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Chapter 2 Yes, You Can: Why believing in yourself is half the battle
Оглавление“If you think you can, or you think you can’t…you’re right.”
—Henry Ford
My second realization that changed my life forever came not long after the first. This was in part because I had begun doing things a little differently. I started reading books and listening to audio programs, specifically in the areas of motivation, self-help, business, and entrepreneurship. And, as a result, I realized that I had a passion for business.
After leaving active duty, I had an opportunity to return to school. I came back to Mohawk Valley part time and took Math 050 (for the fourth time) and macroeconomics, both at night. I applied the success principles that I was learning from my new reading and listening regime, and I ended up getting an A in both classes.
It was then that I realized that I was capable of achieving whatever I put my mind to.
So realization number two is…
You are capable of achieving whatever you put your mind to.
This insight opened up a whole new world of possibilities to me; before this I was afraid to expect too much from myself.
I was scared to set high goals out of fear of not attaining them, but I began to realize that if I had nothing to aim for, I was just shooting blind and spinning my wheels. Don’t be afraid to expect excellence from yourself. Once you realize that the sky is the limit, you will become unstoppable.
You are an extraordinary and irreplaceable human being. You are capable of greatness. At the present moment, your belief system may not align with this statement, and, as discussed earlier, this could be for any number of reasons. You may have been criticized as a child by parents or teachers. You may have had all of your ideas shot down or may have been told that you are stupid or worthless. Regardless of all this, the fact still stands that you are a remarkable creation capable of creating extraordinary results in all areas of your life. All you have to do is decide that you can do it.
