新东方摘取梦想的启明星 13 Choosing words to create success

　　Now observe what it feels like to say “I am”. For example, “I am now committed to feeling good by honoring my decision to walk 20 minutes today.” If it doesn’t feel right, then you’ve selected a goal that is something other than your natural first step. Back up and find the action step you are ready to undertake. It doesn’t matter how small and insignificant it may seem at the time. You’re better off starting with something teeny-tiny and achieving success, than starting with something you already know you’re not ready for. The wise Lao-Tzu once started, “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Make sure you are able to complete your first step.

　　Perhaps having revised your initial starting point, again notice what it feels like to say, “I am now”. This phrase directs you and says that you have power and intention. It says that you believe in what you are saying and you will find a way to make it happen. You’ve made a commitment to yourself that you’ve chosen to honor. It says that you will find a way to get it done even if things get in the way. It means that even if difficulties pop up, you’ll find some way to stick to your intent.

　　Once you find a plan of action that seems doable , forget trying to do it, to try to do something is do not do it. instead, declare whole-heartedly, “I am now achieving this!”

　　Make your success inevitable.