The Answer Key

When setting a goal you need to be positively optimistic as well as realistic. Know what it will take to get, be, have, or do what you want, and be clear that you are ready to do whatever is necessary to get it done. Then, set yourself to a stop watch. While you could shut yourself in a room for weeks, months, or years work tirelessly; remember that your journey requires endurance not necessarily speed.  Create yourself a you-do list: brainstorm, have a plan even if it is constantly changing, set aside time every single day to move you closer to it, set mini-deadlines as pinpoints of progress and adhere to them like it is your job.  Commit your time to it daily, begin studying to retain the information you need, or practice as often as you can, and most importantly, take breaks when you must, but do- not- quit. It is absolutely necessary to stay focused and determined, get up and dust yourself off when you fall, cry even, but then find your nearest spark of inspiration and get...

Every morning you get a fresh start, another chance, a new crack at it. Take full advantage of the opportunity to bring your dreams to life. Every bit of practice you make time to attend, risky chance you take, every word you write, every idea that keeps you up at night- breathe life into it. Feed the beast. Go hard, even harder than you did yesterday. Start earlier, then earlier than that tomorrow, or work at it in every second of your spare time, then work at it some more; begin again if you have to just do not stop giving it life. Even starting over equals a sturdier, more precise, and accurate creation with cleaner lines in less time because you know what not to do this time. Make every day a continuation of your consistent effort, and do not let up. Renew your passion daily, never let it rust, and in time your progress will become tangible and obvious. What you have to offer is your personal version of greatness. Do not give up until you have exhausted yourself creating and unleas...

Sometimes life's obstacles can appear out of no where. They may even send you on a negative tangent thinking the worse, take you for a loop, or knock you completely off course, but make sure that derailment is temporary. Stay positive, keep your perspective in check with the understanding that just as fast as they went left, things can be right again. As soon as you are able to, regain your composure, get focused, and do what you can to promote the outcome you want to have. The greatest gift you can give yourself is your belief in the positively possible. Concentrate more of your energy on your goals and their potential instead of your past, your pain, or presently unfortunate situation. Focus on the good instead of the bad however little of it there may be. Appreciate your now, your today, and acknowledge that no matter how bad it is while it could always be worse, it could be better so hold on to that hope. It is crucial that you believe enough for everyone else. No matter how ex...

Worrying may come as a natural, sometimes automatic response, but you get to choose how long that feeling dwells. Seize control of your emotional unrest, energy, and attitude that is leaving you open to worrying, and be mindful that what has your attention creates more of the same- it multiplies itself so choose what holds your attention wisely. Your focus can be redirected to promoting success, happiness, peace, and resolution instead.  Worrying does not give you anything to gain or miss but time that could be put to better use. Worrying has no affect on the circumstance or the outcome at all. It can not make your situation better or worse, but it will determine how bad you feel about it. Choose instead, to remind yourself that no twist or turn in your life is greater than your ability to adapt, accept, or overcome it. Get to work- do what you can, however you can right now, for the better.  Get busy  creating the change, difference, or reality you want to see. Remember ...