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What Does Psychology have to do with Success?
Definition of Success as given by Ask.com
Success is a term to describe the achievements and goals that someone or something has reached and can be measured in many different ways.
Looking back, I don't think that there has ever been a time when I was not interested and fascinated by the mysteries of the mind or the science of psychology and with the human brain being probably the most complex machine imaginable, I wondered if there was any correlation between success and psychology or if success was mostly achieved by dumb luck or hard work or both. With all these questions running through my head I decided to surf the Internet to find some information or resources and here is what I found.
Very Interesting Article by: Allison Price author of Psychology of Success, Jan 01,2012
There is no such thing as a recognizable discipline as the Psychology
of Success. It isn't something that you would go and learn at
university. This makes it a new and interesting niche to be explored,
one which can join inspiration from motivational coaching with some of
the finest research and theory from significant branches of psychology
that connect to achievement. There are four disciplines I think ought to
be a part of a Psychology of Success concept.
The initial subject that should be incorporated in the Psychology of Success is the traditional discipline of psychology, the scientific study of the psyche and consequential behavior. This topic is now well over 100 years old and as such, a wealth of invaluable information has been gained on the subject of how humans deliberate, act and change. A particular strength is that the findings of this area are grounded with strong scientific data - careful exploration has made sense of what have been otherwise anecdotal observations.
Though, what is above all interesting is how history molded the direction of this field. After World War II countless soldiers came back home ‘broken’ as a result of the horrific experiences of combat. Consequently, the American government funded investigation in to how to make miserable individuals less miserable. As a result, by the year 2000, for every 1 study in how to optimize the functioning of well individuals, there were 21 studies in how to repair ruined individuals. We have as a result learnt a bundle concerning things such as fighting a depressive disorder, or reducing anxiety, however this has historically distracted from research into how to achieve success.
In 1998 psychology took a fresh route, with the head of the American Psychological Association, Martin Seligman, highlighting this 21:1 ratio and suggesting that a difference of focus was desirable. At that minute, positive psychology was born, a subject that ought to be included inside the Psychology of Success, which, rather than exploring what has gone not right with individual performance, seeks to look for what has gone well. Positive psychology can be described as the analysis of individual potential, and looks at how to improve habitual lifestyles and give rise to individuals happier, more fulfilled plus much more productive. This subject is still within its formative years, and as such the findings are rather limited compared to longer-established psychological disciplines. Nonetheless, an enormous amount has been learned in less than 15 years and no doubt more critical insights will materialize over time.
Of particular help will be the study into what makes persons lastingly fulfilled. Why? For the reason that, if you take the point of view that success cannot really be regarded as such if your achievement makes you miserable, it's vital that you know what is worth placing your time and effort into attaining before you take any major action. It's extremely useful to recognise which basket you ought to be placing your eggs into.
The third subject that ought to be integrated in the Psychology of Success is the topic of motivational coaching, that has been heavily affected by persons like Anthony Robbins. Motivational coaches like Anthony Robbins have popularized examples of the methods and theories belonging to the topic of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). NLP is known as a practice of alternative therapy that focuses on the construction and belief we retain of actions, so that we know how to improve our experience of them and enhance what we desire from them.
It's fair-minded to express that these types of tools and techniques have been questioned for not having the methodical rigor of established psychology behind them. However, having used these ways with over 1,500 individuals I can confirm that they clearly do produce an impact. Furthermore, one of the key difficulties with motivational coaching as a standalone field is that it regularly focuses on areas such as attaining great riches, which society teaches us will make us happy. However science demonstrates that it clearly doesn't. Therefore, the advantage of combining motivational coaching with traditional psychology and positive psychology is that you possess a more balanced combination of science coupled along with effective inspiration.
Lastly, the Psychology of Success ought to draw upon the field of sports psychology. This area of psychology is devoted to helping amateur and specialist sportsmen and women get to the summit of their individual sporting game. Although this topic is more focused on how athletes can turn into sporting champions, there are a number of significant lessons that can be applied much more widely to support you to accomplish a ‘gold medal’ whilst working towards your own personal objective.
Through combining these four disciplines, the Psychology of Success looks at why you ought to place endeavor into attaining success, and will make you fired up to take action. It furthermore examines what success is for you and is able to support you as you set out to attain this. Finally, it can incorporate powerful techniques to get success and make your desires come real.
Alison Price is author of the Psychology of Success book , which reveals the tools from psychology that can show you how to be a success in life and inspires its readers to achieve their dreams.
Retrieved from: http://www.articleslash.net/Self-Improvement/Success/656777__The-Psychology-of-Success-Possesses-The-Potential-To-Achieve-Your-Dreams.html May08,2013
Other Links:
How Do You Define Success? by Success by LifeScript.com
7 Laws of Success by StraightForward.org
What is Success by AdvancedLifeSkills.com/Blog
Other Books:
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Success is a term to describe the achievements and goals that someone or something has reached and can be measured in many different ways.
