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Your mindset is like a muscle you have to keep in shape. And as you undertake the journey to building a successful business, this muscle is more important than ever. To prepare your mindset, you need to first decide that you are going to commit to the journey. Don’t just go halfway; give it your all. Part of motivating this commitment means getting clear on the reason you want to succeed—what is your why? Who or what are you doing this for? Why do you want it so badly? Write down your reason (or reasons) and put it in a place where you’ll see it every day. It could be a sticky-note on your bathroom mirror, an image on your phone’s lock screen, or even your computer background. Having your why in place will help you work through distractions and will empower you to keep going.

Next, commit to affirming yourself. Create daily positive reminders of why you are amazing and why you are capable of doing this, regardless of your current position. This will help you counter the negative talk in your mind (that little annoying voice that always pops up at the most inconvenient times to discourage you). Leverage your affirmations to shut that rude voice down—like, hey, voice, yes, you, BE QUIET. Your affirmations could be quotes, prayers, or sentences you create yourself. Whichever way you choose to craft them, they should be positive, in present tense, and empowering.