5 Habits of Successful People
by Sueños on 01/19/17
They're Committed to the Moment
In Zen Buddhism this concept is often symbolized by a mirror, often associated with the expression of "no-thought." So, consequently, many people who begin meditation start by trying to think of nothing. However, that's a lot like saying, "Don't think of a bear." Well what are you going to do? Chances are you immediately pictured a bear. What the concept of ,"no-thought," is trying to convey is a oneness with current existence that is devoid of analytical judgment. It is removing the feedback from a sound system. It is existence without labels, and allowing the stimuli which we are constantly perceiving to speak for themselves.
They're Grateful for What They Have
"The fault finder will find faults even in paradise and thereby miss the joys that recognition of the positives bring."-Henry David Thoreau. It is easy at all points in our life to find the things we find displeasing, things we wish we could improve. However, there was one point in your life where you wished you were where you are now. It's the common idea of enjoying the journey not the destination, because the journey is where the learning happens. It's where we are pushed beyond what we have previously experienced, and learn what we are newly capable of. Celebrating this journey through gratitude is how come to grow to our highest potential. At no point during a flower's blossoming is it ugly, and at no point during your journey are you off of the path.
They Think of What's Possible
To achieve greatness, one must think of great things. One must begin to become great at thinking. It is not conducive to success to constantly poopoo your own ideas, dreams, and aspirations. You have to be your own cheer leader. Create the largest, most far-fetched dream possible. Even if you come to the end of your life and your dream was not achieved, at least you lived your life in pursuit of something you were passionate about. What good is a big house, nice cars, expensive watches, if they were obtained through means that never made you feel truly alive?
They Think From the End
Or in other words "Fake it til you make it." What it essentially means is act in such a way that your wildest dreams have already come true. Act as though the joy you are chasing has already come. Because it is that person who is capable of finding the answers. It is taking the idea of genius from something external, and realizing it's something that you have.
They See Their Life as Under Their Control
This is key. I've talked about an internal locus of control before, and how important it is to one's individual happiness. However, it's also important to the achievement of personal success. It's this idea that we, as individuals, have control over our relationships, our jobs, and how we react to things that happen to us. There will always be an element of the unexpected, in essence that's what makes life interesting. However, perceiving your life as something you can take the reigns of at any time, is not only true, but also critical to achieving your goals.
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