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Handling Discouragement on the Way to Success

May 24th, 2008
· Filed Under: Challenges · Emotional Mastery · Goal Setting · Goals

Following up Holding to Belief, Vision, and Purpose in Times of Discouragement, I found some great wisdom and insight from John Maxwell on the topic of handling setbacks when moving toward a goal:

The key question on your bad day is: Are you going to give up or get up? And how can you get up?

1.   Rise above self-pity.
2.   Think positively.
3.   Learn from your experiences.
4.   Seek alternatives.
5.   Develop a sense of humor.
6.   Be realistic.
7.   Establish new goals.
8.   Develop a passion.
9.   Broaden your base of support.
10. Separate your self-worth from your performance.

(From “The Maxwell Leadership Bible,” p. 910)

Setbacks are part of life. I’ll admit I haven’t always been a star performer when it comes to rolling with the punches of adversity, but I’ve held my ground more times than not. And I’ve never gone down for the count…at least not permanently!

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Holding to Belief, Vision, and Purpose in Times of Discouragement

May 22nd, 2008
· Filed Under: Beliefs · Challenges · Emotional Mastery · Faith · Goal Setting · Goals · Inspiration · Purpose · Transformation · Visualization

I took a telecourse last weekend called The Art and Science of Achieving Your Goals and Dreams. Part of my pre-course homework involved writing a life purpose statement, as well as a vision statement for my life (what my life would be like living at the peak of success and the achievement of my goals and dreams). I will share them both.

Purpose

“The purpose of my life is to learn and grow, inspiring others along the way, and showing them they too can do the same.”

Vision

“I am living a life of complete emotional freedom. I love myself and others freely and unconditionally. I have learned to master my thoughts and emotions in such a way that I’ve come to trust and honor myself and my abilities at a whole new level. I can state a goal and know I will reach it because I am congruent and honor my promises to myself. I accept all learning curves and have learned to be patient with myself and others as a result.

The aforementioned emotional freedom has enabled me to move into financial freedom. I am free to ask and receive. I can hold an intention with complete faith because I know it will come to pass. This has enabled me to exceed my financial targets. I am attracting money, business, and partnerships at increasing levels of speed and earn in excess of $________K a year.”

I launched this blog to find, reach out to, and connect with others on this level. I know there is great power to be found in accountability and I’ve already seen how some of you out there have been awakened to your own dreams and goals and have gotten that extra push to take your own steps of faith.

So with that said, “you know who” paid me a visit this week. Yes, that would be “Dennis.” (Refer to Self Acceptance: Building Belief in Yourself While Going for Your Dreams to learn more about him!) I had been working toward a particular financial goal over the past couple of years and had somewhat of a setback in relation to it a few days ago.

These things happen.

Of the myriad reactions I had building in me, one of the more healthy responses was to talk about it here. After all, this is the before, during, and after story. In doing so I live out my chosen purpose in the present, and set the stage for achieving my vision in the future.

Even though what happened sucks (I won’t go into details yet), it’s pretty cool to realize it’s still working in my favor!

At some point faith always gets tested. Holding the course, especially during moments of discouragement, is the key to getting to the other side.

Can I hear an Amen? ;-)

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