I know why you're NOT winning in life. 

What I'm about to tell you may seem harsh, but it's the truth.

People don't want to hear the truth because it makes them feel uncomfortable. A study found that people are twice as likely to select information that supports their own point of view (67 percent) as they are to consider an opposing idea (33 percent).

Sometimes we need some B.S. free advice in order to wake us up to our true potential. I want to challenge you to grow and become the best version of yourself.

Are you ready to learn 3 reasons why you're NOT winning in life?

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We all want to succeed and win the game of life.

However, a lot of people don't believe that they can do this. Self-belief is the secret to success. Nothing has a greater impact on your results in life than what you believe. Tony Gaskins said it best – “You can’t win in life if you’re losing in your mind. Change your thoughts and it’ll change your life.”

The truth can set you free. However, before this happens, you have to be willing to face the reality of what isn't working. I’m not here to be your friend. Rather, I'm here to be your best friend.

I want to tell you all of the things that you don't want to hear so that you can start making better choices in life. That's what someone who genuinely cares about you does.

Here are 3 reasons why you're NOT winning in life.

1. You're Not A Starter

Oftentimes people don't start something because they are so afraid that they are going to fail. If you don't start something, nothing will happen. The game of your life will be playing out, but you will just be sitting on the bench.

It's not until you decide that you are going to get outside of your comfort zone and take a leap of faith, that your life will truly begin. The ability to take action is the holy grail of life transformation. Choose to be a starter.

2. You're Not A Finisher

If you want to win a race, you need to start it AND finish it. If you never follow through on your commitments, you are never going to get ahead in life.

In his book, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen says that “Much of the stress that people feel doesn't come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they've started.” 

Sound familiar?

Don't get distracted by the shiny object syndrome. You only get credit for the things that you actually finish.

3. You're Not A Driver

Nothing will works unless you do. If you are constantly looking for the easy way out, you will stay stuck in one place. Stop making excuses for your behavior and start being the driver of your life.

A driver does whatever it takes in order to achieve success. They keep pushing forward in spite of how many times they fall down. When you take responsibility for your life, you become empowered to change it.

These are the 3 reasons why you're NOT winning in life.

Look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, “Why am I not succeeding in life?” You are the answer to all of your problems. I hope my words have inspired you to get your shit together. What will you commit to doing today?

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Are you ready to learn 4 secrets to making New Years resolutions that stick? January is a great time to start thinking about all the amazing things that you want to accomplish in 2018, but the trick is finding ways to stick with your resolutions.

Unfortunately, many people break their resolutions because they don't have a well-designed plan for success, nor do they prepare for the challenges that come with changing bad habits.  Research has shown that about half of all adults make New Years resolutions. However, fewer than 10% manage to keep them for more than a few months.

The good news is that you don't have to fall into this trap because I am here to share with you 4 secrets to making New Years resolutions that stick, so that you can confidently crush your goals in 2018!

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Bad habits can be hard to break. Most of us can relate to this, whether that means trying to lose weight, quit smoking, or ditching coffee. Samuel Johnson once said, “The chains of habit are too weak to be felt, until they are too strong to be broken.”

The question remains, “If we know that bad habits aren't good for us, then why do we struggle to let them go?” New research by Duke University scientists suggests that a habit leaves a lasting mark on specific circuits in the brain, priming us to feed our cravings.

Changing habits comes down to willpower, and we all have it! Just like a muscle, it needs to be conditioned. Let's explore 4 secrets to making New Years resolutions that stick:

1. Fully Commit

Have you ever wondered why some people keep with their New Years resolutions, while others fail? It all comes down to commitment. Merely saying that you are going to change isn't enough. You need to take action.

Once you commit, create a realistic plan and write down what it is that you are going to do. A great way to hold yourself accountable to your New Years resolutions is to create a commitment contract, which has been found to have measurable effects when it comes to achieving personal goals.

