A Positive If
By Catherine Pulsifer, © 2007The simple two letter word, "if", can determine success or failure, it can mean the difference between setting your goals and achieving them. The dictionary defines the word if as: "Whether - a possibility, uncertainty." Two very different terms are found in this definition. 1. possibility, and, 2. uncertainty
When I hear the word possibility - I think of what can be. But, when I hear the word uncertainty - I think of not possible. How many times do you use the word if? More importantly, how do you use the word "if".
Many people fail in achieving their goals because of the "ifs".
if only I had more time, if I had more money, if I was that lucky, if I was younger, if I didn't have that problem.
They do not achieve their goal because of the "if
."
"If's" are determined by your attitude. If you turn your "ifs" into possibilities, you will find a positive way to "if" your way towards your goals.
When you have a goal,
if you persist and persevere, you will
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if you plan and prioritize, you will
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if you stay focused, you will
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if you face challenges head on, you will
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if you trust your instincts, you will
.
if you challenge your mind, you will
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if you take calculated risks, you will
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if you keep going when others doubt, you will
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if you keep your attitude positive, you will
.
if you take action, you will
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if you listen to your heart, you will
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if you work hard, you will
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if you are willing to learn, you will
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and most importantly,
if you never lose faith in yourself, you will accomplish your goal.
When you have a positive attitude, you will find ways to accomplish whatever your goals in life are.
I am not saying that you won't be faced with challenges, or you won't be faced with setbacks. But, with a positive attitude, you will find a way. When you find yourself thinking, "if only ..", change your thought to "if I do this, the possibility is .". Don't let your "if" become an uncertainty, let your "if" be a possibility.
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