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Excited today to talk with you about one of my "go to" sources of inspiration and motivation...Napoleon Hill and the book Think and Grow Rich.
Napoleon Hill studied succes for over 20 years of his life and as a result created one of the overall best selling books on the principles of success. Inside the book he talks about 13 Principles of Success, and I am going to run through them today.
Whether you've heard these principles before or not, it is always great to go back to this foundation of success to make sure you are on track and putting in place all areas needed for your growth and success.
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George Wright III
1- Desire 2- Faith 3- Auto Suggestion 4- Specialized Knowledge 5- Imagination 6- Organized Planning 7- Decision 8- Persistence 9- Power of the Mastermind 10- Transmutation (Enthusiastic Support) 11- The Subconscious Mind 12- The Brain 13- The Sixth SenseThis past weekend I spent some serious time pondering negative life cycles and patterns that I have recognized recently.
We all have patterns that continue to present themselves.
It’s frustrating when we are growth minded and consciously observing to create change.
We try to observe, and we try to correct, and we try to move forward.
But truth is that we will never create lasting change till we crack the code...identify the real problem.
This is why I am a proponent of life-long learning and growth...best self...best life.
Life-long learning is needed because success principles are not created...they are discovered...over time and timing in your life.
We may have heard a principle or strategy a million times but it never "clicked" or we never truly "heard" the solution until the timing was right or we truly sought the right answers.
It takes timing, growth, situations and maybe even the right mentor or speaker or setting.
This weekend is no different....
I was contemplating relationships and communication and live events myself .
I know, and most of us realize, that effective communication is the key to relationships and life in general, and as passionate driven entrepreneur I am not different.
I struggle at times with patience and communication.
So, I was listening to Tony Robbins talk about Communication and Stumbled across some major solutions and awareness to some things I've been struggling with on Communication...
The solution was anything I hadn’t heard many times, but it was indeed the “first time” I actually “heard it” or it “clicked for me”. So, I thought I would share that with you…
Tony was talking about the Quality of your life being in direct proportion to the Quality of Your Communication...and I agree with this as I'm sure you do.
I would even go so far as to say that I have been very aware of communication patterns and how I communicate in order to create better communication (and experiences) in my life for some time now.
But Tony said something when he was talking that (this time it seems) I was much more aware, in tune or ready to hear....he said that the Quality of your Life is in direct proportion to the Quality of Communication you have with "YOURSELF".
Let me say that again…
the Quality of your Life is in direct proportion to the Quality of Communication you have with "YOURSELF".
That is what struck me...so I played it back a couple times as it sank in.
You see I've had situations and events that happen in personal and professional relationships that lead to unhealthy communication. I've recognized this and made many efforts to communicate in a much more patient, understanding and supportive way...but it didn't really click until I heard Tony say "communication with yourself" that I realized that most of my communication problems were entirely of my own doing....INTERNALLY not with the way I was communicating externally.
Let me back up and explain why this is so true and what I mean here...
You see when we go through experiences in our lives...divorce, business, personal, relationships, or whatever experiences we go through....it internally creates a feeling or emotion that embeds certain thoughts and creates certain “beliefs” in our mind. If you experience something bad, your mind decides to categorize that event as bad or something you will want to avoid. So next time you experience (or more importantly, you mind thinks you are going to experience) that same or similar situation, your mind will "interpret that event" to be something that you have already experienced bad or negative emotions with, and it will prompt you to avoid that situation again (as we all would like to do). Your mind is designed to protect you and help you avoid pain and suffering. That is not a bad thing, but you need to recognize this and compensate for it.
As a result, when faced with a similar event, you might more quickly jump to conclusions and get angry, defensive, or even interpret that event "prematurely" to be the same exact situation and then you will REACT AND JUMP QUICKLY TO CONCLUSIONS or even worse "ASSUME" you already know where the situation is leading and take it in the wrong direction. The problem is that MOST of the time...what is the old saying...90% of the worst experiences in our lives have happened “only in our MINDS”. lol
So, when your bad experiences in your PAST create negative beliefs in your MIND, and a new situation comes up, you REACT based on past experience and beliefs in a way that creates behavior that does not serve you...ultimately creating a negative RESULT (Pattern, Cycle, and ultimately Lessor Quality of Life). And it’s all based on internally communication with yourself.
This is the epiphany I had regarding Communication and the effects of Internal Communication with Yourself.
Ultimately, the Quality of Communication does determine the Quality of your Life, Relationships, and Personal Growth....but the Key is to realize that it is the communication with YOURSELF that needs to change.
So, when something comes up that triggers a negative emotion or a response that might not serve you, you need to find a way to interrupt that Belief pattern and react or communication differently.
