New week, new goals?

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Yes, you can have weekly goals, usually smaller, but today, we will discuss what you need to complete the bigger, long-term goals.

Think and grow rich, let’s finish big!

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” - Albert Einstein.

Persistence:

Persistence is vital when it comes to turning your dreams into money.

Willpower is the heart of persistence. When combined, willpower and desire become a powerful force.

Most people give up on their goals at the first sign of trouble. But a few keep going no matter what until they reach their goal. These few become the Fords, Carnegies, Rockefellers, and Edisons.

There’s no substitute for persistence.

-> How about you? Are you persistent with your goals? 

If not, don’t worry. It’s something you can learn!

Foundations:

Persistence is a mindset, which means it can be developed. Like all mindsets, persistence comes from specific causes, such as:

Clear Purpose: Knowing what you want is the first and most crucial step in building persistence. A strong reason helps you overcome many challenges.

Desire: It’s easier to stick with something when you really, really want it.

Self-Belief: Believing in yourself and your plan makes it easier to stay persistent.

Clear Plans: Organized plans, even if they’re not perfect, help you keep going.

Accurate Knowledge: Knowing that your plans are sound, based on experience or observation, boosts persistence. Just guessing doesn’t work.

Teamwork: Working well with others and having support helps you stay persistent.

Willpower: Focusing your thoughts on building and sticking to your plans leads to persistence.

Habit: Persistence is a result of habits. Your mind absorbs what you do daily. Fear, the worst enemy, can be beaten by repeatedly doing brave things. Soldiers who have been in war know this well.

-> Use these points to reflect on yourself. 

Be brave and work on the areas where you need improvement.

Lack of Persistence:

Here, you’ll find the “symptoms” showing weak persistence and the deep-rooted causes of this weakness. If you want to understand yourself and what you can achieve, these are the weaknesses to overcome:

1.Not knowing or clearly defining what you want.

2.Putting things off, with or without reason, often with excuses.

3.Lack of interest in learning specialized skills.

4.Being indecisive and passing the responsibility to others instead of facing issues.

5.Relying on excuses instead of making solid plans to solve problems.

6.Being too satisfied with where you are, which is hard to fix.

7.Being indifferent and willing to compromise rather than face and fight challenges.

8.Blaming others for your mistakes and accepting bad situations as unavoidable.

9.Weak desire due to not having strong enough motives.

10.Being eager to give up at the first sign of trouble.

11.Failing to write down organized plans to review and analyze.

12.Ignoring ideas or missing opportunities when they appear.

13.Wishing instead of taking action.

14.Settling for poverty instead of striving for wealth, lacking the ambition to be, do, or have more.

15.Looking for shortcuts to wealth, like gambling or trying to make unfair deals.

16.Fear of criticism and failure, which stops you from making plans or taking action because of what others might think, say, or do.

Remember, most ideas are stillborn and must be brought to life through clear plans and immediate action.

-> Do you see yourself on this list? 

It may seem like a lot, but these are just challenges to overcome.

Developing Persistence:

Napoleon Hill offers 4 steps to build the habit of persistence:

1.A clear purpose backed by a strong desire to achieve it.

2.A definite plan followed by continuous action.

3.A mind closed off to negative and discouraging influences, including those from family, friends, and acquaintances.

4.A supportive alliance with one or more people who will encourage you to stick to your plan and purpose.

-> Simple, right? 

Follow these 4 steps, and you can achieve anything.

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Last thoughts:

Remember, wealth is drawn to people whose minds are ready to attract it, just like water flows to the ocean.

Your subconscious mind works all the time, whether you’re awake or asleep.

If you don’t fill your mind with thoughts of wealth, thoughts of poverty will take over.

Without persistence, you’ll be defeated before you even start. With persistence, you’ll succeed.

Keep going, even if you have to move slowly at first. Persistence will lead to success.

-> We often talk about money because we need it to live and thrive in this world. 

But feel free to adapt these ideas to any goal you have.

See you in a week.

Your Zine.