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[Mark Maxwell 2]

The first point suggests that challenges can feel overwhelming if one remains stagnant. The second acknowledges that success is achievable but may not always align with one's desires. The third underscores the importance of ambition and initiative in achieving goals. Additionally, the idea that choices come with consequences highlights the importance of action or inaction in shaping our lives.

[Jimmy Cook]

What more better ways to achieve success than the steps you listed. It was actually on point. The last step was more accurate than ever. To achieve success we should be willing to do those things that will lead us to success.

[Goodness Kene]

They are deep. The first and third points seem to contradict, but I recognise the deep meanings. My favourite is the second point; success is a choice!

[Aurora Benjamin]

I agree with the notion that success is attainable with commitment and a well-defined strategy. However, as I find myself at a crossroads in life, making a difficult decision adds another layer of consideration to the process. It's essential to carefully assess my options and their alignment with my objectives and principles. By thoroughly evaluating each choice, I can make a more informed decision and enhance the chances of success in the path I ultimately select

[Stephen Christopher 1]

I am happy even when I run sweating and panting in terrible discomfort on a treadmill because I know it is what I want to being do, and as soon as I don't want to be doing it, I hit stop.

Of everything in this post, this resonated with me the most as it's what I do. I love running, I love the endorphins it releases, I love the muscle it builds in my legs, and I love the feeling of taking big gulps of air as I exert myself. What I don't love is the feeling of exhaustion, or the knee and leg cramps. But I want to keep going as I love the feeling of completing my daily running goal. I want to achieve this goal every day, and I do it, and when I'm done, I hit stop! This 45–60 minutes every day is my happy time, and I do it purely because I want to do it.

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott

There is one thing that we all have to do and that is to die. Some people say pay tax as well and that is true to a certain extent. If you earn a salary, your employer will deduct tax, if you buy anything, tax is part of the price. However, I can see scenarios where you don't have to pay tax. Mostly when we say we have to do something, it's a referral to the price that is too high, not actually not having a choice.

When you say people almost always get what they want, there are many exceptions. Nobody chooses disease, to be robbed, to be shot, etc. How you respond to it is a choice.

Thank you for sharing.

[Baggett Yoria]

I'm enjoying your analysis of achieving whatever one want. Your analysis comes from an open mind and thought outside the box. I haven't read everything in the writeup yet I've gained an important insight, which is to get what I want I should know that there is always a price to pay. It's not an absolute thing to do, but for the sake of achieving my goal, it's necessary that I do it. This is thought provoking. Well done boss! Well done Scott.

[Wemby Jordan]

Yes, determination is the key to success. There are no two ways about it. One must work hard in order to attain success.

[Wilfred Patrick]

If you are staying put and not moving, then the first statement is accurate. The second point is only partially accurate, suggesting that while success is possible, one does not always achieve their goals. In general, the third point is accurate. It takes a go-getter to succeed in life.

[Beatrice Mwangi 8]

Exactly, i agree being happy is on of the most achievements of being success from their money and wealth will follow. Nice topic indeed.

[Nisha DSouza]

"when it comes to your choices, you always get exactly what you want." I completely agree with this!

[Mr Benji]

SUCESS IS A CHOICE
This is a great statement. It means that our choices are a reflection of our thoughts. We can shape our lives for the better when we remove the negatives "ought to, have to, must" in our thoughts and words.

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

Your three principles on happiness and success are liberating.

"There are no shoulds; there are no oughts; there are no musts; there are no needs; and there is no try. There is just what is and what will be, which includes what you choose. And, when it comes to your choices, you always get exactly what you want".

Getting whatever we want is determined by the condition of doing what you can to get them.

I love it

[Jaituni Sanghavi]

Absolutely love this post! Some of the points are so true and apt; like the one where you said “True love isn't sacrificing your happiness; true love is being happy to sacrifice.”

[Fanisa Ndhabambi]

Three Principles for Happiness and success, are to be Happy and achieve incredible success is guaranteed. This normally happens when you are content and able to control the cravings and have the means to be able to resist them internally so that you can still know it's okay not to submit to them.