Moreover, if you want to double your chances of reaching your goals, add a monetary component. One study found that people who had a financial incentive to lose weight lost 14 pounds more than those didn't have such incentives.

2. Set SMART Goals

The reason why a lot of people don't follow through with their New Years resolutions is that they are too general and not specific. If one of your resolutions is, “to lose some weight,” you won't get far.

The first step to changing any behavior is understanding what it is that you want to change. The best way to be 100% clear on what your resolutions are is to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, meaning ones that are smart, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.

According to research by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, people who followed goals that were both specific and challenging led to higher performance 90% of the time. By setting S.M.A.R.T. resolutions, it will give you an endpoint to move towards, thereby setting you up for success.

3. Start Small

Let's face it…changing a bad habit can be hard work. Everyone has attempted to start a new habit and failed at least once. Why? Oftentimes, it's because their goals were too big.

Start small and focus on simple mini habits. For example, if you want to lose 10 pounds, commit to 30 minutes at the gym 2 times/week, and then slowly increase the amount over time. When you remove the pressure and expectations that come with changing old patterns of behavior, it gives you the motivation that you need to stick with it.

In the words of psychologist Lynn Bufka, “Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle change is important, and working toward it, one step at a time.” Don't ever forget that small wins eventually transform into big gains over time.

4. Find An Accountability Partner

It's a lot easier to follow through with your New Years resolutions when you have someone in your corner, cheering you on, especially when you feel like giving up. Breaking a promise to yourself is one thing, but it's far harder to let someone else down.

According to a study at the Dominican University of California, more than 70% of the participants who wrote down their goals and then sent weekly updates to a friend reported successful goal achievement. Of those participants who created a goal and kept it to themselves, only 35% were successful.

Stop procrastinating and share your goals with a friend, colleague, or loved one. Having an accountability partner is one of the best ways to stay consistent and motivated so that you continually make progress towards your goals.

These are 4 secrets to making New Years resolutions that stick. What're your New Years resolutions? If you haven't already, I encourage you to sit down and make a list of the lifestyle changes that you want to make this year. This is the beginning of anything you want. Don't be afraid to dream big.

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Do you struggle with how to manage time when building your online business? If so, you aren't alone. When you are building an online business, it can sometimes feel like there is a never-ending amount of work to do, and no time to do it.

Because you don't always have a structured routine, it can make it difficult to be productive on a consistent basis. However, if you want to be successful in your online business, you need to learn how to manage time effectively.

No matter how you swing it, the reality is that building an online business takes time, but it can be done. In the words of Michael Altshuler, “The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you’re the pilot.” Let’s dive into strategies for how to manage time when building your online business.

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I recently received a question from one of my Online Business Mastery Accelerator members named Daniel, who asked me, “I’m in the military, away often, and struggle to get back into a routine and a correct frame of thinking to work on my online business when I get home. Is there anything that you can recommend?”

Daniel, given that your time and energy is limited, you need to be really strategic with regards to how you plan out your days. Consistency is key. If you know that you will be away for a certain amount of time, then you need to schedule specific times during the week when you work on your online business.

Treat your online business like you would a real job. Take it seriously, and make it one of your top priorities. Maybe this will require that you change your environment to one that will maximize your productivity, whether that means going to a coffee shop, co-working space, or an office.

Similarly, you could join a mastermind group, hire a coach, or find an accountability partner – anything that will motivate you to follow through on the things that you say you are going to do.If you are only accountable to yourself, it is easy to back out, but when you are accountable to others, it motivates you to follow-through.

In a study about goal achievement, the results showed that people who wrote down their goals, shared this information with a friend, and sent them weekly updates were on average 33% more successful in accomplishing their stated goals than those who merely formulated them. A system of accountability is the secret weapon that will allow you to succeed faster and conquer your goals.

I believe that one of the secrets to having big breakthroughs in your work is through the power of immersion, which is “the state of being deeply engaged, involved, or absorbed.” Some of biggest leaps that I've made in my business have been when I fully immerse myself in my work.

