10 Things You Must Give Up to Move Forward

Amanda Rogers

February 9, 2017

#1 Letting the Opinions of Others Control Your Life

It’s not what others think, it’s what you think about yourself that counts.
You have to do exactly what’s best for you and your life, not what’s best for everyone else.

#2 The Shame of Past Failures

Your past does not equal your future.
All that matters is what you do right now.

#3 Being Indecisive About What You Want

You will never leave where you are until you decide where you would rather be.
Make a decision to decide what you want, and then pursue it passionately.

#4 Procrastinating on the Goals That Matter to You

There are two primary choices in life: To accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

#5 Choosing to Do Nothing

You don’t get to choose how you are going to die or when...
You can only decide how you are going to live right now.
Every day is a new chance to choose.

#6 Your Need to Be Right

Aim for success but never give up your right to be wrong...
If you do, you will also lose your ability to learn new things & move forward with your life.

#7 Running From Problems That Should Be Fixed

Stop running!
Face these issues, fix the problems, communicate, appreciate, forgive and LOVE the people in your life who deserve it.

#8 Making Excuses Rather Than Decisions

Most long-term failures are the result of people making excuses instead of decisions.

#9 Overlooking the Positive Points in Your Life

What you see often depends entirely on what you are looking for.
You will have a hard time ever being happy if you are not thankful for the good things in your life right now.

#10 Not Appreciating the Present Moment

Too often we try to accomplish something big without realizing that the greatest part of life is made up of the little things.

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