Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Thankful in a right way

Can I be thankful for my challenges in life?

Can I be grateful for my failures?

Can I be thankful for people who have the things that I desire? Sort of feeling envious of other people's success?

"That seems impossible", you may think. What does this mean actually?

Imagine that you are a junior property agent who just comes into this field not too long ago. You've done your best to kick start your success in the business, but compared to the old pros, you feel like you are just at the foot of a tall mountain. You are envious of those people who have reached the level of success that you want. You compare yourself to them and always come up short.

What if you had a different perspective on the situation? What if you no longer saw your colleagues as competition but considered them as an example of what is possible in the business?

What if you were thankful for the example that they demonstrate? What if instead you praised them and asked them how they achieved their success? You began to treat them like allies and compatriots instead of competitors.

Also, can you be thankful for the challenges you experience or your failures? Are you learning and growing from these experiences? How has this experience transformed you? H

Ask yourself, "What am I learning from this situation?"

As you are thankful for your challenges and the people you envy, your energy will shift. As your energy changes, you are freed to discover creative solutions to your problems.

You will achieve the success you desire. Your attitude of gratitude leads to your success.

You are the winner you always knew you could be!

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