1. Lack of motivation. A talent is irrelevant if a person is not motivated to use it. Motivation may be external (for example, social approval) or internal (satisfaction from a job well-done, for instance). External sources tend to be transient, while internal sources tend to produce more consistent performance.
2. Lack of impulse control. Habitual impulsiveness [...]
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Tired Of Failing? Understand Why And Fix It Now
Posted by Rob Ryals on June 2nd, 2009
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The Secret Of True Success Now Revealed
Posted by Rob Ryals on June 2nd, 2009
With the impact of the current economic situation many people have lost jobs, homes, wealth and even loved ones. With all of these things going on it can directly impact how you feel about yourself if you choose to let it. The big word in the last sentence is choose, you have direct control on [...]
Fake It! Fake It! Fake It! The Secret Of Gaining Confidence
Posted by Rob Ryals on June 1st, 2009
One of the greatest life lessons I learned was in college. I picked up my Sophomore year from my friend Mark. He’s a guy who projects confidence in any situation, in the face of any intimidating situation. Awkward introduction? Not for Mark. Anxiety-ridden job interview? Mark wouldn’t even sweat.
This isn’t to say Mark’s abundance of [...]
Want To Be A Success? Confidence Can Be Everything
Posted by Rob Ryals on June 1st, 2009
1.) Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Too often, we place excess importance on potential problems. We all have a certain amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy worrying. Take action on what you have control over [...]
