... for the outcomes of your life. This means that you accept whatever problem you have in your life as your own job to fix. It does not matter if it was your fault. It does not matter if it is or isn't fair. It doesn't matter what put you into this situation. Reaching for reasons why you aren't responsible for the problem is how you justify not taking action.

Assume radical responsibility

Nail down your life's "tagline," so you can prioritize around your ultimate goal in life, and so that other people know exactly who you are, what you do, and how they can utilize you.

Prioritize "clarity over cleverness" 

Most people do not believe they have to work on unconscious resistance to success, because they don't realize it exists.But almost everyone has ways in which they are afraid to earn more money or elevate their status in life. A lot of this has to do with fears about worth, safety and being accepted.

Give yourself permission to be successful

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If you want to change your life, you have to first change the way you think about your life - not the opposite way around.
It's not that "magical thinking" will be responsible for your personal revolution. Rather, the way you think governs the way you behave. The way you behave is ultimately responsible for the outcome of your life.
If you want to truly be successful in whatever goals and aspirations you have - even if they are just to be at peace each day, or to improve your relationship, or work less - you have to do three specific things. First, you have to internalize your locus of control, then you have to get super clear on what you want and how you're going to get it, and then you have to do a deep dive into the subconscious fears and attachments that are making you resist success.
Here, a breakdown of the three part mental shift that needs to happen before your business will really take off.
1. Assume radical responsibility for the outcomes of your life. The first step to completely changing your life and business is to internalize your locus of control. Very few people are willing to do this completely.
Assuming radical responsibility for your life means that you accept whatever problem you have in your life as your own job to fix. It does not matter if it was your fault. It does not matter if it is or isn't fair. It doesn't matter what put you into this situation. Reaching for reasons why you aren't responsible for the problem is how you justify not taking action.
The first step to changing your life is knowing that if you want something done, you must do it. Over time, you will realize just how much power you can wield simply by the virtue of your willingness to try.
Whatever you dislike about your life, it is now your job to strategize a way to either shift the narrative or change the outcome. It does not matter what happened in the past. It only matters what you're going to do now. 
2. Prioritize "clarity over cleverness." In her copywriting master classes, Marie Forleo explains that it is the clearest marketer that always wins.
In fact, she even advises that you prioritize "clarity over cleverness," as the latter can often eschew a message.
You need to nail down your life's "tagline." Not only so you can prioritize around your ultimate goal in life, but also so that other people know exactly who you are, what you do, and how they can utilize you.
Once you are clear on who you are and what you want to do, you will find that productivity becomes more effortless. Clients roll in more than ever before. You don't struggle with uncertainty, and you "flow" more through your day-to-day tasks.
Here's a great example of crystal clear branding, from designer Ben Kolde. The homepage of his website states in one clear, concise and easily accessible sentence who he is, what he does, and most importantly, how he can help you. 
This is not only imperative to your own momentum and vision, but also for engaging potential clients.
You will notice that almost every highly successful brand, company or individual has an extremely straightforward, easily accessible and simple mission, one that everyone understands. There's no confusion about what Amazon does, or how to use Lyft. That's part of their success.
3. Give yourself permission to be successful. This is the last mental shift that has to happen - and it's the one most people forego.
Most people do not believe they have to work on unconscious resistance to success, because they don't realize it exists.
But almost everyone has ways in which they are afraid to be seen, show their work, earn more money, or elevate their status in life. A lot of this has to do with fears about worth, safety and being accepted, and almost all of it can be resolved with the simple commitment to allow yourself to be accomplished, to let your life be good.
Nobody is or isn't "worthy" of success. There are terrible people in positions of power, and amazing people, too. There are noble, dignified, incredible artists who struggle, and those who are gainfully self-employed as well.
You have to let go of the moral fear about success, and you can do so by simply calling your attention to your resistance to good. By knowing that you are allowed to have what you want in life, you will gradually become used to having more stability and security. Over time, this will become your comfort zone, and you won't be eager to keep yourself small anymore.
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If you want to change your life, you have to first change the way you think about your life - not the opposite way around. It's not that "magical thinking" will be responsible for your personal revolution. Rather, the way you think governs the way you behave.

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3 Mental Shifts Highly Successful People Make Right Before Their Careers Take Off

Assume radical responsibility

Prioritize "clarity over cleverness"

Give yourself permission to be successful

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