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21 Suggestions for Success
20 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE "REFUSE" TO DO
1. They don’t define success in a monetary term.
Most successful people define success as happiness, having a peace of mind, or helping others. They see money as something that brings them comfort and opens doors of opportunities. They realise that ‘money’ can’t buy them ‘happiness’.
2. They don’t start their days without plans.
Successful people know that in order to stay on top of work and become successful, they need to be disciplined and be smart with how they manage their time. In order to do this, they plan their days ahead, putting together a to-do list at the start of the day — what needs to be done and in what order. Not only are they going to make sure that they don’t miss out on any important tasks or meetings, but also optimise their time for the optimal performance.
3. They don’t define “perfection” as their end goal.
To successful people, striving for perfection is rather a waste of energy and time because you would be spending your time looking for mistakes and faults to fix. Instead, you should strive for “growth”. From one point to another, successful people achieve each goal with growth in mind.
4. They don’t surround themselves with negative people.
Pessimistic people, people who whinge and complain, people who procrastinate, and people who find excuses for everything — these are the kinds of people that successful people don’t surround themselves with. Because the more you hang around these people, the more negative energy you receive. Instead, successful people hang around positive people, driven people, and people inspire them.
5. They don’t perceive difficulties as problems.
When successful people face a difficulty or an obstacle, they see it as another challenging issue that they need to solve like any other obstacles they’ve gone through in the past. They believe that these experiences will only make them smarter and stronger.
6. They don’t let failure bring them down.
Successful people see failure as a part of growth and an opportunity to learn and make a progress. They believe that no matter how many times they fail, they will get back up again stronger than before.
7. They don’t let problems bring them down.
If you let your life get weighed down by problems, you’re not going to be anything but stressed. And that is the way to having more problems in life.
When facing a problem, instead of focusing on the problem, you should focus on your action and what you do to make the situation better. By shifting your focus like this, you will feel better and find an even better way to solve the problem.
8. They don’t let other people’s judgments affect their self-esteem.
Successful people don’t let themselves and their self-esteem get bogged down by other people’s words or judgments. They know what they are worth and what they stand for. They know what they want out of lives, what they are looking for, and they have their own rules for making all that happen for themselves. They don’t rely on outside approval. They don’t need others to prove their worth.
9. They don’t make excuses.
Successful people take responsibility for their mistakes. If things don’t go as planned or something goes wrong, they will take responsibility for it and fix the problem. Successful people are determined to get their goals achieved each day — no matter big or small. They don’t make excuses.
10. They don’t envy other people’s success.
Successful people believe that everyone has the ability to become successful. They believe that the more successful people there are, the better this world will become. Seeing other people succeed doesn’t make them envy, but rather makes them feel inspired and motivated.
11. They don’t ignore those they love.
No matter how much work is important to successful people, it is not as important as the people they love — family, partner, and their own selves. True success starts from within. The love and support from the loved ones are significant and can be tremendously helpful in making someone succeed.
12. They don’t forget to have fun.
Work can be tiring. Successful people know that work without play is meaningless. Work has to be enjoyable. And the way to achieving that is to do what they love and to have to work-life balance even though it’s hard at times.
Successful people know that it is important to get enough sleep as well as to take time to relax and play in order to be able to perform at their best.
13. They don’t overlook their health.
Truly successful people know that good health brings in a clear head, a motivated mind, and a fully charged body which are critical in producing great work. Everything in life starts with good health. And everything else ends when health collides.
14. They don’t set vague life goals.
Successful people know “exactly” what they what in life. They know what their dreams are and they are determined to achieve them.
When you are clear with what you want in life, coming up with plans and a roadmap to achieving that is easy. All you need to do is to follow through, never give up, and never get distracted. By having a clear life goal, you are able to evaluate where you are in life and how far you are from your goal.
In short, by having a goal and a dream, you’re half way there.
15. They don’t just talk the talk. They walk the walk.
Successful people don’t just talk — whether it’s about ideas or criticizing others. They make sure things get done and what they said they’d do will happen. They execute. They implement. They are reliable and trustworthy.
16. They don’t let themselves become victims.
Successful people don’t let themselves become victims of other people’s actions. They are smart enough to get away from bad people and bad situations. They don’t hold grudges and don’t look to take revenge. They know that they only way for them to be happy is to let go and move on — so that they can let better things in life come in.
17. They don’t get stuck in the past.
Successful people don’t let themselves get weighed down by their past. If you live in your past, you’re never going to be happy in the present especially if you have a painful past.
Be mindful and live in the moment.
