Self improvement and motivation for success

Improve
And
Motivate
Yourself For
a More
Successful
Life

Chapter 1
Definition of a Happy and
Successful life
We all have formed our own definitions of happiness right from childhood. A lot of
these
perceptions are because of conditioned development i.e. they are a part of our
habits due
to repetitive inculcation by parents, teachers and the society in general. That is
why, none
of us has actually pondered about what exactly makes us feel happy! This feeling
has
been left to our sub-conscience and we simply feel the happiness according to
the
situation we are
in.
A lot of small things can give happiness to us. For instance, just the thought of
shopping
or spending money tends to excite us and makes us feel happy. Opportunities
and new
ideas also have a similar effect on us. This excited state makes us imagine
things related
to these incidents. For example: the perspective of going on vacation while
getting an
office bonus would not only make us excited, but also make us plan and imagine
the

holiday. In fact, we would feel the bliss without actually being on the vacation
itself!
However, when being on the actual vacation, the excitement tends to settle down
as one
begins to feel
contented.
Same is the case with objects. We are quite crazy to purchase the latest cell
phone,
laptop, I-pod or the new car. But once we own that stuff, the excitement settles
down and
the appeal doesn’t stay the same. The cycle of excitement begins again when
another new
product is
launched.
Let’s pause for a second here and seriously think about our domain of
happiness. Is it
pertained to acquiring latest objects only? Does it end at wishes being fulfilled? Is
our
domain of happiness limited to spending good time with family or friends only?
We are
so involved in this cycle of wishes that we actually forget to see what real
happiness is
and how it can be
achieved.
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The domain or definition of happiness varies for every individual as they have
their own
individual needs. For some people, achieving a good career path provides
happiness. For
some, it is their fulfillment of goals and objectives where as bringing happiness
on the
face of the deprived can give some people
happiness.
However, everybody doesn’t have it easy in this world. Our income, education,
family,
environment, society and friends all affect our domain of happiness. We might
not
always have the desired income needed to fulfill the wishes or may be the career
isn’t
going as smooth as we had planned. So what does it do to us? Does it burst our
balloon of
hope and excitement or does it renew our hopes, makes us clear our visions and
set ahead
for the future with new motivation? How do you react when things don’t turn out
as you
had planned? Most importantly, is your reaction appropriate or do you need to
change
your attitude and

perception?
This book is all about ‘you’ and how you can change dimensions in order to look
ahead
to a better future. The upcoming chapters are a complete guide so that you can
set
yourself in a new direction. After all, success is all about having the right
paradigm shift!
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Chapter
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Self Improvement through
motivation
In order to be happy and satisfied, one needs to be motivated. Motivation
basically gives
us the hope to look ahead and dream higher. It is the force that propels us to go
ahead.
But why do we need to change? People change for various reasons. Some
change because
they don’t want to face the pain in their lives. Some change because they are
sick of their
failures. For instance: poor grades can make us realize the importance of hard
work while
studying and can motivate us to change. Similarly, debts can makes us look for
other jobs
or to do more than one
job.
This world is full of negativity and regardless of whatever people say, we need to
face
this negativity and try to get over it. But it is you who has to decide. Who is in
charge of
your life, you or your surroundings? Once, you decide that you are in charge of
whatever
happens to you, you will put your foot down and get over whatever negativity
surrounds
you
.

It is easy for us to remain is the shelter of our comfort zone, but have your ever
tried
stepping out of your comfort zone and take a sneak peek into what lies beyond?
What
exactly prevents you from doing so? Failure? Fears?
Shame?
The basic thing that you need to improve yourself is first, to have a goal and set
some
objectives. Once, you know where you are headed towards, you will easily
maintain your
focus and not be strayed away by anything that hinders
your path.
Next is to set some concrete plans which can enable you to go for your goals.
While
planning, don’t just think within your comfort zone. Step out of the box in order to
discover a newer you. Identify your problems and limitations and use techniques
to get
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over them. Make sure that you know what your weaknesses are and correct
them while

being in the domain of the ethical values that you
cherish.
Execute your plan and don’t worry whether you have succeeded or not. Failures
would
not break you, but rather would strengthen you. Re work your plans if they fail,
identify
loopholes and use methods which help you overcome these loopholes. Every
failure
teaches you what to avoid and ends in giving you a big lesson. Learn from these
lessons
so that you can strengthen the newer
you.
Try to avoid negative thoughts and people. Such thoughts and words tend to self
limit
your potential and make you go weak. If you believe in your plans, you focus on
your
direction and make changes only if you wish to, regardless of what others say.
This
approach would make you jump over the limitations that block
your way.
Lastly, you need to enjoy life and take things as they come. When you are happy
and
content, your mind would work faster and success will come your way. So hold
on hard
to your dreams, take control of your life and set ahead to enjoy the journey with a
newer
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Chapter
3
Goal
setting
Goal setting is an important aspect for anyone to be successful. Goal setting
enables you
to achieve your tasks in an organized fashion and within the limited time frame.
Therefore, it is important that goals are set very carefully. Proper planning is
needed for
goal setting otherwise one can lost their focus and get side tracked. When you
have set
your goals, you would not only feel confident about the work you are doing, but
you
would also prioritize what needs are to be fulfilled first. These raise your
motivation and
self esteem and you have a positive outlook towards the work that you
are doing.
While setting goals or even planning for them, you have to make sure that your
goals are
SMART. That means, they should
be:
Specific – i.e. to the
point

