Many People become discouraged within 2 days after becoming excited and thrilled about a new opportunity.Working from home has always been something that I could envision for myself. The idea was great but the dream coming to fruition was another thing.
I would like to explore why most people become discouraged so quickly. We have great intentions,even grand intentions but making those dreams happen becomes an almost inconceivable task. Most of us do not think outside the box and when we do,because of the lack of prevalence in our optimism,we may feel that our dreams are destined for failure before we even try to pursue them.
I began my journey as an entrepreneur and I have found it to be a very rewarding journey. Not in just the financial aspect but the amount of free time that is now all mine is something that could never be sold again.Not even to the biggest corporation for top dollar. I have found such a peace in my life now with my new endeavor.
So why do I still struggle sometimes with believing in my own success? I think its almost universal that most people dont see themselves as CEOs,Vice presidents and so on. Most of us think on mediocre terms and we just want to get by. We dont assume that we can have a grand life and be millionaires and go on trips to Monte Carlo.
We can program ourselves to think "BIG" however. I have found that by changing my way of thinking about my future,I have systematically changed the things I do in order to ensure that my success happens. So whats different? Its not the car I drive or the house I live in. Its simply my way of thinking and what I believe in. If we can see it in our future then we can surely have it in our future. Wow.....I just had an epiphany.
Ok so none of this is rocket science or the newest discovery in the world but try putting into action and it feels like rocket science. Being positive and staying motivated for a dream is hard work and it takes conditioning and GREAT determination.
I tell you what though....I'd much rather be writing this article and living my dream of working from home then sitting behind some desk for 8 hrs. It works for some people and thats wonderful,but for me,I wanted more.
As I learn to be forward thinking I am sure that my life will follow.I believe all entrepreneurs will indeed need to learn the power of thinking forward and therefore succeed to the highest level.
Carmen Washington
http://cwashington2.successuniversity.com/slim
