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Quotes About Work Ethic: 100 Sayings to Boost Your Success!
Quotes About Work Ethic can not only improve your focus and mindset; but they will completely transform your productivity. More production in time, easily equals more successful results! Therefore, everyday make sure you are filling your mind with positive thoughts and watch more positive action take place.
Below you will find 100+ sayings to help you develop a success driven mindset. Save this article to go back to whenever you need a mental “pick-me-up;” or reminder as to why you are going to be great!
“Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s apart of success.”
“Do not allow the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
“Consistency is more important than perfection.”
“Nobody cares work harder.”
“Make more moves and less announcements.”
“Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs; the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so.”
“You get what you focus on. So focus on what you want.”
“Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution.”
“Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.”
“Say this loud: I attract success and good fortune.”
“The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.”
“If they say it’s impossible, it’s impossible for them not you.”
“Passion plus consistency equals success.”
“Success equals 20% strategy and 80% mindset.”
“If you talk about it, it’s a dream. If you envision it’s possible. But if you schedule it it’s real.”
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all; love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
“The smarter you get the less you speak.”
“Repeat out loud: Money flows easily to me.”
“It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up.”
“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.”
Quotes About Work Ethic: 100 Sayings to Boost Your Success
“I have to be successful because I like expensive things.”
“She knew the power of her mind and so programmed it for success.”
“I am going to make everything around me beautiful –that will be my life.”
“I am smart and successful.”
“Old ways don’t open new doors.”
“Life is only as good as your mindset.”
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
“To be successful your focus has to be so intense that others think you’re crazy.”
“Successful people never worry about what others are doing.”
“One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.”
“Work hard in silence let your success be your noise.”
“My business allows me to have a life I love.”
“The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.”
“The best revenge is massive success.”
“Being positive in a negative situation is not naïve; it’s leadership.”
“Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.”
“We are what we repeatedly do. Success is not an action but a habit.”
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”
“When your goals are more important than a party, welcome to the 1%.”
“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.”
“Get ready to level up: mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, energetically; it’s all coming.”
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated. Day in and day out.”
“I know I’m on the right path. Because things stopped being easy.”
“Always wear an invisible crown.”
Quotes About Work Ethic: 100 Sayings to Boost Your Success (Continued)
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
“Success takes time. Stay focused, be patient.”
“When things change inside you, things change around you.”
“I have the power to accomplish everything I need to do today.”
“You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with so be brave enough to let go of those who keep weighing you down.”
“I believe in myself and my abilities.”
“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
“The distance between your dreams and reality is called action.”
“Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.”
“Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe.”
“You are free to fly.”
“If you want it work for it.”
“Focus on how you want to feel and let the universe fill in the details.”
“If you’re too comfortable it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track.”
100 Sayings to Boost Your Success
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”
“Unsuccessful people make decisions based on their current situations. Successful people make decisions based on where they want to be.”
“Don’t let your past keep you from moving forward. Live for today.”
“Everything comes to you at the right time. Be patient.”
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
“I am worthy and deserving of an amazing life.”
“A goal without a timeline is just a dream.”
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. Success comes what you do consistently.”
“Beautiful girl you were made to do hard things so believe in yourself.”
“F.O.C.U.S. –Follow One Course Until Success.”
“No matter the situation never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.”
“A strong woman builds her foundation of success one brick at a time.”
“You cannot start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.”
“Starve your distractions, feed your focus.”
“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan. But never the goal.”
“Good things are coming. Just keep believing.”
“Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.”
“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.”
“Everyone must choose one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”
100 Sayings to Boost Your Success (Continued)
“The key to success is to start before you are ready.”
“You are always one decision away from a totally different life.”
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
“Just for the record darling, not all positive changes feel positive in the beginning.”
“I believe in the person I want to become.”
“If you truly pour your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen.”
“Sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.”
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”
“Everything you go through, grows you.”
“Say this: I am wealthy and successful.”
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.”
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
“Build your own dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs.”
