"Those people who always seem to
have what they want...actually they don’t. They often sacrifice smaller
wants in the
interests of bigger ones."
"No one can have everything. So
work out how much you want the particular thing you’re aiming at, especially
in relation to
all the other things you might
want."
"But if you are open to possibility, and are willing to give things a try to see where it takes you, sometimes it will take you to a place you couldn’t have envisioned but that is perfect for you."
"If you want something, you have to go for it. You don’t necessarily have to sacrifice everything (sometimes you do) but you do have to make a firm decision to take action."
"People who get what they want are generally decisive people."
"If you want something you have to work out how to get it, and this is the first stage of that process."
"Dealing with any kind of life or
work problem is going to be a whole lot easier if you have good friends,
or your partner
again, backing you up."
"Sometimes what you want should be achievable in a fairly short time. But other aspirations are too big to take a blind jump at. You need to break them into manageable steps."
"Milestones are important for two
reasons. For one thing they help you to get organized so that you can launch
your plan
more effectively. And for another
thing they ensure you stay on track and keep pointing toward your destination."
"Every time you reach any milepost along the way, you need to recognize the fact, rejoice, celebrate, enjoy your success, bask in the achievement."
"The power of positive thought is
huge. Just by consciously acknowledging your achievements along the way,
you’ll feel
more successful."
"Write down what you want, and then write down what you need to get it."
"Anything worth having is going to take some detailed thought and planning and preparing and groundworklaying."
"You see, if you think creatively there’s often another way to get what you’re after. So don’t give up—get thinking."
"Want to know why some people always seem to get what they want? It’s because they don’t sit around making excuses and hoping it will just manifest out of thin air while they’re waiting."
"Positive people are so because they choose to think positive thoughts."
Quotes of wisdom by Richard Templar
How
to Get What You Want
