Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Successful
people do successful things! Successful people know there is no substitute for
hard work. Sure successful people work hard but we also must work smart. Above
all, success must be a personal requirement.
We all agree that intelligence is important, but today I
want to share with you something that I believe is much more vital and should
be considered fully. I am convinced that the Imagination Quotient (The New IQ)
is much more important than the Intelligence Quotient (The old IQ). There is no
question that tapping into our personal potential and the creativity that lies
within is probably one of the most intelligent things that we can do to achieve
our goals and attain greater success.
Often our creative potential in our imagination lies still
and dormant. We need to tap all of our personal potential. This process is very
much like someone drilling for oil. Remember that we might not strike the vast
resources that lie within the very first time. It may require several attempts. Just keep trying. Do not
give up. Dig deeper.
Living and operating in the world that we are in today is
going to require a different kind of thinking. Thinking through the challenges
and problems in our society is going to require every one of us to operate
differently on a daily basis. We will not be able to fall back or rest on our
laurels. We will simply shrivel up and blow away if this is our attitude.
For example, lately I have been contacting my suppliers in
business and negotiating discounts and at the same time offering my services to
them. The results I am getting from this activity is that I am picking up new
customers from companies who have been selling to me. Plus, I am getting some
pretty good discounts on their services at the same time. This has been good
for all parties involved. Good thing I tapped into my IMAGINATION QUOTIENT.
From here on out develop supreme confidence in
yourself and your own abilities. Start entering into every activity without
giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Begin concentrating on your strengths, instead of
your weaknesses. Focus on your powers not your challenges or what some people
call problems. Just begin making a change.
Develop a sincere desire
for the things you want in life. A burning desire is the greatest motivator of every human
action. This desire for success implants "Success Consciousness" which in turn
creates a vigorous and ever increasing habit of success.
Mr. Attitude's reminder...Reaching high keeps you on your
toes!