“You don’t need to know how it’s going to happen. Just trust that it will.”
Quotes About Work Ethic: The Conclusion
“Outside your comfort zone is where the magic happens.”
“Those who succeed never stop studying and learning.”
“Remember when you wanted what you currently have.”
“She looked at her old life, One more time, Took a deep breath and whispered, I will never see you again.”
“When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don’t take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.”
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
“Remember that the reason you’re doing this is to make your life better.”
“Your only limit is your mind.”
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32nd Erica’s Table of 20 -The Ultimate Inspiration Soirée!
The 32nd Erica’s Table of 20 occurred this past Saturday at the ritzy, Neiman Marcus Café. Having been attendees of the divine Table of 20 in the past; we can tell you that this event is like NOTHING you have ever experienced before! It is an occasion full of true comraderie, inspiration, networking and of course, surprises!
32nd Erica’s Table of 20 -The Ultimate Inspiration Soirée
Erica Dias, one of THE hardest working women the PR industry has ever seen; puts on an affair that continues to reach new levels with each passing event. How she does it, one may never know. Nevertheless, each of her events continues to set the bar exquisitely high.
Dias is also the author behind the bestseller, “Faith It Until You Make It.” A page turner full of motivational realism sure to empower you to greater aspirations. Erica practices what she preaches and continues to enjoy much success. Additionally, she also enjoys helping others to reach the same successful levels; which is why her Table of 20 soirée is continually put on and literally always sold out.
As mentioned, Erica’s Table of 20 is one of the most sought after events for men and women to engage, inspire and connect. Over the weekend, entrepreneur; Erica Dias hosted her 32nd Erica’s Table of 20 honoring, the phenomenal Madean Gilzene; a Event Planner who is known to many for giving your event that “wow” factor.
The Madean story is one to surely inspire, impact and motivate you. Furthermore, you can check out her company GlitzAndGlamAffairs.com.
Erica’s Table of 20 -The Ultimate Inspiration Soirée
Erica’s mission for Table of 20 is to get people to get back to having real conversations again, without being distracted by social media. Real conversations that are purpose driven and inspiring. The guest, laugh, cry, connect; and the energy of the room is always infectious.
As Erica continues to tour until October with her event, check out www.EricasTableOf20.com for future events and follow @TableOf20 (on Instagram); for updates and tour stops. This is a event that you definitely want to attend!
Photos: Adabell Santana
Event Planner: Glitz And Glam Affairs
Sponsors: Lux Cakery, Ink & Elegance , La-Table Chic,
Curls, The Honey Pot, Vintage And More 101 , Glitz And Glam Affairs, The B Firm PR
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Successful Day: 6 Things to do to be Super Productive
Next time you want to have a very successful day there’s 6 things you need to remember to do first. Nothing crazy, just a few tweaks to get your mind as well as body in the game. All six of the following tips are easy to do, simple to remember yet can have a POWERFUL effect on how your day goes. Therefore, let’s get right to them so you can be on your way to a more efficient, brighter and productive you!
Successful Day: 6 Things to do to be Super Productive
Hit the Sheets – Researchers aren’t just preaching proper beauty sleep for no apparent reason Missy! Lack of sleep could result in irritability, impaired memory, weight gain, lackluster skin, high blood pressure and an exhausted brain. Yikes… doesn’t sound like someone having a successful day huh? So then, don’t become a sleep deprived casualty from staying up too late on Instagram or Netflix. Go to bed at a decent hour so you can be sure to get enough sleep.
Coffee Run – Not a believer of the black stuff? Well, does the thought of gaining more energy sweeten the deal? Just think of all the work you could get done if you weren’t so tired. Best part, is that this entire process is proven by science. You see, when you drink a nice cup of Joe; the caffeine in it increases the release of what’s known as Catecholamines. Which is basically a fancy term for adrenaline.
Once all this adrenaline hits your sympathetic nervous system that’s where the magic occurs. This causes more blood to be sent to your muscles AND radios to your liver to release sugar into the bloodstream for energy. Then BOOM! A more energetic person ready to tackle the day!