Measurable – i.e. you can judge how much of the goal is
accomplished
Attainable – i.e. they should be within your potential of
achievement
Realistic – i.e. they should be practically achievable and not something which
is vague
Timely – i.e. there should be a time frame in which these goals should be
achieved
So, having a SMART approach while setting goals would make you identify the
loopholes, gauge yourself and help you achieve your goals easily. These goals
would
help you climb the ladder of success in slow but concrete
steps.
When you have a large goal to achieve, make sure that you divide it into smaller
goals
which seem easy to achieve. For instance, if you have to submit an important
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within a deadline, set smaller goals which would help you achieve your larger
goals. In
this case, steps such as hypothesis, data collection, result analysis and
compilation can be
the smaller steps which would help to achieve the goal of report submission.
Deadlines
should always be associated with smaller goals too so that as you cross them,
you are
aware of your progress and the work
done.
The major part of goal setting is that it should not be rigid. Goals should be set
such that
they are attainable and flexible. Flexibility doesn’t mean to be very lenient with
the goals,
but rather, you should perk up your goal plan as you go along with it. Perking it
up would
make you correct the problems which you face in the implementation of your goal
plan.
So, time your goals well, perk them up regularly and plan them according to your
priorities so that you don’t end up losing the
game.
There are many types of goals that you can set such as, professional goals,
creative goals,

personal goals, family goals, educational goals, financial goals and so on. By
categorizing
your lifetime goals, you would be able to make sure that nothing is left out. Line
up your
goals so that you know what to prioritize first and when to
execute it.
Goal setting not only helps you plan your life, but it also enables you to ensure
that you
are in control of your life. Setting smart goals this way ensures their timely
completion as
well as reduces your stress
levels.
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Chapter
4

The distinction between Goals and
Values
You might find interesting to know that everyone in this world is administered by
values.
Our values and beliefs are reflected through the decisions we make to lead our
lives
effectively. We adopt certain values from our family, sometimes society or at
times we
just have them within us. Positive values can be adopted at any pace of life,
make sure
the value to pursue has a positive, strong and integral effect on your life. Since
you move
within a society it’s necessary to espouse such values that meet the demands
of society.
Prior to any other discussion you need to know the difference between values
and goals.
Values are not goals; however they are inter-related with goals and are highly
dependant
on them. Goals reflect targets whereas positive values form base of a successful
life. You
need some basis to lead your life, some beliefs and deeds that drive and support
the
purpose of your decisions. Effective values always influence your decisions
positively
and help you choose the right path to
success.

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positive
values and is highly articulated with them. Jotting down the values is a good way
to
preserve them in our
lives.
Thinking for ways to kill your time in bright sunny days, writing about right and
wrong
decisions you have made in your past, considering the aspects of excitement and
motivation in your life or pondering about the actions that may add stability
provides you
edges to realize what actuality values possesses in your life. Moreover you will
be clear
to differentiate between positive and negative values that influence
your life.
You further need to know that your jotting of values should be in present tense
rather in
past for instance write “I am stable financially” more willingly than “I will be stable
financially”
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All you need is to classify your values and jot them according to your priority.
While
writing I am stable financially, you can add other values like “I pay my liabilities
on time,
at the end of the month I am able to save some amount and I review my
insurance
regularly
”
You can state your values to the areas of family, friends, community, morals,
education,
career, health, finances and recreation. Jotting your values and further classifying
them
might take time but once you are through this course, you will surely be clear
about what
your values are and how they influence your
actions.
Don’t hesitate in giving time to identify your values since they are the basis on
which you
set up your goals. You become clear on what values have influenced your life
positively
and negatively as well. At times when you are in state of making a life time
decision you
definitely need a clear vision of your potentials. You already have your values
there in
your mind but writing them down on a piece of paper will surely help you classify
them
and set your priorities
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Chapter
5
20 qualities for a
successful life
We often wonder how a person can be so successful in life! Is it because he
inherited the
success or is it because of his unique character? There are certain traits that we

can adopt
in order to be successful in life. These
are:
Sincerity: Being sincere and following your values and beliefs would guarantee
you success. So don’t try to be something that you aren’t. Just be yourself and
impress others.
Be genuine: Your actions are greater than your words. So don’t exaggerate or
deceive others. Just be genuine.
Being wholehearted: You should be enthusiastic regarding things you do. So you
should whole heartedly devote yourself to do good to others and your
community.
Honest: Being honest is quite difficult but when you let honesty guide you, you’ll
achieve greater success. So never deceive or do fraud to get ahead in life.
Heartfelt: Be honest and appreciate others. Thank people who do good to you
and reach out to those in need.
Heartiness: Be warm and genuine with others. This would radiate your character
and affection towards others.
Humility: No matter how rich or successful you are, always be humble with
others. This would have a longer impact on others.
Personal integrity: It is important that no matter how successful you become, you
should always keep your values intact. Never trade your moral values for
material benefits.
Incorruptibility: Be affirmative and hold your ground to stick towards your beliefs.
Don’t let others corrupt you.
Good judgment: Show good and fair judgment in life. Treat everybody with
equality and respect.
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Focused: Always maintain your focus and give your total attention to the people
you interact.
Courtesy: Be good to others and show courtesy even to those who are
strangers.
Civic sense: Exhibit civility and respect. Don’t dominate people and speak with
kindness and respect.
Wisdom: Wisdom is gained by experience. Be in touch with your inner self in
order to gain higher understanding and wisdom.
Charity: Be generous and charitable to others. Extend help even to those who
have not helped you.
Empathy: Know that everybody is different and has different needs. Understand
others feelings and thoughts.
Sympathy: Always be sympathetic to people under emotional stress. Try to
understand things from their view point.
Compassionate: Reach out and help those who are in distress. You wouldn’t
believe the good wishes they’ll send out to you.
Altruism: Think for others without being selfish. Do good and don’t expect things
in return. Moreover, don’t express to others the favors you do to them.
High-minded: Give your money, time and knowledge to others so that they can
learn from your experience. Don’t stop short thinking that they’ll get ahead of you.
It takes a high mind and a generous heart to do that!
The traits given above are some of the qualities that a successful person should
possess.
Try to adopt them in daily life and make them a part of your