18. They don’t resist change.
Plans, strategies, tactics — all of these can change over time. Successful people accept them without frustration and resistance. They adjust and adapt because they believe that there is no fixed route to success.
19. They don’t ever stop learning.
No matter how old they get, successful people are always learning because they believe that no one knows everything. Inspiration can arise anywhere, anytime, from anyone. Therefore, don’t act like a glass full of water. Instead, act like a glass half full so that you can always have room to learn something new.
20. They don’t end their days without feeling thankful.
No matter big or small, successful people feel thankful for things in their lives and in their everyday lives. They show appreciation for those who have helped them. They thank people who support them and stand besides them. They feel thankful for what they have in their lives, rather than looking at what they don’t have.
Successful people simply feel blessed and thankful for being alive and waking up to the people they love to do the things they love — and that’s the secret to starting their days with positive energy and a peace of mind.
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FREEdom in #FREELANCE
I have said since I was young that I couldn’t do the 9-5 thing (probably biased by endless anti 9-5 rants) and so far I have been “lucky” enough to have to escaped the torment. But to think life is easy working for yourself, my gosh I think you 9-5ers all have it confused, so let me just explain a couple of things based on my own experience thus far:
1. BECAUSE I CHOOSE! I love my sleep, don’t we all, and as I’m not restricted to a 9am I often find myself working until stupid o'clock but when my dreaded alarm clock drags me out of the warmth of my slumber, (lord knows I’m not a morning person) it’s because I chose for it to ring, not because my boss told me I am contracted to hours in a week! I am my boss, therefore, every gig, every show, every job, I say so. Great right? Urmmm not always, we are human and have bad mornings too, we have bad weeks, bad moments , life happens, but none of that matters because we have that something we’ve put ALL of our energy in planning for so long and can’t let ourselves down because if we pull a sickie we know that all of that energy is wasted to some extent. Lord knows the sleepless nights that went into that project and therefore we feel compelled to follow through, as finishing a project is just as fulfilling as the moment you sparked an idea. So yes, we get out of bed on our own accord, BUT we motivate ourselves every day, to get up put a smile on our face, all the time, to come to class and be that cool person you see, waking up because we genuinely want to, sometimes have to depending on financial circumstance. We live cheque to cheque, we aren’t just swimming in money but that is absolutely fine with us because that great feeling we get doing it is worth it all. So Yes, today I might roll out of bed to roll around in some paint (because that’s all art people do right *sigh*) but only because I want to. Actually I lied, sometimes we need to, we are artists but life isn’t free therefore pay us appropriately for our hard work because we have the same bills to pay.
2. SUPERHUMAN?! Urmmmm, although the idea of a cape and spandex sounds quite appealing, we aren’t, well, not always. What I like to describe as our super power is what I call “THE HUSTLE GENE” . I think this gene comes as a result of an accumulation of things, some people are born with it, you’ve been realised to know that you are a lone wolf, that self dependency is what you need but will optimise use file friends or the I am a go getter kinda person who will make it work. Some gain the gene through environment, some due to circumstance . But either way after a series of events your gain the most important tool that I’ve found self-sufficiency , and you realise you’re pretty good at doing it for yourself because you’ve had to. They have become their own motivation. Day in, day out, and when you’ve constantly been hustling to keep afloat (yes I repeat because we have the same bills like you) and there are no “sick days”, we SOMEHOW find the energy and will power to keep going! Even if I decide that I need to stop, (a decision made by my body sometimes), I will have in the back of my mind a plan B ,C & D to make up for the lost time. Even on days off we are working, days off means no pay slip coming through my letter box and somehow we must find the money to make ends meet irrespective of fatigue, therefore we must create a plan to do so. Money is not everything but since we live in a society that will probably tax us for oxygen soon, since even a tampon is a luxury, we must keep a reasonable amount as a security blanket to keep us moving. The constant hustle is a challenge at times and if you’re not ready to do it for yourself, the freelance life is probably not for you, unless you’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth or a parent like trump with a “small” few million to loan. it is not easy, but loving what I do definitely does give positive encouragement.
3. I LOVE WHAT I DO! If I wasn’t busy, freelancing would be a lot harder but if what you do really drives you, the lack of sleep, and early mornings are all worthwhile. I have found with everything from my choice of studies, work etc if you do not seriously LOVE it, there is no point doing it half-arsed. So really finding your “thing” which is easier said than done will definitely push you. One day you might be in your 9-5 and realise woah I really want to produce organic honey (I have no idea why this sprung to mind, but let’s go with it) and sooner or later your mindset will push you in the right direction! I am a strong believer into mindset and willing it into action, you can’t expect the universe to hand it to you on a platter either, be prepared to work your LaTouche off!