Eat How Your Mama Taught You – Remember as a kid getting told you need to eat your fruits and veggies? Well, turns out that was pretty good advice… for life! Eating “right” and well helps you to function as well as THINK better thanks to all of those awesome minerals and vitamins. So watch what you’re packing in and make sure you’re eating a balanced, healthy diet.
Successful Day: 6 Things to do to be Super Productive (Continued)
Quality H20 – Have you heard what drinking water right when you wake up can do for you? Besides, having the influence to fire up your metabolism and hydrate you; it also can give your brain fuel. This is because water allows the chemicals as well as electrical signals to pass freely between brain cells. Therefore, do yourself a favor and drink up so that you can think clearer in order to make smarter decisions.
Create a To-Do List – Success often boils down to good structure. Think of it like a building, actually two buildings. One is being built with good materials and according to a construction plan; while the other is haphazardly being constructed with supplies arriving late or not at all. Which building do you think will be put together more successfully?
Of course, the one being planned out properly! The other construction site with little to no plan will most likely run into delays, confusion, mistakes and costly financial setbacks. So then, do yourself a big favor and plan ahead, then follow through.
Yes, having a plan of action can go a long way to keeping you on schedule and confident in what you are trying to accomplish. There’s less guessing games and less items that need to get done that will fall through the “cracks.” So don’t fear structure, welcome it.
Successful Day: 6 Things to do to be Super Productive (Cont.)
GOALLLLL! – Hearing that a soccer game can be very exciting; and it can be just as exciting in your journey of having a successful day. Writing down your goals forces you to have to think about them.
What are you trying to accomplish? How badly do you want it? What are you setting into motion to get there? All this thought processing will help you to gain more motivation to keep going. Which is very important when the going gets tough.
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Multi Tasker- Why Being One WILL NOT Make You More Successful
If there is one thing you should takeaway from this article it’s this, “What you focus on, is what you will get.” Seriously, if you are all over the place like a bag of spilled marbles; how do you expect to actually get anything done for real? May sound blunt, may sound harsh; however, after reading why this is the case, you will be happy about getting a little tough love. For years, the idea of being a multi tasker has been praised as some sort of superhuman ability; that can not only save time, but make you more of a working powerhouse.
Wrong. While in theory being a multi tasker sounds legit, it can actually cause you to get less done. Self-improvement and science author, James Clear, put it this way,
“Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your habits. Your net worth is a lagging measure of your financial habits. Weight is a lagging measure of your eating habits. [Also] your knowledge is a lagging measure of your learning habits. You get what you repeat.”
Therefore, what you habitually do with your time and efforts is what you will get out of them. However, if you are constantly and repeatedly “doing too much,” spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere. You are basically going to be stuck. Looking forward and backward, but not making any ground.
Multi Tasker- Why Being One WILL NOT Make You More Successful
The following diagram really illustrates the importance of not being lured by the finesse or idea of multitasking. As one can see, Worker 1 is choosing to be more focused on one given task at a time. Then takes a break in order to recharge or do “lesser” activities.
Worker 2 is trying to accomplish multiple things at once. Starts one task then easily gets distracted doing something else. In the end, Worker 2 works just as hard (if not harder) and gets less accomplished.
The lesson? Work smarter, not harder. Instead of trying to be a multi tasker; aim to prioritize what is most important. Next, block off times for intense focus in order to REALLY hone in and get your work done.
This means no phone or any distractions. Don’t think having access to apps and your emails can make you work less efficiently? Well, back in the early 2000s, James Clear, spoke about a study which showed that average people check their emails every five minutes.
Further, when checking their emails it was sucking up about 64 seconds in order to get back to any previous tasks. Simply put, people could waste 1 out 6 minutes just checking emails. If that was the stats, back then, you can assume it’s even worse now.
