Because I have also studied the brain constantly, through my own experience and through reading about the research and experiences of others, I have come to realize that achieving your goals depends on how well you manage your brain.
Managing your brain successfully begins with knowing where you are now. What is your current state? Are you positive and focused? Are you distracted? Do you have hope?
Then you need to know where you want to go. What is your goal? The best goals are those that inspire your heart. They motivate you to do whatever it takes to make them happen. They inspire dedication and loyalty to your vision.
Loyalty and a desire to be successful — these stimulate your brain. When you feel this way about something your brain wakes up and pays attention. When you pay attention and focus you can see the situation more clearly and in more detail. You can notice opportunities that arise, and see ways to create opportunities when you face obstacles.
But to keep going you need hope, the hope of succeeding. Often when you don’t have hope and you face an obstacle, you can get caught up in your own thoughts. Then you get a sense of victimization. Falling prey to these thoughts and feelings is not managing your brain well. You always have a choice in how you face a situation. You can blame others or your environment for your circumstances, or you can move forward and take action for what you really want.
To create the hope and initiative you need, endlessly give yourself positive messages, especially messages of hope and success. Understand your intrinsic value and the value of your goal. Know it is the most important thing in the world, no matter what others may think.
Then keeping checking where you are as you move toward your goal. Are you making progress? What has worked well for you? What has not? Do you need to change something about your plan based on your past experience?
Most importantly, don’t forget to enjoy yourself. I find happiness in everything I do, and I learn a lot along the way. Through happiness you can create the life and the world you want.
