THE POWER OF "WILL" According to dictionary.com , “will” has many definitions. It is used to imply the future, “I will go to the store.” It is also defined as: to wish, desire or like as in “go where you will.” The definition, however, that I’m most intrigued by is this notion: The faculty of conscious and especially of deliberate action; the power of control the mind has over its own actions: the freedom of the will. The power of choosing one’s own actions: to have a strong or a weak will. The act or process of using or asserting one’s choice; volition: My hands are obedient to my will. How do you get will and what is it made of? Will is a muscle that we need to nurture and develop. Here are four ways to become more aware of your own will and how to make it strong and well defined. 1. Self-Confidence A direct correlation with will is the belief that what you think or do matters. Self-confidence is primarily developed from two areas in life. The first...
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3. Set Goals in Writing The physical act of writing down a goal makes it real and tangible. You have no excuse for forgetting about it. As you write, use the word "will" instead of "would like to" or "might." For example, "I will reduce my operating expenses by 10 percent this year," not "I would like to reduce my operating expenses by 10 percent this year." The first goal statement has power and you can "see" yourself reducing expenses, the second lacks passion and gives you an excuse if you...
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The Five Golden Rules 1. Set Goals That Motivate You When you set goals for yourself, it is important that they motivate you: this means making sure that they are important to you, and that there is value in achieving them. If you have little interest in the outcome, or they are irrelevant given the larger picture, then the chances of you putting in the work to make them happen are slim. Motivation is key to achieving goals. Set goals that relate to the high priorities in your life. Without...