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“I’ll show you”
One of the best ways to motivate some people is to manufacture a way to feel insulted, regardless of whether they're actually justified in feeling that way or not.
“Justified” is not the point. Fueling your motivation to do whatever it takes to prove that person wrong, and, more important, to achieve what you want to achieve, is all that matters.
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“I won’t care what other people may think”
Most of the time, we should worry about what other people think — but not if it stands in the way of living the lives we really want to live.
If you really want to start a business but you’re worried that people might say you’re crazy, do it anyway. Pick one thing you haven...
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“I will recognize a person who doesn’t get enough recognition”
Some jobs require more effort than skill. Delivering packages, bagging groceries, checking out customers — the tasks themselves are relatively easy. The difference is in the effort.
So do more than say a reflexive “thanks” to someone who does a thankless job. Smile...
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“No one else is willing to do that, so that’s what I will do”
Often the easiest way to be different is to do the things other people are unwilling to do.
So pick one thing other people won’t do. It can be simple. It can be small. Doesn’t matter. You’ll instantly be a little different from the rest of the pack. Then keep going.
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“I can’t do everything today, but I will take one small step”
Every day we let hesitation and uncertainty stop us from acting on our ideas. Pick one plan, one goal, or one idea. And get started. Just take one small step.
The first step is by far the hardest. Every successive step will be a lot easier.
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“I should just be quiet”
Sometimes you're not talking because the other person is interested in what you have to say, but because you're interested in what you have to say.
Never speak just to please yourself. When you do, you please no one.
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“I should have done better.”
Successful people don’t expect to be perfect, but they do think they can always be better.
So think back on your day. Think about what went well. Then think about what didn’t go as well as it could have and take ownership. Take responsibility.
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“If nothing else, I can always do more”
Like Jimmy Spithill, skipper of America’s Cup-winning Team Oracle USA, says, “Rarely have I seen a situation where doing less than the other guy is a good strategy.”
You may not be as experienced, as well funded, as well connected, or as talented, but you can always outthink, outhu...
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“It’s not perfect, and I’m fine with that”
Yes, you get only one chance to make a first impression.
Unfortunately, no product or service is ever perfect, and no project or initiative is perfectly planned. Work hard, do great work, and let it go. Your customers and colleagues will tell you what need...
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“Hey, that wasn’t so bad after all”
One of the most paralyzing fears is fear of the unknown. Yet nothing ever turns out to be as hard or as scary as we think. Plus, it’s incredibly exciting to overcome a fear.
You get that “I can’t believe I just did that!” rush, a thrill you may not have experienced for...
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“I will answer the question that wasn’t asked”
Sometimes people are hesitant. Sometimes they’re insecure. Sometimes they’re shy. Whatever the reason, sometimes people will ask a different question than the one they really want you to answer.
One employee might ask whether you think he should take a few college cours...
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Maintain eye contact. Smile when the other person smiles. Frown when they frown.
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Why does it make you feel this way?
What is that emotion trying to prove you? Do you want something to change but you’re scared to even try? Or do you want to improve your life, however, you do not know where to start? Whatever is the reason, I hope you find your way out of what’s been stopping you.
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