MY COMMENT:
You can read all the success strategies you like. However if you do not have a clear vision of what you are going after and are not willing to give it everything you've got to achieve it chances are you will never succeed at anything worthwhile
This is the problem with the philosophy contained in The Secret. They make you think you don't have to work hard to achieve your goals. Just envision it and let it go. Sorry, but REAL SUCCESS requires lots of hard work, period! You don't become successful with bodybuilding by envisioning it then...letting it go.
Arnold says that when you have a clear vision of what you wish to accomplish don't listen to the 'naysayers'. He says there are always those who will tell you that you cannot accomplish what you are reaching for in life. Usually they are too lazy to reach for any great thing so they will do all they can to discourage YOU to reach for any great thing in order to justify their laziness. So, if your vision is clear don't let the talk of the naysayers hinder your progress in life.
Here's the thing I have learned that not even Arnold will openly say: If you really want to be successful in any great venture you have cut the naysayers out of your life. It doesn't matter if they were lifelong friends or relatives. Cut as many of them out of your life as you can and have little to do with the naysayers that you have no choice except to put up with. So, am I saying that you must cut those who love you out of your life? If the choice is between accomplishing something great or having the love and respect of the naysayers. Well...decide for yourselves. I don't need any naysayers in my life. Their "friendship" is the stuff of...enemies!
Arnold also says that you should not be afraid to fail. He says that the fear of failure can keep you from giving your best. You have to assume that you will have many failures as you reach for big success in life. This is nothing to be concerned about. Be passionate about your clear vision, shoot for the top, and realize that temporary setbacks are all a part of the process of 'weeding out' those who will be giving you no competition towards achieving your goals.
Just think how crowded it would be if others reaching for what you are reaching for did not give up because of fear of failure. Getting 'knocked down' is not the problem. The problem is WHEN YOU REFUSE TO GET BACK UP and continue the fight. Then you are OUT of the game of success.
Overcoming the challenges that may stand in your way is what builds strength of character. It's how you PROVE to the universe that you REALLY WANT what you are reaching for!
