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Inspiration

Begin 2019 with a success mindset

e all know nothing external changes signifi- must have an open mind to the awesome possibilities and
cantly when we transition from Dec. 31 to opportunities out there. Surround yourself with really
Jan. 1 each year. As far as celestial move- smart people who you can learn and grow from."
W ments go, this passage is exactly the same
as any other transition from one day to the next. These aren't the only traits successful people have in
common. Optimism, grit, organization, discipline,
However, internally, this transition can be significant. passion for improvement, gratitude and authenticity are
When we enter a new year, multitudes of us experience a additional qualities often mentioned by experts in this
shift together. We share traditions related to taking stock, realm.
letting go of what isn't working, identifying new areas to
explore, making new plans and setting goals. Connect with others
If you are weak in any key areas (which all of us are), one
And there is a power in starting fresh with so many others thing to keep in mind is that you don't have to do it alone.
after the confetti has drifted to the ground on New Year's You do not exist in isolation. If you want to go further
Day. As the year progresses, however, some of us are able than you ever have before in your career, ask for help.
to stay focused and attain our goals step by step. Others,
for a variety of reasons, are unable to do so. Depending on what your issues are, help might take the
Traits to foster form of having a check-in buddy with whom you touch
base each day specifically to go over your goals and the
Wouldn't you love to be among those who aim high steps you can take that day to move toward realizing
and reach lofty goals this year? To that end, there are them. You also might benefit from a mastermind group,
several traits successful people tend to share. According a type peer-to-peer mentoring group popularized by
to self-development writer Cynthia Bazin, people need Napoleon Hill in his 1937 book Think and Grow Rich, which
five qualities to reach their biggest goals. They must be is still selling strong. If pessimism creeps in, a certified
positive, persistent, patient, resilient and adaptable. personal coach or other type of one-on-one mentor or
adviser might help you return to the sunnier side of life
Addressing each of these qualities in a 2016 blog post at and business.
Success.com, she wrote, "What you put your mind to is
where you will put action to. … Strong successful people Whatever your path, I wish you the very best for a happy
do not give up. … We want the fruits of our labor right and prosperous year ahead.
now, but sometimes the timing isn’t right for our goal. …
Resilience is definitely a quality that you need to have in
order to make it. If you find yourself doubting yourself at
times, one of the best things you can do is hire a mentor
or coach to help you positively push through. … You
Kate Gillespie, President and CEO

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