Based on my experience, success begins in the mind. If you think about failing, you will most likely fail. If you think about succeeding, you will probably seek steps to success.
Everyone has a destiny, and our destiny is to reach our destination. When the journey is unsuccessful, it is due to personal failure. In fact, many folks never begin the journey! Since you are reading this, you are beginning a positive walk toward your foreordained destination.
No one was created to fail! Everyone was created to succeed.
First, what do you consider to be success in life? Is it a position? Is it power? Is it money? Is it family? Is it career? Whatever it is, it should be your goal.
Second, are you prepared to think differently? It is in the mind that choices are made or accepted (if they seem to have been made for us). If someone else made your choice, you failed before even beginning. Stop! Think! Take the time to evaluate past choices to formulate great decisions for your future. The religious world has quite a lot to say about meditating on an issue. It is that particular world’s way of saying, “Think about it.” After careful thought, you will be better equipped to make right choices for your steps toward a future filled with success.
Great choices are built on great decisions. Great choices based on great decisions will inevitably send you in a great direction.
Third, I recommend taking time to see things differently. This results in a new vision. The Old Testament of the Bible has a reference to the importance of a vision. It says (in part) “without a vision, people perish.” Without a vision, choices made are choices that will never lead anyone to their appointed destination. It is impossible to purposefully reach what you cannot see in your mind.
Visions can be acquired in a fellowship of Christians who are visionary. Visions can be acquired by a prayerful and thoughtful study of the Bible. Visions can be acquired in quiet time punctuated with prayer.
Your vision should have a profile. It should clearly reflect a purpose. It absolutely must be a stimulant for production.
Fourth, do something. As they say, “Take the next step.” Your next step should be to connect with me here.  When I hear from you, I will write a response very quickly in order to partner with you in your journey to success.
Dr. Paul C. Collins
