Struggle is Necessary for Success
If you aspire for success and power you have to struggle hard
and pass through many bitter experiences in the society before
you have any glimpse of that sweet fruit called success. And you
must prepare your mind as well as your body to be able to battle
hard to get the position you deserve. If you are determined and
prepared for struggle it will only improve your fighting power.
You may have heard the name Sylvester Stallone - a super star of
Hollywood films. Seeing his great success can you imagine how
hard he had to struggle in life? Due to his speech defect, and
flat feet other kids made a fun of him at school. He developed a
disruptive behaviour and failed to learn anything. He was
eventually kicked out of seventeen schools. Can you imagine the
impact it had on the personality of the child and his parents?
They passed through very painful period. Fortunately at his 18th
school he discovered a fascination for art. As his interest grew
he became confident of his talent in acting.
As a young man with a family of his own to feed, he struggled
and struggled. His electric bills were unpaid, his refrigerator
and cupboards empty. Struggle made him even more determined to
succeed. He also wrote an exciting film script. His desire to
direct and star in his creation was so great that he was ready
to face any difficult situation. Super stardom was waiting for
him. He sold his script, became hero of the same film and
directed it too. It was Rocky - his first blockbuster. The story
proves that when you are determined and prepared to struggle the
life provides big opportunities.
STRENGTHEN YOUR STAMINA
It is difficult to face the crushing waves of today's
competition if you are not able to endure long hours of work and
frustrating circumstances. It is called stamina. No person
without stamina ever got big success in this world. Stamina can
be increased and maintained at any age.
A fighter in life needs to be physically fit. Therefore we must
take some exercise that is suitable to our physical state and in
which we can take interest. Eat for health not for taste. Then
you will be able to keep the diseases away, increase your life
span and most of all become free from unnecessary physical
suffering and medical bills. You must do a lot of work every day
to increase your working capacity. The more you work the more
stamina you gain.
HOW TO BE IMMUNE TO CRITICISM
The most difficult part of the life of a struggler is to face
criticism. If you want to progress and want to experiment with
new methods you will be criticised at every step, even by your
friends and family members. Some times the power of criticism is
so massive that it can tear away the confidence of many a steely
personalities. To become immune to criticism, first define your
aims clearly and then increase your determination by daily dose
of affirmations (confirming your aims and saying something
positive about you before sleeping). Self image technique taught
in the first section of this book will also help you a lot.
ROLE OF SOCIAL FORCES
Social forces play an important role in the progress of a
person. The great people who rise to high places in business and
politics definitely know the art of using these forces to their
advantage. Only talent can't help you to win the battles of
life. You must be shrewd enough to use those forces in our
society that can make or mar your career. These forces are: your
family, your friends, the people of the area you live in and
those power circles which throw hurdles whenever you want to
move ahead. Most of these social forces are insensitive,
ruthless and have enough powers to swallow your very existence.
Most of them are blind to your compassion or the angel in your
heart. If you can't learn the art of dealing with these forces
your talent is worth a dime, you don't need to be proud of it.
It is difficult to explain the art in words in a short space.
Then what should a person do to take the advantages of those
forces that can crush a brilliant personality in the beginning
of the race? These social forces are like a fire. Use them
cautiously or they may burn your wings. The brief advice to deal
with these forces: First understand the power of these forces,
and you solve half the problem. Then learn to keep patience and
analyse these forces with the mind of a student. When you
understand them you will know how to deal with them. You
definitely need to control your passion and reaction. If you try
to clash with these forces like a bull you may ruin your chance
of winning. Deal them tactfully and diplomatically. Every person
develops his or her own art gradually.
IS STRUGGLE HARDER FOR LADIES
Yes. Reason: they are unable to find as many support bases in
the society or the world as men. And they generally need the
support of strong-willed males to move ahead. They certainly
need to become more efficient in the art of survival. How much
struggle are you able to do if you can't change the basic nature
of the society? That is the only reason that men generally
occupy most of the power posts everywhere, barring a few
examples. A lady can definitely find ways to win in any field
when she is very determined and shrewd. And by adding a little
charisma to her personality she can become a magnificent force.
But still most of the ladies have to work very hard in the
society to get the place they actually deserve.
BATTLING WITH OPPOSITION
Don't allow hurdles, setbacks, or opposition engulf your
personality and suck your life out of your body. Society tries
its best to make you live according to its mould whether you
like it or not. If you want to become different you are
attacked. And a human being is bound to react. If the reaction
is negative it is the end of his dreams or career. If he decides
to battle with determination he will survive and gain power. So
if you want to progress in life don't seek mercy, don't be a
beggar, become a warrior to achieve your goals. You will rise
like a shining star.
Anandrahi
Trained thousands of persons to get great jobs, improve
personality and achieve goals in business. CEO: News of India
Network Director: LSE-India (for Communication Skills and
Personality Development)
Best-selling Books written by Anandrahi : 1. Think Your Way to
Wealth and Power , 2. Fire of Success in Your Mind, 3. Speak
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