Weekly Bits Newsletter – 31 Mar 09
Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits Newsletter
Topics for this week:
– Success — Who’s Really Responsible?
– If Only. . .
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
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Success — Who’s Really Responsible?
“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you
who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”
- Les Brown
I think it can be difficult at times to remember that
we do have control over our own life and our success.
Especially in times such as these with our current
ecomonic issues. It becomes easier to put the blame
on someone else.
“You are responsible for your life. You can’t keep
blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is
really about moving on.”
- Oprah Winfrey
And it’s true isn’t it? Responsibility for our own success
lies in our own hands.
“All you have to decide is what to do with the time
that is given to you.”
- J. R. R. Tolkien
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If Only . . .
If only I knew how to do this…
If only I didn’t have to do that…
If only I had more time…
Ever had an ‘if only’ moment or two while working on
your business?
I sure have…and still do. In fact, I’ve probably spent
more time going through the ‘if onlys’ in my head
than it would have taken to complete an activity!
The usual times for this thinking pattern to hit me is
when I come across a project or activity I find difficult
or don’t know how to do.
It’s so easy to come up with reasons why I’m stuck
or can’t get it done. And before I know it, my time has
slipped away and the task is still not finished.
Does this ever happen to you? Do you get stuck in
‘if only’ situations?
So how can you overcome these moments and get
the job done?
Well, for me, I think what helps is to first be aware
of what’s going on. Realize the ‘if only’ thoughts are
taking over and they need to be stopped.
Then I ask myself questions such as…
What can I do to get past this?
Where can I find out more information?
Is there someone I can call for help?
I’ve found it helps to focus more on what can be done
to get it behind me than on making excuses for why
I don’t want to do it or can’t do it.
I think Henry Ford said it best:
“Don’t find fault. Find a remedy.”
I must admit I still struggle with this at times. But I’ve
learned the more quickly you get past these situations
…the more confidence you build
…the more work you get accomplished
…and the less times the ‘if only’ thoughts visit. 
What’s your remedy to getting past the ‘if only’ situations?
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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
“The act of taking the first step is what separates the
winners from the losers.”
- Brian Tracy
What’s the most important step you can take this week?
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To Your Success,
Donna
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