Avoid These Things To Succeed.

Successful people have their own unique way of dealing with problems. Where others see impassable barriers, they see challenges to face and obstacles to beat. They do not allow their confidence to falter in the face of negativity which holds back so many sensible people from accomplishing great things. Successful people don't lament about their personal deficits when they make mistakes. Instead, they try to fix their mistakes no matter how much effort it takes. 

The one thing all of us mere mortals can learn from those more prosperous than us is that when you treat failures as learning experiences, you will be able to perform better in the future. Overcoming these five challenges will make you a more successful individual:

1) Pessimism

Life throws curve balls in every person's way. Instead of fretting and complaining about how things could have been different, be grateful for the smaller blessings and find the best solution to tackle the problems you are facing. Being pessimistic will only bring you down. When you feel negativity radiating from someone else, distance yourself from that individual. A complainer is like a person who is smoking. If you wouldn't spend a whole afternoon breathing in someone's second-hand smoke, why would you spend it listening to someone complain?

2) Age

Successful people will vouch for the age-old saying that age is just a number. Never let age define who you are or allow it to set boundaries for you. Never let people tell you that you cannot do something because you are either too old or too young for it. If you allow your passion to be your guide, there will be no stopping you.

3) What society will think?

There will always be someone telling you that what you've set out to achieve is an impossible task. Even if they don't tell it to your face, they will always think that you've taken on something beyond your abilities. Don't let what others have to say deter you from your goals. Always live by this simple notion - you're never as good or as bad as people think you are.

4)  Fear

Fear is nothing more than an emotion that is triggered by your vivid imagination. It's the uncomfortable adrenaline rush you get when you almost step in front of a speeding car. Successful people flip fear on its head and revel in the euphoric feeling they get when they conquer their fears. If you allow fear to hold you back, you'll never be able to accomplish anything meaningful.

5) Toxic people

Just as brilliant people help you to achieve your full potential, toxic people drag you right down with them. If you spend too much time with toxic people, you'll be surrounded by negativity, cruelty, or plain craziness. It is therefore important that you surround yourself with the right people who will help you achieve great things in life.

Success is what you choose to make of yourself. With the right dedication and focus, you'll be able to overcome the above mentioned five obstacles effortlessly.

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*WHAT IS MATURITY?*

I used to think that maturity was about age and physical development, how wrong I was. I have since found out that age is only but a number, below are 20 definitions of MATURITY.

 *MATURITY* 

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1.... *Maturity* is when you accept other people the way they are and their level of understanding.

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2.... *Maturity* is when you understand that your ideas are not always the best.

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3.... *Maturity* is when you learn to let go even if it pains.

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4... *Maturity* is when you are able to drop expectations from a relationship and give for giving sake.

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5.... *Maturity* is when you understand that whatever positive things you do, you do for your own peace.

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6... *Maturity* is when you stop proving to the world how RIGHT OR SUPERIOR you are.

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7.... *Maturity* is when you stop comparing yourself with others because life is not a competition.

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8.... *Maturity* is when you understand that you can't and shouldn't always get what you want every time.

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9.... *Maturity* is when you are contented and satisfied with your life and yet aspiring to be better everyday..

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10.... *Maturity* is when someone hurt you and you understand their attitude and stay clear, rather than trying to hurt them back.

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11.... *Maturity* is when you start thinking about other people and not just yourself.

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12.... *Maturity* is when you know you cant please everyone.

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13.... *Maturity* is when you see things in different perspectives - far beyond the way they seem.

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14.... *Maturity* is when you love more and judge less.

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15.... *Maturity* is responsibility

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16.... *Maturity* is Love

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17.... *Maturity* is the application of wisdom and knowledge in humility..

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18... *Maturity* is when you accept that your accomplishment, failures, destiny, reputations and virtually everything about your life depends on God's will and the choices you make and not pointing fingers at others.

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19... *Maturity* is when someone hates you and you still pray for them to succeed.

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20.... *Maturity* is knowing God, serving Him with all that you've got and pursuing His Kingdom no matter what people think or say...

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