I had more energy for my work.
My calendar only contained events I was looking forward to going to.
Projects were finished promptly and opportunities presented themselves.
Wendy Wei
Doors were opened and I felt like I was living the life I wanted and deserved.
Im sharing them with you so you’re free to feel that way too.
They arent mantras I invented, they are ones I read and then couldnt stop thinking about.
They resonated so deeply that I wanted them to be at the forefront of my mind, always.
I made them my desktop backgrounds and I wrote them at the top of journal entries.
I read this in101 Essays To Change The Way You Think, by Brianna Wiest.
Its also the title of herguided journal.
In any given day, a whole host of less-than-ideal occurrences can happen.
Adverse news, adverse weather, bad feedback, a misconstrued exchange, anything!
You will always have them.
Dont wish for a future where you dont.
Instead, build the strength to thrive no matter what is thrown at you.
instead of wallowing in self-pity or blaming someone else.
The world is indifferent to your existence, and thats a good thing.
It means you’re able to do whatever you want.
Choosing to be the hero of your own life empowers others to choose to be the hero of theirs.
Its obvious really, isnt it?
Yet this quote is so often overlooked.
You cant be a writer without writing, or a salesperson without selling, or a dancer without dancing.
You cannot be excellent unless you practice excellence in everything you do.
What you let slide in rehearsal youll get wrong in the final show.
Mistakes in training come out when youre competing.
You cant put on an act for anyone because your true colors will show.
We are what we repeatedly do.
Its not going to happen.
Treat everyone with respect.
Proofread all your emails.
Turn up on time.Demand excellence from yourself.
Perfect practice makes perfect performance.
Developing a reputation for excellence reaps rewards.
Promotions and opportunities arent offered to those considered gambles.
This is about doing your ability justice rather than proving yourself to anyone else.
Intrinsic motivation should be all you need.
