Complaining.
Complaining.
Complaining.
Earlier this morning I was at the gym and I overheard a
conversation.
A negative conversation.
From gas prices to layoffs, this person was complaining about
everything.
Blah, blah, blah, this person DEFEATED HIMSELF.
The economy didn't defeat him, his boss didn't defeat him, he
DEFEATED HIMSELF.
That's the power of our MENTAL ATTITUDE.
It can cause us to WIN, to TRIUMPH, or to defeat ourselves.
This is very important.
It's so easy to look to the left or look to the right and
find somebody complaining about something.
It's so easy to join in. Misery loves company.
Don't do it.
Don't.
YOU weren't born to complain. YOU my friend were born to WIN.
We make our own economy.
Work on yourself. Become valuable to others.
Become ATTRACTIVE to others.
Become a problem solver to others.
Don't pass on a complaining, victim driven attitude to your
kids.
Pass on the SPIRIT of a HERO. A winner.
Don't take two steps today. Take one.
Move forward 1%. Yes, just 1%.
Start speaking TRIUMPH over your life.
Say:
I am VALUABLE.
People are drawn to me.
I am TALENTED.
I like people and people like me.
Amigo, start going the extra mile for others.
Watch what happens.
Get clear on what you want.
If you're at a job right now and you want to leave it.
Find out how much money you need to make consistently each
month to leave that job and make that your goal.
Don't make $1,000,000 your goal. Make it your goal for your
business to pay your monthly expenses plus.
Get started. Don't join the 'complaining party'
That party will always be there. You're ABOVE IT.
The world is waiting to EXPERIENCE your gifts, talents, and
abilities.
Will you let them?
Love Ya! You're The Best!
Your Coach,
Michael
P.S. Be the gift you want to get.
I don't like to listen to the national news on the radio and TV. It is very negative and it is discouraging.
Hey Mike!
Today's blog post has so many great golden nuggets I don't know where to start! lol
Thank you so much for this!
You said go the extra mile here, so I am going to.
I just happened to write a post today about how to change your state from being scared or fearful to being confident in achieving what you want in 5 steps.
You can read it here:
Fear to Winning Now!
Thanks again, Mike!
To Constant & Never-Ending Improvement,
SaiF
The World's First Teen
Personal Development Video Blogger
Midhael, you are so right! And when you send the Univers a good vibration like you always do the Univers sends you back the same, thank you again and again !I'm going to print your letter and put it on a place where I can read it every morning ! Zahava
You just make my day, Mike. I gave up counting how many times when I feel my confidence or energy is a wee bit shaky that I get your motivational emails and say a big "Thanks, I needed that!" to you and the Universe Happy to say those times are far fewer these days--the shaky part, of course; your emails make me smile every day.
Keep on shining your amazing light on the world. You've certainly brought illumination to mine.
Wishing you a wonderful life and a life filled with wonders (Okay, in your case...even more!)
Joyce Shafer, Author/Columnist
Freelance Proofreader, Editor, & Rewriter
Mike, isn't it interesting that ONE ROTTEN APPLE IN A BARREL OF APPLES WILL SPOIL ALL OF THEM!
Thank you for addressing this pandemic unhealthy race-consciouness. Why run with the buffalo herd who are destined to pitch right over the mountian into oblivion when you can seize the opportunity to charter your own life.
I for one pay no attention to the economy, gas prices...etc. I'm too busy following your sage advice, taking responsiblilty and moving forward in a STRONG BELIEF THAT I CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND I'M WORTH IT.
MIKE, YOU'RE THE GREATEST!
Cathi Watson
Radio Talk Show Host/Producer
Specializing in Producing and Co-hosting Custom-designed Radio Shows/Productions for Business and Industry.
Michael,
How right you are!
I hear it almost everyday. People complaining about anything and everything.
How can they expect for things in their lives to get better?
All their energy is focused on finding and broadcasting all the negatives they can muster up.
Sometimes I ignore these people.
More often, I try to engage them in converstion, not to propogate their gloom, but to see if I can help them see things in a more positive light.
Often, they just blow me off, some other times I manage a smile from them, and rarely I even make a friend.