I used to get so overwhelmed by distractions, which would hold me back from making progress on my business. I decided that I could get more done in a weekend than I could get done in an entire month if I actually immersed myself.

Thomas Edison, who is known as the greatest inventor of all time, was known for doing 18-hour work days. He calculated that, if he had worked 8 hours/day, then what had taken him to the age of 47 to be able to achieve would have taken him until he was 82.

I’m not saying that this is a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes you've got to hustle, pull an all-nighter, and do whatever it takes, in order to get shit done and be successful. Sometimes I book week-long traveling trips, where I can hyper-focus, experience minimal distractions, and accomplish my most important tasks. On trips like these, I’ve gotten things done in one week that would normally take me six months to complete.

Daniel, I encourage you to devote a specific period of time in your schedule every week to deeply immersing yourself in your online business. This is how to manage time when building your online business, and is one of the best ways to make quantum leaps in your life and work.

Daniel, may the force be with you, and everyone else, who has passionately committed to doing whatever it takes to create the life of their dreams.

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If you’re broke or struggling financially, I’ve got the secret for how you can change your financial situation, and make the shift out of scarcity and into financial abundance.

Money creates a wealth of opportunities, and affords us the freedom to invest in ourselves and enjoy life to the fullest. Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does make the best things in life even better.

Unfortunately a lot of people can’t enjoy the opportunities that money offers, because they are floundering in financial debt.

If you’re broke or struggling financially, than what you are currently doing is not working. However, the good news is that you have the power to change your life.

In the words of Napoleon Hill, “Every individual has the power to change his or her material or financial status by first changing the nature of his or her beliefs.” Are you ready to learn a new strategy that will change your financial situation for the better?

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If you make enough poor financial decisions, money has the power to take over your life. This is no way to live.

The moment that you take responsibility for the financial situation that you are currently in is the moment that you take back the power to change your life.

There was once a time in my life when I was broke and struggling financially. I had massive amounts of credit card debt and was living on a friend’s couch. It wasn’t until I took ownership of my financial decisions, that I was able to shift my life. I went from being broke, to where I am today, as a multi-millionaire.

If you’re broke or struggling financially, follow these steps to change your financial situation.

Step #1 – Have A Vehicle For Making Money

Have a vehicle, in the form of a job or a business, that will allow you to make immediate short-term money. I don’t care what kind of job it is, just take it, so that you can start the process of getting back on your feet, financially.

You will need to make a short-term sacrifice, but it’s a small price to pay for freeing yourself of debt.

Step #2 – Learn How To Manage Your Finances

If you aren’t able to manage your money effectively, that tells me that you are either living above your means, or at par, with the amount of money that you are making.

When it comes to managing your finances you need to do three things:

A) Track Your Income & Expenses

Tracking your income and expenses will give you the self-awareness of where you are spending your money, and the power to ensure that you spend less than what you are making.

You always need to make sure that your income is higher than what your expenses are, and that you have a ‘positive cash flow’, which will allow you to save money.

B) Budget

Once you know what your monthly income and expenses are, you need to budget and save money, which may mean that you need to downgrade your current lifestyle and make short-term sacrifices.

C) Allocate Your Money

I learned a simple, but highly effective method for how to manage your money for financial freedom from T. Harv Eker. He suggests that you break down the money that you make and your expenses into six jars:

Necessities (55% of your income)

Put 55% of your income towards necessities, in the form of rent, groceries, or car payments. A lot of people put 100% of what they make towards their necessities. This is not the route that you want to take if you have a desire to get out of the “rat race”.

Long-term Savings (10% of your income)

You should put 10% of your money towards long-term savings. Ideally, you want to build up a 6-month emergency reserve of money, in the event that you experience a financial crisis.

Financial Freedom Account (10% of your income)

Another 10% of your money should go towards financial freedom, which could be investments that you make, in the form of cryptocurrencies or stocks.