NOW I KNOW THIS IS HARD, but knowing the PATTERN, TRIGGERS, and PROBLEM are the key....
Remember that you can create new patterns of reaction and belief...it’s a proven fact. Scientists call this the concept or principle of Neuroplasticity.
The key is to Frequently and Consistently change that pattern to create a new one......
It is then that you will move forward Creating Your best self and your best life...
I hope this message helps inspire and motivate you to Unleash Your True Potential. Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks for listening. :)
George Wright
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We all deal with self-doubt. We question our abilities and ultimately our potential to make things happen. We say things like, ‘I am not good enough! Did I make the right decision? What if I cannot handle this?’ these are all examples of self-doubt.
Most of the time, we have doubts about ourselves and our capabilities when we are lacking one of two things: confidence or competence.
Past experience and comparing ourselves to others also leads to self-doubt. We also experience self-doubt when we do something new and challenging or something out of our comfort zone. But when it comes to something that we never did before having doubts is normal. To some extent, self-doubt is actually useful because it helps you see what skills you need to acquire or improve to perform a certain task better
But if self-doubt becomes the norm it’s time for you to change that. Which brings me to a great quote…"When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt"– Honore de Balzac.
So, Let’s talk about Recognizing the signs of self-doubt.
Being stuck with self-doubt can prevent you from living the life you desire. Self-doubt prevents you from starting the business you would love to, pursuing your passion, not applying for the amazing job promotion you think you deserve. You get the idea.
So, self-doubt basically holds you back in life and ultimately from success. It leads to procrastination. It keeps you from taking action towards your goals and ultimately achieving them. When you have doubts you don’t seize the opportunities that might be present in your life. Self-doubt can have a negative effect on your life and confidence.
So, how can you deal with self-doubt and move forward…The Key is in Identifying and overcome Self Doubt.
Start by Recognizing the effects of self-doubt on your growth mindset:
Excessive self-doubt can lead to negative thinking patterns and limit your ability to achieve success. It can also lead to anxiety and depression, as well as interfering with interpersonal relationships. Self-doubt can impact work performance and productivity.
The truth is that self-doubt doesn’t go away. We simply learn how to deal with it better so we can achieve our goals and live our best life.
Learn to Embrace Your Self-Doubt
It may sound weird, but the first step to deal with your self-doubt is to embrace it. In other words, when you have self-doubt simply acknowledge it. Don’t beat yourself for having doubts about yourself and your abilities. Having self-doubts is normal – we all have them. It’s what makes us real and what makes us humans. So, accept that sometimes you will doubt yourself.
Instead of being reactive and trying to run away from it by distracting yourself – embrace it. In so doing, you will not waste your time, energy and motivation trying to avoid it. Embracing your self-doubt allows you to refocus your energy and fully concentrate on your goals.
A Key is to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others.
"The only person you should try to be better than is who you were yesterday"– Unknown.
I understand that it is easier to compare yourself to others but doing so is one of the reasons why we struggle with insecurities. Comparing yourself to others leads to self-doubt…it causes it.
So, an effective way to deal with self-doubt is to compare yourself only to YOU. In other words, compare yourself to who you were yesterday to see how far you have come. For instance: suppose you started your Business 4 month ago. Instead of comparing your success to someone who is further ahead of you, compare your success to when you first started. When you assess your progress, don’t forget to celebrate your small wins. As Stefan James says, ‘what gets rewarded, gets repeated’. GAP vs GAIN by Dan Sullivan.
Build Your Self-Confidence to Overcome Doubt
To build confidence you need to remember, it is important to be accepting of your mistakes and failures, as they are part of the learning process. Also try practicing positive self-talk and daily affirmations can also be helpful.
You can make lots of simple choices to build your self-confidence. Just as there are many ways to strengthen your body, there are ways you can increase your resolve by setting small goals, making healthier choices, nurturing your spirit, and finding support. Here are just a few:
Most of our doubts, lack of confidence and even imposture syndrome comes from negative thinking and thoughts patterns we have established over time.
Tips for overcoming negative thinking patterns which cause doubt:
Quote: "Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for" – Roy T Bennett.
I Believe that Pushing Yourself to Take Action Despite Your Self-Doubt with Help you Overcome Anything Obstacle in Your Life
Quote: "If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced" – Vincent Willem Van Gogh.
Learn to take action despite your self-doubt and your self-doubt will disappear. When you take action, your doubts and insecurities you actually move towards your goals. Think about it – how many times you had doubts, but you did well anyway?
By taking action you reclaim your power and you become in charge of your life. On the other hand, if you don’t take action, you feel anxious and overwhelmed. So, don’t sell yourself short because of your self-doubts.
