Know Your Strengths

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.” --Confucius

There are people in this world who will never admit when they are wrong. However, in order to fully understand something and reach true wisdom, you must know what areas of your life could use improvement. After all, you can’t possibly know everything. That’s precisely why you have to be willing to constantly learn and improve upon your skills.

✤         Know your strengths.

✤         Always be open to learning.

✤         Work to improve your weaknesses.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I.          Do I know my limits?

II.        Am I willing to acquire the necessary knowledge to complete my work?

III.      Once I know where I’m in need of development, am I willing to take the steps necessary to improve?

Be Helpful

“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

This idea may seem unusual especially since many people are only concerned with themselves. The truth is, if you reach out to help others attain their goals, they will be more willing to help you reach yours.

There’s an old saying, “What goes around comes around.” You may be surprised how true this is.

✤ Be helpful when others need it.

✤ Maintain an attitude of abundance and community.

✤ Accept help from others when they offer it.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I. Am I only concerned with myself and my goals?

II. Am I willing to help others, even if it won’t benefit me?

III. Do I allow others to help me?

Stay away from people with no vision

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

When you’re just starting out, some people may tell you that your dreams are far-fetched. Instead of listening to people who can’t see your vision or don’t believe in you, find people with a vision of their own. By spending time with visionary people, you can learn how to become all you dream to be.

✤         Stay away from people with no vision.

✤         Share your vision with those who have their own.

✤         Reach for your goals despite what others say.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I.      Do I have a clear vision of my future?

II.     Do I dwell on criticisms?

III.   Am I surrounding myself with like-minded, positive people?

Set Attainable Goals

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Many people are so focused on achieving their goals that they don’t enjoy the process or the journey along the way. Yes, it’s true that we set goals with the hope that we will achieve them, however there’s more to life than merely meeting a goal. We must become better people as we strive to meet and exceed the goals we’ve set for ourselves.

✤ Set attainable goals.

✤ Work hard to achieve those goals.

✤ Take the time to learn and grow along the path to your success.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I. Am I aware of my growth as I work toward my goals?

II. Have I set attainable, realistic goals?

III. Am I determined to follow through at any cost?

Never Wait On Success

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” – William Butler Yeats

You can’t always wait for success to come to you. You have to be proactive to ensure that you will attain the success you desire. Take the initiative to do more than what is expected of you each day. Be excellent in your work so you will be noticed. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, take the steps you need to make the most of it.

✤         Be proactive.

✤         Always take the initiative.

✤         Do what you can to make opportunities happen.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I.      Am I aware of the opportunities around me?

II.     What will I do to create new opportunities?

III.   What additional tasks will I take on so I can excel in my life?

When Life Gets You Down

When life gets you down, it’s easy to give up, scrap an idea or fail to see a greater opportunity when it presents itself. It’s in those moments when a little motivation can do wonders to help you move forward.

In this booklet, there are 13 motivational quotes, along with easy to remember tips and self-reflection questions to ask yourself so you can get through nearly any tough situation in your life.

Read through each quote and reflection carefully, then choose one that speaks to you. Print it out and place it on your fridge, desk, and throughout your workspace.

Next time you need a pick-me-up, have a glance at these quotes and remember that there is a beautiful light awaiting you, at the end of the darkness.

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.”--Confucius

There are people in this world who will never admit when they are wrong. However, in order to fully understand something and reach true wisdom, you must know what areas of your life could use improvement. After all, you can’t possibly know everything. That’s precisely why you have to be willing to constantly learn and improve upon your skills.

✤                 Know your strengths.

✤                 Always be open to learning.

✤                 Work to improve your weaknesses.

Self-Reflection Questions:

I.          Do I know my limits?

II.        Am I willing to acquire the necessary knowledge to complete my work?

III.      Once I know where I’m in need of development, am I willing to take the steps necessary to improve?

Everyone Needs To Be Motivated

Everyone needs to be motivated at one point or another.

No one is immune to the feelings of sadness, loneliness, or even laziness. When faced with these feelings or when you feel like your energy is lagging, try reflecting on these motivational quotes to give you the push you need to refresh your spirit.

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."-Aristotle

If we’re honest with ourselves, this quote will resonate within us. We are often known by what we do, not what we say. If we are consistent in our actions, especially in our work ethic, people take notice.

Don’t do a good job, do a great job! Your consistent behavior in your life translates into excellence, and that is what your employer rewards.

✤         Be consistent

✤         Do a great job

✤         Do more than expected

    

Self-Reflection Questions:

I.        Am I consistent in my actions?

II.       Do I do my best work each and every day?

III.      Am I providing my employer with excellence rather than mediocrity?