Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life: How to Unlock Your Full Potential for Success and Achievement

THINK ABOUT YOUR GOALS
One of the most powerful ways to bounce back from failure is to put
the negative situation into its proper perspective. Remember, failure
is never final. Most mistakes that you make are small relative to the
great scheme of things. If you think back, you will probably not even
be able to remember what it was you were worrying about a year
ago, much less three, four, or five years ago.
The key to your having a sense of control is for you to develop
and maintain a clear sense of direction. This sense of direction comes
from having clear, specific, written goals. One of the most powerful
ways to keep your mind positive is to simply 
think about your goals
.
When something goes wrong, think about your goals. When you lose
a sale, or even a job, think about your goals.When an investment fails
or a business deal falls through, think about your goals.
Your long-term goals are to be financially independent, to enjoy
excellent health, to have wonderful relationships, and to do work
that makes a difference in the world, among others.
When you keep your mind on these goals, and on what you are
doing to achieve each of these goals, you will find that it is almost
impossible to feel upset or angry. Thinking about your goals em-
powers you and makes you a more positive and confident person.
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