Instead, learn to focus on the present moment, embrace your doubts and ask yourself ‘what small action I can take today to move towards my goals?’. Then, simply take that action. In so doing, you are not engaging in negative self-talk about something, but you are actually doing this thing. And as you act despite your doubts you feel more confident, empowered, motivated and happy. Make sense?
Finally, It’s Important You Sharpen your Skills & Mastery of Your Trade
Often, when you don’t know how to achieve something the voice of your self-doubt is louder. In other words, the lack of clarity and competence leads to self-doubt, less confidence and inaction. So, having clarity and competence is vital if you want to deal with self-doubt.
When you don’t have clarity on what skills you need, simply think of your goal and identify the key steps that you need to take to achieve it. If you struggle to identify what needs to be done research what successful people in that area are doing and follow their steps. Once you know what needs to be done you can make a plan of action to develop your skills.
If you need to acquire new skills to achieve your goal, be willing to learn those skills. In other words, have a learning mentality. Read books, watch YouTube videos, listen podcasts and audiobooks, attend seminars or sign up for a course.
Whatever it is that you need to learn just take the time to do it. The more you learn, the more competent you become. And with competence comes confidence. When you are confident, you are more likely to take action and make progress regardless of your doubts. Can you see how it all ties together?
Look, we all doubt ourselves and that’s okay. It’s what we do next that makes all the difference. I hope these tips will start helping you to identify and overcome your self-doubt each day. Self-doubt is normal, but it doesn’t have to control your life. When you understand that self-doubt is just a negative thought pattern you can take steps to change it.
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Your Strategy to Focus on Solutions
Begin to look at how you perceive the problems and situations in your life. Then start to focus on the solutions.
The mind that's overcome with all of the obstacles is not the mind that can help you create solutions. It's a mind that's focused on solutions that will take you far in life.
Here’s your strategy to implement this today:
It might be overwhelming to find 10 possible solutions, even if they're crazy ideas. But see what happens with your mind as you start to focus on solutions. You’ll find that simple things will come up that you may say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that already?”
You have greatness inside of you. I want you to remember that it's never too late for you to begin living the life that you were meant to live. So, start by focusing on solutions.
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Are you making progress in your life? If not, why?
I will often times sit back and evaluate my life, just to measure whether I am making progress in all the most important areas.
Sometimes when results are not where I want them to be, I will recall a concept my mentor Robert used to talk to me about. Its called the Pearl Constellation. PEARL is an acrynym for 5 words that are the keys to developing progress in your life.
They contain the keys to identifying which areas are out of alignment with your best self and greatest life.
I hope you will enjoy this topic today. Please share and send me some feedback on if it helps you in your life.
Thanks for listening.
George Wright III
It's late tonight, and it's been a long day. So, I did what I do many times when I need a little "fire"...I listended to Les Brown. Les has been a mentor of mine forever. He is truly one of the best sources of motivation and inspiration that I have EVER had. So, I thought I would share with you today a small piece of wisdom from him on how to Create Massive Commitment to liveing your best live. He really shares some great wisdom on how to declare your intentions and not let fear, doubt or anthing else stand in your way untill you achieve your dreams and goals.
I hope this message helps inspire and motivate you to Unleash Your True Potential. Let me know your thoughts.
George Wright
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What are you doing to upgrade the quality of people in your life?
You are striving for goals and progress in your business, finances, relationships and life overall. But, how much do you actually realize that your life is being influenced by your network that surrounds you?
In order to really create true and lasting change, you have to make the hard decisions to eliminate the negative people from your life. You need to start to surround yourself with positive, successful people that empower you with the truth...not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Period.
Lets talk today about ways you can do that. Thanks for listening.
George Wright III
I was at the Peak of my Business Career about 10 years ago, when I had some massive setbacks. It was at that time that I came across one of my mentors T Harv Eker. He was one of the main reasons that I decided to combine the business, financial education and personal development topics.
Harv brought to my attention that everything that is happening in our outer world and lives is ultimately the result of what is happening in our "inner world". This sent me on a path that I am truly grateful for because I was able to create success and fulfillment in business while also pursuing that that I was #1 passionate and fulfilled with and #2 that help me to continue to evolve into the best version of myself.
I hope you enjoy a little mid week motivation from one of my mentors T Harv Eker.
Thanks for listening.
George Wright III
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Finding ways to Act in Spite of Your Mood can be difficult, but I promise you that it is the difference maker in achiveing the success you desire.
When was the last time you sat down and prepared in advance for ideas, strategies and habits you could put in place that will help you to push past those times of indecision and doubt. When was the last time you implemented things like the 5 second rule, power statements and daily rituals to push yourself.
Well let's chat about that today. Thanks for listening.
George Wright III
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