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Top 10 tips for life
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8. Embrace failure
You must fail in order to succeed. It's the fear of failure that is the real demon. Look at any powerful man or woman who has achieved success and you'll find failure. You'll also find lessons learned and put to good use. No one invites failure but when it shows up, take a really close look, put the experience to good use and then act decisively. Above all, don't make it personal. You are not a failure. Move on.
9. Dress to conquer
Act the part or for the part you want. Dress appropriately. If you want to convince those in power of your intelligence and authority, then dress to impress them. All work environments have codes of dress and conduct. Make sure you have deciphered yours and are suitably attired.
10. Enjoy yourself - right now
Don't make the mistake of putting off appreciating what you've already got until a later date. Give yourself a pat on the back right now for your achievements over the last year and any others you are proud of. Make a list entitled 'Achievements and successes I acknowledge myself for '. Keep this list open and ongoing. Try to get into the habit of paying regular attention to your successes. Success breeds success - but only if you notice it in the first place. Keep daily life light and juicy. Avoid dreariness and over-seriousness at all costs.
And finally, well done you for being bright enough to want to make the most of your life. You're right to. Life is precious. You're smart enough to push yourself so you'll never look back in regret. After all, it's the pursuit of your dreams that makes life interesting. Go for it. You know it's worth it!
Fiona Harrold The 10-Minute Life Coach, Hodder Mobius
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8. Embrace failure
You must fail in order to succeed. It's the fear of failure that is the real demon. Look at any powerful man or woman who has achieved success and you'll find failure. You'll also find lessons learned and put to good use. No one invites failure but when it shows up, take a really close look, put the experience to good use and then act decisively. Above all, don't make it personal. You are not a failure. Move on.
9. Dress to conquer
Act the part or for the part you want. Dress appropriately. If you want to convince those in power of your intelligence and authority, then dress to impress them. All work environments have codes of dress and conduct. Make sure you have deciphered yours and are suitably attired.
10. Enjoy yourself - right now
Don't make the mistake of putting off appreciating what you've already got until a later date. Give yourself a pat on the back right now for your achievements over the last year and any others you are proud of. Make a list entitled 'Achievements and successes I acknowledge myself for '. Keep this list open and ongoing. Try to get into the habit of paying regular attention to your successes. Success breeds success - but only if you notice it in the first place. Keep daily life light and juicy. Avoid dreariness and over-seriousness at all costs.
And finally, well done you for being bright enough to want to make the most of your life. You're right to. Life is precious. You're smart enough to push yourself so you'll never look back in regret. After all, it's the pursuit of your dreams that makes life interesting. Go for it. You know it's worth it!
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