Mike's Quotes #4

"If you want to quit because you feel defeated then you are defeated even before you quit." - Mike Spillman (4.8.2010)

As always, I want to encourage you to go  back and read the last article that discusses the importance of having PASSION in your life. Why would I bring that up at the very start of this article? Because, if one is living a life without passion, it becomes EASY to give up and quit!

PASSION gives you PURPOSE! And, as I have discussed recently, it is vital for each of us to be involved in daily, PURPOSEFUL activity that moves us forward, closer to reaching our goals and dreams. 

Do you see how all of this works together?

Developing and maintaining a positive mindset is VITAL in having passion and purpose in our lives which, in turn, helps us to NOT give up and/or quit.

Listen, I do understand that there are times that each of us feels defeated! I don't mean to suggest (in the above quote) that if we ever feel defeated than we might as well quit. NO! Not at all. 

But, if you allow yourself to wallow around in your self-pity party long enough, you will stop doing what it takes to maintain that positive mindset and you may very well feel defeated enough to want to quit. But, pay attention: WANTING to quit and actually QUITTING are two different things!

If you are ready to "wave the white flag" of surrender just because you FEEL defeated, then friend, you are already defeated!

You MUST fight through that! I can promise you that even those that you would hold in high regard in the field of "positive thinking" and/or "personal development" have gone through and STILL go through times of discouragement and feelings of defeat. 

The difference lies in the fact of what one does when those times come. Those that refuse to dwell on these negative thoughts will also see what needs to be learned from this temporary set back and then, friend, THEY MOVE ON into their future!

"As long as there is breath, there is HOPE!" - Mike Spillman

Do not ever forget that truth. Do not ever give in to your doubts and fears. Do NOT give in to temporary feelings of defeat. RISE above the "feelings" and take ACTION to redirect your steps. Move on BOLDLY into your future, a future of promise and hope!

Get it? Got it? GOOD! 

Until next time, whatever you do, always be sure to... 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Mike

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