Being great takes work. It’s not something you’re born with or given. There are people in the world who have greatness in them, but yet, they don’t activate it.
You have so many awesome qualities about yourself, but it’s hard to get them out in a world full of distractions and fear. Greatness should be a habit that you practice everyday.
Being Great Within Yourself
Understand that you have what it takes. If you are capable of thinking grand thoughts, you are very capable of bringing them into existence.
We let doubt and fear play with our conscious. That can be dangerous, because negative thoughts are easier to fulfill than positive thoughts. Before you know it, you’re on a lifetime streak of having “bad luck”.
If you think it, you can be it. Your mindset is what sets the pattern of what you do. This starts with knowing you’re great.
Being great doesn’t necessarily mean that you win every game or overcome every obstacle. It means that you remain focused and confident in whatever goal you have. You don’t let other people’s insults and judgments change your mind about your plans.
Having a growth mindset is what makes you great. Being able to stick to your goal, even when the world laughs in your face, is what makes you magnificent. You will have to adjust every now and then, but it’s at your will, not theirs.
Thinking for yourself is what greatness is. Knowing in your heart that you can achieve what you create in your mind makes you incredible. Bet on you.
Being Great Outside Yourself
Looking to others for support and recognition can be your downfall. What happens when your cheerleaders aren’t there or no one gives you an award for doing well?
It definitely shouldn’t stop you from doing what you’re doing, but this is where a lot of people get stuck. They look to others for encouragement to feel good – even if no one encourages you, you should still know that you can accomplish what you set out to do.
When you do favors or help others out in their time of need, do it without expecting anything in return. If you do want something in return, let them know or don’t do it at all. Don’t set your own trap.
Getting revenge on someone is not being great. Getting even only brings you down to their level and that’s not who you are. Your greatness is not defined by the standards of others. Be a good person, even when things don’t turn out in your favor.
When dealing with other people, don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Emotions have their place, but in most situations, being logical is best. Allowing the wrong people’s opinions to sway your strategy is when you lose.
No matter how much the outer world affects your plan, you still must move with determination and discipline – it’s a part of being great.
Be The Best Version Of Yourself
No one can be you, better than you can. Inspiration and motivation helps, but you have to make yourself into the type of person you aspire to be.
Some people don’t like themselves because they don’t know who they are. They’ve allowed their circumstances and surroundings to dictate their level of success. It doesn’t have to be that way – you possess the power to become the best version of yourself.
Amaze yourself. Be kind to yourself. Practice your greatness and it will become second nature.
Remind yourself to always be great!