Chapter 1. Chapter 1 Adopting a Success Attitude Activity

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One aspect of personal responsibility is self-motivation. How can you motivate yourself to keep working toward your goals if you’re discouraged or overwhelmed? This chapter has a great suggestion: Be your own success coach. A coach is a source of moral support and inspiration when the going gets tough. To be your own success coach, identify a mantra: a quotation, saying, or poem that you find meaningful and that can inspire you when you encounter challenges this year.

Now, respond to the following questions:

• Why did you select this particular mantra?
• Where will you place it so it’s easily visible or accessible?
• How will you use it to stay motivated?