Have you ever given up on something? Maybe you gave up on a relationship or a project you had been working on. Don’t think of them as failures. Think of them as making a way to open up new opportunities.

Every one of us has the same 168 hours each week. Some people seem to make a lot more happen in their day than others. How do they do it, you might ask. Let’s examine this further.

High achievers eliminate distractions from their day. Online games have no appeal. Nor does wasting time with people who don’t edify and enrich their lives. They prioritize well. By giving up outside influences that don’t advance them to where they want to be, they gain extra time.

Television can be a huge distraction. It can be entertaining, but too much TV will not make you think. Perhaps it’s a good idea to switch some television time for quiet time. Use it to think and plan.

Take inventory of what keeps you from reaching your full potential. Eliminate any bad habits one at a time. Stay strong when temptation strikes. It will. Be prepared for it and resolve to be stronger…