The Self Development Blog

When it comes to pursuing grand goals, what we are pursuing doesn’t determine whether or not we will succeed. It’s how we pursue it that matters most. It is the principles and not tactics that lead to success.

Change or transformation plays a huge role in leading success-focused people towards achieving their goals. And once change sets in, it becomes a part of your goal-oriented life. When faced with an opportunity to grow, you will likely go for it even if it requires you to change a habit, practice, or mindset. As long as the changes you make are aligned with your ultimate goal, you are definitely on a solid path towards success.

In the pursuit of our dreams, we can very easily get caught up in all the work we have to do to realize them. And although this is important, it's only half the strategy we need to apply. The other half is rejuvenation, rest, and unwinding. Being tired isn’t a mistake. Therefore, taking some time off is critical for any person determined to become a success.

For some, making New Year’s resolutions does nothing to move them towards progress. One of the reasons is that New Year’s resolutions are treated as holidays. In December, singing carols and decorating Christmas trees sounds like a great idea. However, doing that in late April will have people think you have lost your mind. And because between two Christmas seasons is a whole year, it’s too easy to not think about Christmas till you get to November.

Our lives are shaped by our environment and how we respond to that environment. If one is born into an environment of poverty and misery, then one has two choices. To accept the environment and continue in the shadow of poverty. Or to change that environment and strive for a different existence he or she desires. Many call the latter choice, success. And many still, call the process of becoming successful, a transformation.

Any person with ambition, in any walk of life, faces fear. It is the force that has shattered the dreams of many determined men and women that aimed high in life. But why is fear effective? Because we let it control us. We give it more power than it actually has. To ensure success, one must never bow down to fear. One must own their fears.

The challenges you are bound to face as a dreamer may sometimes be beyond your capability to solve them. In such situations, forming strategic alliances with people of similar determination will prove extremely valuable in your pursuit. This is why successful companies are comprised of people and not just one person. Begin to apply this principle early with a small circle and you will be well on your way to realizing your dreams.

Dreamers may start off as people with ideas and a vision of an ideal future. However, the true dreamer is actually a builder. A person with not only a plan but also the will to take action to ensure that plan is realized. Ideas are cheap. It’s why people hesitate when it comes to investing in people with ideas. Instead, they very readily invest in men and women willing to take action. Are you a person of action?

Learn to see failure what it truly is. A state of mind. It is impossible to ever truly fail… unless you really want to. There is little hope for the person who has a lesser desire to win, and a greater desire to remain defeated.

If you are convinced that your mind is set on success and nothing else, then I want to offer you an actionable tactic to help you begin moving towards it. It is completely practical and will depend entirely on whether or not you are really determined to make significant progress in your life.

Happiness is important to everyone. We seek it while in pursuit of our goals. When we see ourselves making progress towards our goals, we feel happier. When we don’t however, we have little reason to. And when you don’t feel happy, you can get really frustrated trying to make significant progress in your life. So how do we ensure that we are consistently making progress so that we feel happier a lot more? The answer lies in our thoughts and actions. You are probably holding yourself back from experiencing the happiness and progress you crave. Here are 8 reasons why.

Before the first light bulb came into physical existence, it was just a thought. Before the first aircraft was built, it was initially conceived in the mind of a man. This is a definite truth that you should understand and never forget. That before success can be realized, it must first come to you in the form of a dominating and persistent thought.