selfdoubtvssuccess

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Consider me anti self-pity...

Too many people refuse to take control of their own circumstances and end up stuck in a life they are incredibly unhappy with because they choose to play the role of victim, instead of that of victor. I am a true believer that through God and self-discipline, all things are possible. Success is a decision. If you don't see an open door, pray about it, and climb through a window instead.

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What are you putting in your body?

Is it giving you long-term fuel, or just making you feel full for a short period? Is it heavily processed and full of extra additives, or a combination of fresh ingredients? It is good for you, or is it the cause of that heavy, sluggish feeling? Diet is such an important factor in your overall physical and mental health.

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Imagine how much more we'd get done if we didn't spend so much time feeling sorry for ourselves.

“I thought about all the people I knew who spent many of their waking hours feeling sorry for themselves. How useful it would be to put a daily limit on self-pity. Just a few tearful minutes, then on with the day.”

— Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom

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Your position in life is amplified by those closest to you.

If you surround yourself with people who view themselves as the victim of their circumstances, who are incapable of pulling themselves out without the assistance of others, and who believe there is never going to be enough to go around — you can expect to adopt the same scarcity mindset.

Likewise, if you surround yourself with people who believe hard work is capable of great change, who have a clear idea of what they want out of their future and continue to pursue it passionately, and who choose to think positively as opposed to wallow in the aforementioned victim mentality — You can expect to adopt the same growth mindset.

It is entirely up to you to choose who your circle consists of.

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Success in your relationships amounts to more than your ability to communicate effectively on your own behalf — it involves cultivating the skill to truly listen to what the other party is saying, without your own preconceptions taking the forefront.

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There is a reason the niche of truly successful individuals here on Tumblr is so small — Tumblr is notorious for it's platform of those who prefer to label themselves as a minority, over those who choose to take responsibility and regain control over their circumstances. The culture on this platform reeks of victim mentality and lack of accountability for one's situation in life.

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Your life can only change to the degree that you accept responsibility for it.

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Everyday you wake up you have the choice to be the victim of your circumstances, or start taking steps to become victorious over your circumstances.