If you’re going to make stuff up, at least make it cool :)

The fact is, we're all a little crazy .. :)

We make stuff up that isn't there.

We distort stuff that is there ...

We assign meaning to events that don't have any meaning ...

And the reality is:

EVERY memory we have is a complete distortion of what actually happened.  The farther in the past the memory is, and the more times we've thought about it...

...the more we've changed what actually has happened.

I heard someone once say ... :

"It's NEVER too late to have a good childhood"

And it's right ...

However, we can also make stuff up that isn't very useful to us.

 What that means is in this video : If you’re going to make stuff up, at least make it cool :) | Empower Network

Practice Perseverance

Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “Persevere” in this way:

“To persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counter influences, opposition, or discouragement.”

 To “Persist” means:  “To take a stand, stand firm; to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition.

What is Perseverance?

 Perseverance is the will to see things through until the end in spite of fear, obstacles, discouragement, and opposition. With perseverance, we can accomplish great things.

Here’s how to keep the practice of perseverance at the heart of everyday life to achieve the extraordinary.

Ask Yourself:

 What are three goals you’d like to accomplish in the next three months?

What action steps do you need to take to reach these goals?

What are some reasons that may stop you from attaining these goals? (i.e. lack of time, money, fear, or self-doubt)

“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.”- John D. Rockefeller

“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all of your energies on a limited set of targets.”-Nido Qubein

“Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”- Mark Twain

This is so true we need to stay involved constantly in our business, learning always to achieve success .. Persevere and success will come to you .. Keep at it ..

Perseverance is a day-by-day decision not to give up .. Some situations, feelings, and challenges can, over time, cause us to lose heart or lose our way .. Fearlessness, guilt, joy, jealousy—are feelings that support or impede our efforts to persevere .. When we feel lost, overwhelmed, betrayed or exhausted, we need to know we have a choice for how we respond .. And we have to nurture the rewarding times, when we experience the joy of working together on something hard but worthwhile, when we realize we’ve made a small difference …

Practice Perseverance!

1.       Commit to your Dream. Make a promise to yourself that you will keep the commitment to your goals; your dreams; your purpose, no matter what obstacles are presented to you along the way. Write this commitment down in a few sentences and what it means to you. Let it sink in. When an obstacle presents itself, read what you wrote and recommit to your dream. Vow never to waver so you are assured to stay on the path to success.

2.       Keep a Positive Attitude. Stay optimistic and enthusiastic no matter how hard it can be at times. Help yourself to do this by creating a daily list of positive affirmations that counteract with your negative beliefs. For example, if you have a belief such as, “I don’t deserve to have what I want in my life,” replace it with, “I am attracting abundance and all that I want into my life.” Recite these affirmations daily until you have retrained your mind. Your positive attitude will help you through the tough times.

3.       Stay focused. Determine what obstacles you are facing right now that are preventing you from pursuing goals and dreams. It could be fear, self-doubt, disappointments, or simply a lack of time or money. Acknowledge all of these hurdles by writing them down on paper. Now move past them by recommitting to your goal and fully understanding that nothing can stop your pursuit because you are being called to your greatness. Be unstoppable!

4.       Bounce Back. Be a person who does not get discouraged easily. Be a person who handles rejection graciously by not taking anything personal. Be a person who is like this even if you are not. Rise to the occasion. With any setback, you will be challenged to make a choice of how you will react. The ability to make a choice is a gift. Choose to not beat yourself up, think about what happened, learn from your mistakes and, ultimately, press on for your own success.

And remember to stay strong, don’t let others steer us away from what’s in our heart!! We will eventually get there, just keep the fire burning within ..

Dare to dream and persevere .. ??  watch this ..