There are only two ways that we can face the future. We can be met with caution, apprehension and fear or it can be engaged with courage, faith and optimism. We can hide out head in the sand and hope for the best or we can climb the highest mountain and show the world what we a capable off.

Irregardless of whether we like it or not, life is about struggles. It's impossible to evade that reality but we do have the option of choosing what those challenges will mean for us and in some cases, what they will be.

By choosing to reach for some challenging objectives, we automatically open the door to creativity, self-expression and fulfillment and by the same token, we are closing the door to life's petty irritations.

Now, in order for you to achieve something great, you must always start with the end in mind.  This can be summarize as follows:

Believing

Everything you strive for starts with belief. If you don't believe you can do what you've set out to do then don't waste your time starting! If you do believe that you have your goals are within reach then you are ready to move on to step 2.

Expectation

Once you believe you are able and willing to accomplish your goals then you must set expectations for yourself to accomplish them. Ask yourself: what do I expect my lifestyle to be like? What do I expect my net worth to be in 10 years? Do I expect others to respect me? Answer these questions for yourself and set your expectations at nothing less.

Action

The last and most overlooked step in accomplishing something great is to take action! Your actions simply must match your goals!

No one ever said success was easy, but it is simple. Success is a journey and it has been accomplished by many people in history that have shared their stories and philosophies about achieving greatness. Surround yourself with people that strive for this success.

The problem I find with most people is that they shrink their dreams and goals over time to match their income and they make excuses for the lifestyle they find themselves living. This comes down to one thing: fear.

Once your desire to accomplish your goals is greater than your fear of rejection/failure then it will only be a matter of time before success is at hand. If you do the right things with the right enough intensity for long enough then you will succeed! I encourage you to stop living for approval and start striving for excellence!

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