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Al Duncan :: The Millennial Mentor™ :: Soft Skills Expert

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Duncan Nugget #193:

Life is not a race against other people.

It’s a race against yourself.

Think about it. You have no control over whether or not someone else is an idiot or a genius. Nor do you have control over whether or not someone gets a better grade than you do.

The only thing you have control over is working hard to become a better “you” everyday. Making sure that you learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others is one of the keys to success.

Setting your own goals and measuring yourself against your own criteria is another important key. Be your own measuring stick.

Average is a state of mind. You think above average thoughts and you do above average things. Continue in this manner and there will be nothing average about your future.

Pulling Stunts

As long as you avoid procrastination, what you’re doing is not a stunt. You are a good at making comebacks. That’s called resilience.

Everybody has good days and bad days; ups and downs are a part of life. The fact that you can handle the downs and still come out on top is an incredible skill to have, so be nice to yourself.

Always think things like: “I made a mistake, but I’m getting better.”

Negative People

Know your value. You remember me saying that to everybody during the assembly, don’t you? And who determines your value and what you can accomplish? That’s right--YOU.

People almost always have something negative to say. The world is full of haters. Sometimes they are trying to destroy your dreams and believe it or not, sometimes they are trying to protect you from disappointment. But the good thing is…

Duncan Nugget #40:

A person's definition of you doesn't define you.

Always remember that.

When a person tells you that you can’t do something, think to yourself: “Thanks for the feedback, but your opinion doesn't define me.” Then get to work on your goals.

The bottom line is:

You are way ahead of the game and well on your way to doing great things. Nobody can stop you. Period.

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