Multi Tasker- Why Being One WILL NOT Make You More Successful (Continued)
Besides emails today we have photo sharing, tweets, DMs, texts and snaps. You may soon find yourself losing more than just one minute. So then, do not be fooled. Multitasking or double tasking does not work and can make you less productive.
Learn to focus. Focus on doing what is actually going to make you more successful and limit any distractions. You are only going to get what you focus on SOLELY. If blogging is your money maker, then dedicate a serious block of time to blogging. Or if you are a social media darling, then by golly get social and really make it count!
The point is, no matter what it is you want in life, you have to have a solid plan and eagle eye focus to get it. Someone climbing Everest isn’t looking around at a surrounding mountain and deciding to go climb it. Then get to the second mountain and decide to go back to Everest. Sounds silly right? This climber will never get to the top of either peak.
However, this is how some approach their work. Climbing towards their goal, but stopping to go tackle something else. Instead of being a silly climber, carve out good work ethic and practices; focus on what’s most important- one task at a time- and watch the magic happen.
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Spotlight: Meet Desiree Byfield – The Boss Woman Behind Young, Gifted and Black!
In the words of Kelis, many women around the world are starting to shout, “I’m a boss!” … and truly live it! So then, what does it actually take to be a Boss Woman in today’s Instagram, online and ever-changing business realm? Well we recently, had the honor of chatting up Desiree Byfield, one of the co-creators of one of our fave platforms, Young, Gifted and Black.
Desiree spilled all on what it took for her to get started as an entrepreneur and how you can do it too! Ready to be inspired? Read on to learn more about this amazing and empowering female CEO!
Spotlight: Meet Desiree Byfield – The Boss Woman Behind Young, Gifted and Black
Q: Desiree thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us for this edition of Spotlight! First of all, please tell us a little about yourself. Where are you based, and also what are you interested in, etc.
A: I’m 25 years old and I’m based in West Palm Beach, Florida. I’m interested in fashion, makeup, but also how we can make the world a better place by coming together.
Q: Wonderful! What inspired or motivated you to start your own platform?
A: Honestly I felt a strong urgency to bring the black community together. A dream came to me and all I remember seeing in my dream was the words Young Gifted And Black. I couldn’t figure out why but eventually it all came together.
Spotlight: Meet Desiree Byfield – The Boss Woman
Q: Simply amazing. Would you say it was easy to get started, or were there a few challenges in the beginning?
A: Surprisingly it wasn’t a hard thing to get started because everyone in our community instantly loved the concept and supported it. [Furthermore] they all felt like it was something we needed to do.
Q: Yes, it is definitely needed it. You know, we always aim to encourage young black girls and women in general to become entrepreneurs; but sometimes we notice they don’t do it because they do not believe they can. So how do you stay motivated to keep pushing as a boss woman?
A: I always wanted to be an entrepreneur because I never liked the thought of working for someone else. What keeps me motivated is that very same fact, a lot of black women quit before they even get started. I have a younger sister she’s 19 and she’s an amazing artist. I just want to show her it is possible with the right steps taken of course!
Spotlight: Meet Desiree Byfield – The Boss Woman Behind Young, Gifted and Black (Continued)
Q: Alright, we hear that! Plus by the way, we absolutely love all the empowering merch that you are selling! They’re cute, fun, and inspirational. Why do you feel it’s so important for girls of color to be able to purchase clothing and accessories that has such an upbuilding message?
A: It’s important for me to advertise uplifting messages for young black girls on our brand because, unfortunately, in the year of 2018 I am 25 years old and I still don’t see enough mainstream brands for people of our color. In mainstream news/media etc. the image of women with lighter skin colors are glorified; and forced on the public like that is the only image that is viewed as beautiful, smart, or positive even. It’s very important for young black girls to view themselves on TV or in fashion in a positive light or else they simply will never believe those things.
Q: Love that! So then, what do you hope that Young, Gifted and Black will accomplish in the coming years?
A: I hope that it can bring our black community together so that they can genuinely support one another. I hope that it can be accepted & viewed by other races as something positive and not something that is threatening or something that makes them feel uncomfortable. Sometimes there is a confusion when it comes to the black community showing self love.
