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The 9 People You Need to Be Successful

The 9 People You Need to Be Successful

Every successful person needs strong human connections, and not just the professional kind. There are so many people—nurturers, thinkers, mentors—who can help you get to where you want to be in life.

Over time, I’ve come across nine types of people that have helped shaped the man I am today. It helps to have a few good people on your side, but if you can get all nine of these characters, your support system will grow stronger and stronger.

Keep reading to see if you recognize any of these personalities in your social circle.

5 Traits of Naturally Resilient People

5 Traits of Naturally Resilient People

Personal challenges can be difficult to handle. We don’t always face them alone, but no matter who’s beside us, we still have to find a way to deal with setbacks. In other words, you’re the one that has to pick up the pieces—and no one else.

When things get tough, be resilient. Have a certain mental strength, and take control of the situation. Don’t let it take control of you.

Try using these five tips to make it happen.

How to Think Like the Person You Want to Become

How to Think Like the Person You Want to Become

One of the biggest challenges we face today is keeping a positive mind. There will always be some kind of challenge to face, but that’s just life―no matter what comes your way, your self-belief should be stronger than anything you’re up against.

Being a big thinker is all about how you see yourself. People who think big anticipate the best for their future. They believe that those big thoughts and ideas can actually play out in reality.

The mind is a powerful tool, so use this piece of motivation to think like the person you want to become.

How to Stop Making Excuses (and Start Making Things Happen)

How to Stop Making Excuses (and Start Making Things Happen)

If you want to make big things happen in your life, you’ve got to convince yourself that quitting isn’t an option. In your mind, you should be so committed to your goals that when an obstacle shows up, you immediately start looking for a way around it. I like to think of it like this: When a door closes, sometimes you have to go through a window.

But if things don’t pan out, don’t make excuses—make a new plan. Lay it all on the line. Give your best effort so that you’ll never have to wonder whether you had a real shot at your dreams.

Before you make an excuse, use this piece of wisdom to refocus.

Envision Your Best Future

Envision Your Best Future

If you’re not satisfied with the life you’re living, it’s time to start thinking about what you really want. A good place to start is within, by discovering your passions and what’s most important to you. And once you’ve decided, you’ve got to do the real work—you’ve got to make the changes that will take you where you need to go.

But you can’t start changing until you’ve envisioned the result. Until you have a clear view of where you’re going, the road map won’t make sense.

Here’s some motivation to bring you closer to your destination.

7 Ways to Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary

7 Ways to Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary

What does living an extraordinary life really look like?Well, in order to see the “extra,” let’s look at an ordinary life first. When I say ordinary, I mean you’re in a job you don’t particularly love, you’re plodding along day to day, and you’re just kind of...

5 Ways to Turn Your Fear Into Fuel

5 Ways to Turn Your Fear Into Fuel

  Fear is part of the human experience. We all have fear. The question is, how do we make sure our fears don’t hold us back from achieving success? Related: Don’t Let Your Fears Hold You Back I’m talking about the kind of success that’s more than financial...