Little Hinges Swing Big Doors

December 3, 2011 in Personal Development with 8 Comments

I read these three ideas from W. Clement Stone this morning and was blown away!  They are so simple, yet so rich and full of meaning, that I had to share them with you.

What you are about to read are a handful of powerful thoughts that you probably already know. But the question is: do you live them?

Additionally, if you have a desire to set and accomplish significant goals in the coming year, or if you want to make the move to the life and work you love, these simple thoughts should encourage you that either is actually possible.

Here goes…

How to Set Goals and Achieve ThemIn the end, your environment will control you; therefore, make sure that you control your environment. Avoid situations, acquaintances, and associates who tend to hold you back.

Success is achieved by those who try. Where there is a lot to gain and little to lose, try.

Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will.

Are these thoughts rich or what?!

Apply them and you’re on your way to living it forward in the most important roles of your life.

 

  • http://alanamokma.wordpress.com/ Alana Mokma

    Ouch! Ohmygoodness, Tip #1 is kicking me in the pants right now.  I am working toward getting out of my work environment but it is taking longer than expected/desired. Kent, what would be your recommendation for those who are in a work environment that is currently holding them back and (like me) are working toward getting out of it… but what do you do to stay focused in the in-between phase?

    • http://www.liveitforward.com Kent Julian

      Think in day-by-day, week-by-week progress. As long as you are taking steps in the right direct every day and/or each week, you’ll get to where you are going. 

      Remember my story, Alana. It took me 3 years of working on the side for 15-20 hours a week to move to self-employment. What’s more, when I finally entered self-employment full-time, it really wasn’t full-time. I had part-time job  for another 18 months just to make sure I could make the transition. That’s 4.5 years, but it was so worth it!!!

      • http://alanamokma.wordpress.com/ Alana Mokma

         Kent, one of the things I love about you is that you are motivating, yet HONEST. Thank you for the reminder of the effort and TIME it took in your own journey! I know I can do this. Each day I believe in myself more.

        I can also appreciate the tip of breaking it down and focusing on the day-by-day, week-by-week progress. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by straining my neck to see the finish line. I know I am taking steps in the right direction and will continue to move forward.

        • http://www.liveitforward.com Kent Julian

          Honest motivation…I like that! 

          What you’ll find along the way is that opportunities you’d never, ever expect will open up to you. You’ll look back and likely say, “I’m glad it didn’t go the way I expected or that it didn’t happen overnight; otherwise, I would have never experienced this and that.”

  • http://www.relationshipsmatternow.com Denise W. Barreto

    Great stuff and each one is super rich. I recently launched a business and I tell you each one of these speak to me deeply. Thanks for sharing and I will share with my tribe. Be well.

    • http://www.liveitforward.com/ Kent Julian

      Congrats on launching your business, Denise. I hope I can continue to encourage you along your journey! What’s more, thanks for contributing here!

  • http://twitter.com/RandellMark Randell Mark

    Kent, 
    These two statements smacked me right between the eyes:
    “Avoid situations, acquaintances, and associates who tend to hold you back.”

    “Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will.”These are both issues for me that I have to be very intentional about constantly, Thanks for sharing them and making them top of mind again for me. 

    • http://www.liveitforward.com/ Kent Julian

      Randell…TOMA is not only good in marketing, it’s good in life too!

      I appreciate you, my friend.