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People who are unable to motivate themselves
must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their talents might be.

If you want to get ahead in life, self motivation is essential. You need to learn how to motivate yourself!

The first step is to have a cause…

A cause that matters to you, one that can inspire you to keep going even when things get difficult.

Your cause can be a powerful source of motivation, but it’s still not quite enough. You also need to have a dream.

Having a dream is important, you can’t become something you can not see. And it’s very difficult to stay motivated if you have nothing to shoot for.

But just having a dream is insufficient. Your dream must be A Big Dream, one that inspires you. It must be realistic but challenging. It must stretch your ability beyond your comfort zone. It must create a hunger, not just a desire.

You have your own race in life to run so don’t compare yourself to others. The only competitor you have is yourself and the only one you need to beat is you.

Next… let go of the past. Finish each day and be done with it.
You might have disappointed yourself, and maybe even others in the past, but it’s over.

Get rid of it and move forward!

Today is a new day and you have the chance to start again. No matter how bad your past might be, your future can still be bright. And it’s out there waiting for you

Don’t settle for mediocrity.
Let your self motivation create the life you dream of.


~ Sharlene Stevens ~

Have you ever burned a piece of paper with
a magnifying glass?

When the rays of the sun are focused in one small place, it will start a fire!

But when the magnifying glass gets moved around to much, or is to far away from the paper nothing happens.

This experience describes vividly the power of concentration.

This power can be described as focused attention. It is the ability to direct your thoughts and attention to a single thought or subject.

Forget all your excuses about not having the time or being too busy. Stop jumping all over the place. The secret to success is being able to stay focused.

The more time you devote to what works, the faster your success arrives!

When our mind is focused, our energies are not dissipated on irrelevant activities or thoughts.

This skill is essential for every kind of success.

Without it, our efforts get scattered, but with it,
we can accomplish great things


~ Sharlene Stevens ~

The more that you try, the greater your chances
are of succeeding….

That’s because the law of
average is on your side.

Taking a risk is often your
first necessary step toward success.

If you don’t take some risks, you destroy your chance to succeed!

It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, what matters is that you do not stop!

As long as you are trying, you are winning.
Do not let yourself get discouraged! Don’t let others pull you back!

Every wrong attempt is another step forward. People who are scared to make mistakes do not get anywhere. They end up giving up on their dreams.

So make up your mind to not only overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand defeats.

Your mistakes are stepping stones to success and your rise to victory.

It’s impossible to be a winner if you’re afraid to lose.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling
but in rising every time we fall


~ Sharlene Stevens ~

You have the power and the opportunity
to change your life…
You can make anything you want of it!

It’s not difficult, it just takes some
determination and effort.

Allow yourself the courage and freedom to fantasize until you get
a vision, a dream of what your life could one day be.

See things as you would have them be instead of as they are.
Develop a personal plan that focuses on what you want, not on what you have.

Think abundance and prosperity and not lack of… and you
will draw it to yourself from the Universe.

Your imagination will show you how to turn possibility into reality. Visualize your goals daily and your subconscious will work toward making those mental pictures come true.

Nothing is impossible to the person who has the desire to succeed, and Knowing your destination is the first step in getting there.

Like a good wine, a great dream usually takes
years to mature and then blossom.


Sharlene Stevens

There have been many times in my career
when I’ve thought of quitting or giving up.

But here’s the trick: when you sense these negative thoughts
coming into your head, Squash Them Immediately!

These negative thoughts will conquer you if you don’t Conquer Them, and you will never achieve your goals and dreams that way.

Become aware of the negative thoughts, and push them out of your head. Monitor your thoughts. Be aware of your self-talk.

We all talk to ourselves, a lot, but we are not always aware of these thoughts. So start listening!

If you hear negative thoughts, Stop Them, push them out, and replace them with positive thoughts.

Positive thinking can be amazingly powerful!
And essential to your success


Sharlene Stevens

One of the keys to success is to take massive action!

The problem is that many people get into the habit of taking busy action, doing things that just keep you busy instead of bringing you closer to your goals.

Being able to really focus on doing the few things that make the biggest impact on obtaining your end result is a skill. When this is mastered, it will put you ahead of the majority of people.

When you learn to focus your actions on the few things that make the biggest difference in your results, you will not only save time, you’ll also reach your goals much sooner.

Sharlene Stevens