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The Dif-Ference

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Have you ever wondered why some people are successful over and over again, while other people just can’t seem to catch a break? You can take two people; give them the same skills, the same opportunities and ensure that everything is equal between them, and one person might succeed while the other fails. This is not re- ally a hypothetical example. People do this all of the time. One person sees that someone they know or admire is becoming successful by doing A, B and C, so they will try to replicate that person’s results by also doing A, B and C. But does that guarantee that they will have the same success? Almost never. So, what is the dif- ference? What is the ultimate factor that determines whether or not a person is suc- cessful? What Does a Mindset …show more content…

A mindset can also be thought of as the glasses or filters you see the world through, a paradigm, a be- lief or mental representation of reality, or the attitudes that you have. It determines the way you process information.
If you have the right mindset you can be successful even in the most difficult circumstances, because you will see – or create – opportunities and solutions. And when conventional methods don't work, you find creative solutions 'outside the box'. It has been said that “Problems are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
Changing your mindset isn’t actually that difficult. Think of it sort of like mining coal. Once you can dig down deep and find out what your current mindset is you’ll be able to change it. But the hard part is getting past all those defenses and con- vincing yourself that you not only have the power to change your attitudes but that you have the responsibility as well, to yourself, those near you, and to those who are trying to help you be successful. There are a few things that you want

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