Plan for the Worst & Improve Your Odds for Success

When I ask people "What are your top priorities in life?" Often times the answer I receive in return is: being successful and happy. Who doesn't want to be happy and successful? However wanting to be happy and successful and actually doing something to ensure that you accomplish these goals are as different as night and day. Wanting and hoping for the best and having a mindset that good things will come to you automatically, are huge mistakes. When it comes to establishing your goals instead of sitting around crossing your fingers and hoping for the best - plan that emergencies WILL happen and WILL detour you from accomplishing your goals.

In order to improve the quality of your life always plan for worst case scenarios. Whether it's business, your health, investments, savings, education, etc. plan for worst case scenarios. Train your mind by playing mind games that emergenciesWILL happen: you WILL be laid off from work, the economy WILL take a turn for the worst, gas prices WILL triple in price, someone in your family WILL have severe issues to deal with, the stock market WILL crash, you and your significant otherWILL have a major argument, you WILL have legal issues, you WILL have major financial issues, etc.

It's NOT if - it's when! You know some if not all of these issues WILL occur in your lifetime - so be prepared! Plan ahead and assume they ALL will occur! If these issues never happen you're that much further ahead in achieving your goals.

The method I use to train the mind is referred to as the Man in the Mirror (MIM) technique. The MIM technique is a very simple concept of conversing with yourself repeatedly, which automates your mind into taking control of your actions. The conversations are unique and may seem inappropriate to most people because theyappear to be negative and humiliating.

These mind games seem silly and crazy, but they're very effective. Thinking and planning for worst case scenarios is the best way to achieve success in your personal and professional life! Once your mind has been trained you will always plan ahead when establishing goals and milestones. You will automatically build safeguards into each of your goal's due dates. For further information on how to play mind games and training the mind refer to the book titled Discipline: Training The Mind To Manage your Life.