ingredient in achieving any of these things is staying consistent. It doesn’t matter if you do one great workout or study hard for one day or write one great post for your blog. What matters is that you are consistent.
Being decent consistently will get you much farther than being amazing one time.
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I thought if I did enough self improvement I would be happy. I thought that losing the weight, learning to beat procrastination, and practicing happiness affirmations would make me a content human being.
But my self love was conditional. I felt good when I made progress on my goals. It was great when I applied what I learned. But there are always setbacks.
And when you love yourself conditionally those setbacks are cause for brutal self evisceration.
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Will you take the job? Will you quit the job? Will you text her now or later? Will you break up with her? Will you move? Will you go out or stay in and work? Will you order sushi or thai?
Every single day we face a number of decisions. Each decision will affect you in some way. What you order for dinner will likely have only a small impact on your life. Maybe it will cause you an upset stomach, but that’s about as extreme as it can get.
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Individuals with a victim mentality tend to perceive life as happening to them rather than for them, leading them to feel victimized when things don’t go according to plan. Victim mentality is a personality trait that individuals acquire, causing them to perceive themselves as victims of the negative actions of others. At its core, this mentality represents a form of avoidance that absolves individuals from taking responsibility for their lives.
Meet Daryl Davis.
Daryl is a seasoned black American musician who’s played with some of the best. He also hangs out with KKK members.
For decades, he’s set out to change the minds of those who hate him most.
Instead of confronting them with hateful words, he sits down with them. Hears their story. Even laughs with them.
By being a good friend, Daryl shows Klan members just how wrong they are about the race they claim to despise. And he’s been responsible for over 200 members leaving the group and giving up their racist ways.
We should all try to be more like Daryl.
Fear has the potential to be debilitating. When we are afraid of failure, rejection, or uncertainty, it can leave us feeling stuck and powerless. Our own minds can become a prison, leading us to feel unsatisfied and frustrated. However, fear can also serve a purpose. From a survival standpoint, fear can prevent us from engaging in activities that might be dangerous, such as jumping off a 16-story building if we have a fear of heights. Furthermore, fear can act as a powerful motivator. If we channel our energy in a positive direction, the fear of not achieving our goals or falling short of our aspirations can propel us forward.
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Three years now I have sat and waited. I’ve waited for my dreams to come to fruition. They haven’t. I’ve read books, watched videos, made plans, made better plans. My mindset has changed, and I can’t discount the value in that at all. I actually believe that mindset change is the first crucial step towards achievement. But that doesn’t mean I’ve reached those goals I’ve written down time and time again.
