Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Overcome Life's Obstacles on Your Way to Success

By Gina Travis


"You're on the road to success, when you realize that an obstacle is only a detour." There are a thousand and one sayings about obstacles, even Leonardo Da Vinci shares his thoughts about them, yet one thing is certain: Obstacles do not have to stop us from achieving what we aim for. Although life is full of obstacles and stumbling blocks, do not turn around and give up. Instead, figure out a way to overcome your obstacle, either by climbing above it, or working through it until you turn it into great opportunities. An inspiring blog post from motivationalmemo.com reinforces this:

Life has many obstacles.

Experience can tell that there are stumbling blocks and obstacles along the way that can hamper an aspiration or perhaps pause it for a little while, but it can never stop you from reaching for your dreams.

Why is it that it seems to be so new? Why is it that many get affected by what is forthcoming? Why does it make us sick? Why do we stop and possibly surrender? Why do we give up easily? Why become a fool many times over?

If you feel that you are in that kind of situation, keep in mind that you have to keep on going. One thing is for sure: if you still have the breath in your body, it is always great to keep on keeping on!

Here are some more inspirational thoughts on how to transform obstacles and stumbling blocks to golden opportunities from motivational memo.com.

1. Obstacles Cannot Break You

Obstacles and stumbling blocks may take your time, but they can never break you. They are the ones that announce to cause transgressions but can never do so just like the wolf who wants to blow the dream house down. The dream house stands as your dreams and aspirations and the threat of the transgressor or the wolf can never beat the house of dreams.

The only reason you will be crushed is if you start to believe his threats. Close your ears. Shut out your mind to such thoughts. Declare 'I will not be defeated and I will not quit.' Shout out loud that 'Every obstacle that I come across will teach me a new lesson or a new skill that will position me for my next success.'

Look at each obstacle as your mentor and teacher and not as your protagonist. If you approach your life as someone who wants to learn and you will always be open to learning, the obstacles become to fade away. Always venture into what you see and see through it.

2. Obstacles Lead to Better and Stronger Resolve

There is something that stirs you up whenever people say you cannot overcome. This feeling of discouragement will even lead you to greener paths.

Find a star to help you. Sailors use their nautical stars to get to their destinations. As you learn to overcome your obstacles, and turn them into into a wonderful opportunity, keep in mind to keep track of your star and do not lose sight of your goal.




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