Brainy Dose Presents:
12 Principles Most People Take a Lifetime to Learn
There are times when we find ourselves stuck in the same patterns or repeating the same
mistakes over and over again.
That's why life principles are so important.
They remind us that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel every time we encounter a new challenge
or situation.
As a matter of fact, they're fundamental to being human, but we often don't give them
the attention they deserve, until it's too late.
In this video, we'll explore some of these principles that you can use as building blocks
in your own life.
They'll help set you up for success in all areas.
Number 1 - Attitude Changes Everything
Your attitude reflects how you see the world and how you live in it, and it determines
everything from what you say and do, to how successful those actions are likely to be.
If you have a negative attitude, your life will be characterized by the appearances of
obstacles, failure, defeat, and mediocrity.
But if you have a positive attitude, your life will be characterized by more opportunities,
happiness, and success.
Your life is an expression of your attitudes; therefore, it's important to choose wisely!
Number 2 - Good Things Don't Come Easy
It is easy to get a job, but it's hard to find one that pays well.
Likewise, it's easy to meet someone you like and even fall in love with them, but it takes
a lot more effort to build a relationship that lasts.
The point is that there are no shortcuts when it comes to achieving greatness.
Sure, there may be times when luck seems to play a role in your success story.
But those who depend on luck only end up disappointed.
After all, sitting around wishing and hoping for good things to happen won't change anything
for the better.
Number 3 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
You've definitely heard this phrase before.
It's a simple concept to understand, but one that is often overlooked.
People might tell you things like they love you or that they care about you without actually
doing anything to show their love or care.
They might even say these things without thinking about what they're saying at all; they just
say them because they feel like they should.
But no matter what someone says though, if their actions don't reflect those words, then
their words mean absolutely nothing.
If you want to be taken seriously and earn trust from others, then your actions need
to match up with what you say.
Number 4 - Procrastination Will Drag You Down
Time is a precious resource, and procrastinating is one of the easiest ways to waste it.
When you procrastinate, you're also wasting your productivity since you might not accomplish
as much as you could if you just stopped putting things off and got going.
Those things will still need to be done at some point anyway.
So why not just do them now?
It may seem overwhelming, but once you get started on something and kindle that initial
fire within yourself, you'll be amazed at how much more efficient and productive your
will life become.
Number 5 - Life Doesn't Give You All You Want
It's easy to think that life is made up of all the things you can have, but in reality,
it's a series of trade-offs and sacrifices.
You can't have it all, so you have to make sacrifices and prioritize the things that
are most important to you.
This may sound obvious, but there are many people who live their lives with no sense
of priorities and few limits on what they expect from others.
This is a critical concept to grasp, as it helps you put things in perspective and helps
to understand that some things may be out of reach, at least for now.
With this in mind, it becomes easier to make sacrifices in order to achieve those goals
that matter most.
Number 6 - Feeling Sad After Making a Decision Doesn't Mean It Was the Wrong One
No matter how much we may want to believe otherwise, there are situations where we are
forced to make decisions that can leave us feeling sad and even guilty.
But that doesn't mean those choices were bad ones.
In fact, sometimes the hardest choices are the most necessary ones.
Whenever you make a big decision such as moving to another country, ending a relationship,
or quitting your job and starting something new, there are going to be a lot of emotions
involved.
But these feelings are temporary and should not prevent you from moving forward and making
other choices in life.
Number 7 - A Good Reputation Is Costlier Than Money
Money once lost can be regained, but a lost reputation may never be.
A person who has a good reputation is respected by others.
People look up to them and want to be like them because of their positive qualities and
achievements.
The opposite is also true.
A person with a bad reputation doesn’t get much respect or consideration.
Building and protecting your reputation will take effort, but it will pay off in the long
run.
Number 8 - Lessons Repeat Themselves Until You Learn Them
Life is a learning process, and each lesson will repeat itself until you learn it.
This can be difficult because our minds are often preoccupied with problems, obstacles,
and irritations.
However, our feelings tell us when we need to learn from a particular situation.
When something frustrates or disappoints you, it points out an error in your thinking or
behavior that needs correction.
What you need to do is learn from these emotional responses by recognizing the lessons they
offer so that it doesn't happen again!
Number 9 - There is a Solution to Every Problem
If you have no idea how you're going to get yourself out of the mess you're in right now,
let me tell you, there is always a way out.
You just need to discover it!
And the first step in finding an answer is to stop focusing on what the problem is doing
to you.
Instead, understand that your problems are only problems because of how they affect your
life right now, and there's no reason they have to keep doing so forever!
Once you get this concept into your head, things seem much brighter.
Suddenly, it's not a struggle anymore.
Instead, it becomes a challenge, maybe even something inspiring.
The trick here lies not only in finding solutions, but also in adopting them into your daily
routine, so that change becomes second nature.
Number 10 - You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Self-awareness is the ability to view yourself clearly and objectively through contemplation
and introspection.
It enables you to make intelligent decisions about your life and helps you understand what
motivates your behavior.
Once you realize that your thoughts are yours, it becomes easier for you to take control
of them and use them to help, rather than hinder your progress.
The only way you can truly improve yourself is by taking control of your own existence
by first overcoming internal turmoil, uncertainty, and lack of confidence or any other emotion
that holds you back from success.
Number 11 - You Never Know How Valuable Your Health Is Until You're Fighting for It
Often, we don't realize the importance of our health until we face some kind of illness
or disease.
Unfortunately, people wait until an emergency or crisis occurs before deciding to change
their lifestyle habits and prioritize their health.
But here's the thing, you can't be healthy later if you don't take care of yourself now.
If your health is important to you, then you must make it a priority.
Number 12 - Nothing Lasts Forever
Life is full of both joy and sorrow; good times and bad.
The only thing that remains constant is change, so don't hold onto something you have no control
over.
When life throws you a curveball, it can be challenging to maintain optimism and gratitude
for what you have, and all too easy to focus on everything that's going bad.
But instead of dwelling on the negative things, encourage yourself by remembering that nothing
stays the same forever.
Bad situations will eventually pass.
If they don't end on their own, all you need to do is change something.
Good things also come to an end, so don't take them for granted either.
Enjoy each day, because you never know what tomorrow will bring.
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