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Chapter
6
Stress
Management
Stress is the extra tension that we take which causes us to undergo numerous
health
problems – both physiological and psychological. Thus, it is important to alleviate
stress
as much as possible. Stress management is therefore the relief of stress that is
important
for everyone to know. A lot of factors can cause stress and in stress
management, the

elimination of these triggering factors is as important as other factors. A lot of
research is
being carried out in the domains of stress so that more analysis regarding stress
management can be
done.
Stress has a huge impact on the physical health. It can cause cardiac problems,
tension
headaches, weight loss or even weight gain. There is no reliable outcome of
stress on a
person as different people react differently to it. In some cases, it can become
quite fatal
as it can even cause cardiac attacks or
strokes.
Human beings are creatures of extreme variance. Therefore, their reactions to
stress
management also vary to a great extent. All the methods for stress management
might not
be equally effective for all human beings. That is why, one has to discover their
own
personal tool for alleviating stress. Firstly, the cause of underlying stress should
be
evaluated. Stress can be related to work pressure, family pressure or any
underlying
health problem over which one has little control. Spouses, children or work peers
can be
the one who trigger the stress one faces. Work issues such as stringent
deadlines,
increased workload, annoying boss, gibbering workmates or a low salary can all
enhance

your stress levels. Thus one has to discover their stress causing factor or
multiple factors
so as to be able to control stress. It is acceptable that many times, situations are
not under
your control but just knowing what factors causes you to get stressed, can make
a huge
impact on what modality you choose to
alleviate it.
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It is said that laughter is the best treatment for any disease. However, one cannot
laugh all
the time while in stress. That is why, effective methods of stress management
should be
devised. Some people get pets which help them alleviate stress. Some install
water
fountains or aquariums in their home in order to make the environment stress
free. Some
even use scream therapy, squeezing soft items, going for jogging or running, or
taking up
some hobby so that they can effectively reduce and manage the stress. Vigorous
physical
activities also tend to decrease adrenaline which can decrease stress levels
found in a
person. The last management method to alleviate stress is the use of
medications which
are prescribed by a specialist doctor. It is however recommended that all the
stress

management techniques should be tried upon before going for medications as
these tend
to have lots of side effects on the
body.
Therefore, it is quite important that stress causing factors should be first identified
and
then, alleviated via particular techniques. This would not only help a person fight
this
menace, but also one can keep them fit and healthy for a longer time
period.
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Chapter
7
Time
Management
In this fast paced world, a common complaint that almost everybody has is that
they lack
time to do things. In the past, time management was considered to be a thing
pertained
for business men only. However, nowadays, everybody falls under the domain of
time
management. Personal lives, as well as work lives are well organized once a
person
follows the domains of time management. Time management benefits ones
mental and
physical health and give them a sheer sense of control and satisfaction. People
who are in
control of their time actually tend to lead much fulfilled and successful
lives.
The techniques of time management are not fixed or rigid. Moreover, it is not
necessary
that all the people get used to all the time management techniques. That is why,
one has
to look for the technique that best suits them so that the affectivity is maximum.

We all
tend to practice time management in some way or the other. What needs to be
focused is
how to maximize the effectiveness of our
methods.
Some tips for time management are given as
follows:
Set your goals and objectives. This means that whenever you set out to do
something,
you should know what purpose you have to fulfill. This would not only give you a
sense
of direction, but would also help you allot specific timings to whatever tasks you
have to
accomplis
h.
Set clear priorities in your mind. You should know what is more important to you
and
what needs to be done urgently. Prioritizing would help you assess your needs
and
requirements in the long term. The ultimate success of a person depends on how
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he/she prioritizes things in life. Short term as well as long term priorities should
be made

which should be related to each other. This will eventually make you
successful.
While prioritizing, be stern with those aspects of your time which are not
contributing to
the long term goals that you have set for yourself. Remove these useless areas
from your
time zone so that you can focus your energies towards
achieving more.
While mapping your timely needs, make sure to include family time and
relaxation time
in your routine. This would ensure good health and peace of mind. Also, allot
time for
proper meals and exercise so as to maintain a healthy
normal life.
Write down your priorities for a particular time period so that you can examine
your
weaker areas and reinforce the time spent on
them.
Always keep a diary to plan every day, week and month, a lot of online planners,
software, etc are now available so that you can access your routine plans from
home or
from work without carrying all that load. Using the conventional diary is better as
it lets
you get off the computer for a bit and think of your priorities with a peaceful mind.
You
can start with baby steps and make a To-Do list daily when you start your day.
This can

slowly enhance your habit of planning your daily routine while you gear up
gradually for
the full daily time planner
mode.
Time management is surely a more satisfying way to lead your life. This also
helps you
be in control of what you do and reduces stress while improving
health.
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Chapter
8

