Picture this – you grab one of your favorite CDs. You slide it into your CD player, select the track you want, and begin listening to one of your favorite songs when, all of a sudden … the CD starts skipping.
It occurred to us that sometimes our minds are like that skipping CD. We get stuck in one place. We have to control our own internal chat – what we say to ourselves, what we allow ourselves to think about – so we can hear the sweet sounds of success.
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Skips to avoid … skips to embrace
So don’t focus on what you can’t change … focus on what you can.
So don’t focus on what you can’t change … focus on what you can.
Don’t try to change others … change yourself.
Don’t worry about what you can’t control … focus on what you can.
Don’t think about yesterday … think about today.
Don’t tell yourself you can’t do it … tell yourself you can.
Don’t focus on your shortcomings … focus on your strengths.
Don’t ask why you’re different … embrace what makes you unique.
Don’t focus on what might have been … focus on what can be.
Don’t fret about past decisions … make the best choices today.
Don’t think about missed opportunities … think about the opportunity that’s in front of you now.
Skip past the negative thoughts so you become all you want to be.
How to avoid skips
Some skips are caused by surface scratches. In the preceding section, we discussed how to avoid those – simply change what you think about!
But what do you do if it’s a larger problem? You may need to skip proof your player!
There are a number of ways to do this. Some examples:
- Feed your mind daily.
Fill your mind with things that encourage you and inspire you. One great way to do this is to tune in to the Bigg Success Show for a daily lesson and a laugh in five minutes or so!
- Associate with positive people.
They can’t motivate you, but they will lift your spirits. Look at how they approach challenges. Listen to the words they use and how they say them.
- Adopt a balanced lifestyle.
Get some exercise, watch your diet, and get some sleep for crying out loud! It’s easy to lose focus when you don’t take care of yourself. Recharge your batteries!
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Our bigg quote today is a Chinese Proverb.
How you talk to yourself determines who you will become.
Next time, we’ll discuss how to form better opinions and make better decisions. Until then, here’s to your bigg success!
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