Philosophy: Honesty & Effort
Earn What You Want
You are not entitled to something you have not earned. If you want respect, if you want success, you have to earn it by proving you deserve it. Back up your words with action, make sure you are actually capable of what you say you are or you will look like a fool. No one person is above another in terms of entitlement, everyone has to go through the same process to be considered true equals.
Work for What You Want
Nothing in life is free. If you truly want something, you MUST be willing to work towards it in order to achieve it. Anyone can say they want to do something or be someone, but those who truly desire it will never stop working until they have accomplished what they have set out to do. Natural talent will only get you so far because hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
Be Honest
Honesty is crucial to success in life, to having a happy and well lived one. Whether you're referring to honesty with other people, or being honest with yourself, nothing is more crucial in building relationships. You have to be honest with others if you want them to respect you. If you tell someone something that you don't really mean, it is usually easy to pick up on, not to mention harmful to that person's trust in you. Being honest with others and yourself make you a trustworthy and reliable person that is able to recognize flaws within themselves and to be willing to make a change.
Have an End Goal in Sight
It is important to know where you are going so that you understand why you are doing whatever it is you are now. Having a plan is essential to success, life is not as straightforward as some might say, you can't just wait until something is almost over and expect to be successful. If you want to achieve your goals, have a step by step plan on how you will go about fulfilling your aspirations.
Loyalty
Having loyalty is an exceptional asset to have. A loyal person is irreplaceable and makes life bearable. When the chips are down, that one person who is always by your side provides a comforting feeling making you feel like you're not alone, that you don't have to do everything by yourself. A loyal friend allows you to confide in them, things you would most likely not share with others, allowing you to release pent up stress and anxiety.
Do Not Dwell on the Past
Our past can come back to haunt us, and for some of us it can be hard to get over. However, no matter what has happened previously in your life, you have to forget about it and move on. Dwelling on negative aspects is reasonable and understandable for a short time, but focusing on it for days or months on end is severely unhealthy and can only serve to keep you down. Regret and grief are both very natural aspects of life, however if you can only focus on those things, you will miss out on life and experiencing what it has to offer.
Do Not Limit Yourself
It is important for you to do all that you humanly can during your time here on Earth. By passing up on opportunities you are essentially taking a pass on life, content to just stay on the train that keeps creeping towards death. No one can fault you for trying something and not succeeding, life is full of risks and to not take any really isn't living at all, but rather spectating from the sidelines. If you want to enjoy life you have to remove yourself from your comfort zone and push yourself just to see what you are capable of. That alone is enough to establish a sense of pride in oneself.
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