From Blame to Success in 30 Days

Think about your last encounter with someone angry because things didn't go well.  While you probably witnessed some yelling, cursing, maybe kicking or punching, and plenty of blaming, you probably didn't hear them accepting responsibility.  They likely blamed other people, the economy, the weather, the government, bad timing, and a whole slew of others.

Who is really the source?

Only Winners Set Goals

Success requires no apologies. 
Failure permits no alibis.
~ Napoleon Hill

Aaaah, the promise of a new year, and with it the hopes of greater achievements than years past.  I absolutely love this time of year.  All the planning and imagining how great things will be when all those accomplishments come to fruition!  Oh wait, a dose of reality...most people don't achieve their goals and dreams.  Most people don't set goals at all.  Most people don't allow themselves the "luxury" of dreams.  It's unfortunate that most people don't understand how it all works. 

Greater Success Through More Mistakes

Usually we equate "success" with avoiding mistakes.  However, the path to greater success is simple: more mistakes. What? Yes, it seems ironic.

Yet we all have experiences proving this to be true. Consider the times in your life you are most proud of.  I'll bet you they were achievement-oriented where you had to overcome some obstacles.  You made some mistakes, but you pushed on. You didn't let fear keep you from moving forward.  And success tasted sweet. 

What Are You Afraid Of?
There is a state of being that I call "burning fuel on the launch pad."