Thanks to your help,
I am on a mission. I now wake up in the morning with a burning desire to bring 'VALUE to Everyone I Meet.'
Thanks again,
Bill
'The Great Bill from Ohio'
http://www.gathergreatness.com
Thanks Mike Wonderful way of saying things to help one with there business or personal life.
Thank you Mike for this valuable message.
All the Best.
Natalie
Michael -
Glad to get this opportunity to comment on your body of work. You do good stuff, young man!
- BFG3
Its all about what you want for your life. You are in control. If you feel that you're not...take control. There is nothing you can't do. The world is abundant with ways to learn new skills if that is what it takes to grow. Stop wishing and start doing ~ be proactive!
Nicole
http://www.nicoleshealthyherbs.com
Oh, wow! "Be the gift you want to get."--I'd never thought living like that. This saying is a keeper for me.
Thanks, Coach--high fives to you from a grateful mentoree.
Hi Mike,
I really like your way of thinking. This is great advice and we would all be better off we if we didn't complain.
I'm not sure when or why I began getting your emails but I deleted them for quite awhile and then not too long ago I began reading them and I really liked what I was reading. So, thank you, Mike for the words of encouragement. I want to be like you and help others but how do you get there?
Thanks again,
Jane
Bravo. As I always tell my kids, attitude determines your altitude. There is always a bull market somewhere. Thanks for the relentless positive attitude--Doctor J-http://www.mainelaserskincare.com
Hi Mike,
We often think that 'discusing' the world situations is just talking, but as a woman often accused of my own negativity, I really need reminders like this to continually adjust my Attitude. I have started a new business that is working with homeowners pay off their mortgages - years faster, saving them potentially tens of thousands in interest dollars. In this housing market, one might think that this is not good timing (as a gentleman discussed with me this morning), but you are so right - MENTAL ATTITUDE is the key --- if you think you can or can't - you are right! And I AM going to be a success, because people need what I have to offer!! God Bless You and thanks for all your encouragement!
Hey Mike,
It's sad that this is something that is very prevalent in our society.
There is a mental illness that unfortunately effects many people and that mental illness is that they think the world is supposed to make them happy.
Where as you and your wonderful readers know that happiness comes from working on worth while goals and objectives to help make our lot in life a better place.
If people could understand that any happiness that comes from the outside is often short lived but the happiness that comes from inside is lifetime happiness.
Here's to Your LifetoSuccess,
John Clark
http://www.lifetosuccess.com
http://www.habitbustingsystem.com
I am so grateful for your blogs.They defeat themselves.
Conscious Language - positive forward steps with intention ... is where I resonate best and is a huge accomplishment for me. Blasting up and out of the negative. Make possible the challenging! I will post this inspiration on my bathroom mirror and also pass it on .... to pay it forward - a concept I fully believe in. Marianne Morse -NH
Hi Mike,
Thank you for a great posting. I like the advice of taking not two steps, but one, of moving forward 1% today. I also really like the example goal of making enough money to cover monthly expenses, not shooting for a million dollars right away. This type of realistic vision when starting to become successful as an entrepreneur is great practical advice. One builds momentum over time by taking small steps toward success, and not getting overwhelmed with a huge goal right away, setting oneself up for disappointment and failure. Thanks again, and keep up the good work!
I love that - be the gift you want to get! I like the idea of really clarifying your goal, because you are right, I don't need to be a millionaire to quit my job and do my business full time, I just need a certain amount every month and I will make that my goal and believe that it will happen! I believe that we get what we expect and I expect great things and believe that this year will be my year.
Kathy
http://www.MoreTimeandMoney.biz
Couldn't agree more, Mike! this was a great post. Everybody is so busy being discouraged that they have no room for growth. The flip side of that means that there's more opportunities for US to grow, since the nay-sayers are so busy ignoring their personal possibilities!
Thanks Coach..you are cool.
This is sooooo important! What people don't realize is the amount of physical energy that negative thinking and talking takes out of our bodies! Negative actually makes you weak. Have you ever had a day at work that was one negative after another? What do you want to do when you get home? Take a nap right? That's because the negative has actually drained you of your energy.
