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KEEP MOVING
FORWARD!
Welcome to this edition of the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. I hope that
you had a fabulous weekend and, for all of our mothers out there, I hope
you had a day filled with love, family, joy and many wonderful memories.
You deserve it!
This week's message is about life. Life doesn't always turn out the way
we planned! When things don't go as planned, it's easy to just throw in
the towel and quit. But before you give up on the hard work you've
already done, remember the "two steps forward, one step back"
philosophy. What it means is that sometimes when you're making progress
and feeling good about where you're headed, you suddenly hit a setback.
Don't let it get you down. Always keep moving forward, continuing to
develop what you started.
So how should you react when something doesn't turn out as planned?
First, be objective. Step back and look at the situation. Take
responsibility where it's due, but don't place blame on others. Is your
setback really that significant, or will it just require a little extra
exertion on your part? Come to terms with it, and then start planning
your next move. Don't be afraid to ask for help from others. Most people
are more than willing to offer support and advice if you ask.
Bounce back. Evaluate the situation. Instead of looking at your project
as a disaster or failure, view it with success. Concentrate on how great
it will feel when it's finally done. Instead of focusing on the problem,
take a moment to sit back and reward yourself for all that you've
accomplished.
Approach life with perseverance and dedication to the things that matter
most to you. Success is never easy. It's up to you whether you will give
up or fight through the tough battles to earn whatever it is you want.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
This portion of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson is quite telling:
"Finish each day And be done with it. You have done what you could.
Some blunders and Absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you
can." Move on with your life. Keep reaching for your goals, and you
will achieve them. One minor setback is nothing if you really want
something and are willing to work for it. Have a great week!
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
What are your goals for 2015? Did you set a goal that was stretched? If
not, take this opportunity to reset your goals and STRETCH them!
WORDS OF WISDOM
"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind, there
are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it
the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of
the team." - Benjamin Franklin Fairless
"The biggest hurdle is rejection. Any business you start, be ready
for it. The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people
is the successful people do all the things the unsuccessful people don't want
to do. When 10 doors are slammed in your face, go to door number 11
enthusiastically, with a smile on your face." - John Paul DeJoria
"All successful people - men and women - are big dreamers. They
imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they
work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose." -
Brian Tracy
"If you want to be truly successful, invest in yourself to get the
knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus
on it and persevere, your success will blossom." - Sydney Madwed
"Successful people will always tell you that you can do something.
It's the people who have never accomplished anything who will always
discourage you from trying to achieve excellent things." - Lou Holtz
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