Have singleness of purpose. Know what it is you want. Lay claim to what is yours, don’t waver, don’t doubt it, and don’t let anything stand in the way of achieving, that . Speak it into existence. Breathe the dream, walk the dream, see the dream, and live the dream. Be bold and be assertive. Boldness Achievement is jump-started by action. One cannot wait unit the time is right, one has to make  right now the time.Some opportunities that pass you by can never be regained.  There is no room for timidity. Timidity crowds out opportunity. Timidity looks at each opportunity, examines it, and then says I’ll wait until I am ready. If one wishes to be successful this can never be. Assertiveness Do not bend to the will of others. Do not let others sabotage your dream or speak obsolescence into your life or over your life.  Do not let others build an insurmountable fortress around that (resources) you need to succeed.  Know who you are, where you are going, what you need, and what is rightfully  yours. Do not accept information to the contrary. “Confidence is knowing who you are and not changing it a bit because of someone’s version of your reality is not their reality.” ― Shannon L. Alder Be a Go-Getter Never stake claim in tomorrows. You will have to step out of your box often, to get the things you need, and  take advantage of opportunities to ensure success. Many times there will be obstacles that stand in your way. There will always be the pull and weightiness of uncertainty. Waiting has never served any man. You must be a go-getter and act in the now to succeed tomorrow.               http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/assertiveness

Fear is a natural physiological response to danger. Fear is a responsive cue to  stimuli, which alerts the body; thus acting as an  alarm system.  In the moments of danger, sensory perceptions and heightened awareness, often felt in fear prepare our bodies for  fight or flight. It positions us for survival. Despite its physiological benefits, if embraced, fear can  be an oppressive force that comes  in many forms. Despite the cloak it may wear, in all its forms, it can become one of the  most deadly marauders and life-stealing forces. Left uncontrolled, fear becomes a threat to  survival and happiness. Fear can cripple and steal the steam out of ambition, rendering goals unobtainable.

Yes, we all have the propensity to feel fear. However,  it is the extent to which one permits fear to reign that is quintessential. While fear is a very real response to stimuli it is a merely a mental cue. It (fear) cannot control us without us relinquishing  that control.

Our thoughts give fear its power. Greater concentration, greater manifestation.

It is when we are controlled by fear that our lives become untenable and dreams move the furthest from our grasp.

Courage is necessary for success and achievement.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather  it is the ability to operate in-spite of fear. To succeed, one must take that fear and use it as a tool of empowerment. Use the energy and adrenaline fear produces to propel oneself forward.

Life is uncertain.

A feeling of uncertainty brings about a fear of helplessness, and this is the core reactor of fear. To thwart such thoughts, one must realize, that what is most important is now. Do all you can now to prepare for an uncertain future.  Live with the knowledge that although you don’t know what will happen, you know things will work out. Despite life’s uncertainties you have made it to the place you are today.

Take that fear,  ball up into a small mental whisper, and push it to the corners of your mind.  Illuminate your thoughts with light and positivism.

• Choose to be courageous.
• Live in expectancy, expect things to work out.
• Remember the law of magnetism. Like draws like. Light draws light.

Why should you fear!

Every time you feel the urge to run, crawl, or  to stoop beneath the load of whatever thoughts, situations, or circumstances you are going through; remember all things work together for the good of those who love God and are purposed.

At least they have so far, think about it.

They day a person ceases to dream is the day a person slowly begins to die. A dream and hope is what sustains us. It is what drives us to do bigger and better things. Lorraine Hansberry once posed a question, penned by Langston Hughes, in her famed work of art “A Raisin in the Sun,”

What happens to a dream deferred?  

Never stop or put off your dream. Hold fast to that hope. The essence of life is in hope.

Aim Big

Never limit your dream. Always dream big. The bigger  you aim the bigger your possibility of achieving something great. Shoot for mediocrity and  you will reap mediocrity. There must be a standard above your reach in order that you must stretch yourself to accomplish it. Growth is about stretching yourself. The point wherein one sees the most growth is at the point where he or she pushes himself or herself above and beyond that level of comfortability.

There is no gain without a little bit of pain. 

Don’t give your dream away

Hold fast! Don’t let others diminish your dreams. Small minds have small ideas. Even smaller minds try to limit the ideas and stifle the dreams of others.

Believe you can accomplish what it is you dream. Just be ready to put in the work. There is no limit to what the human spirit can accomplish the evidence is all around us.

Live  the life of a dreamer. Dream big, and believe in that dream.

There are certain natural laws (principles) which govern how we live within our world. These laws are applicable to all regardless of culture, creed, nationality, gender, or color. These laws can not be altered, as they have governed nature from its very inception.  These are principles under which our world  was formed and continues to exist. Thus, it is important to know what these laws are and understand how they work. Herein lies the secret that unlock success.

Natural laws

#1 Law of Correspondence– So is above so below

According to the law of correspondence there are laws to which all are subject, without distinction.  Both man and nature are beholden to these laws.  What is reflected in nature is also reflected in humankind. The same fundamental principles that a tree must undergo for growth so much an individual. While the mechanics may differ, fundamentally the principles for growth are immutable.

