Read the
text quickly and match the paragraphs to the headings below. 7 Challenges Successful People
Overcome
by Travis
BradberryIt’s truly fascinating how successful people approach problems. Where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to overcome. Their confidence
in the face of hardship is driven by the ability to let go of the negativity. Their
success is determined by the mindset and they treat failure as learning experiences.
There are seven things that tend to shatter our mindset. These challenges usually
drag people down. Not so for victorious people, as these seven challenges never hold them back.1. пустоState of the World «Follow your heart and allow your
passion—not the body you’re living in—to be your guide»
Well-to-do people don’t let their age define
who they are and what they are capable of. One professor in graduate school told
his class that they were all too young and inexperienced to do consulting work.
He said they had to go work for another company for several years before they
could succeed in the area. Some of
his students were doing work for consulting clients while he was droning on.2. пустоToxic People «No matter how other people gauge you at
any particular moment, one thing is certain—you’re never as good or bad as the
rumor runs»When your sense of pleasure and satisfaction are derived from comparing yourself to
others, you are no longer the master of your own destiny. While it’s impossible
to turn off your reactions to what others think of you, you don’t have to hold up your accomplishments to anyone
else. Always take people’s opinions with
a grain of salt. That way, no matter what other people are thinking or
doing, your self-worth comes from within. Don’t let anyone’s opinions take that
from you.
3. пустоJust a number «You’ll never reach your peak until you environ
yourself by the right people»There is a simple notion: you are the average of the
five people you spend the most time with. Just think about it! Some of the most
successful companies in recent history were founded by brilliant pairs: Steve
Jobs and Steve Wozniak of Apple lived in the same neighborhood, Bill Gates and
Paul Allen of Microsoft met in prep school, and Sergey Brin and Larry Page of
Google met at Stanford.
Just as great people help you to reach your full potential, toxic people drag you right down with
them. Whether it's negativity, cruelty, the victim syndrome, or just plain
craziness, toxic people create stress and strife that should be avoided at all
costs.
4. пустоFear is a choice! «The worst thing that can happen to you is
allowing yourself to die inside while you’re still alive»Fear is nothing more than a lingering emotion that’s fueled by your imagination. It’s the uncomfortable rush of
adrenaline. Fortunate people know this better than anyone does, so they flip fear on its head. They are addicted to the euphoric feeling
they get from conquering their fears.
Don’t ever hold back in life just because you feel scared.
5. пустоNegativity «Any time we spend whining and whimpering is unlikely to help us achieve our goals and won't make us happier. You make progress by implementing ideas»
Life won’t always go the way you want it to, but when
it comes down to it, you have the same 24 hours in the day as everyone else
does. Successful people make their time count. Instead of complaining about how
things could have been, they reflect on everything they have to be grateful
for. Then they find the best solution available, tackle the problem, and move on. When the negativity comes from
someone else, they avoid it by setting limits and distancing themselves from
it.
Stop complainers in their tracks asking them how they
intend to fix the problem. They will
either quiet down or redirect the conversation in a productive direction.
6. пустоThe Past or the Future “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t
owe”No amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount
of anxiety can change the future. Eminent people know this, and they focus on
living in the present moment. It’s impossible to reach your full potential if
you’re unable to fully embrace the
reality.
If you don’t make peace with your past, it will never
leave you and it will create your future. The only good time to look at the
past is to see how far you’ve come.
You should accept the uncertainty of the
future, and don’t place unnecessary
expectations upon it. Anxiety has no place in the here and now.
7. пустоWaste of time and energy “They focus their effort on doing what they can
every single day to improve their own lives and the world around them...”
Keep your eyes on the news for any length of time and
you’ll see it’s just one endless cycle of war, fragile economies, failing
companies, and environmental disasters. It’s easy to think the world is headed downhill fast.
But lucky people don’t get caught up in things they can’t control. Instead, they focus
their energy on directing the two things that are completely within their power.
They focus their attention on all the things they’re grateful for and focus
their effort on doing what they can every single day to improve their own lives.
Bringing It All Together
Your success is driven by your mindset. With
discipline and focus, you can ensure that these seven obstacles never hold you
back from reaching your full potential.