The Shortcut to Success

A lot of people will not agree with me that there is a shortcut to success. They would say that success means going through the motions of failure; getting up, failing again, getting up again; repeating the cycle again and again till you make it. There is nothing wrong with this because the failures make you stronger and more capable.

However, why do you have to go through that cycle when you can replicate/copy the success of other people? Why do you have to fail and get up again? Why do you have to go through the maze when there is somebody who can lead you the way without getting the bumps and the bruises? Learn from the mistakes and success of those who have gone before you. This is the shortcut to success.

Clear your mental space and allow it to be filled with fresh off the press information that will allow you to build your business the BEST way, the way your mentor has done.

Yes it is true, lots of information will be thrown your way but they’re good things that you need to stay current in your business. The best way to learn from a mentor is to:

• Come with an open mind to learn and soak up all the new information.
• Always put on the hat of an entrepreneur! Make every occasion an opportunity to network.
• Say to yourself that you will no longer step into another conversation with you mentor and leave the same.
• Have you heard of power dressing? Dress for success always. When you meet clients and prospect, dress in a way that you want to be treated. Let them see and feel that success is in front of them.
• Start FRESH! Forget your failures; you are now successful!

HSM (Helping Single Mums) offers free mentoring services because we believe in you!

Put Down Your Heavy Load

This is one story that says it all. Unknowingly, we sometimes carry our burdens throughout life. We fail to put them down or leave them behind as we continue our journey. Thus, we don't get too far because of the heavy load.

Every night before you go to bed, remember to put down your heavy load. When you wake up in the morning, make sure that you've left your heavy load and will not go back to carry it again. 

A Friendly Reminder

We are half-way through 2016. Let me guess... most if not all of our New Year’s resolutions have been broken L. Let me guess again... top of that list is about health and losing weight!

I don’t mean to rub it in; rather, my intention is to remind you that health is wealth. Our environment has become so polluted that sickness abounds everywhere. You don’t have to live in a third world country to experience life debilitating illnesses. In fact, most of the life threatening illnesses are common in the first world countries. I know you are aware of this; so, this is just a friendly reminder to make you get back to your promises concerning your health.

Here are reminders that will help you regain your health and your life.

Eat more fish. The fatty acids found in fish may decrease the risk of stroke. This good oil improves the viscosity and clotting of blood.

Avoid alcoholic drinks. The key is moderation; more than 2 servings for men and 1 serving for women will have a negative effect on health.

Stress leads to hypertension and definitely other life-threatening diseases. Distract yourself from stress by taking up a hobby, exercising, or meditating. Allow yourself to daydream. Revel in the fantasy and smile; this will put you in a good mood for the rest of the day.

Drink more water. Make sure you have a glass or bottle of water close to you wherever you are or whatever you are doing.

Eat right. Heart disease can be overcome with proper nutrition. Load up on vegetables to remove saturated fat.

Sweat it out. The only way to strengthen heart muscles is to exercise. This should shake off high triglycerides level. Adopting a regular exercise program will strengthen your heart beat by beat.

Here’s to a healthy you this year and the years to come J

If Only

Some words should not be used together. “If only” carry a negative feeling that can be detrimental to your success.

"If only I could get a better break."

"If only I had some money."

"If only I would've married the right person."

"If only I worked for the right company."

"If only I had the right parents."

“If only I was born rich.”

“If only I had more education.”

These are excuses; they pull back from taking full personal responsibility for yourself and your present situation. And when you refuse to take responsibility, you will not be able to create a change in your situation.

Many of us avoid do not want to take the blame.  We think that a parent, a teacher, a friend, a boss, a spouse, the company we worked for, or some governmental program should be responsible in turning our lives into what we want them to be. When problems arise we are quick to say, “Life is not fair.” But the truth of the matter is that life is never fair.

Stop thinking that the world owes you a living. You can never get things done or effect a change by sighing “If only”.  Keep in mind that other people and organizations also have pressing challenges and priorities of their own. Because of this you will always be disappointed when you depend on others for the things you must do for yourself.  It's so easy to justify the temptations of freeloading, to slide into being a follower, to fail to see the hidden price tag in the handout.  Unless you take complete control of your life and assume full personal responsibility for yourself, who will? No one will.

Every single Peso you earn is worth ten given to you.  Earned money creates the self-image of self-reliance; given money creates the self-image of other-dependence.  Money won in lottery does absolutely nothing to the character and improvement of the person. This is why some families never get out of the rut. 

Hangers-on and freeloaders are the most frustrated people on earth because they have created their own frustrations.  You can't be successful and happy until you earn the respect of the toughest, hardest to fool, and most important judge in the world:  yourself.

Boycott these two words and begin taking responsibility for your life. “If only “is a product of a victim’s mentality. Success is when you have a victor’s mentality; that is to take charge and to be responsible. You must stop blame storming other people, organizations or the government. Instead, start brainstorming to help you fix your problems. Rather than fixing the blame, for the breakdown, begin to fix the breakdown and you’ll find your life and career working for you.

An unknown poet left us this beautiful poem that would help us carry our responsibilities and stop blaming others.

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes;

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears;

Count your courage instead of your tears.

Count your full years instead of your lean;

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth;

Count on God instead of yourself.

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