Staying Focused

Written by Tasha Palmer on Oct 7, 2008 4:01 pm

Read More: Mindset | Personal Development | Positive Thinking

You have to obtain a positive mindset so that when you do have let downs you can turn it into a positive experience.

Be careful on who you share your dreams and desires with. Unfortunetly, some friends and family will bring you down quicker than a stranger. Stop asking advice or listening to people who don't have dreams, who don't have money, and have no idea what it takes to have a business.

Seeking the opinion of family and friends who play the lottery and make less or no more money than you is crazy!

If someone is QUICK to tell what doesn't work, but CAN'T SHOW you WHAT DOES... The reality is are they a VALID SOURCE to listen to? Can they REALLY help you? What's their documentation? Are they making the kind of money that you want to make and are they living the lifestyle you want?

So be careful where you take your advice or opinions from, because more often than not, it's worth...NOTHING! It's just a common fact that people who are NOT successful, seem to ALWAYS have an opinion. Especially on subjects that they know very little or nothing about. Highly successful people have very little opinions and when they do, they are based ON FACTS!

So the next time somebody says something negative about you, just remember...

When you're DIFFERENT, when you STAND OUT from the crowd, most people will rain on your parade.

But that's because they don't have a parade of their own!

Also, take a look at the people in your life. Now I'm not saying to disown family but do you really want people in your life that want to bring you down. You may think that they are your friends but I have learned sometimes you just have to let people go. Everyone is not meant to be in your life forever.

Life is too short!

Here is a list of great books!

The Richest Man in Babylon.. by George Clason

Think and Grow Rich.. by Napoleon Hill

As a Man Thinketh.. by James Allen

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.. by Stephen Covey

The Power of Positive Thinking.. by Norman Vincent Peale

First Things First.. by Stephen Covey and Robert Merill

Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude.. by Napoleon Hill & W. Clement Stone

The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind.. by Joseph Murphy

The Trick To Money Is Having Some.. by Stuart Wilde

The Millionaire Mind.. by Thomas J. Stanley