Don't Fear Success - Look Ahead to Reach Your Goals Without Distraction

Life is competitive.  If you do choose to be a participant rather than a spectator there are a few key points to keep in mind;

You can't see what's ahead of you if you keep looking back. The past is the past; move forward with committed focus. Learn what you can, as quickly as you can, from any mistakes and move on. You can't do anything to change the past or relive it. You're briefly in the moment and heading toward the future; do so with purpose.

Everyone makes mistakes. The key is to not repeat the same ones over and over. As long as you make a point of learning from your errors, looking for a way to rectify any negative fallout and move on, you'll be fine. Placing blame or beating yourself up over the matter is, more often than not, a big waste of time. Get over it and get on with improved performance.

Challenges can't become problems if you immediately focus on the solution. Recognize a potential problem when it arises and then, rather than dwelling on the woe-is-me downside of the issue, instantly devote your focus to the solution. Anyone can complain and whine; it's those who can create solutions who get things done.

Don't imagine obstacles that aren't there. Many people pull themselves off the path of success by imagining, "What if I fail?" and wondering, "What if I can't do this?" along with any other number of distractingly negative thoughts. If a stumbling block does arise, go around it or jump over it and, as we've said already, keep going forward.

Manage success intelligently. When you do receive monetary reward from your endeavors enjoy it, but also set funds aside so that you don't fall into a feast or famine cycle. Save some of the windfall to make sure your needs are sated should you encounter a brief moment of hardship. You're less likely to let the down moments discourage you if you can still afford to eat.

One of the best ways to prepare yourself for success is to present an already successful image. This doesn't mean accumulating debt by overspending on designer apparel or high priced accessories. It simply means being clean, polished, neat and up to date. Take care of your appearance and your health. Maintain your wardrobe, hair, skin and nails. When you look good, you feel good, and when you project confidence and a positive outlook, the good things that lead to success are more likely to come your way.