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10 Thinking Habits for Unlimited Personal Growth

We adopt beliefs, thoughts, and expectations from society, our family, friends, and the media, which may or may not be true, and may or may not help us reach our goals. Simply put, out thinking patterns and responses become a habit with which we navigate the world. So, starting to regulate what we think about and making a plan to improve our thinking habits is the first step to changing our life for the better.

“The brain is wider than the sky.” – Emily Dickinson

“One of the best prizes life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” — Theodore Roosevelt

A leader wears many hats and can include a coach, mentor, social figure, or anyone who influences you that you look up to. As long as they embody the ability to connect with others, are genuinely caring, and inspire people to change for the better you have a leader in your midst. Whether you consider yourself a leader in the grand scheme of things, or fulfill this role in your daily life, it’s always an area to develop greater competence and expertise.

I have always wondered why some people are determined to reach their goals, and why others are always helpless and victimized. What confuses me even more is that the same person who was once motivated and confident about reaching their goals, can suddenly turn into a helpless and halfhearted person, who doesn’t know what to do, or where to go in order to get what they want.

Living a confident, empowered, and balanced life is all about having a sense of control. It’s about believing you have what it takes to achieve your desired outcome. When we feel uncertain about who we are and what were capable of, it’s not very likely we’ll take risks and grow to reach our potential.

The way we think, behave, and generally live is ingrained through habits we have developed throughout our life. Becoming aware of these patterns in thinking and behaving is incredibly important to reaching greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Achieving success means you are able to get from where you are now, to where you want to be. This means you need to clearly know what you want, desire it badly enough to put in major effort, and keep faith and confidence that your desire will come true.

Are you the type of person who tends to start a project without a lot of preliminary consideration and planning? Do you tend to work on numerous projects in different areas simultaneously? If so I can relate. I believe in getting started, experimenting, and not having to limiting yourself to one area of interest. I believe in a renaissance type of approach to finding your brand or niche. Needless to say, this approach can help you get started on a lot of fun and creative things, but may lead to getting stifled when it comes to steady growth and development.