The Foundation for All Success
(steering into a clearing) rather than the obstacle (crashing into the rocks). The chances of them actually getting in trouble de- creased substantially. And yes, it’s easier said than done, but once you begin focus- ing on what you do want rather than on what you don’t want, it becomes a success habit that can completely change the out- come of so many things in your life. When this chapter’s lesson becomes a part of you, you may look at the jagged rocks for a second when something goes wrong, but then you’ll immediately look for that clearing, the “positive point.” And the more you practice this, the more likely you’ll look only at the clearing when life puts you in a spin. For years I’ve taught this truth: When you focus on the outcome rather than the obstacle, your life will never be the same. How do you think John Paul DeJoria and the richest men and women in the world became so successful? By having a clear vision of where they wanted to go and then taking action to- ward it. Most of us want more out of life, but we aren’t specific enough with our intentions, so we don’t know how to get there. That’s why you may be sidetracked by phone calls and e-mails. It’s why you may feel disorganized, stressed, or overwhelmed. It’s why you may have the feeling that America is just not the same as it used to be and there is no opportunity for you to go to that next level—completely false beliefs. There’s more oppor- tunity now than ever before! This might be one of the greatest times in history to get ahead of the curve. However, first and foremost, you must have your destination locked in and create the map you need to get to that next level of life. Once you find a truly crystal-clear vision, things that once bugged you or slowed you down no longer have any power to stop you from achieving your goal.
LOOK BACK FROM THE FUTURE We know that goal-setting is arguably the most important step to success. But let’s be honest here: Sometimes setting goals
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