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Persistence Will Make This Your Greatest Year Ever

Guest post by: Manny Nowak

Article Overview: The new year is upon us and I want us all to hit the road running and knowing that this will be the greatest year ever for us. Whatever happened last year is now done. We cannot change it, hopefully we have learned some lessons from it and are ready to roll forward. Ready to hit the road running with strong and totally driven “persistence”.

Persistence Will Make This Your Greatest Year Ever

The new year is upon us and I want us all to hit the road running and knowing that this will be the greatest year ever for us. Whatever happened last year is now done. We cannot change it, hopefully we have learned some lessons from it and are ready to roll forward. Ready to hit the road running with strong and totally driven “persistence”.

“One thing we all know, if one does not possess persistence, one does not achieve noteworthy success in any calling” – Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich.

“If one has persistence, one can get along very well without many other qualities.”

Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich.

According to Napoleon Hill in this book, Think and Grow Rich, “there are four simple steps which lead to the habit of persistence. They call for no great amount of intelligence, no particular amount of education, and but little time or effort.”

Today I want to take a brief look at these four very basic habits and see how they can help us to make this next year our greatest year every.

But first I have to ask you a simple question – do you believe that you can make this new year, your best year ever. If you do not have this belief I ask you to stop right now and get it. For without belief, the rest has no possibility.

According to Mr. Hill, the first thing you need “is a definite purpose backed by burning desire for its fulfillment.”

So what is it you are going to do in this new year?

What is it you are going to accomplish this year.

Do you have a burning desire to make it happen?

Are you ready, willing and able to make it your driver.

Take a piece of paper right now and write it down.

This is what it is.

Only you can know this and only you can make it your burning desire.

This year I am going to break 1 millions dollars in sales. I am committed to make it happen, totally.

This year I am going to write that book that will help millions of people change their lives.

This year we are going to get 25 new members.

This year I am going to get my degree and graduate.

This year I am going to become debt free.

This year I am going to find a job that I really want.

What is it?

What is it that is going to drive you this year.

Second according to to Mr. Hill, “a definite plan, expressed in continuous action.”

You now know the what, now you need the how.

You need a detail plan of how you are doing to make it happen.

You need goals, measurements and accountability.

You need the road map.

You can have all the desire you want, but without the road map you will just go around in circles.

If you don't have the plan, stop and get started putting it together today.

Right now get out that paper, computer or whatever you use and write out your plan.

A plan with goals, tasks, measurements and accountability.

Without a plan you are wasting your time, you will not get there.

So take time right now and put it together, today. It is really that important. Now.

Third, you are going to have to get that inter strength you need. That ability as Napoleon Hill says, “A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences including negative suggestions of relatives friends and acquaintances.”

Success has to be achieved by you.

You have to have that inter strength to make it happen.

There are many who will try and stop you, not necessarily on purpose, it just seems that way.

Not to be rude, but the bottom line is very simple, “I don't care what you think, I know I can do this”

Can you make that part of your driving force or can't you.

Are you going to listen to the voice inside you which drives you to success, or are you going to let everyone else stop you.

Stop listening to those who settle for less than they really want.

Stop listening to those who are looking for just enough.

Stop listening to those who have no dreams.

Start listening to those who have done it, to those how still have dreams.

Your inter strength will drive you beyond what you ever through, if you let it.

Believe in YOU.

Finally, according to Mr. Hill, you will need “a friendly alliance with one or more persons who will encourage one to follow through with both plan and purpose.”

Who is going to help you?

Mastermind groups are great for this, are you part of one?

Coaches and mentors make this happen, do you have one or both?

What about real friends who are their to help you and encourage you. Who listen to you and support you and help you.

You see, encouragement is so important. With it, you can move mountains.

So there you have it.

Four simple keys from the master of success – no not me, Napoleon Hill.

Put these into practice this year and watch what happens to you.

Persistence will make this your greatest year ever – the only question is, are you ready.

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