Spotlight: Meet Desiree Byfield – The Boss Woman Behind Young, Gifted and Black (Cont.)
Q: Now you are absolutely gorgeous, and we love getting beauty details from everyone we chat with LOL. Therefore, you have to share with us and all the readers your top beauty tip(s).
A: I try to drink lots of water and I’m working on transitioning into eating healthier it’s a work in progress lol. But I am interested in becoming vegan because health is very important and a lot of people who became vegan look great!
Q: Awesome! Thanks again for gabbing with us today Desiree, we absolutely enjoyed it! Lastly, how can our readers connect with you? Hit us with your social handles, etc.
A: Thank You! Readers can follow me on:
Instagram:@Desiree.Jaye
@Younggiftedandblack16
They can just DM me to be featured on our movement!
Be sure to follow Desiree on Instagram to keep up with her and everything going on with Young, Gifted and Black. Want to check out some of the awesome YGB clothing? Find out more here!
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Achieving the Dream: 6 Tips to Reach Your Goals Once and For All!
I’m going to finish school! I will buy a house! I’m going to jumpstart that business! I will get in the best shape ever! Sound familiar? Achieving the dream may seem fantastic and attainable at the beginning of the year; however, for most, weeks and months later they find they are still stuck at square one.
What happened? Life. We get busy, changes occur or things just don’t go our way. Regardless, of what the background story or reason may be; our dreams and accomplishing goals never disappear into thin air. We still want to stretch out our hand as far as it will go to scoop them up, but sometimes we don’t always get there in one try.
Actually, you will be comforted to know that MOST people will experience “failure” or “setbacks” before they reach the success they are after. Nonetheless, is it really a failure if we try yet don’t succeed? Of course not!
Achieving the Dream: 6 Tips to Reach Your Goals Once and For All
You can still get what you want and to where you want to be, it just means you may have to start fresh. A little reboot if you will. Here’s 6 tips that can help you reach your dreams even after starting over.
- Think of your dream as the overall objective. Set 2-3 smaller, reasonable goals that will help you to reach that particular objective. For instance, if your objective is to get into shape; your goals may include: walking 3 times a week, doing resistance training twice a week and to cut out soda completely. By doing those three things consistently you will certainly notice a change and get closer if not attain your objective.
- Buy a planner or calendar. These nifty tools will help you to not only stay organized but be accountable. You’ll be able to schedule tasks that will help keep you focused daily, weekly and monthly.
- Make a list of things that waste your time. Try to eliminate at least one of them. Wasting time on unimportant tasks is one of the biggest reasons people lose their focus and get off track.
- Leave the past in it’s rightful place … the past. Mistakes happen, things get overwhelming and restructure may be in order. The key is not to allow anything to throw you off. Let your history be just that as well as a learning lesson as to what worked and did not work so well.
- Be willing to embrace change and try new things. Doing the same routine and act will only yield the same old results. So if you want to start fresh and achieve a new ending you must aim to step out of your comfort zone and try out new things as well as tactics.
- Don’t beat yourself up for starting fresh or over. Embrace the process and realize that it’s persistence and consistency that will make you successful.
Achieving the Dream: 6 Tips to Reach Your Goals Once and For All -Final Words
Think of achieving the dream as a baseball game. A player steps up to bat. The pitcher hurls the ball and the player takes a swing. Miss. Pitcher changes up his pitch style when throwing the ball for a second time and the player up to bat swings again. Another miss.
Now let’s say the third pitch is different from the first two and the pitcher throws this one with all of his might. The player batting takes a final swing. A HOME RUN! Now do you think the batting player or the crowd is upset that the home run took a few tries?
Of course, they don’t care! They are still just as excited as they would be if it had happened sooner or later in the game. So then, never get upset if it takes you a few tries in order to get where you want to be.
That’s just how the game of life is. Sometimes we get it right the first time, and at other times we might have to wait till our next turn.