Education (10% of your income)

Another 10% of your income should go towards educating yourself. How do you expect to change your life if you don’t have the financial means to invest in yourself?

Investing in coaches, seminars, and training is what is going to allow you to achieve financial prosperity. I can confidently say that this is what has allowed me to build my business to where it is today.

Fun (10% of your income)

You should put 10% of your money towards doing things that are fun. Make time for things that bring a sense of joy to your life.

Personally, I was willing to sacrifice fun and invest this 10% into my education, so that I could pay off my debt faster, but it’s up to you how you want to allocate it.

Giving (5% of your income)

Lastly, you want to give 5% of your earnings to a cause or charity. Even if you don't have a lot of money to give, the act of giving trains your brain to live in a state of abundance.

Giving makes you feel good about yourself, and you end up attracting more wealth into your life as a result of doing it.

Step #3 – Invest In Yourself

It will be difficult for you to change your life if you do not invest in yourself. Warren Buffett once said, “The best investment that you can make is in yourself.” 

This has been the secret that has allowed me to achieve financial freedom, and one of the best returns on investment that I have ever had.

Step #4 – Create Wealth

Lastly, you need to create a vehicle for financial freedom and abundance, whether that’s creating wealth by starting an online business or learning how to invest in stocks. There is a simple formula for building wealth, which is:

1. Make more than you spend and invest the difference wisely.
2. Develop daily habits that result in wealth accumulation.

If you're broke or struggling financially, follow these steps to change your financial situation. If you can master this process, you will live the rest of your life, financially free!

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I want to share with you why you will fail (and what to do about it). Have you ever wondered why you aren't achieving your goals? It all comes down to your mindset.

In my opinion, there has been too much focus on teaching people how to set goals, and less attention on how to actually achieve them. Don't get me wrong. Setting goals is important, but a goal means nothing unless you actualize it.

When it comes to achieving their goals, unfortunately a lot of people end up hitting a roadblock, and their motivation comes to a standstill. This is referred to as a plateau. 

At this point, it’s common for people to give up. This is why you will fail (and what to do about it). Are you ready to learn how you can commit to mastery and achieve the goals that you desire?

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Oftentimes, when people encounter a plateau, they start to dabble, which starts a negative cycle of procrastination, discouragement, excuses, and laziness. This is why you will fail.

Eventually, this process is repeated and the cycle continues. I call this process the pyramid of pain, because that’s exactly what it creates. People stop believing in themselves because of the pain associated with their failures.

There is only one reason why you haven’t achieved your goals in life. You stopped – believing, trying, growing, learning, and taking action.

The difference between someone that is successful versus everyone else is that when things get tough, they don't stop. What do you do when you hit a plateau?

Everyone hits plateaus on the road to achieving their goals. It’s called life. However, the good news is that there are things that you can do in order to get past them quickly. Commitment is essential for achieving any goal in life, and the only way to achieve your goals is to commit to mastery.

Rather than seeing their goals through, a dabbler jumps from one thing to next, because they struggle with the shiny object syndrome. As a result, they never master anything in life. This is why you will fail! But committing to mastery is what you can do about it. 

You don’t master something by reinventing the wheel. Rather, you learn and model the behavior of someone else who has achieved the same result that you are after. This is the best way to accelerate the process of achieving your goals.

The dabbler tends to give up when things get tough, because they don’t have access to resources that will allow them to break through the plateaus that are holding them back.

Alternatively, the master looks for a mentor or coach who can help them anticipate the plateaus that are going to occur so that they can take the necessary steps in order to avoid them.

Sure, you will still hit plateaus, but when you do, it won’t set you back to the beginning, because you will have someone there, helping to put you back on track.

Don’t be a dabbler. Commit to mastery. Be resourceful, learn from the best, and do something every day that moves you closer to what you want to achieve in life. Don’t let anything or anyone hold you back.

In the words of Napoleon Bonaparte, “Victory belongs to the most persevering.” Once you start moving towards your goal, don’t stop. It could mean the difference between success or failure. 

