ReflectandRespond

If your past attempts or failures are blocking you then besides when things didn’t work out also think of what did work out. What you did learn and how the experience helped you grow, helped you be what you are today.

We start, we fall, we accept, we learn, and get up again. This leads us to reach the success that we once dreamed of. If we neglect the accepting and learning part, we walk like a lame person towards the end of life. The subtle incalculable and unforeseeable touch in your decisions and actions will lead you to the greatest life lessons that you would have never thought of. And once you reach the destination then you get to know that the essence of success lies through the hardships of the path.

You don’t have to fear failure, fear not trying. Courage does not mean the absence of fear; it is the art of knowing what not to fear. And in life, just remain courageous with your efforts and stay on your path despite the hindrances along the way.  Remember when you quit trying, you disappoint the whole world of hopes tied with your goal to achieve success.

You will always be better than those who never tried. Failure might get painful at some time but always remember, pain is temporary and sufferings are optional. Either you can cry with pain or you can utilize that pain to alleviate your standards. Resisting on taking your first step is itself a self-sabotaging behavior that can destroy you easily. Trying something new gives you the probability of failure but failure gives you the surety of getting one step closer to success. Nothing can be more absurd than not trying and then complaining about not winning. To achieve your goals, you just have to believe in yourself and if you do, then you deserve to accomplish your goals. So never be afraid to try something new because life might get boring if you stay within the boundaries of your already existing knowledge. Strive for more!

Robin Sharma said it right – “You can’t win if you don’t try”!

REFLECTION PRACTICE

If you are struggling, worried or just need a small push. Here is a practice to help you cultivate a quality of being:

1. Positive
2. Believing in yourself
3. Resilient – Ready to bounce back!

REFLECT: Find time to sit in silence. Relax and start with first focusing on breathing. Next once you are settled, notice what thoughts come to mind. Does your mind then wander and can you spot any negative thoughts or patterns?

RESPOND:  Note your feelings, sensations without getting hooked into the experience. If & when any thoughts arise and you feel being carried away, return back to the breath.

With each breath, remind yourself of the quote and commit to take action, to get started, to take the first or next step!

AFFIRMATIONS:

Now Repeat one or more of following Affirmations as you breathe in. Let Go of anything negative or not needed as you breathe out. Continue this for 2-5 minutes or more.
*READ MORE Top 50 AFFIRMATIONS

Affirmations on being Resilient:

1. I am Resilient
2. I am ready to bounce back
3. I am Strong
4. I am Tough
5. I rise above Adversity

Affirmations on being Positive:

1. I am always Positive
2. I choose to stay Positive
3. I stay Positive
4. I find the Positive, even in the Negative 
5. I am Tough
6. I am Strong
7. I am present in this moment
8. It will be a great day
9. I can change my thoughts
10. I am confident, dignified and walk away from anything Negative

Affirmations for work, career, jobs and success:

1. I know I am worthy of a great career
2. I work hard and am Successful
3. I am open to trying new and different way
4. I am determined to go further
5. I do what’s needed, Now
6. I step out of my comfort zone
7. I am not giving up
8. I commit to my goal and take risk to achieve my dreams
9. I am ready to rise and bloom

*Read More on Powerful Affirmations: what are they and why you need them in your life!

INTEGRATE:  Remember this “Positive Thinking” exercise and it will help you practice being Positive, believing in yourself and going for it.

“You Can’t Win If You Don’t Try!”

Robin Sharma – Read TOP 100 Quotes by Robin Sharma

About the Author of Quote: Robin Sharma is a Canadian inspirational writer, best known for his The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book series.

Sharma worked as a lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving (1994), a book on stress management and spirituality. Sharma has published 12 other books, and founded the training company Sharma Leadership International. 

He has written many popular books:

5 AM Club, The: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.

The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life

Who Will Cry When You Die?