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Negative Support -Why Clear Your Group For Better Success
You become like the five closet people to you. Is that a scary thought? Nevertheless, what does that even mean? It means your surroundings are EVERYTHING when it comes to you being a success. That is true whether you are receiving negative support or support that is positive driven.
The people that you allow into your life on a regular basis or either going to push you up or bring you down. Have you ever heard of the “Crab Theory?” It’s an interesting viewpoint that at times can be quite uneasy.
You see it is based on what can occur when a bunch of crabs are piled on top of each other inside a barrel. If one tries to escape, the others will firmly grab onto the escapee and pull him back down into the abyss with them. If the crab struggles too much, it’s actions can even lead to the others killing it.
Kind of morbid, yes, but makes a strong point. That is, some people DO NOT like change. They do not like their environment changing, and they also do not like the sight of seeing others trying to change theirs either.
Negative Support -Why Clear Your Group For Better Success
Therefore, the question becomes… are the people around you okay with you wanting a change? A change perhaps with building a business, getting physically more fit, buying a home or anything you want to do. Are they okay with it to the point of being willing to not only support you; but, actually be happy if you get what you are after?
Furthermore, the crab illustration also demonstrates the importance of being around “like-minded” individuals. Odds are if you are around successful people, you are going to be successful yourself. Why is that?
Well you are either going to learn enough from them to do better. Or, you are going to be around the right group long enough to make the connections you need in order to make your dreams happen too. It’s like an old proverb, “If you are around wise people you will become wise, if you are around unwise people you will not fare well at all.”
Now does this mean that all your friends and family members have be Fortune 500 owners in order for you to associate with them? Of course not! However, they should not be a source of negative support either. If they have your back and are being a positive influence then they are a very valuable asset to your success.
Nonetheless, if at any point you feel that any family member or friend is pulling on you like crabs in a bucket. You may want to be a little more cautious. Helpful criticism and feedback should always be appreciated; because it can help you grow. However, negative energy and constant berating or negative speech will never be a recipe for reaching any goals.
Therefore, it is important to make sure you are clearing out any negative support from your life. You don’t have to cut people off or completely ignore them. Simply protect your mindset and only allow positive thinking and helpful advice to mold and drive you forward.
Negative Support -Why Clear Your Group For Better Success (Continued)
Lastly, the crab theory also solidifies the point of not always going with the crowd. Are you going to be strong enough to handle the feeling of sticking out from the pack? Only time will tell.
Yet, it will help knowing that it is okay to do so. It’s like that familiar saying our parents tell us when we are young. They say, “If all your friends jump off a high wall or mountain, are you going to do it too?
Oh course, it sounds ludicrous to do something like that. Jump off a super high mountain just because our friends do it. It could be disastrous, even costing us our life. However, that is sadly just how some choose to live their lives. They’ll only do things if everyone else does it.
You can see this kind of peer pressure through social media. One couple takes a picture showing the wife extending her hand back to grab her hubby’s hand; and then every couple takes a picture like that. Or one person posts themselves jumping in the air to show they’re having fun and life is good. Next thing you know others are doing the same. It’s the “in” thing to do.
Just like illustratively peer pressure can cost some their lives if they jump off a “high mountain”. Peer pressure can also cost some people their dreams. Such pressure from those close to us can be so strong they cause us to give up.
Negative Support -Why Clear Your Group, Change the Game
How do these types succeed in getting us to quit? Negativity. Ever notice how some famous couples split? Enough negative comments from fans and outsiders then suddenly it’s a bad career move to stay together. Yet, the couples who stay together regardless of what people say years later find those same people rooting for them.
Huh? What changed? Well, the naysayers basically became believers. They came to see that the couple made a great choice by staying together despite negativity and they actually respect them for it. Or even if they don’t respect them they can at least acknowledge the real love and joy that the couple possesses.
The same is true of us reaching our dreams. It’s inevitable that at some point we will face negativity. Not everyone is going to be supportive and quite frankly they don’t have to be. However, it is up to us to weed out those who truly do not have our best interests at heart.
