Josh Hinds Motivation and Inspiration Journal

Here’s a positive affirmation you can repeat to yourself when you need a quick burst of inspiration…

“I take my personal and professional development serious. Through an ongoing commitment to learning I am acquiring the necessary skills to create the life I want.

With the many sources of knowledge available from me to learn from, whether books, audio programs, mentors, and the many others, there is no excuse for my not being able to acquire whatever skill set I need in order to achieve my own definition of success.

That said, no amount of knowledge alone will be enough. Applied knowledge is what will turn my dreams into reality. Like a flame to kindling, action is must be added to what we learn in order to reap it’s full rewards.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG!
Josh Hinds

* I’m available for keynotes, breakouts and personal development trainings. Visit www.JoshHinds.com for speaker information

Because of the very fact that you’re reading this right now I have a strong suspicion that you believe wholeheartedly in the importance of goal setting and planning for the future. For which I congratulate you! Sadly not everyone does.

That said, do you give equal time to reflect on just how far you have come? Do you celebrate the successes and life achievements you have had? You should for a host of reasons, not the least of which is that in doing so you’ll find it to be a wonderful source of fuel and strength. A powerful source of validation that can move you more swiftly along the path of your current plan.

Making sure we keep our motivational batteries charged is essential. Tapping into your past achievements is an easy and extremely effective way to recharge your personal belief system, which in turn provides you with what’s needed to charge full steam ahead in the lofty pursuit of your dreams.

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* For details on having me speak at your next event, or company meeting visit http://www.JoshHinds.com

Here’s a positive affirmation you can use whenever you find yourself in need of a little motivation to move you forward…

“Each day I spend some time investing in myself. The time I put in to improving my skills pays dividends which can never be taken from me.

Outside circumstances can change — and though I may find myself with fewer resources through no control of my own, the skills I’ve developed will always remain. The important thing about this is that even in a worst case scenario should I have to begin a new — because of the skills I possess I can regain & surpass whatever I may have lost. Therefore, I am diligent in continuously upgrading my skill set.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh Hinds is available for keynotes, breakouts and personal development trainings. Visit http://www.JoshHinds.com for speaker information.

-What did you think of the shared affirmation?

Instead of seeing someone who takes the time to complain about a product or service you’ve rendered as a problem, try and reframe it for what it really is – an opportunity to grow, learn, and ultimately become better for the experience.

It’s been said many times before that we grow through life’s challenges, as opposed to those times when it’s smooth sailing.
When another person takes the time to share what’s wrong in their mind be thankful, because so few people actually do. Instead they go silently into the marketplace sharing their negative experience with others.

For this reason alone isn’t it better to correct any disagreements early on? If the other person asks for a refund strive to the very best of your ability to give it without hesitation or making it difficult on them.

In virtually every case you will find that you’re always better off when the other person leaves the experience feeling good about it even if you weren’t able to deliver on what you both originally agreed upon (so long as things are made right when you part ways).

In the short-term you may feel that you’ve lost out, but in reality you have built trust and paved the path for the other person to potentially do business with you at another time. Not to mention you will be surprised by how many people will actually go about singing your praises to others as they share what a rare customer service experience they had, “with the person who really wanted to make sure I left the transaction happy”. Because unfortunately so few people take this approach, when you do so you will put yourself at a distinct advantage in the marketplace.

If you can develop the ability to render this level of service with a smile you will differentiate yourself in a positive light. The rewards for being viewed in this way among others is well worth the effort it takes to do so.

When you build trust through your actions you strengthen your character. Your character determines your influence. Your influence determines the level of success you will attain – be it personally or professionally.

It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh Hinds is available for keynotes, breakouts and personal development trainings.
Visit http://www.GetMotivation.com/speaker for speaker information.