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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.

Everyone is a critic and everyone has a critic.

Everyone has an opinion of you, your work, and your goals. Some may be positive and some not so positive. Those views are purely opinion and subjective. Those opinions become criticism when one takes up the mantle to point out  flaws, often without license or permission to do so.

Criticism is ” The act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing” -Merriam Webster

Such can be disheartening and dredge up wells of emotion.  Though they may be weighty on the conscience they should never cease your movement.

Critique

Insight from outsiders is often an important element of growth and development. The advisement one desires when looking for earnest assessment for growth is a critique.  There is a thin margin between criticism and critique, recognize the difference.

A critique is an honest assessment of your work that forgoes the focus on fault finding. A critique separates the work from the individual. This is what you want.

Dealing with Criticism

Along your journey you will receive a fair amount of criticism, it is just the way of life. Not all things  that come to you as sound advice is  profitable for your progression. Criticism does not  build  up. Criticism is negative and has the potential to destroy.

Never accept criticism, unless it is of a positive nature.

Remember one cannot build up by tearing down. One cannot accrue a profit by consistently making withdrawals. Positivism breads positivism. Negativity spawn negativism.

It is your job to be a diviner of that which is profitable and that which is refuse.

Always know who it is you are getting your advice from. If someone is bent on criticizing rather than critiquing or advising then cut them loose. Either they do not have your interest at heart or they don’t know any better.

Be prepared for any unwarranted criticism you might receive and learn to handle it with grace. Do not let such negativity pour into your spirit.

This takes time and practice but it is well worth

Anything can be possible when one knows and  applies the right formula. Once one has applied that formula the only thing standing between them and success is an attitude.

It’s not all about what you do.

How you do it, is the silver thread that holds everything together.

Your approach will determine how far you go.

Be optimistic 

Success is possible. If you believe it, it is yours. Remember that every seed results in a harvest. Every effort ends with a benefit. Behind every cloud the sun is shining. Midnight soon gives way to dawn

Do not be deterred despite what obstacles may be strewn in your path. Simply use them as hurdles and stepping-stones.

Avoid the naysayers. Extricate the negative influences from your life. One must learn to clear the mind and fine tune the vision so that one can see the nourishment in the rain. Look to the rainbow after the storm.  Focus on those things that will elevate, motivate, and move you.

Realism says that there is always potential for failure. Those who seek it will find it. Optimism says there is no failure.  Every encounter that is unsuccessful is merely preparing you for greater success.  In life there are merely lessons and successes.

This is the type of attitude you need to succeed. 

Optimism begets motivation. Motivation begets stellar work ethic. Stellar work ethic begets stellar results (permanence). Every successful outcome builds your success.

One of the bitterest pill one must swallow on the journey to success is that of rejection. No one desires to be overlooked, cast aside, or told no. It happens and it happens more times than not. There will come a time along almost anyone’s journey to success when one will feel the sting of rejection. No one is immune.  Sometimes the sting can feel so strong it cuts to the very marrow of the bone. This is because the feeling of rejection is often associated with the rejection of the individual. When an idea is shut down, one is passed over for a promotion, turned down for a role, etc… the ego is bruised. It begins to feel as if you are being rejected, not the idea, skill set, or image. It hurts to feel undesired and unwanted in any fashion. One must learn to overcome.  Success and achievement heavily rest on an individual’s ability to overcome. This takes true strength of will and tests one character. It is sometimes difficult trying to prove oneself in the midst of so much disapproval. It is at these time that one must dig deeper, focus on purpose, and move forward with all the fervor and passion that can be mustered.  Rejection by one, two, or three, does not translate to inferiority. Perhaps it at the fourth turn that one will find success. One must never give up.

Overcoming rejection

Overcoming rejection begins with the acknowledgment that even the best and brightest are prone to rejection. One must remind themselves that, yes rejection does occur, can occur, and it may occur. Then one must reason that even if it is to come it will not deter you. Walk in the spotlight of some of the greatest achievers known to man, whose names are inscribed in the compendium annals of history. Walk in the knowledge that you share company with so many others who have been rejected but yet went on to influence, shape, and make history. The sting of rejection is only that a sting. Rejection is not a permanent or debilitating wound. Rejection in no way defines your abilities, talents, skills, or determines your outcome. Understand that in every situation there is something to be learned. Failure and rejection is often the best teacher and motivator. Use the pain to propel you forward.