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10 Motivational Tips to Get What You Want

Have goals of losing weight, building big businesses, and traveling the world? In this article, I will share 10 motivational tips to get what you want in life.

 

Do you have big things you’ve wanted to accomplish? Have you struggled in accomplishing these things because you lacked the motivation necessary to get them done?

 

 

Sometimes, a lack of motivation and a lack of belief can be result in you not getting what you want. Whether you want to lose some weight, build the next million-dollar company, or travel the world…it’s all possible as long as you take the right steps necessary!

 

 

I journeyed into the entrepreneurial world at the age of 17. I had no experience, no degree, and no cash when I got started. The one thing I did have was the motivation and commitment to succeed.

 

 

Using that motivation, I navigated my way through obstacles, mistakes, and failures to find my own successes in the entrepreneurial world. I was 19 years old when I saw my first company get acquired and this was all possible because of my drive.

 

 

In this blog article, I’m going to share with you 10 motivational tips to get what you want.

 

 

Tip #1: Believe to Achieve

 

Knowing what you want is the easy part, but believing that you will have it no matter what is the tough part. A very famous documentary (available on Netflix) known as “The Secret” shares interviews from successful people who illustrate the importance of strong belief.

 

Before you can accomplish anything, you need to believe that you will get the job done no matter what. Having a consistent belief is extremely important to be successful.

 

 

Tip #2: Do What Others Aren’t Willing To Do

 

Earning things in life are not easy. If they were easy, then everyone would achieve those things. Before trying to get what you want, think about if you’re willing to do what most others won’t do.

 

Successful people have often attributed their success to pushing past all known limits. Are you willing to go on a strict diet? Are you willing to work 18 hours a day? Are you willing to stay in the gym even after everyone else leaves? These are all questions you should ask yourself before getting started.

 

 

Tip #3: Failure Isn’t An Option

 

To get what you want in life, you must know that failure isn’t an option. The only way you can fail is if you give up on your goals. Early on, I learned that embracing failure and using it to work harder is the only way to truly achieve success.

 

Failure does not define you or what you’re doing, unless you let it. By giving up, you let failure be the last man standing. To succeed and accomplish anything, you must be willing to get back up and try again no matter what happens.

 

 

Tip #4: Start Starting

 

Many people begin fantasizing about the outcome, but never actually get started. Just thinking about the outcome alone will not help you reach your goals. You have to get started and the sooner you do, the faster you will succeed.

 

 

Tip #5: Go For It All

 

Aim for the moon because even if you fail, you’ll end up in the stars. If you have a goal of losing 25 pounds of weight by the end of the year, push yourself to the limit. Tell yourself that you will lose 30 pounds of weight in 6 months because even if you don’t make your initial goal happen, you will still be way ahead of your original plan.

 

 

Tip #6: Work Smarter, Not Harder

 

When trying to achieve great things, you don’t always need to work harder than the rest of the world. Sometimes, you can just work smarter and achieve just as much or more than others. Always map out your goals and create a plan to see what the most efficient way of achieving it is.

 

 

Tip #7: Surround Yourself With Motivators

 

A popular saying goes that if you can’t change your friends, you should change your friends. In order to be successful at anything, you need a group of people who are willing to support you and motivate you towards your goals. There is no better source of motivation than your friends and family pushing you to success.

 

 

Tip #8: Enjoy The Challenge

 

Life is all about enjoying all the things you do. If you’re not passionate or excited about achieving your goals, it’s going to be a long and treacherous journey. Whether it’s the outcome or the progression that excites you, find some way of making the whole experience fun.

 

 

Tip #9: Find Great Mentors

 

Sometimes you need an extra push from a great mentor. If you have plans of achieving big things, find someone who you wouldn’t mind being. If you’re looking to lose weight, find personal trainers that have accomplished a similar feat. If you want to build a multi-million dollar business, find successful entrepreneurs who have already done that.

 

 

Tip #10: Do It For You

 

Don’t take on a challenge that isn’t for you. When achieving goals, always do things that you want to do. Don’t let a friend who constantly makes fat jokes be the only reason why you want to hit the gym. Be sure that you yourself want to do this.

 

 

Conclusion

 

These 10 tips and strategies should help you get one step closer to your goals. These motivational tips work best when practiced regularly, so be sure to look back to this list as much as possible!

 

 

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10 Things Young People Should Know About Life

This article shares 10 things young people should know about life at an early age. Success and living a great life requires work from an early age and this article will help teach you everything you need to know.

 

Our youth is a time of creating experiences, getting an education, and living our lives care-free. Most people think of their lives being this way until they turn 30.

