Forget anything about "Easy Tips!" "Things THEY don't want you to know"
It's not easy, it never will be and the hunt always goes on. Success isn't something that once you get it the credits roll and it's flossing for the rest of your life. Applying motivation is a muscle you need to flex everyday.
If you want it bad enough you will want to be the best you possible. Don't look to others as a template for how you should react and become. Be original and work at your flaws and strengths daily. If you're not getting physically and mentally stronger each day then you're slipping. If I placed you in a competition and you lost to the you of last year then you've got work to do.
In order to achieve your ambition you've got to practice your craft every day.
1. Network- Find people in your field and learn from them. People who are accomplishing their goals love to be with others who they can relate to. So ask around, check web forums, research and contact those who you admire. You have to take chances here but don't be needy. You want to find confident people who know what they're talking about. So if you've got people in your life who don't have anything going for them and their plans are on repeat, you need to find people who want more out of life. Surround yourself with ambitions people
2. Humble yourself- You can learn from anybody, we all have something to share. Even if that something is what NOT to do. Don't think you know everything because if you do you're going to shut yourself off from the creative process. This process requires you collaborate and being willing to take constructive criticism. Don't get this humility wrong though, it does not mean you should lack confidence. Instead realize it takes confidence to feel comfortable in knowing you can reach success, but that even experts have to update every day.
3. Dedicate- Work on it daily. This should be the fun part though, once you set a schedule you should be happy in acting like student, having to learn each day. Do not let it slip from you, it's ok to party but only after you finish your repetitions. Don't celebrate and pop bottles if you don't have a reason to. This means that you set aside time and sacrifice. Look at your life as a gigantic journey, where's your long term happiness going to come from? How are you going to support yourself? Keep tabs on what you've done because that daily dedication is going to make you tremendously better than the you of yesterday.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Ambition, Success and Fear
I've faced a tremendous fear, but I learned how to conquer it. It was hard at first, because many good reasons came up as to why I shouldn't.
The stakes were high because what was at stake was precious time. Right now in my 20's it's the ripe opportunity to be at my best, physically, mentally and I'm able to make as many mistakes as I can without facing serious repercussions.
Yet somehow I still managed to make excuses. "What's the point? It's too hard. I'm not good enough. I'll get it done tomorrow." All excuses and reasons as to why I can't.
But why even focus on that bullshit, instead of looking at challenges as something that's too great, why not pay attention to the why not? Who says I can't? Are those successful people I see on screen better than me? Not necessarily, they worked at it. All the skill I see is potential and hard work coming together. They're not better, they're just busier.
It's going to sound corny but I believe people can do anything they set their mind to. With enough effort I know I can. It's just about looking at it as a challenge. I'll fail often, but that's ok. Because I just created another angle. I won't be going back that route and I'll learn from my mistakes. One option down means one step closer to finding the right move.
So I look at the fear and all the reasons why not and say "If I want it bad enough, I can sacrifice my time in exchange to get closer to my passion" Because I am worth it, because it's the only thing that I'm willing to fight for and set time aside for. The better the challenge the more skill I gain. It's only going to make me stronger and I refuse to let anything get in my way to achieve this.
If I want it bad enough I'll find a way, all this opportunity to make it is the reason why the negative thoughts are just that, thoughts. Just like a good idea that doesn't get applied, all it becomes is loose information. It doesn't take me anywhere, what does is applying the skill.
Yes I'm going to lose and have to learn all the basics, but that's all good because at least I took the chance. No one wants to be the guy that uses words like "should have, wished I did, I could of done it" Yeah well why didn't you? There's no better reason for finding success than to be successful.
All we have is space and opportunity, I'm willing to set it all down and get shit done.
The stakes were high because what was at stake was precious time. Right now in my 20's it's the ripe opportunity to be at my best, physically, mentally and I'm able to make as many mistakes as I can without facing serious repercussions.
Yet somehow I still managed to make excuses. "What's the point? It's too hard. I'm not good enough. I'll get it done tomorrow." All excuses and reasons as to why I can't.
But why even focus on that bullshit, instead of looking at challenges as something that's too great, why not pay attention to the why not? Who says I can't? Are those successful people I see on screen better than me? Not necessarily, they worked at it. All the skill I see is potential and hard work coming together. They're not better, they're just busier.
It's going to sound corny but I believe people can do anything they set their mind to. With enough effort I know I can. It's just about looking at it as a challenge. I'll fail often, but that's ok. Because I just created another angle. I won't be going back that route and I'll learn from my mistakes. One option down means one step closer to finding the right move.
So I look at the fear and all the reasons why not and say "If I want it bad enough, I can sacrifice my time in exchange to get closer to my passion" Because I am worth it, because it's the only thing that I'm willing to fight for and set time aside for. The better the challenge the more skill I gain. It's only going to make me stronger and I refuse to let anything get in my way to achieve this.
If I want it bad enough I'll find a way, all this opportunity to make it is the reason why the negative thoughts are just that, thoughts. Just like a good idea that doesn't get applied, all it becomes is loose information. It doesn't take me anywhere, what does is applying the skill.
Yes I'm going to lose and have to learn all the basics, but that's all good because at least I took the chance. No one wants to be the guy that uses words like "should have, wished I did, I could of done it" Yeah well why didn't you? There's no better reason for finding success than to be successful.
All we have is space and opportunity, I'm willing to set it all down and get shit done.
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