Failure + Failure + Failure = Success

            Think of the title of this post.  Simple math formula that holds very deep insight.  If you grasp this concept your ability to overcome challenges and taste sweet victory should be simple.  Not to say that it won't be difficult, but you will better understand the obstacles ahead when you know what to expect. 

           If 95% of all people desire to be successful and only 5 or 10% actually become successful then where is the disconnect.  What happened to those other 85% who have dreams, goals, and aspirations?  When did they lose their focus?  I bet the moment they lost their focus was in a low point in their life, or when a friend or companion told them they should quit and never try again, or that their idea was stupid and wouldn't amount to anything.   Yep, obstacles.  Those words that others say to bring you down, don't listen to those people, they aren't your friends.  Do not be blinded by the failures or obstacles, these things are not too difficult to overcome.  As for those in your life telling you to quit, when was the last time a successful person listened to the advice of someone who was unsuccessful.  Why would you listen to someone whose life and abilities haven't amounted to anything?  DO NOT LISTEN TO NEGATIVE PEOPLE.

       Surround yourself with positive people, work with those who inspire you to achieve more in your life.  Try to connect with others who have accomplished great things, so that you may learn their traits and strive to become a person like they are.  Almost any person in the history of this planet that has been an overwhelming success has been so because they had (1) a precise vision or idea that could not be shaken.  They (2) did not listen to the naysayers and only sought counsel from those who have achieved great things as well.  Most important (3) they got back up when they failed.  They continued to believe in their vision even when they reached a roadblock. 

      So to stay motivated surround yourself with those who positively can influence you, if you do not know anyone, reach out to those through the Internet.  You will be surprised at how many successful people want to help you reach your potential.  Also, do not be afraid to hear the answer 'no'  the more chances you hear 'no' the more opportunities you will have to hear yes. 
         For example, there are two associates I currently work with that are entrusted to retrieve quality sales leads for a program we have at work.  The one associate asks every person he meets about our program and gets turned down 24 times.  The other gets turned down 3 times.  When I ask how many leads they retrieved the first associate had 3, the other had zero.  He was afraid of rejection,  once you get over that fear you can succeed until then you are a slave to mediocrity.

      Fail forward, learn from your mistakes and never give up.  You know you can reach the top, now go do it. 

Remember,  " Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot, you're right!" - Henry Ford