Nothing succeeds like success. The sweet smell of success. Applause waits on success. The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. There are many catchphrases about success. Everyone wants it in life but the fact remains that it requires work and determination.
One definition of fear is 'an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger'. It can be a primal emotion such as the fear of death or fear of heights but it can also relate to more everyday matters such as fear of failure or fear of public speaking. It's the art facing these fears and overcoming them that will lead to success in life. Fear can never be fully conquered by us but managing it will bring the happiness and well-being that we crave.
Reading opens the mind and introduces us to countless new ways to learn something new or share in someone's adventure. It's easy to neglect reading in today's world of video screens,smartphones and laptops but be sure to set aside some time to open a book and read the printed page. A tradition that's thousands of years old can't be wrong!
Risk is one of the four-letter words that some people tend to fear. They prefer playing it safe rather than taking a chance to achieve success. However, some risk-taking is necessary in life but always ensure that the odds are in your favor and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Let 'betting the farm' be an adage and not a way of life!
A rabbit's foot. A four-leaf clover. Crossing one's fingers. A horseshoe. We've all hoped for a bit of luck at times in our lives. However, hard work and planning is often what's needed for success but luck at times is always helpful. Just don't depend on it!
