Good advice

"Roughly 90% of Self Help books contain the same advice  repeated over and over. The advice may be worded differently  or geared toward a specific target audience, but the  underlying message is pretty much always the same.  Here's a list of that advice:"

You are not a victim. You are 100% responsible for the life you have right now. If you are unhappy,  you have the power to change your attitude and actions to begin making your life better.

Ever notice how some people are able to brush off insults, while  others get furious and start throwing  punches? Realize that nobody can "make" you feel anything. You  are the one that "chooses" to feel  good or bad about a particular event or action that occurs.

If you want to be more confident, happy, or positive, then "pretend"  that you already are this way.  Eventually, after practicing this long enough, you'll realize that  you're no longer "pretending".

A purpose is what you enjoy doing that you never get tired of and  you will do for the rest of your life.  Is your purpose to write screenplays? Is it to help sick people? Write  down on index cards a list of  purposes and choose the one that speaks to you the most.

List out 5 to 10 goals that you want for your life. Break each goal  up into smaller sub-goals and then  break those sub-goals into individual tasks and action steps. Every night, plan the next day in  advance. Create a daily "to-do list" with those tasks that you need to do to accomplish your goal.

Regret and shame come from dwelling in the past. Worrying and anxiety come from living in the  future. True peace of mind comes from living in the present. The more  you become aware of being  in the present, the more it becomes a part of your daily life.

The power of attraction is a powerful mental tool. The process works by focusing on something that  you want while visualizing that you already have it. You then have  a heightened level of awareness  for recognizing opportunities that occur around you. These opportunities  will then assist in bringing what you want into your physical reality.

Your comfort zone (what you feel comfortable doing) is always  in a state of either expanding or  contracting. The more you get out in the world and do what you feel uncomfortable doing, the less inhibited you become, thereby allowing you to live a richer and fuller life.

Every morning before you start your day, give thanks and appreciation  for what you have. It's only when we are thankful for what we have  that life gives us more blessings and abundance to be thankful for.

Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. The squeaky wheel gets  the grease. It's the reason that children ask their parents for the same  thing over and over again, because they know mom and dad will eventually cave in. The same concept works in the real world. If there is something in the world you want, ask for it...or at least  ask how to get it.

Find the successful people in your field and ask them for advice. Ask them what they do to be successful, take notes, and then copy  them. A lot of people think that the pros don't want to share. The opposite is actually true. Most successful people are more then willing to share their knowledge if you ask them.

Trolls are people that will try to discourage you from your dreams.  Don't listen to them. Realize that the only reason they are doing it  is because by seeing you chase after your dreams, it's reminding them  that they aren't chasing theirs. Misery loves company. Can this list be helpful to you?  I think that I am going to read it every day!

This list via Chopcow.com