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Welcome to my live streaming event, w/ special guest Matt Clark from Amazing Selling Machine. This is your opportunity to ask us anything about selling on Amazon!

Matt Clark is the co-founder of Amazing Selling Machine (ASM), is an 8-week training program that teaches people how to build successful businesses selling on Amazon. ASM has transformed the lives of thousands of people, including myself.

Matt Clark knows how to build Amazon businesses, having built and sold three multi-million dollar companies. He has years of experience in carrying out successful Amazon product launches. Selling on Amazon is his forte, so to speak.

This is your chance to be armed with the knowledge that will inspire you to take the leap and create the life of your dreams. Are you ready to ask us anything about selling on Amazon?

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Here is a sneak peak of some of our answers to your burning questions:

For those who don't know, can you share with us a little bit about Amazing Selling Machine?

Most training out there is just giving you information. At the end of the day, all that we care about is that you actually build a successful online brand, meaning one that is producing consistent, positive cashflow every single month. In order to make that happen, there are four components of our program.

Component #1 is the foundation, which is an 8-week online web-class, which walks you through knowing virtually nothing about selling on Amazon to being an expert by the time that you finish the training. It may not happen with the first 8 weeks, but by the time you have gone through all of modules, you will gave built a successful business. The beauty of it is that you can watch it whenever you want.

Component #2 is what we call the ASM mentors, which are people that have been successful in their businesses that are in the community, helping members out, every single day, on a one-on-one basis. Component #3 is comprised of the community itself. In my opinion, this is one of the best groups for Amazon sellers out there, because it is comprised of all the people who have been through the same experience, which is ASM.

Component #4 is what we call the private resource vault, which includes a lot of amazing tools and software, and our personal contacts. These resources alone are worth over $10,000.

Who is the ASM for and who is it not for?

This is for people that want to build a solid, long-term online business. That is why we have members who have built and sold their businesses for millions of dollars. We want people to take our program that have a desire to dig in, work hard, stay committed and not give up. This is not for people that are looking to get rich quick. This is a business that takes time to build. At the end of the day, one of the key ingredients of success is being able to push through the challenges that will occur.

For those people who cannot afford your course right now, what would you advise they do?

I think that there are two kinds of people that can be really successful in this business. There are those that have already had success in some other area, so making money isn't an issue. The other people are hungry, and they just really want to make something work, like the success story of the Romanian couple, Peter and Adina. You have to decide how hungry you are. I've been in a situation before where my back was up against the wall. I was building my first business, it was producing a lot of revenue, but my profits were horrible. I had $100,000 worth of credit card debt, and I had to find a way to make it work. It all depends on what your level of motivation is.

What are your thoughts regarding people who say that the Amazon opportunity is too competitive?

Obviously I do not agree and I can share a lot of different points of data to support my argument. Currently, Amazon has the highest market cap in history, this year, Jeff Bezos became the richest man on the planet, and recently, Amazon had their biggest single sales day ever, where sales grew by more than 60%.

All of this is showing you that Amazon is at its prime right now, and I think that it's just getting started. If you compare their year after year growth, it's about 25%, which means that this year they will do $170 billion in sales, whereas last year they did “only” $130 billion in sales. This is massive growth for a company of this size. It's nearly unheard of. It's not unreasonable to think that in the next 3-5 years they will be doing $500 billion, per year in revenue. By you doing nothing else than other using their platform in order to launch products, your business can double over that time period, simply by riding the wave of Amazon.

What are the pitfalls that people need to avoid when starting an online business?

Two mistakes come to mind that Amazon sellers make that are closely related to one another, which are, not picking a product and picking the wrong product. People get hit with analysis paralysis and start spinning their wheels. I recommend that you push through it.

Secondly, when people have an idea in their head, they force the opportunity on Amazon, and it almost always ends in disaster. You need to be rational and strict about making sure that the opportunity meets the criteria. Lastly, some people give up and don't push through when they hit a roadblock, which is impossible to do when you go through our program, because we have live coaching calls, and mentors, who are there to answer all of your questions and concerns.

