Mind-set, a word that is well known by all who are going after and achieving their dreams and goals,is by far one of the most important keys to success.

Webster defines the term as a 'fixed mental attitude formed by experience, education,and the prejudices acquired over the years.' All of the words in the definition are important,in my opinion, because they clarify for us what type of things help and hinder our efforts to develop a strong winning mind-set.

The right mind-set is needed for all accomlpishments,no matter how simple,grand or lofty they may be.
As we fix our minds on our goals and take the necessary daily actions to reach those goals,we become successful again and again,and we too will then be able to leave (success) clues for others to follow.

How do we develop the mind-set that destroys negative self -talk,charges through obstacles,turns lemons into lemonade,and kicks procrastination and fear to the side lines?

The following actions will answer this question for many of us.

1.CHOOSE:We must choose our words carefully so that each day in our self-talk or in conversations with others, our words are positive and enriching.

2.AFFIRM:Find,or create appropriate daily affirmations to strengthen the mind.Our conscious and subconscious mind(especially) play key roles in our developing the kind of mind-set that leads to success.
Make sure the affirmations are clear; also,they must be written and spoken in the "present tense" for the desired results.

3.LISTEN: to CD's, MP3's and other material that bolster positive minds. Books on tapes or kindle, appropriate teleseminars,tele-conferences,etc.,are all invaluable in helping us to create and/or maintain our winning mind-set.

4.CHALLENGE: Our minds need to be challenged in positive ways regularly so that we can continue to grow and expand.
Many things exist to help us sharpen the mind.
I enjoy solving crossword puzzles,and creating them.I am also considering learning a new language.
What mental exercises or activities do you enjoy? Do them often to challenge and strengthen your mind.

5.PURGE: At the end of each day,it is necessary for us to purge or remove from our minds all of the day's "dregs," those worthless,useless things that creep into our minds during the course of the day,but add no real value.
This purging can be done in a number of ways: Reading books on self-help, personal development,and spirituality, The Bible,for example,Journaling,
Listening to great music (how ever that is defined by you),or Praying/ Meditating,are just a few effective ways for us to purge or debrief at the end of the day.

"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe,it can achieve," is a very popular quote by Napolean Hill, a founding father of the Self-Growth Movement. We must make sure our minds are nurtured daily with all they need so that they continue to accomplish for us all that we desire.


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