Challenging yourself to be
motivated
All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses
of their
minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are
dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it
possible. T.E.
Lawrenc
e
The initiative of having a goal oriented behavior is also known as Motivation. The
actual
purpose of motivation is to decrease the mental or physical stress and to rise the
factor of
happiness in a person. Motivation is generally of two types: Intrinsic and
Extrinsic. The
intrinsic motivation is that which is exhibited by the delight or concern in the given
activity and is rather intrinsic i.e. within the individual itself. On the contrary,
extrinsic
motivation is that which is exhibited or enhanced by external factors such as
money,
rewards, gifts or
intimidation.
If a person is strongly motivated to achieve or gain something huge, then that
person is
being involved in aiming high for the future. This is the reason why motivation is
inter

linked with challenges. Moreover, our body – physically and mentally is designed
in such
a way that it is always ready to accept and face different
challenges.
Motivation can be explained further by one of the scenarios given
below:
• If, for instance, one comes to know that they are in danger, then their
immediate
response would be to take all the necessary measures in order to prevent
themselves from the danger and ensure
safety.
The scenario mentioned above challenges ones security and lifestyle. That is
why, it
manages to rises ones motivation towards the act of protecting themselves. In
this
manner, we need to engage ourselves in various challenges so that our morale
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motivation remain boosted. Facing and overcoming challenges tends to impart a
positive
feeling that increases one’s motivation. It also makes you test your patience and
to what
extent, you can stretch
yourself.
The best way to deal and involve challenges in your lifestyle is to take the daily
routine
as a challenge and use it to alter your identity and thinking. You can set daily

goals and
try to accomplish them successfully. A person’s general character and
personality are
formed via learning and practicing the norms and values of the societal culture.
However,
all the values do not have a positive influence on us. That is why, one has to
have a
correct frame of mind and motivation so that they can create their own values
and live by
them. Therefore, continuous re-conditioning of your inner self would let you see
everything as a challenge and undergo the change of values that are needed.
Too much
relaxing of the brain would make you feel like a laggard so its better to keep the
brain in
action
.
It might be tiring to keep yourself up to the challenges all the time but when you
become
used to it, you would master the skill of being motivated and
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Chapter
9
Ways to Maximize your
Potential
“Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take
every
opportunity to observe people who manifest the qualities of mastery. These

models of
excellence will inspire you and guide you toward the fulfillment of your highest
potential.” -Tony
Buzan
We are all endowed with a special thing – i.e. our potential. Some of us realize
this
potential quite early in life where as, for some, it takes a lifetime to realize this.
These
latter people who take time to realize their potential often accept the fact that they
have
lost the time needed to bring their real potential to surface. That is why, it is really
important to realize your potential within a given time period, else its often too
late to
begin. Moreover, one can also realize their hidden talent while discovering their
real
potential. This is done with experience, with the help of family, friends and even
enemies. However, quite unfortunately, people at times, also tend to de-motivate
a person
to such an extent that their search for their hidden potential becomes lost in their
misery.
That is why, we recommend some general guidelines which can be adopted in
order to
buff and polish your hidden
potential.
1. Read books: If you want to discover your hidden talent or potential, you can
explore and search your interests and stay abreast of the latest
happenings in your
field of interest. This would not only keep you updated, but also make you

flourish especially if your career is in your interest
fields.
2. Expand your exposure: You need to expose your self to different
happenings that
take place these days. In many cases, you will realize that your hidden
potential
lies in the knowledge that you were exposed to since childhood. So you
must
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travel to places, research about topics of interests and make social
networks with
associates that might help you discover your hidden
potential.
3. Find a good mentor: A successful mentor who understands you would
certainly
make you realize your hidden potential. They will help you regarding
matters
such as dealing with family matters, business dealings and other aspects.
A
mentor would certainly bring about that hidden talent that you have not
realized
yet
.
4. Take challenging work: Taking up challenges would help you optimize your
potential and find it. Being out of your comfort zone would not only make

you
realize what you are made of, but you would also be surprised to discover
those
aspects about your personality that are actually unknown
to you.
5. Participate in competitions: Participating in competitions would help you tap
into
your own talent pool and discover the undiscovered! This would need you
to
maximize your time and energy and enhance your
skills.
6. Try new things: you should treat every day as a new day, a new beginning.
Look
ahead at new avenues and don’t hesitate to try new things or
taking risks.
Every one of us has unique potentials hidden inside them. All we need to do
is to
wake up and start looking for
them.
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Chapter
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Overcome Obstacles Created by Your
Self-Limiting Beliefs
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and
give up.
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. - Michael
Jordan
Life is definitely difficult that it seems to be. We tend to face problems and
hurdles at
every phase of our life. Yet, we know, that we have to look ahead and pace up.

The
hurdles can be in the form of family conflicts, financial problems, health related
issues or
problems related to adjustment in social life. All of these are actually related to
the self
limiting beliefs that stop us from moving
ahead.
The basis of this issue is that the smallest perception can create a belief which
gradually
grows larger. A lot of times, we tend to become unconscious and tend to direct all
the
actions in accordance with these self formed beliefs. These sub conscious acts
tend to
slowly become a part of our character and result in a huge impact on our
personality.
When we talk about such beliefs, these can be of various types. There are many
beliefs
which tend to have a positive impact on our personality and lifestyle. However, in
some
cases, these beliefs can be negative, which when reinforced on our personality,
tend to
create a huge impact and makes us
weak.
When facing such obstacles in life, one has to always deal with perseverance
and
courage. The stronger we face these obstacles, the lesser they’ll become. There
are also
other ways to deal with these obstacles such as the
following:

1. Positive thinking: This is the first step towards clearing your obstacles. The
very
thought of quitting a task would never ever let you succeed at all. That is
why, a
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positive frame of mind is needed at all the times in order to find a solution
to the
problems and obstacles you face. Positive thinking not only lets you have
a clear
thinking, but also makes you focus on what you want to
achieve.
2. Relax your mind: Tension and stress would never let you succeed in life.
Being
tension free would make you focus so that maximum obstacles are
eliminated.
3. Perseverance and persistence: The problem would not solve on its own.
But you
need to wait for the results to surface. This patience and endurance is an
experience in itself, which, through the test of time, would make you have
a
whole new insight about the notion of the
problem.
4. Find new opportunities: Dynamism is the key to success. So don’t wait for
opportunities to show up. Rather, take charge and find new challenges
and
opportunities in your daily routine work. It would not only make you

creative, but
would give you lots of determination and
strength.
5. Inspiration: The element of inspiration is the wish or dream that makes you
work
harder and overcome obstacles. Inspiration gives the spark that one need
to propel
ahead towards a higher
future.
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Aspects of human behavior to
succeed
Motivation is the reason which instills people to embark upon certain behavior
that is
persuasive in nature. This persuasive nature tends to motivate people towards
that
particular task, goal or objective. Therefore, motivation is the force that drives an
individual and propels them towards their
objectives.
In order to be motivated, one has to adapt to certain behavioral patterns that
actually
bring the mind to work dynamically. Therefore, it is a state of mind which is not
related
to one’s personality but is rather adopted by a person, who is intrinsically
motivated.
There are certain aspects of behaviors that tend to propel a person towards
being
motivated. These are: Arousal of behavior, Direction of behavior and Persistence
of
behavio

r.
1) Arousal of
behavior:
This is the triggering factor that brings a change of mind. When a person is
motivated, he/she tends to start thinking about the actions related to what
motivated
them. These actions arouse one’s behavior in which certain action plans are
created in
the mind of the person who is motivated. Therefore, arousal is also the
activation of
behavio
r.
2) Direction of
behavior:
Direction of behavior is the alignment of one’s thoughts and action plans so
that a
sense of direction is formed. When a person’s behaviors are directed, he/she
tends to
maintain their focus towards their target objective. Moreover, direction also
maintains
ones thoughts towards that particular action
plan.
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3) Persistence of
behavior:

Persistence is an important element in motivation as it ensures continuity and
concreteness regarding the action plans. It also maintains one’s motivation
and also
continues the goal achievement of the
person.
Other than these behavioral aspects, motivation is also catered by some
motives that
are important. These can be psychological or physiological in nature which
fall under
Homeostatic motives (such as those important for living. Eg: thirst, hunger,
etc), Non-
homeostatic motives (such as shelter seeking habits, curiosity, etc) and
Social/
Learned motives (such as approval, appreciation, etc). Homeostatic elements
are in
born and need not be nurtured as such. They are present as an inherent part
of one’s
nature. Non homeostatic elements tend to be affected by the surroundings
and can
arise due to general observation. However, social or learned motives are
different in
every individual as people tend to behave differently, face variety of situations
and
are shaped continuously by the people and the situation
they face.
That is why every individual’s response to these motives is quite different,
depending
on their upbringing, experience and learning pattern. Therefore, every

individual
responds differently when motivated, which is exhibited via the behavioral
aspects
and the individual motives. The key point to note here is that no matter how
you are
conditioned, always respond positively so as to maximize your potential and
harbor
your
motivation.
Once you learn how to control these behavioral aspects, you can take charge
of
yourself and change sails according to the direction your life propels you in.
This
would make you move easily in to the realms of
success.
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Chapter
12

Why motivation is important for a
successful life
Being successful is very important for everybody. It is the intrinsic need of human
beings
to gain recognition, dignity and success. However, in order to successful, one
needs to be
highly motivated. This is so because motivation gives one the inertia and the
power to
propel themselves towards success. However, motivation is important for
success due to
other reasons as well. Some of these are as
follows:
1. Motivation serves as the basic start
up:
Have you ever been forced to do some work that you don’t like? How have
you
reacted to that work? Not that positively for sure! Now compare that work to
some
work that you like to perform. do you realize the difference in your attitude
when you
compare both of these tasks? Which one was accomplished quickly with a
better
work quality? Of course, the task you liked performing was performed way
better.
This is what motivation is. It serves as a start up so that you can get ahead
with the

work. The most difficult aspect of any task is to get it started, and once things
get
started, there is no looking back. Therefore, motivation is a key factor in
making you
get started on your way to
success.
2. Motivation makes you keep
moving:
When on the path of success, you are not always rewarded with success.
One has to
fall down many times before getting up and moving ahead. Obstacles, after
all, are an
integral part to make you stronger. It makes you worthy of your success. So,
you have
to be mentally prepared to face the tough work, the challenges and the
problems in
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order to move ahead. So, you need to keep yourself motivated in order to
keep
pushing and going
ahead.
3. Do something
extra:
What is it that the successful do that we don’t? We have always wondered

about this
and got no answer. Its what they do ‘extra’ makes them successful. Even if
you have
started up, moved one and faced challenges, you still need to push it beyond
what
your normal capacity is. Only then would you yield the fruit of success! Doing
the
necessary would get the job done anyway, so how about doing that extra bit,
so that
the task itself would boast about who has done it! Think
about it!
4. Its boring without
motivation:
Why do you take books to read or listen to music when going on a long
journey? It is
to make you feel fresh throughout the journey. Same is the case with
motivation. The
road to success is long, boring and tedious, but if you have motivation as your
companion, then you need not worry about anything. Difficult times can be
conveniently endured by motivation as being motivated ensures that you not
only do
it the right way, but also enjoy yourself as you go
ahead.
So always feel motivated, keep your hopes high and look towards a
brighter future.
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Chapter
13
Role of Education in
successful life
Education is one of the fundamental principles on which one’s success depends.
To
understand the role of education and its impact on success, one has to first
understand
how they measure a successful life. A successful life can be denominated by a
person’s
wealth, fame, career position, property, assets and most of all, their personality.