I hope we were able to answer some of your questions about the ASM course and selling on Amazon. I am a firm believer that the best way to accelerate the learning process is by investing in a high-quality training program, like ASM, that guides you, step-by-step, through the process. 

Investing in yourself is one of the smartest investments you will ever make. This is your opportunity to learn from the best and start your online business! 

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I’m going to share with you 5 things mentally strong people won’t do. 

It may surprise you, but intelligence only accounts for a small percentage of your achievement. Research is starting to reveal that mental toughness, or “grit”, plays a more important role than anything else for achieving your goals in life.

Mentally strong people are committed to engaging in habits of success, and they are effectively able to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

If you catch yourself engaging in these 5 things mentally strong people won’t do, don’t beat yourself up. I have solutions for how you can recognize and replace these unhealthy habits, so that you can become mentally strong.

In the words of John Schiefer, “Mental toughness can take you to the top, and mental weakness straight to the bottom.” Which path will you take?

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Mental strength is the foundation for success. Everyone has the ability to build it. Just like a muscle, you need to strengthen it.

Commit to learning how to identify the common pitfalls that you are prone to falling into, so that you can master your mind and become the best version of yourself.

Here are 5 things mentally strong people won’t do.

1. They will not indulge in past failures or mistakes.

Failure is a normal part of life. Whatever goal you are trying to achieve, you will make mistakes and you will fail.

A mentally strong person is able to learn from their mistakes and use them as fuel to propel them forward. They don’t view setbacks as failures, but rather, as opportunities to learn and become more.

Alternatively, a weak person is unable to bounce back from failure. They usually associate a lot of pain to their setbacks and tend to make a big deal out of things that are out of their control.

They are afraid to take a leap of faith and try something new, for fear that they will fail. As a result, they remain in their comfort zone.

If you failed in the past, it’s time to let it go. The past is history.

Your failures will not determine your future unless you allow them to. In the words of Tony Robbins, “The past does not equal the future.”

Shift your mindset and look for the positive in every experience. Don’t dwell on your problems in life. Focus on what you have control over and move on!

2. They will not feel sorry for themselves.

Mentally strong people take ownership and responsibility for their choices in life, whereas weak people create stories and play the role of victim. They blame others’ and external circumstances for their shortcomings in life.

As a result, these people end up holding onto their problems and carry this baggage with them into the future.

Alternatively, mentally strong people recognize that the sooner that you take responsibility for your life, the happier and healthier you become.

Research shows that positive emotions may actually make us healthier.

According to Dr. Laura Kubzansky, a professor of human health and development at Harvard School of Public Health, individuals with great emotional vitality have a much lower risk of developing heart disease, compared to the less emotionally expressive.

Don't be a victim of your circumstances. Pick yourself up, dispel negative emotions, and take responsibility for your life.

As Viktor Frankl famously said, “When we can't change the outcome, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

3. They don't surround themselves with negative people.

Negative people can suck the life out of you, draining your emotional and mental energy. This is why mentally strong people are conscious of who they surround themselves with.

The fact of the matter is, who you spend time with is who you become. Are your friends elevating you or bringing you down? If it’s the latter, it’s time to find new friends.

Weak people allow toxic energy to come into their lives because they are unable to develop healthy boundaries. Study after study shows that negativity has a drastic impact on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Alternatively, mentally strong people do not tolerate second class behaviour or negativity. They know when to put the line in the sand, and have the ability to say no when someone is not serving their highest self.

4. Mentally strong people don’t judge themselves or others.

Mentally strong people don't get caught up in drama. They refuse to indulge in the act of speaking less about themselves or others. They look for the good in everything and everybody.

Norman Vincent Peale said it best – “When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in your mind which by a law of attraction tends to bring the best to you.”

If you are wondering why your life might be challenging right now, look at where you are focusing your thoughts. If you focus on the bad and constantly complain, you WILL attract more of that into your life.

