Happy New Year to all in what promises to be your best year yet. Make new year resolutions that change the game plan. At the end of this blog, you should come to the conclusion that everything is possible. It’s down to your vision, and what you are prepared to do to make it happen.
So, what is key to your rags to riches story. Is it all hype, or can you really turn the tide? Well, first of all, a burning desire should be present. If not then, a tried and tested formula to enhance outcome. You see, if you are determined enough to make headway, then by taking on a systematic approach to the equation is your failsafe method to stretch beyond the boundaries of misconception.
Don’t hold back, don’t undercut yourself, and formulate bold moves that will help intensify your chances of success. Fear is your enemy, lack of confidence and belief that you are worthy might hinder your progression. Realize you are much more than you are living. The only thing holding you back is your belief system. When there is a will, there is a way.
Communication is the key to your success. Never accept no, when you know that persistence will push you forward. The more noes you receive then you know you are getting closer to a yes. That yes, could make all the difference between success and failure, so embrace it. Keep pushing for those yeses. Affirmatives are always more welcoming than noes. Therefore, what is the secret to more yeses? Keep trying until, and understand noes are part of the equation. Embrace those too!
Remember to reason with yourself. Appreciate the mechanism to becoming successful. It is available to everyone, alas many understand it, and few are prepared to take it up a notch. If there is one thing, I urge you to enact upon, it’s your ability to reach the top. Make your new year resolution to climb the ladder and enrich your future potential.
Have a great year!
Prof. Carl Boniface
Vocabulary builder:
Rags to riches (idiom) = refers to any situation in which a person rises from poverty to wealth, and in some cases from absolute obscurity to heights of fame, fortune and celebrity—sometimes instantly. However, as a metaphor it can be used for anyone’s rise from the lower ranks up to even how you can improve your posture towards life, and consequently growth.
Hype (n) = hysteria, hot air, hard sell, publicity, buildup, excitement
Headway (n) = progress, movement, advance, progression, improvement, advancement, development, evolution, (ant) deterioration
Failsafe (adj) = foolproof, guaranteed, reliable, dependable, (ant) unreliable
Misconception (n) fallacy, delusion, misapprehension, misconstruction, misreading, error, mistaken belief, false impression, (ant) fact
Undercut (n) = weaken
Fear (n) = apprehension, dread, anxiety related to failing
Alas (adv) = unfortunately, sadly, regrettably, unhappily, unluckily, more’s the pity, as luck would have it
Take it up a notch (idiom) = if you take it up a notch, you increase the effort or intensity exerted in a situation to achieve something: She has recently notched up her third win at a major ski event.
Enrich (v) = augment, supplement, improve, develop, enhance, deepen