While
many argue that one needs to have luck for success and those who are born with
wealth
and assets are already successful, we do need to realize that being born with
assets would
not make us successful until we prove ourselves to be
worthy of it.
So regardless of the fact whether you are born rich or poor, you need to focus on
how you
can be successful and how you can maintain this position of yours. Now comes
the
question, why do people press on being educated in order to be successful! Well,
its quite
simple. Education gives you the sense of direction, the knowledge, the skills and
the
focus which is needed in order to be successful. Of course, good rationale is also
important as many, who have succeeded in their career paths have done so
because they
made good decisions. But our decisions eventually depend on our education and
are in
some way affect by our level of education and
experience.
An educated entrepreneur and an uneducated entrepreneur have different
approaches,
strategies and planning tendencies. Moreover, education makes you stand out
amongst
the others, gives you dignity and grace. The chances of having better paid jobs
and even
better careers are all dependant on your level of education. College dropouts

such as Bill
Gates – Microsoft, Michael Cell – Dell computers and Steve Jobs of Apple are
some of
the exceptions who were either so intelligent or hardworking that lack of
education didn’t
stop them to be successful. But following their path is not everybody’s rule of
game as
we have to face the reality rather than dream about exceptions. Despite not
having a
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college degree, these men were so hardworking and intelligent, that they are
today’s
billionaires. However, not everybody can follow the footsteps of these exceptional
men
as we don’t have the required intelligence or the luck in order to make it as big as
them.
So, what exactly do we do in order to make it as big? We can’t just sit down and
start
dreamin
g.
The best thing to do in these circumstances is to take charge and get educated.
A Masters
or any Professional degree is the key to success as these degrees would not
only land us
in better paying jobs, but also make us worthy of it. Our personality and values
would be

shaped by the education we get, which would help us to deal with the numerous
business
and corporate situations that otherwise leave us confused. Moreover, our inner
self would
also be strengthened via education as the values that our education would give
us, would
also help us to portray our self in a much better way to the
society.
So always remember, the key to success is good education as it transforms our
knowledge, values and our approach towards the way to
success.
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Chapter
14
Social roles for a
successful life
Having a great friend circle and socializing with people is a great way to propel
your life
ahead. It’s not always that we come across people whom we get on well with.
However,
having an active social life is great way to keep you boosted up. Spending time
with
people not only makes your moods uplifted, but it also enhances your emotional
well
being, personality and manners. The key point to understand here is that one
should not
only make a lot of friends, but rather, be friends with those people who are open
minded
and ambitious. Such positive people tend to have a lot of positive influence in
your life.
However, while making social connections, it is important that we realize some
social
habits that would be toxic for our social relations and should be best avoided. In
this
regard, some of the following tips should be implemented while socializing with
open

minded social
circle:
1. Talk about motivation and passion of
others:
A good social asset for all times is to talk about the social assets of others as
much as
you can. This would make you find out what inspires them and how they tend
to be so
intrinsically motivated. You can discuss their passions and ask them why they
are so
attracted towards them. As you get better at this skill, you will realize that at
times,
you can even discover somebody’s hidden potentials that even they are
unaware of.
2. Don’t whine:
Whining is a major push-away. It’s a highly negative sign, a red alert for those
whom
you socialize with. Moreover, it makes your social circle dislike you. So get
away
from this whining habit. Even though you might think that you don’t really
whine,
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people around you might be more sensitive about this issue. Just be more
self

conscious in order to realize how much people around you suffer from your
whining
and how often you do it! Do understand that complaint and whining are two
different
things. You complain when you calmly elaborate about how something is
unacceptable and how it should change. However, whining is a totally
different
scenari
o.
3. Don’t boast:
Boasting might gives us great happiness, boost the ego for a bit, but actually
tends to
be quite detrimental for our social life. However, nobody prefers to be in the
company
of a boaster and it often leaves a bad impression on the people you socialize
with.
Only if you are a comedian and are boasting for fun, then it is surely to be
taken in a
light hearted
manner.
However, you also need to have a distinction between honesty and boasting.
If you
are honestly telling others about your achievements, then there is no need for
you to
hide them. Rather, if you actually feel like telling others about something, then
that is
supposed to be
boasting.

So evaluate yourself on these parameters and try to judge yourself about
where you
go wrong while socializing with people. Correct yourself and use these tips so
as to
properly interact with people and move towards a positive personal
change.
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Chapter
15
Maintaining work life
balance
The world is changing so rapidly that every other person now has to work in
order to live a better life. In this race, one often tends to mix up their personal and

