Month: July 2019
Need more self-discipline
Self-discipline is an essential ingredient for life satisfaction. Without self-discipline we would only do the things we wanted to do when we wanted to — giving us short bursts of satisfaction. Top achievers have the ability to do the things they know should be done, even when they don’t want to do them. Why? Exactly…
Read MoreCourage to act
We can’t stop thoughts entering our mind, but it’s what we do with our thoughts that matters. By listening to negative self-talk we sabotage our success. We have to have the courage to act. One year, at the Australasian Real Estate Awards, I sat with my team, watching the winners up on stage and feeling…
Read MoreAttractive confidence
One of the most attractive qualities is self-confidence — when we think, talk and walk with belief and purpose. The definition of confidence is to have belief in oneself, a feeling of assurance, calm and ease. Confident people who think, talk and walk with positive action are more likely to live a life according to…
Read MoreThe power of conviction
Conviction is one of the three superpowers of a True Believer. Conviction is what gives belief its stamina – like an unstoppable life force. It’s when our belief is so strong and we are fixed on our vision — even when there is no evidence that the vision will become a reality — that we are inspired to take…
Read MoreGet fit for the long game
Imagine life to be a game and you are a player. Are you set up for successful match? It takes a certain physical and mental condition to get in the game, to play and stay in the game and to finish the game. You need to be match-fit. There are hundreds of components to success, but I have no doubt that being match-fit…
Read MoreEnergy for life
Energisers are those full of vitality and driven by their passion for what they value. Some say that nothing great can be achieved without enthusiasm. It’s the key to attracting what you desire. In fact energisers can be difficult to resist, as their energy is contagious. Infectious enthusiasm and conviction are the qualities that drive…
Read MoreThe truth behind being “fine”
The “I’m fine” statement and the thinking that supports it can encourage us to avoid specific areas that need attention. By looking closely at all areas of our lives we can identify where we are fine and where we are not. How many times have you said, “I’m fine” to describe how you are going? There’s a risk…
Read MoreIgnite the conviction flame
When your values and passion are congruent, they become the fuel for your conviction. Conviction creates energy — stamina for taking action in line with your values more consistently. This persistent action helps to maintain the direction you want to go in. And the daily practice of feeling what you want in advance helps to…
Read MoreHold the space for non-beleivers
Once we have accepted that non-believers are a part of life we have to learn to hold a space for them. The ability to hold a space for non-believers essentially means just being, without making judgement. It requires us to have: compassion — having empathy having experienced the difficulties of being a non-believer yourself at times respect — having…
Read MoreMove up the growth ladder
Dr Carol Dweck’s work on growth and fixed mindsets shows that those who have a fixed mindset settle for a life they think they’re stuck in. Those with a growth mindset understand that every day is a new beginning and an opportunity for new learning. Although we can sometimes find ourselves at the bottom of the growth ladder, we…
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