Plus, if we keep pushing forward and reach our goals; we may find that those who did not support now do. That is because they see that WE made the right choice for US. They see that WE were strong and just need to BELIEVE in ourselves. So now, THEY wish they could do the same and can at least admit that they have noticed you brought about a change. The change you wanted.
Negative Support -Final Word
The true key to it all is positivity. If we are around positive people, keep a positive mindset, and stay focused then positive outcomes can be had.
So then, how is your support group? Are they helping or pulling you down? Are they advancing you or causing you to constantly take two steps back? The answers may help you to see if you may need to clear out any negative support.
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Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness… Latest Findings May Shock!
Leave it to a couple of Noble Prize Winners to get the latest scoop! While the whole money happiness correlation is always in a state of debate; Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton believe they have reached the best possible conclusion.
In a recent poll involving 1,000 American households they discovered that making more can indeed buy happiness; but then that same joy literally slams into a dead-end. Yikes.
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness… Latest Findings May Shock
Consequently, many economists are not exactly wrong when they make the claim that money can increase happiness. However, they do not always mention how that “happiness” is not exactly fulfilling. There comes a point where all comforts are met and money no longer produces satisfaction. The study’s findings reveal:
“When people making $30,000 a year are asked what kind of annual salary it would take to make them truly happy; the average answer is $50,000. You ask the same question of people making $100,000 a year, you’d expect them to say, ‘I’m double happy! I make twice the happiness threshold!’
Instead, what they actually say, on average; is that if they made $250,000 a year, then they’d be truly happy. You might think that means there is no set monetary amount that brings happiness; but that’s not entirely true, either. There is a set amount, and it’s $75,000.
Reported well-being rises with income until you hit $75,000, at which point it levels off. Beyond that, there’s no observable increase in happiness with higher income.”
Interesting. Nevertheless, in a nutshell what does that all mean? Well, for many happiness does increase when wages go up, but as economists have found; it is likely due to how society and various cultural backgrounds as a whole have been conditioned. From youth up most are taught that a higher salary means satisfaction. We are literally trained to believe and associate wealth with higher life satisfaction.
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness…
However, as this study and many others show; money happiness comes with an expiration. At a certain point, when all basic necessities are met: food, housing, clothing, etc. Then the “relationship between money and happiness becomes purely theoretical.” Once needs are met you will have to look elsewhere to be “happy.”
While this study’s numbers can seem a little absurd given where you may live. For instance, in NY or California making $75,000 may not even cover just the basics. Thanks to good old social media, we spotted others who agree. Here are just a few of their thoughts.
“1,000 households where?? Definitely not NY.”
“If you live in any major city in the U.S., making more than $75,000 is a necessity to pay living expenses.
“I’d like to see these numbers adjusted to NYC.”
“This is a widely inaccurate generalization – it doesn’t I think take into account cost of living across different cities and states.”
“I’ve often thought about this and it depends on where you live and how much money it is to live there and meet your basic needs… So it all depends.”
“50k… so they can take home a measly 37. American wages are a joke.”
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness… (Continued)
Yes, choosing to live in an expensive area is going to cost more money. Simple math. Realistic expectation. However, are all these studies on money happiness pointless?
We found one comment in particular that in our opinion brilliantly shows what all this research is trying to convey. One commenter stated,
“Interesting. Poverty is stressful. But anything above struggle with smart spending is actually a good place mentally; which makes you feel happy and more positive. Greed and trying to showboat can cause more stress than poverty.”
Do you agree with the above? Keeping up with the Jones can look good from the outside, but can actually cause unhappiness. Studies on money are interesting, plus great conversation; but they also help to show that is is always important to find a set amount that takes care of you and does not “overstretch” you either.
Like anything in life, money is a balancing act. We all need it to live, that’s a given. Yet, it’s about learning how much it takes to be truly content and not allowing the dollar to be the only reason we get up in the mornings.
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