Step 1: Awareness.

After 3 years of waddling through the ups and downs of trading, I've come to realize that the only reason why I didn't get I want is due to a lack of clarity. There were no goals defined. I simply made a mental note that "I want this! I want that! Ooh! That sounds exciting!"

Times spent reflecting back on my life mirrored a haphazard approach to almost everything I've set out to do thus far! There was lack of focus and I found myself chasing after the next hype that's being offered by smart marketers in the market! They made money. I didn't. And yep, after 6 years since graduation, I haven't accomplish much to be proud of.

I've come to realize the importance of a 'game plan'. This will give me a clearer picture of what I'm suppose to do while at the same time remind me of what I wish to accomplish. Simple right? Quite the contrary actually.

For most people, this could be the hardest part - Defining exactly what you want. Millionaire and world renowned author of "The Secrets of a Millionaire Mind", T. Harv Eker mentioned that the only reason why people do not get what they want is because they don't really know what they want!

That's definitely one of the best resources I'd recommend reading.

It's great to be able to list our wants and wishes, the other tricky part is to really state our why's. Why do you want that brand new car? What's wrong with the current one? It's working just fine right?

Well, the mental tussle between Mediocrity & Excellence is usually an emotional one. Our dreams usually get tested by 'voices of reality', ie. well-meaning friends, family and maybe the media. The good news is, it's your mind and you're in charge!

Successful living goes beyond positive thinking. Your words, actions and feelings must match up. Ah well, I guess that's saved for the next entry on this blog.