When you practice conscious ambition , you are allowed , of course , to want or need more and get what you want or need , but you go about it with respect for yourself and others around you .
One of my favorite points is the first one , ASSESS . This is a point where we practice self-awareness and self-reflection . We examine the truth and what you want to change and where you want your life to go . If you don ’ t know about it , you can ’ t change it , so this point entails honest , authentic selfreflection .
Think of yourself as a collector of data and the information is all about you . Who you are , what you do , why you do what you do , where you are in life , how you feel , and more . As you collect information voluntarily or involuntarily , your heart is a data processor . It examines the heart-based truth about what you want to change and where you want your life to go . This is a point of honest self-reflection to make change deliberately or adapt to an unforeseen change or unexpected circumstance .
In these situations , take inventory and assess the situation . Don ’ t assess in comparison to others because that blocks gratitude . Remember , as someone is ticking , another is tocking ; as someone is zigging , another is zagging . Be authentically you . This is an honest assessment in all areas of your life , including the language you use with yourself and perhaps others .
Let ’ s begin aligning your heart , truths , and energy to find success in all areas of your life . We will begin with one of the most important tips for success .
SUCCESS TIP : Be Brave and Think with Your Heart
Your heart is your main operational center . So many people ignore their heart because they are overthinking . Too much brainbased thinking creates a situation where you lose sight of thinking with your heart . When you aren ’ t tuned in to hear your heart , you get caught up in the cycle of overthinking . Please take a moment with me to pause and place your hands over your heart and say , “ I am brave . I think with my heart .” I do this pause practice and affirmation each morning and perhaps multiple times during the day .
SUCCESS TIP : Ground Yourself in Gratitude
As you are assessing your life , root that assessment firmly in gratitude . For example , if you are longing for a career change or life change , know that many climb the ambition ladder with no awareness . Be the one with
WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH
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