The first half of 2010 is in the books. This is the perfect time to do a success checkup!

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The following question was submitted to “Ask Donald Trump” by a Trump University member.

Question:

You have faced some really big challenges and some very difficult circumstances in your life. What activities, words of wisdom and other tools do you use to get yourself back up to remain positive? What advice would you offer to anyone struggling today?

Mr. Trump’s Response:

Your focus is very important–so be sure to focus on the opportunities, because they are always there. For example, if 90% of companies aren’t hiring, then focus on the 10% that are. I learned to focus less on the problem and more on the solution, which works. Do not allow negativity to cloud your goals or ambitions. Great things have been accomplished in hard and even tumultuous times.

When I faced difficult circumstances, I didn’t underestimate the problems but I refused to give in to them. Realize that you are very strong and very capable. Inspirational quotes help too. Here’s one from Emerson to think about when you might be doubting yourself: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I knew I was resilient and focused on the great things I would do once I got through the hard times. I would also ask myself, “Is this a blip or is it a catastrophe?” Earthquakes, wars, tsunamis–those are catastrophes. Put things into perspective and know that within you is the power to persevere and win.

Here is a direct link to the Trump Blog where I got this post… http://www.trumpuniversity.com/blog/post/2009/08/focus-on-the-opportunities.cfm

What a great article I just read from Henrik Edberg on PositivityBlog.com!

I don’t know about you but it seems like I sure do like to complicate things more than they need to be. I didn’t realize how bad I was at this but lately it is starting to become more apparent. Doing this has made my goals a lot harder to achieve than they really need to be and has added unnecessary stress.

So, WHY do I do it?

Amazingly this article is pretty on point with some of my issues.

He talks about 4 great tips to simplify your thoughts, plans, actions and life!

Check out the article and let me know what you think…

http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2009/07/07/things-may-be-simpler-than-you-think/

A message from SUCCESS Publisher Darren Hardy…

I want to offer you the most important insight on achieving what you want in 2009…

When asked what has been the biggest secret behind any success I’ve had, my answer is this: my system for designing, following through and achieving big goals.

I have studied the process of setting and achieving goals vigorously for 20 years now. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars attending seminars, reading books, listening to audio programs and interviewing super-achievers on how they do it. After much of my own real-world trial, error and achievements, I synthesized all this knowledge and experience into a system I have used for myself.

Years ago I taught this system in a training class that cost $49 to attend. My SUCCESS editors have helped me develop the program into a book and achievement planning system called Design Your Best Year Ever — A Proven Formula for Achieving Big Goals.

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- Avoid the fatal mistake most make in setting goals. Most people set themselves up for failure and don’t even know it, which is why they don’t achieve what they want.

- Go from goal-setting to goal-achieving. There is what I call the “magic factor” that makes the big difference in obtaining your goals.

- Why 95 percent of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions within 2-3 weeks and how to ensure you don’t suffer the same fate.

- How to invoke your creative power to attract the people, circumstances, resources and guidance you need to achieve your wildly ambitious goals.

Setting and achieving goals is the single most important skill you can develop to achieve all you want in life. There isn’t a better $20 investment than acquiring the exact formula on how to design and achieve big goals for 2009, and beyond.

See a video introduction and read the first section of the book here: Design Your Best Year Ever

Here’s to your best year ever!

Darren Hardy
Publisher, SUCCESS magazine
http://2009BestYearEver.info