Don’t let pessimism become an obstacle in your way to success

Success is a journey, not a destination. Certainly if you have taken those stairs to success, you will appreciate what I mean. Believe me, the journey to success will be amazing but will also be full of ups and downs, happiness and hindrances. But if a person is clear in her approach and ready to move forward, then this expedition will turn into a triumph.

The price of success is hard work, determination and dedication. Sometimes we could face failures repeatedly before we reach our goal. However, a successful person is one who doesn’t lose her enthusiasm and desire to succeed.

Swami Vivekananda said: “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life — think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone”. This is the way to success… No other person will accompany you in this ride. It is only you who will have to move forward with your intelligence.

Your planning will become your achievement one day. Motivating yourself is a major factor in success. You have to take this initiative yourself.

And, while you’re at it, remember Lord Krishna’s words: “Do not worry about the results of your efforts”. When all your efforts are put in the right direction there is no use worrying about the fruit of one’s labour… Failure gives you the opportunity to start again. Keep your goals in mind, do your work with full dedication without reminding yourself all the time about the success-failure race. Don’t let pessimism become an obstacle in the way.

When you reach success never look back… When your face is towards the sun, you cannot see the shadow.