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9 Things Highly Successful People Say Every Day

6/4/2015

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Article by Jeff Haden
Accomplishments are based on actions, not on thoughts -- yet the thought is always father to the deed. Achievement starts with an idea, a perspective, a point of view, or even just an attitude.

Here are some of the things extraordinarily successful people say every day -- and how those statements spur them to take actions that lead to even greater success:

1. "No one else is willing to do that...so that's what I will do."

Often the easiest way to be different is to do the things other people are unwilling to do.

So pick one thing other people won't do. It can be simple. It can be small. Doesn't matter. Whatever it is, do it. You'll instantly be a little different from the rest of the pack.

Then keep going. Every day think of one thing to do that no one else is willing to do.

After a week you'll be uncommon. After a month you'll be special. After a year you'll be incredible...and you definitely won't be like anyone else. (And, in the process, you will develop remarkable mental toughness.)

2. "Wow. That wasn't so bad after all."

The most paralyzing fear is fear of the unknown. (At least it is for me.)

Yet nothing ever turns out to be as hard or as scary as we think. Plus, it's incredibly exciting to overcome a fear. You get that, "I can't believe I just did that!" rush, a thrill you may not have experienced for a long time.

Every day do something a little scary, whether physically or emotionally. (If you need a quick boost of confidence to get you going, here are some really simple tricks to use.)

Then, trust that you will figure out how to overcome any problems that arise.

Because you will.

3. "I can't do everything today...but I can take one small step."

You have plans. You have goals. You have ideas.

Who cares? You have nothing until you actually do something.

Every day we let hesitation and uncertainty stop us from acting on our ideas. Pick one plan, one goal, or one idea. And get started. Just take one small step.

The first step is by far the hardest. Every successive step will be a lot easier.

4. "I should just be quiet."

I used to talk a lot. I thought I was insightful and clever and witty and, well, a real hoot.

Occasionally, very occasionally, I might even have been one of those things.

Most of the time I was not.

Truly confident people don't feel the need to talk. While I hate when it happens, I still sometimes realize I'm not talking because the other person is interested in what I have to say but because I'm interested in what I have to say. (Ick.)

Never speak just to please yourself. When you do, you please no one. (And, unlike these folks, you won't be particularly likable.)

5. "I don't care what other people think."

Most of the time, we should worry about what other people think -- but not if it stands in the way of living the lives we really want to live.

If you really want to start a business--which you can do in just a few hours, mind you--but you're worried that people might say you're crazy, do it anyway. Pick one thing you haven't tried because you're concerned about what other people think or say, and just go do it.

It's your life. Live it your way.

6. "I'll show you."

I'm ashamed to admit it, but one of the best ways to motivate me is to insult me -- or for me to manufacture a way to feel insulted, regardless of whether I'm actually justified in feeling that way or not.

"Justified" is not the point; fueling my motivation to do whatever it takes to prove that person wrong, and, more importantly, achieve what I want to achieve is all that matters.

Call it artificial competition or manufactured anger; call it childish and immature; call it creating perceived insults -- whatever you call it, it works for me. (Hey, it was good enough for Michael Jordan...)

And it can work for you.

7. "It's not perfect... and I'm OK with that."

Yes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. Yes, perfection is the only acceptable outcome.

Unfortunately no product or service is ever perfect, and no project or initiative is perfectly planned. Work hard, do great work, and let it go. Your customers and colleagues will tell you what needs to be improved, and that means you'll get to make improvements that actually matter to people.

You can't accomplish anything until you let go. Do your best, let go... and then trust that you'll work hard to overcome any shortcomings.

8. "I should have done better."

We've all screwed up. We all have things we could have done better. Words. Actions. Omissions. Failing to step up, step in, or be supportive.

Successful people don't expect to be perfect, but they do think they can always be better.

So think back on your day. Think about what went well. Then think about what didn't go as well as it could have and take ownership. Take responsibility.

And promise yourself that tomorrow you will do a lot better.

9. "That's OK. I'll just outwork them."

Like Jimmy Spithill, skipper of America's Cup-winning Team Oracle USA, says, "Rarely have I seen a situation where doing less than the other guy is a good strategy."

You may not be as experienced, as well funded, as well connected, as talented...but you can always out think, out hustle, and out work everyone else. (Or, as I like to say, the extra mile is a vast, unpopulated wasteland.)

Even when everything else seems stacked against you, effort and persistence can still be your competitive advantages -- and they may be the only advantages you truly need.





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Interest Rates Unchanged - Cash Rate 2.25%

5/4/2015

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Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy DecisionAt its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent.

Moderate growth in the global economy is expected in 2015, with the US economy continuing to strengthen, even as China's growth slows a little from last year's outcome.

Commodity prices have declined over the past year, in some cases sharply. The price of oil in particular is much lower than it was a year ago. These trends appear to reflect a combination of lower growth in demand and, more importantly, significant increases in supply. The much lower levels of energy prices will act to strengthen global output and temporarily to lower CPI inflation rates. Prices for key Australian exports have also been falling and therefore Australia's terms of trade are continuing to decline.

Financial conditions are very accommodative globally, with long-term borrowing rates for several major sovereigns at all-time lows. Financing costs for creditworthy borrowers remain remarkably low.

In Australia the available information suggests that growth is continuing at a below-trend pace, with overall domestic demand growth quite weak as business capital expenditure falls. As a result, the unemployment rate has gradually moved higher over the past year. The economy is likely to be operating with a degree of spare capacity for some time yet. With growth in labour costs subdued, it appears likely that inflation will remain consistent with the target over the next one to two years, even with a lower exchange rate.

Credit is recording moderate growth overall. Growth in lending to investors in housing assets is stronger than to owner-occupiers, though neither appears to be picking up further at present. Lending to businesses, on the other hand, has been strengthening recently. Dwelling prices continue to rise strongly in Sydney, though trends have been more varied in a number of other cities. The Bank is working with other regulators to assess and contain risks that may arise from the housing market. In other asset markets, prices for equities and commercial property have risen, in part as a result of declining long-term interest rates.

The Australian dollar has declined noticeably against a rising US dollar over the past year, though less so against a basket of currencies. Further depreciation seems likely, particularly given the significant declines in key commodity prices. A lower exchange rate is likely to be needed to achieve balanced growth in the economy.

At today's meeting the Board judged that it was appropriate to hold interest rates steady for the time being. Further easing of policy may be appropriate over the period ahead, in order to foster sustainable growth in demand and inflation consistent with the target. The Board will continue to assess the case for such action at forthcoming meetings.

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