The Importance of a Positive Environment in Achieving Success

We all know that we can not just turn on our success with a switch. It takes planning and hard work. One way to speed up the level of your success is to put yourself into an environment that will foster positive relationships and put our minds in the place that says we are already there. That can be easier for some than others. However, make no mistake. We all have access to a positive environment that will propel us upward.

Before you say there is nothing new to what you are saying, I will agree. The key is to do something about it. You will need to be conscious of where you physically want to put yourself today to increase the likely hood you will be at least one step closer to your success. Placing yourself in these places can be more cost effective that you think. Networking Clubs, Business Associations and organizations like Rotary International are good places to start. I have been a huge giver to my time and money to Rotary and I have received so more in return. As the old saying goes "you can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends".

The following steps will help you put to top of mind the importance of going through this exercise.

• You need to visualize your success. You need to know what is looks like.
• If you want to be recognized you need to been seen
• You need to determine where it is best to be seen. The people you want to meet are part of this exercise.
• Now that you have determined where you need to be, research when it is best to be there.
• It's one thing to look the part but now you need to act the part. Put yourself out there.
• Before you can receive you must first reach out. Remember you can not will this to happen. You must take action.

I ask that you stop and think that we are all products of our environment. Think of the experiment of the flea in the jar. We must first make sure the lid is on. We all watch as the flea jumps and jumps and keeps hitting the lid. After a while the flea no longer jumps. We then take off the lid but to our surprise the flea does not jump. Are you living in a jar similar to the flea? Are you uncomfortable with stepping out of your comfort zone and placing yourself in an environment of success? If this is the case, success will only be a dream for you. As cruel as it may seem, you may need to change your friends. This is really the true test to your level of commitment towards success. We are all products of our environment. Choosing the proper environment is just one of the important steps that will propel you in finding your success. Come on. Go for it.

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