professional life. This results in a jumbled up life, messed up priorities, lack of
time and overall dissatisfaction. This also gives a feeling to the person that
despite all the hard work, one has still something missing in life. This missing
element is the mental peace and tranquility that one needs to concentrate in life.
It is therefore advisable that one follows certain rules in order to keep their lives
simples, and lives a healthier life with a balance between the personal and
professional life. Some of these factors are in your control where as some may
be out of the domains of your control. For convenience, we’ll look at some tips
which are divided under three aspects below:
At work: 1) Take small breaks during the day. A ten minute break can be taken
every two hours so that your effectiveness and work productivity can enhance. 2)
Prioritize your day and divide your time realistically. 3) Limit all the email
correspondence to office only. Don’t take your pending
work home. 4) Distinction between the work and personal life should be kept
separate. Don’t
work or think about work 24/7. 5) Deal with unrealistic deadlines before it is too
late. Communicate the
problems to your boss so as to avoid issues at last moment. 6) Consume your
earn leaves/ vacations so that you can return fresh at work
agai
n.
At home: 1) Relax and spend time with family after returning
from work.
2) Divide household chores amongst family members so that after all the
work is
completed, the family can sit together and share some
quality time.
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3) Exercise even for at least 10 minutes a day. It would refresh you and
you’ll
feel more energized. 4) Eat healthy food so that you have the energy to spend
time with your family
and also to work productively. 5) Adopt a hobby that you can pursue with your
family or friends. This would keep your mind off work and also make you
much more energized. Hobbies are also quite effective to alleviate stress
so you can use a good hobby and make use of it.
In
community:
1) Spend some quality time in your community. Devote some voluntary
time in community work so that you can devote your money, education
and time to social work. This would enhance your satisfaction level and
also bring you a sense of social responsibility. You can also generate
funds, help in arranging corporate social responsibilities and use your
maximum capacity to serve for your community. 2) You can also
participate in your children’s school events and parental societies in order
to know what your child is learning at school. Parental groups are also
involved at organizing functions and social tasks for the school kids. This
would not only help you manage your time, but also inculcate such social
and extracurricular habits in your children.

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Chapter
16
What make a person
Unsuccessful?
There have been many articles written on how to be successful, but very few of
them cite
about the factors that make you unsuccessful! In order to be successful, there

are certain
factors that you definitely have to avoid so as to ensure success. Some of these
elements
are
:
• False beliefs: Any incorrect idea that you have about something is a false belief.
The
best element for success is to let go of false beliefs by getting over them and
moving
ahead. A small false belief such as being unlucky or not able to find a job
should not
stop you from looking for a job. To get over false beliefs, one has to get out of
their
comfort zone and accept challenges so that they can overcome their false
beliefs and
move on towards newer
horizons.
• External control: A particular way of thinking which is strongly associated with
being
unsuccessful is blaming everything to external factors. For instance, when
one
doesn’t perform well in an exam, they blame their teacher or the environment
around
them. Whereas, successful people revert to their internal locus of control
where they
believe that they are in control of everything. They strengthen themselves
internally
so that they can face whatever challenges life throws at
them.
• Persistence and perseverance: Successful people tend to be persistent in life.

They
tend to continue their hard work until they achieve what they want. Losing
hope
quickly are the signs of the unsuccessful people who don’t stand up after they
fail. So
be strong and persistent if you wish to
succeed.
• Rigidity: Unsuccessful people are quite rigid. They tend to stick to their obsolete
ways and do not like adapting to changing situations. In this dynamic world,
one
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needs to be highly flexible in order to be successful. You need to adapt to
situations
accordingly, take hardships and try different methods if
one fails.
• Improper planning: Being planned for your future would guarantee you success.
If
you have your own plans, you will maintain your focus and head in the correct
dimension. Those who are unsuccessful do not plan or even if they do, their
plans are
incomplete. Therefore, you need to be planned else you’ll be swept by those
around
you
.
• Lack of self confidence: Ever wondered why the unsuccessful ones are always
left

behind? It’s all because of the fact that they lack the confidence of presenting
their
ideas in front of the bosses. You should speak up, be creative and give ideas
so that
the people around you realize that you are
confident.
• Reminiscing about lack of resources: A lot of unsuccessful ones stay behind
just
because they think that they don’t have the money or the resources to do
things. Why
stay behind? If you are affirmative that you have to be successful, you’ll have
to do
things without
resources.
• Fears: These are not the fears of the dark or the height, but rather these are the
fears
which hinder your abilities to leap ahead towards success. Although opposite,
the fear
of success or failure can both hinder your way towards being successful so
overcome
your fears and start moving
ahead!

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Chapter
17
Dealing with Life
Challenges
It is quite well known to all that everything starts from our mind. The smallest
thought is
being generated into an idea, which takes the shape of the actions in order to be
implemented. This whole process is being functioned within one’s mind so that
one can
plan ahead. That is why positivity is an important thinking approach that all

successful
people have. We have all been generously granted with positivity inside us, but
then
again, it’s a matter of choice for those who want to use it or not. People who are
positive
in their approaches seem to attract us more than those who are negative and
always
blaming things or their environment for the
mishaps.
Our thought processes are controlled by our mind which also reflect and are
exhibited by
our behavior, attitude and perception. It also shows the type of lifestyle we would
prefer.
Those who are happy tend to have positive thinking which radiates around them.
However, those who are gloomy have negative aura that radiates around them.
Therefore,
it is up to us as to what type of lifestyle we prefer. Happiness and misery, both
are an
important element of life. No matter how rich one is, one can certainly never
avoid the
happiness or the misery. These problems which envelop us tend to make us
stronger
internally as they teach us about life, about values and how to face different
challenges
that we come across in our daily routine. It is generally seen that those people
who face
their life challenges positively have positive results where as those, who face
challenges
with a negative attitude, usually end up with negative result. So what exactly
should your

approach be while facing life
challenges?
Below are some tips which will guide you to improve your daily routine and build
upon
your inner
self:
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• When facing negative thoughts, try to change them into positive ones.
Always
remember that you can control your thoughts, your thoughts shouldn’t
control the
way you live! So instead of complaining and blaming others evaluate your
options. Think of the best possible solution under the given circumstances
and act
upon
them
• Don’t hang out with negative people. Rather, stay in the company of those
who
think positively. Talk or get counseling with people who tend to think
positively
and are a source of inspiration for
you.
• Find happiness in the simple things in life. Remember to look upon the less
fortunate and be thankful for what you
have.

