Perhaps mountains are your thing, and you\u2019re an expert at climbing them. You might scale a cliff every weekend as your sport. Most people, though, would probably never even think of spelunking, worried about a slip and a fall. Ever wonder what successful people write on their list of things they won\u2019t do? Clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Henry Cloud, researched this very topic and discovered what successful people steer clear of. Let\u2019s take a look at some of these and compare notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often in life, we go with the flow, hoping to fit in, trying to please those who matter in our lives. Doing that is not being true to you. It\u2019s not worth it trying to be like others, to be what you are not. If that goes on for years, you may even forget who you are. What is the result? You might lose a sense of yourself and not be who you could have been. TIP: Hold on tightly to who you are.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are encouraged to live in the moment, to seize the day, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. That sounds well and good, but it shouldn\u2019t be part of your important decisions about life goals. Regrettably when we focus on the short-term benefits, we may lose our grasp on the long-term gains. Those who are successful in life and business look beyond what they are doing now in order to reach future goals. TIP: Focus on the future to create a brighter tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s almost as though we have some kind of meter inside. We have a gut reaction. Sometimes we just get a sense that someone isn\u2019t who they say they are. Their promises seem too perfect. It just doesn\u2019t seem right. If you meet someone or hear of a scheme that doesn\u2019t settle well with you, then don\u2019t settle! Pay close attention to those nudges of skepticism and doubt. TIP: Follow your hunches. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking Short-Term<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ignoring Gut Reactions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trying to Change Others<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n