One way to strengthen positive traits in ourselves is by behaving as if we already have them. This process involves stepping back, looking at our usual behavior, and deciding how to act differently. In this module you’re going to concentrate on traits you want to cultivate in yourself, pick some people you admire for their success, and act the way you think they would act. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not telling you to pretend you’re someone you’re not! I’m just saying to practice living with the positive qualities you want more of in your life. It’s practice, not pretense! One of the ways I find motivation to improve is looking…

Did you know that there are two kinds of courage? CS Lewis writes about both of these types of courage in his book Mere Christianity. One kind of courage is the kind that acts in the face of danger.

Nothing has more power in achieving success than persistence. It’s obvious, isn’t it? If you don’t persist, you quit. And if you quit, you don’t finish therefore you don’t succeed. We all know this, but still we struggle with the temptation to quit. The good news is that persistence is actually a skill that you can learn and train. The ability to bounce back from failure, and to power through obstacles can be strengthened through use. The core of persistence is the mental toughness of determination combined with the power of ingrained habit. Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common…

Objective: In this module we’re exploring your best vision for your life and the goals that will determine your success in achieving that vision. Take the time to really search your thoughts and feelings to figure out what your ideal life would be. Uncovering your unique vision will lead to you setting up the right goals to bring your vision of your successful self to life.

What does accountability have to do with success? Everything. Accountability means you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own actions.

Habits really are foundational to success. You might have ambitious goals. You might have a great plan. But in the midst of all that, if you find yourself overwhelmed and ready to quit, it will be the steady, persistent work of carefully cultivated habits that will keep you on track. Even before you get started on your dream, you need to have the confidence within you that you can make it happen. Without that conviction, you’ll never get your dream off the ground. How do you find the confidence you need to keep moving forward when things get more difficult and more complicated? You need to see yourself winning in…

Motivation is a tricky subject. The key is to discover what motivates you and then to keep that idea at the forefront of your mind. In this module, we’ll look at what motivates you, and how you can use that motivation to keep moving forward.