Research from Stanford University has shown that complaining shrinks the hippocampus, an area of the brain that’s critical to problem solving and intelligent thought.

Be conscious of the words that you speak. They have the power to shape your reality.

5. Mentally strong people aren’t lazy.

Mentally strong people are disciplined and committed to everything that they do. They aren’t focused on instant gratification and pleasures. Rather, they are always looking forward and thinking long-term.

Alternatively, weak people struggle with discipline of any kind, because they haven't been able to master their mindset and emotions. They live in their comfort zones and, as a result, fail to grow.

Everything you desire in life is outside of your comfort zone. Studies show that stepping out of your comfort zone leads to greatly increased productivity, creativity, and the ability to cope with unexpected changes.

When there is a challenge or crisis in their lives, mentally strong people rise up and take action.

Being productive and disciplined is a habit, which is why I'm a big fan of morning rituals. When you start off the day doing things that are proactive it sets you up for success, which translates into every area of your life.

These are 5 things mentally strong people won’t do. Don’t be a dabbler. Condition your mind every day, develop healthy habits, and commit to mastery.

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Want to be happy? Here’s the secret. The pursuit of happiness is a universal desire. We are all striving to have more of it in our lives.

The challenge that many people face is that they try to find happiness, in the form of external circumstances or rewards. This form of happiness is only temporary.

This idea is supported by research that suggests that only 10 percent of our happiness comes from external factors. The rest of the happiness equation is made up of our genetics, the thoughts, and behaviors that we do deliberately, and our attitude.

People fail to realize that happiness comes from within, and the degree to which you experience it is entirely in your control. In the words of Many Hale, “Happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone else that much power over your life.”

Want to be happy? Here’s the secret. It’s easier than you think.

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Happiness flows more easily into our lives when we focus on the positive. Here’s where the problem lies. As human beings, we are hard wired to look for the negative.

This is supported by research that shows that the brain reacts more strongly to negative stimuli. Thus, our attitudes are more heavily influenced by bad news, rather than good news.

It’s easy to blame others for our downfalls, but ultimately we are the ones who are responsible for our lives. We can either rise up, take accountability and change what doesn’t feel good, or we can dwell in self-loathing and despair. Which sounds better to you?

Don’t dwell on the negative. Rather, wake up every day and ask yourself, “What is the good in this situation?” Doing so will allow you to train your brain to continually look for the positive and celebrate life to the fullest.

We all need to get out of our heads and into our hearts more. The head is great for processing information and breaking down thoughts, but our hearts are our compass, our seat of truth, and the place that we go to when we are seeking alignment.

A great way to strengthen the heart muscle is through adopting an attitude of gratitude. No matter what our circumstances are in life, we can all be grateful for something. What are you grateful for?

The feeling of happiness is a state that is achieved by way of being present with yourself and being grateful for what you have. If you actively look for the good, you will find it.

Gratitude has been shown to have countless benefits; some of which include health, happiness, satisfaction with life, and the way we relate to others.

Every single day, as part of my morning routine, I take part in a gratitude exercise in my 5-Minute Journal, which inspires me to start my day with a grateful heart. Take 5 minutes every day and write down what it is that you are grateful for. This is a simple, yet powerful exercise.

Do you want to be more happy? Here’s the secret. Let happiness find you by finding your flow and engaging in valued activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. These are the experiences that contribute to the feeling of happiness.

Happiness is a choice that we have to make every day. Create a morning ritual and engage in something every day that makes you happy. When you make this commitment to yourself, these healthy habits will shift your mindset, allowing you to see the good in everything.

Want to be happy? Here’s the secret. Make the decision to be happy NOW! Focus on it, feel it, and live it.

Take it from David Cuschieri, “Every morning I make the biggest decision of my life: To be happy today. All I know is the here and now. What happened yesterday and what may happen tomorrow is either gone or hasn’t happened yet.”

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