#2 Law of Creation (mentalism). All things begin in the mind

According to this law everything (of material means)  that exist or has existed was birthed in the mind before it was  manifested. Therefore, the mind is one of the most powerful tools through which one creates his or her own existence. Your current situation and state are a result of your mental processes. “Be careful the thoughts you hold in your mind.” Change your thoughts, change your life.

#3 Law of nourishment What you feed is the thing that grows.

According to this law you water and feed those things you want to grow, as starvation is the harbinger of death. ” The law has decreed that very living thing which is neither nourished nor used must die, and this applies to the qualities of the human mind.” _ Napoleon Hill  If you desire to stop bad habits in their trek, don’t feed them. Feed only the deeds that will help you to succeed.

#4 Law of Harvesting – You get back what you sow

According, to this law what you reap is a direct result of what you plant. You can not plant an apple tree and desire to reap a tree laden with pears.  You must plant the right seeds to reap the right harvest. If you sow good, good will return to you. If you sow anger, deceit, hatred, vanity, discord; so shall you receive in kind.

#5 Law of Cause and Effect –  Every decision has a consequence and every cause and effect.

For everything that you do, there is a price to be paid. Every effect that one is dealing with or will deal with can be traced back to a causative factor. Nothing that you are experiencing today is by chance, or is  random. All of the choices that have been made up until this point have led  you to your current destination. Be careful of the choices you make. Even the smallest decisions can have a butterfly effect. You are not where you are by incident or by accident.

#6 Law of magnetism Like attracts like 

According to this law consistent output of a certain nature ,draws more of the same. If you want to attract success, emanate success. If you want to attract more love in your life be more loving.”To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” Matthew 25:29 

#7 Law or reciprocity Get back what you give

According to this law what is returned to you is dependent on what you give out to the world. Never expect something for nothing.

#8 Law of relativity Everything is relative

According to this law how you view your current position in life is relative to your situations and circumstances. No matter who you are or where you go there is always someone who is better off or worse off than  you. How most view their  station in life is relative to their mental framing and not necessarily a true representation, especially when one considers the whole.

#9 Law of Rhythm – Life is cyclical

According to this law there is a rhythm to life. Life is a series of cycles, up’s and down’s, seasons, phases, etc… One must learn that there will be downs this is an irrevocable law of nature. One must learn to ride out the storms, weather fall and winter, and wait out the night. Live in expectation that change is always around the corner. Trouble does not last always. Learn the rhythm. Ride the beat and hold on through the chorus and refrain.

#10 Law of Gravity- What goes up must come down

According to this law there is always a constant force that is pulling you towards the center to keep you grounded. Everything that goes up must come down anything otherwise it works against the natural law of gravitation. One can fight as hard as they can to remain in flight, while they are in flight. One must reason that there comes a time when all flights must be grounded.  While success and it privileges can be extended for a great sum of time, it cannot be sustained indefinitely. All things must come to an end. Live your life knowing that you will have your time to shine, but never forget that you have to make way for others. “Always leave them laughing” . Leave them with a legacy of greatness not with one of desperation.

Your character is your most valuable asset. Oft times, before a person has ever laid eyes on you they have conducted a character assessment and formed a pre-conception. Character representation and pre-conception together  form the silhouette of reputation.

Yes, your name precedes you.  Therefore,  “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1

Thus, having a good name is everything.

A good name is built through strong character. Character is a sum total of all attributes, a person possess, which determine actions. An individual may possess negative or positive character traits. It is the accumulation of positive character traits,which bring about positive action, which results in  true and lasting success.  It is these grouping of traits that is often sought after and thus greatly increases one propensity for success. The best investment one can ever make is to build these character traits.

These traits include:

• Humility– The art of being humble..Such an individuals shuns vanity and is not boastful. This is an individual who never forgets his or her source of being, beginnings, and remains grounded, reasonable, and rational in all his or her dealings.
• Honesty- The art of telling the truth. Honesty is always the bests policy. Being honest with yourself and others keeps one humble, and earnest, while building trust which creates long-standing relational bonds.
• Generosity- The art of giving. It is always better to give than to receive. Giving invokes the  law of reciprocity, With the measure that you give so shall it be returned.  You want abundance be generous in your giving.
• Dependability-  Means that one can count on you.  One can be assured that you will do what you said, when you said you will do it. This inspires trust. Through trust one builds a solid foundation for progression.
• Trustworthiness-  Means one can securely entrust you with their person and things. This garners greater leadership opportunities.  The individual who has proven him or herself good steward over a little will be deemed to be a good steward over much- (Matthew 25:23)
• Integrity– The art  of aligning character with actions. There is no falsity or counter-fitting to be found in your person. It denotes an upstanding character. One can trust that you are who you say you are and your actions will fall in line with your character.
• Earnest- Means one is sincere in their dealings. There is no pretense and what is uttered from the mouth can be guaranteed .
• Conscientious- The art of awareness. Such a person is”governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one’s inner sense of what is right; principled. This person can be counted on knowing what the right thing is and doing the right thing when the time comes. 
• Accountability– Such a person isn’t afraid to take responsibility for his or her actions both successes and the counter.

The ultimate responsibility lies with you

You alone are responsible for building and molding the cement foundation upon which your success will rest. No one can build character in you, you must build it for yourself.  It is worth everything you have to build it.