My first freelance TIP: “You are your biggest project” I have now come to the point in my life where I also know when to take a break and say no to more projects to just work on myself or invest in my own wellbeing. It sounds so easy but this is the HARDEST thing to do when you really have your ideas brewing 25-8. So in 17 days I am flying away to North Africa and discovering Marrakech Morocco to celebrate my 22nd birthday (New Years Eve) and starting 2016 off the way I want to end it, experiencing something new. 💚
Note: I have been working on a freelance basis since I was 17 part time and as I am still and have been in full time education during which I cannot say I have been fully dependent on freelance work to survive however for the last 3 years I have definitely given thanks my freelance work for keeping me on my feet while I’ve lived away from home for the first time. If there are other freelancers who I’m sure could give a more experienced viewpoint do share, it would be appreciated. :)
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The Hero’s Journey, or Monomyth, is mythologist Joseph Campbell’s theory that most stories throughout the world follow a simple narrative pattern. This pattern can be expressed in many different ways. Sometimes it’s a circle, or a straight line, or another shape entirely. It can contain as many of 17 steps and as few as 3. At its most basic, the theory states that:
The Protagonist is called to adventure.
The Protagonist must undergo trials or great hardship
The Protagonist masters the conflict and returns home.
It makes sense, right? You can probably think of a lot of books and movies that follow the pattern. Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Star Wars, The Odyssey, Ender’s Game, Beowulf, American Gods, Alice in Wonderland. To name just a few. But there are a lot of problems with the Hero’s Journey.
It leaves out A LOT of stories. Ulysses, Sandman, Twilight, Beauty and the Beast, Star Trek, Dune, Watchmen, The Adventures of Huck Finn, and Memento, to say nothing of every single romcom and story told outside of North America and Europe. These stories might be qualitatively good, or they might not be, but their lack of adherence to the Monomyth structure doesn’t have anything to do with their critical or commercial success.
Following the structure doesn’t guarantee good stories. The Dark Tower Series, Last Action Hero, Van Helsing (movie), 50 Shades of Grey, Battlefield Earth, Temptation, Spawn, Mars Needs Moms are all arguably weak from a critical perspective. Yet they follow the Hero’s Journey just as well as many stronger stories that proponents of Monomyth want to claim.
See stories attributed to Monomyth that you don’t agree fit the mold? No kidding! That’s another problem with the theory. Campbell himself notoriously shoehorned famous stories and myths into his narrow frame, attributing great importance to pieces that fit well, and quietly de-emphasizing aspects of stories that didn’t fit his theory. Which means that anyone can attempt to argue Anastasia from 50 Shades of Grey receiving her first spank represents a “Call to Action”.
Traditionally, the Hero’s Journey has been sexist and Eurocentric. It claims to represent stories from all over the world, but it doesn’t do a very good job of representing stories, myths or heroes from Asian, African, or Indigenous cultures. Stories that adhere to Monomyth stress individualist ego and exceptionalism over stories of social cooperation, and ignore stories and myths that don’t feature one individual hero. Furthermore, stories that rigidly adhere to Monomyth exclude female Protagonists. Check out TEMPTATION, MEETING THE GODDESS, and RESCUE THE PRINCESS, which all appear at different parts of different versions of the Hero’s Journey. According to Campbell, TEMPTATION requires “the seeker of the life beyond life must press beyond (the woman), surpass the temptations of her call, and soar to the immaculate ether beyond.” When the Hero MEETS THE GODDESS, it represents him meeting the purest form of femininity and creation. Campbell vainly asserts there is a female equivalent, but is unable to cite any examples. Can you? Who tempts the Heroine? Who does she meet who represents goodness and creation? Does she save the hero? Campbell allows for the possibility, but Monomyth’s default setting is male hero, female plot device.
It’s cliche as hell. When it’s done well, it’s a crowd pleaser, sure. But structurally it’s been done almost literally to death. And that’s okay, because it’s so limiting in the kinds of stories it can tell, that in order to be original, you have to break free.
Bottom Line: There is nothing wrong with following a traditional story structure in your writing. Just don’t be a slave to Campbell’s outdated, Eurocentric Monomyth theory of mythology. Don’t confuse a tool of literary criticism with some holy grail of plot structure. It won’t get you published or even considered if your story isn’t otherwise compelling. It’s just ONE kind of narrative arc that exists. Dare to be different. Dare to write.