Striving to become

The secret to achieving what we want is simple: strive to become deserving of it.

Want a great job? Be a great worker. Seeking true friendship? Be a true friend. Desiring a great relationship? Become someone worthy of one.

The path to success lies in becoming the kind of person who naturally attracts what you desire.

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?

Circus shows use a thin rope tied to a stake to keep full-grown elephants from moving. It seems impossible that such powerful animals are controlled this way.

The answer: they were trained from a young age with strong restraints. Over time, they "learn" it's hopeless and stop trying.

What have you given up on because it seems hopeless?

THE ULTIMATE INVESTMENT IN OURSELVES

We've been learning our whole lives, yet no one taught us how to learn.

Warren Buffet famously said his best investment was in his own abilities. If abilities - the application of knowledge— are power, then learning how to learn is a top investment of your time.

Understanding how you learn new things is crucial. Being adaptable and continually upgrading your skills is a master attribute.