Why many of us are not successful in our career or business? And we also do not enjoy good health?
Why?
The key to success is found in our habits.
In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently. What we do regularly and consistently become our habits.
The mother of all success is discipline. If you do not have discipline, success in anything just avoids you.
Remember that we must all suffer from one of two pains:
The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.
The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs TONS.
Most of us have the strength but lacking in knowledge and discipline to follow good habits leading to success in life.
What are the simple good habits we need to develop and follow to ensure success in whatever we do?
Remember this wise quotation, "Opportunities are like sunrise and if you are not ready, you miss them."
Have you ever seen a sunrise? Many of us sleep too late and miss the fantastic sight."
Read carefully the Eight Habits you need to develop and practice daily.
Habit number One.
Be action oriented whenever you have an idea.
Most of the powerful bits of wisdom are simple.
Look at this one. The secret to getting ahead is getting started.
Simple isn't it. You dare not start, you will never achieve anything.
This man does not allow his age to prevent him from taking action.
He is the prime minister of Malaysia at the age of 93.
Habit Number Two.
Develop the habit of being kind to others.
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
Be kind to your parents, siblings, relatives and friends. Develop your pair of beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; cultivate your beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
Never in your life treating others as shown in this picture.
Habit Number Three.
Develop the habit of doing regular exercise. Playing a game seriously is one of the most effective ways to exercise regularly.
Exercise every day, keep your body in good healthy is your duty, otherwise you can't keep a clear mind to do what you love.
Even the richest man in the world exercises regularly. Who is Bill Gates?
Habit Number Four.
Develop a positive mindset daily.
Make sure each morning you replace whatever negative thoughts you have with positive ones. A positive mind-set ensures good results will just follow. Learn to meditate if you can't.
Habit Number Five
Learn to focus on what you do.
What you FOCUS on is the key to what you get in life.
It’s true. Like a super-powered magnet, your mind creates, attracts and interprets whatever you focus on with the most intensity and passion.
Do not aim for success, just do what you love with passion and success will be at the your doorstep.
Who is this lady golfer? Ask her what is her secret of success? Focus and discipline are the two critical ingredients for success.
Habit Number Six.
Form the good habits of making time for your love ones.
The moment you wake up, try to make time for your love ones. A happy family is one of the prime factors for doing well in your work. It also lays the foundation for your happiness.
Participate in your love ones' activities like Chinese celebrate 'Chap Goh Meh' and other functions.
Habit Number Seven.
Plan, organize and take action in your daily work.
A goal is not meant to be reached quickly but planning, organizing and taking action are the necessary steps. Discipline will be your key factor.
Habit Number Eight.
Develop a positive attitude towards your work and be grateful for the job you have.
Adopt an attitude of being grateful for what you have. Find out what you should be grateful for?
You should look for what is available and not what you think you can have.
Remember if you know the value of things you have but do not know the value of your own soul it is foolishness.