 

 

On their 30th birthday, most people officially change their perspective and begin living quite a different life than they were accustomed to.

 

 

While everyone should enjoy their youth to the fullest, there are a lot of things young people should know about life. Here they are:

 

 

1. Rage Hard But Never Forget Your Responsibilities

 

It’s great to party hard and have a great time when you’re young. However, even party animals have responsibilities.

 

 

Your day-time activities should consist of things that fulfill your day to day responsibilities. Whether you have a job, a business, or a degree to work towards, never let your partying take over your priorities.

 

 

It’s not the most popular kid in high school that goes the farthest in life, but rather the kid who knew their responsibilities and priorities. Popularity and partying only lasts a few years, but a dedication to your career lasts forever.

 

 

2. Credit Cards Kill

 

The first day I stepped foot on a college campus was for my Freshman orientation. After we finished a few lame activities and a tour of the campus, my university tried hard to convince everyone to get a credit card.

 

 

They tried so hard that my ID card also worked as a credit card. Young people often forget how credit cards work and ruin their credit for years to come.

 

 

Be very careful with credit cards. You must have great self-control and you must understand that the money you spend on a credit card has to be paid back eventually.

 

 

3. Health > Wealth

 

As young people, we should be concerned about physical exercise of course, and at the same time, we need to be conscious of the things we are eating. Health is truly extremely crucial to your long-term success and do not let the idea of chasing money turn you away from staying healthy.

 

 

Set aside a few hours a week where you plan to lift some weights, run, play some sports, or do something that will require physical activity. The older you will be happy you took care of yourself.

 

 

4. Education Never Stops

 

If you want to be extremely successful throughout your life, you must understand that your college degree is not the end of your education.

 

 

Education never stops and you must continue learning as you get older to stay on top of things. Develop a healthy reading habit at a young age and it will carry on throughout the future.

 

 

5. Stand On Your Own Feet

 

 

As appealing as it may seem to live off other people, it’s not that great when you get thrown out on your ass. Learn to support yourself and stand on your own feet as soon as you can.

 

 

The feeling of independency is great and people will appreciate you more for that. Don’t take advantage of your family and learn the value of being independent.

 

 

6. Work On Something Bigger Than you

 

When I was growing up, I always wanted to work for a big corporation or be a lawyer, but I quickly realized that I would be selling my soul away to another company.

 

 

I wouldn’t be working for something bigger, I would just be slaving myself away to help someone else work for something bigger.

 

 

Create a goal to achieve something that’s bigger than you, but accomplished by you. For me, my bigger project is working on innovation that solves problems, simplifies lives, and changes the world.

 

 

7. Make Your Money Work For You All The Time

 

Personally, I want to make 5 million dollars by the time I’m 25. Then, I want to make 100 million dollars by the time I’m 30 and 1 billion dollars by the time I’m 40.

 

 

After being around multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs, I quickly understood that the wealthy don’t usually make their money all from one source. They make their money work for them through careful investments, strategizing, and planning.

 

 

If you plan to create a large fortune for yourself, make sure your money is always working for you at all times. Diversify your investments (don’t put all your eggs in one basket) and be patient.

 

 

8. Learn To Adapt

 

When the world shifts, you’re either with the change or you’re left behind. Many people hold strong values and refuse to shift their business or ideals when they get left behind, but those are the same people who typically file for bankruptcy years later.

 

 

It’s good to learn early on that pivoting, having an open mind, and being willing to adapt to whatever life hands you is extremely important to be successful long-term.

 

 

9. Let Love Find You

 

You aren’t against some clock racing to find the love of your life. Love is something natural and it should come to you on its own. Don’t let society define when or how you should find love because love doesn’t work like that.

 

 

You might be lucky to find love in high school or it may take you till your late 20’s to find love. The key is to stay open-minded and to put yourself out there. From there, love will take its own course on you.

 

 

10. Surround Yourself With Who You Want To Become

 

Being young, it’s easy to get caught up with the wrong crowd. However, as you grow older and start to develop goals, it’s very important to be around people who you want to become.

 

 

There’s a saying that goes: “If you can’t change your friends, change your friends.”

 

 

It’s hard, but sometimes you have to do what is best for you and your future. Don’t change who you want to become, change who your friends are so you can become who you want to be.

 

 

Conclusion

 

The list of 10 things above are just a few of many things younger people should learn at an early age. I’ve been fortunate enough to learn these things from my own experiences, successful mentors, and my careful study of successful people. Share any other things you think are important for young people to know below. 

 

 

 

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