The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.
Brian Tracy
This one is important and I wrote about it several times in different forms.
Your mind is extremely powerful and you have to guide it well!
For example: You are facing a test, let’s say you make the driver’s license. What you want to focus on are thoughts like “I’m going to be a driver soon” “I will pass the test” “I will drive on the streets in a car whenever I want to”. Think positively and think about what you will achieve, not about what you might fail or lose.
This positive attitude will motivate you much more than plain fear of failure and the good thing is: You will like to think about it. Thinking about failure can lead to escapism which is not what you want. Do not think “This is too much to tackle, I’ll stay in bed”, rather think “Wow, I will do this, let’s start right now!”
It works wonders!
/phil
I like the way you explained “Steer your mind in the right direction”. It is a very innovative idea. It should be followed by the urban community all over the world.