Dear Mike, it is great to go through your blogs each time you post to your readers. It is hard to come out empty handed but with full of encouragements and determinations. You know what? taking a risk is all that troubles most of us. A long journey starts with the first step ALWAYS and not usually. We very often become mistaken of differentiating the two terms here. God bless you, God bless us, God bless me.
Leka.
Thanks again Michael.
Many of us have distanced ourselves from well-meaning but oh so negative family and friends.... we need to find what we are passionate about... and we need to dance to our own music... sounds good to me!
Jeanne
http://www.goalsnaspirations.com
Mike,
It is no use complaining about what you cannot change, and if you can change the circumstance go ahead and do something about it, only a foolish man keep using same method but expects a better outcome.
Mike you are a gem for these valuable tips.
Sam Ajayi
Become your own economy-Mike I Love it and I love you for saying it. Simple brilliance.
Such a small change in attitude makes the difference between happy and unhappy people. Thanks Mike
Hi Mike
what struck me most is when you said " Be the gift you want to get" cant help but say it over and over again to myself. Thanks. Your the best.
Mike,
It's great to hear your words and to be reminded about what we need to do.
Keep those wise words coming.
Danny
http://www.mindbelief.co.uk
Dear Mike,
Inspirational stuff again, thanks so much for helping us with the words of wisdom. Your one of the great persons who the world needs.
God bless and kind regards,
Dimitri.
Your advices are life changing Mike..
hi,
thanks coach, i needed this:-)
http://www.savannahcandles.scent-team.com
Thanks you so much Mike for these great words. It is really what we need .
HEY! You are so right. Today I made great strides in spite of all I'm going through because I choose not to complain. I chose to help others, strive for greatness, focused on the goals and when emotions overcame me. I shared with a friend and sat still in prayer. God has the victory over my life and I trust in faith that the life I live is great even in time of trouble.
Got a parking ticket, husband is hospitalized, deadlines at work fast approaching, still there is more to do and achieve. We have each other and that is enough.
Thanks for the encouraging outlook on life.
I won't complain.
Hi Mike,
its amazing how easy it is to complain and blame others or ourselves. Its like an addiction. I heard language referred to as a virus. There is a Laurie Anderson song to that effect. Its also a tool , that when used consciously defines and creates our highest potential. Moment by moment we can either infect and consciously affect the people around us by what we say.
Jesai
Speaker Trainer
http://www.developyourvocalpower.com
Thanks Mike as always you are making a difference keep up the good job I am so happy and greatful that you take time out the coach me I hope some day we will meet and I can be a part of your team
well great stuff, you always have a choice so dont take the one of being negative(equivalent of stupid i guess).
Mike, I really appreciate your words of Motivation and Encouragement, in fact you are a wonderful person. May God bless you abundantly. Keep up the good work.....'love you'
Hi Mike,
You're alway so right on time! Psalms 18:21 reads:
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Being around negative, complaining people is not a pleasant experience. I try to flip the script for them because you can see that their negativity is contageous. Thanks again for all you do to keep us focused.
Delores
Delores
Since it doesn't change anything, there's no reason to complain about anything. I should start on this journey too.
Thank you Mike!
Olufemi Omotayo
Lagos
Thanks for the positivity.
We have a choice to be positive or negative in our thinking. I Choose to be positive.
Thank you Mike for saying; Be the gift you want to get.
How wonderful that sounds and how wonderful it will feel to be the gift when we finally receive it ourselves.
I cannot wait for this to happen, it feels very near, very near in the near future. Thank you again.
society continues to tell us what we are and would be if we follow it.Thank you Mike for your constant awareness to remove these shackles.
Thanks Mike for this post. I guess the psychology behind complaining is that things should not be this or that way and that this or that should not be happening. Well, the bad news is we do not live in a perfect world so either we change our attitude toward the situation or we let the situation change us. Do it or leave it.
Thank you Mike
We have used that saying every day.
Give yourself a gift of a few mins of time.
There are a lot of presents in the past
and hopefully more in the future.