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BUILD A STRONG MINDSET

Movies and television depict heroes who have a strong mind. We admire people who push the limits. Heroes and tough guys let us walk in their shoes, if only for a couple of hours.
We feel what it’s like to have the mental toughness to break out of a seemingly boring existence, and enter into a much bigger world, one that is full of possibility. The reality is this: You and I must also be strong-minded if we are to overcome the obstacles we meet every day. We know that it takes more than talent or skill to become a top performer. Research studies indicate that intelligence accounts for only 30% of our achievement. So what does make a good leader, athlete or parent? The answer is a strong mind that pushes through adversity. It is an inner quality that enables people to work hard and stick to their goals. The good news is that a strong mind is not something you were born with. It is something that can be developed. According to 48 laws of power (law 5) Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate and win, once it slips, however, you are vulnerable (capable), and will be attacked on all sides. Make your reputation unassailable. Always be alert to potential attacks and thwart them before they happen. Meanwhile, learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own reputations, then stand aside and let public opinion hang them. “So much depends on reputation – Guard it with your life” What secret characteristics do heroes with a strong mind possess? Confidence Persistence Dedication Control The characteristics of a hero are not so secret, after all. But how can you and I harness their power? How can we create the strong mind that is the trademark of those who live large in a world full of possibilities? Here are the secrets I learned from my own life: 1. Confidence Confidence is freedom from doubt, belief in yourself and abilities. Is also a feeling of trust in something of someone and hopefulness that events will be favorable.  “When you improve a little each day, eventually bigger things will come. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don’t worry about short, quick improvements. Seek out the small improvements, one day at a time. And when it happens, it lasts.” Remember- Confidence is a belief in yourself and your ability to meet your goals. Push out of your comfort zone and expose yourself to different situations. Learn how to push through the uncomfortable. Once you have confidence in yourself, you’ll be amazed what you can accomplish. 2. Persistence  Persistence is the tendency is to see life’s obstacles as challenges to be met, rather than as threats. Don't whine, point fingers or blame others for your predicament. You can be the hero of your own life and choose your destiny.
3. Dedication Dedication is the  act of  binding yourself intellectually or emotionally to a course of action. Also complete and wholehearted fidelity In the deepest part of me I knew that I would make it in life. It was not a stepping-stone to something better that might come along. I was a disciple of my own deep values and beliefs. I had the will to subjugate my feelings to those values. Strong-minded people have a dedication that comes from a purpose in alignment with their deepest values. 4. Control Control is having a certainty that you are able to shape your destiny and not passively accepting events as fate Push-ups were the most difficult aspect of the physical fitness test for me. After several of them failed to be counted, I began to “psyche myself out,” worrying whether I could do it all! A strong mind shuts out feelings of fear and inadequacy. Instead, it focuses on how to reach the goal. Control your own emotions, thoughts and behavior rather than trying to control other people. The best way to control your situation is to invest energy into it so that you can understand all aspects. This allows you to pinpoint the soft underbelly of the challenge. Throw out preconceived ideas of what you can, and cannot do. If you put your shoulder to it, you will find that grit trumps talent every time! Read more.. 10 Ways Mentally Strong People Build Powerful Mindsets

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