• Love yourself instead of blaming. Be kind and respect others. Do small
gestures
of kindness such as a simple smile and hello to the watchman, helping the
elderly,
etc. The positive signals you send out are met with positivity in response
which
increases your satisfaction
level.
• Help the unfortunate people. Give some voluntary service at an orphan
shelter or
a nursing home. Spend time with the miserable and radiate your positivity
onto
them
.
Always remember, you get what you give. So always send signals of positive and
give
hope to others. Do remember that when you give others a reason to smile for
and hope to
cherish, you’ll also get that back
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Chapter
18
Criteria for idealizing successful
people in the world
In this world, we, as individuals, have lots of aspirations and dreams. Throughout
the
stage of growing up, we tend to idealize key people in our life, who can either be
our
favorite movie stars, sportsmen, teachers, family members or even politicians.
This
gradual idealism leaves an impact on us and at times, our personality reflects
certain traits

of our ideals which we have absorbed from them in the due course
of time.
So is there actually certain criterion for idealizing people in our life? Should we
randomly
idealize just anybody who inspires us? Well, the thing is, that not all individuals
are
worthy of idealism. It also depends upon how, we, as a person, would want to
see
ourselves. A thief would always idealize his mafia leader, not the local priest! So,
if we
aspire to be worthy and successful individuals, then we need to idealize people
who have
the following important
traits:
Positive attitude: A positive attitude not only makes us successful, but it also
makes us
open to all the opportunities that come our way. Successful people have positivity
radiating from them and they never let go of any opportunity. It is these minute
opportunities that have made them climb their success
ladders.
Value time: Successful people also value their time. They are well prioritized and
planned for the day. Not only that, but they also value the time of others and fulfill
their
deadlines accordingly. When going for a meeting, they are always on time and
well
planne
d.
Accountability: Despite being high risk takers, successful people tend to be
accountable

for their actions, successes and failures. They do not blame their environment or
the
people, just in case any plan
fails.
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Proactive: Being well planned is the key trait of successful people. They are
proactive in
their actions and their positive attitude supports their proactive
measures.
Creative: Creativity is the key to success. Creativity lets you see new
opportunities and
work towards them. All the leaders are supposed to be creative as their creativity
makes
them implement certain changes that are required for a total turnover of an
organization’s
pac
e.
Well communicated: Good communication skills are an important asset of the
successful
individuals. Being well versed not only in the verbal but also the non verbal
communication skills reflects hugely upon the personality of a successful
individual.
Reaching out to others via communication can attract a lot of people towards you
who
may also bring newer
opportunities.
Resilience: Being successful is not a piece of cake. It takes a lot of perseverance

and
resilience as successes do not come without failures. The strength needed to
stand up
after failing is the actual test that successful people go through. This means that
resilience, as a trait, should never be overlooked while selecting successful
ideals. A
person cannot be successful if they haven’t undergone any
offsets.
Above mentioned traits are amongst just few traits that successful people have.
However,
these traits are quite worthy and one can look for these traits while selecting
their ideals.
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Chapter
19
Factors behind importance of
motivation in successful life
We all know what motivation is and how it affects us. But often, despite all the
knowledge and awareness, we still get confused by the concept of motivation. So
what is
it that causes all the confusion? Why do we fail to totally understand
motivation?
Well, the basic function of motivation is quite simple. It is to provide us with
happiness
and to remove pain from our life. This is the basic fundamental on which all the
motivational talks, sessions or books are based. What varies is the kind of
happiness and
pain that it tends to provide. This makes you read books and take sessions in
order to
realize what techniques you ought to do in order to be
motivated.
So why exactly is ‘motivation’ the key factor behind our success? Why not
‘intelligence’
or ‘hard work’ for instance? Surely, motivation must have something that it got
this

status. The real thing is that whenever we want to perform a task, accomplish a
goal or
simply do some work, we need certain propelling factor that would make us do
that work.
This ‘propelling factor’ is motivation. It is this motivation that tends to make us
fulfill the
accomplishments and perform some
work.
Now the question is: how does our mind feel motivated in order to make us
perform that
task? Basically, there are three important factors through which our mind
functions.
These
are:
1)
Conceptual
2)
Perceptual
3) Emotional
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These three factors, when functioning together, propel us to do the task. The
conceptual
factor is responsible to form certain beliefs and reasons. All the motivations we
feel arise
in this region as once we form a belief about accomplishing something, we feel

motivated
towards that task. The perceptual region is involved with the collection of sensory
data.
Once motivated, we use this perceptual sense in order to relate to our motivation
and
further increase it. The emotional region is involved with our emotions, which
may be
fear, happiness, excitement, apprehension or anything related to the task at
hand.
Motivation is also felt by the emotional region which then gives rise to the
elements of
excitement and happiness, which we feel when we are
motivated.
This cycle of brain functioning tells us how our beliefs and values control our
motivation.
Once we have set the right approach and geared up with the right beliefs, we
would never
go astray from our motivated goal. A general rule regarding formation of beliefs is
that
one should always look for the positive things and find positive beliefs. Positivity
is a
great supporter of motivation and happiness and it multiplies the effect of
motivation.
Therefore, if our beliefs are back up by the foundation of positivity, then we would
be
able to firmly uphold our
motivation.

To conclude with, motivation is an asset that is conditioned by our brain. It is in
our
control about how we condition our mind to be motivated. Therefore, have
healthy and
positive beliefs which can generate and make you feel
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