Looking back, I don't think that there has ever been a time when I was not interested and fascinated by the mysteries of the mind or the science of psychology and with the human brain being probably the most complex machine imaginable, I wondered if there was any correlation between success and psychology or if success was mostly achieved by dumb luck or hard work or both. With all these questions running through my head I decided to surf the Internet to find some information or resources and here is what I found.Very Interesting Article by: Allison Price author of Psychology of Success, Jan 01,2012
The Psychology of Success Possesses The Potential To Achieve Your Dreams Allison Price
The initial subject that should be incorporated in the Psychology of Success is the traditional discipline of psychology, the scientific study of the psyche and consequential behavior. This topic is now well over 100 years old and as such, a wealth of invaluable information has been gained on the subject of how humans deliberate, act and change. A particular strength is that the findings of this area are grounded with strong scientific data - careful exploration has made sense of what have been otherwise anecdotal observations.
Though, what is above all interesting is how history molded the direction of this field. After World War II countless soldiers came back home ‘broken’ as a result of the horrific experiences of combat. Consequently, the American government funded investigation in to how to make miserable individuals less miserable. As a result, by the year 2000, for every 1 study in how to optimize the functioning of well individuals, there were 21 studies in how to repair ruined individuals. We have as a result learnt a bundle concerning things such as fighting a depressive disorder, or reducing anxiety, however this has historically distracted from research into how to achieve success.
In 1998 psychology took a fresh route, with the head of the American Psychological Association, Martin Seligman, highlighting this 21:1 ratio and suggesting that a difference of focus was desirable. At that minute, positive psychology was born, a subject that ought to be included inside the Psychology of Success, which, rather than exploring what has gone not right with individual performance, seeks to look for what has gone well. Positive psychology can be described as the analysis of individual potential, and looks at how to improve habitual lifestyles and give rise to individuals happier, more fulfilled plus much more productive. This subject is still within its formative years, and as such the findings are rather limited compared to longer-established psychological disciplines. Nonetheless, an enormous amount has been learned in less than 15 years and no doubt more critical insights will materialize over time.
Of particular help will be the study into what makes persons lastingly fulfilled. Why? For the reason that, if you take the point of view that success cannot really be regarded as such if your achievement makes you miserable, it's vital that you know what is worth placing your time and effort into attaining before you take any major action. It's extremely useful to recognise which basket you ought to be placing your eggs into.
The third subject that ought to be integrated in the Psychology of Success is the topic of motivational coaching, that has been heavily affected by persons like Anthony Robbins. Motivational coaches like Anthony Robbins have popularized examples of the methods and theories belonging to the topic of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). NLP is known as a practice of alternative therapy that focuses on the construction and belief we retain of actions, so that we know how to improve our experience of them and enhance what we desire from them.
It's fair-minded to express that these types of tools and techniques have been questioned for not having the methodical rigor of established psychology behind them. However, having used these ways with over 1,500 individuals I can confirm that they clearly do produce an impact. Furthermore, one of the key difficulties with motivational coaching as a standalone field is that it regularly focuses on areas such as attaining great riches, which society teaches us will make us happy. However science demonstrates that it clearly doesn't. Therefore, the advantage of combining motivational coaching with traditional psychology and positive psychology is that you possess a more balanced combination of science coupled along with effective inspiration.
Lastly, the Psychology of Success ought to draw upon the field of sports psychology. This area of psychology is devoted to helping amateur and specialist sportsmen and women get to the summit of their individual sporting game. Although this topic is more focused on how athletes can turn into sporting champions, there are a number of significant lessons that can be applied much more widely to support you to accomplish a ‘gold medal’ whilst working towards your own personal objective.
Through combining these four disciplines, the Psychology of Success looks at why you ought to place endeavor into attaining success, and will make you fired up to take action. It furthermore examines what success is for you and is able to support you as you set out to attain this. Finally, it can incorporate powerful techniques to get success and make your desires come real.
Alison Price is author of the Psychology of Success book , which reveals the tools from psychology that can show you how to be a success in life and inspires its readers to achieve their dreams.
Retrieved from: http://www.articleslash.net/Self-Improvement/Success/656777__The-Psychology-of-Success-Possesses-The-Potential-To-Achieve-Your-Dreams.html May08,2013
Other Links:
How Do You Define Success? by Success by LifeScript.com
7 Laws of Success by StraightForward.org
What is Success by AdvancedLifeSkills.com/Blog
Other Books:
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
8/17/10
Article: 9 Ways Happiness Leads to Success
9 Ways Happiness Leads to Success
[Image credit: premasagar]
The psychological literature clearly shows there is a strong relationship between success and happiness. For example, people who have a comfortable income, or high status in society are usually happiest. But which one comes first, happiness or success?There's almost an unwritten assumption that it is primarily success that leads to happiness. This is tacitly backed up by psychological research which tends to talk about how success affects happiness.
Of course it's not an either/or situation. The two are probably interrelated in all sorts of complicated ways. But to only talk about how success leads to happiness is ignoring half the story. So says psychologist Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky and colleagues who have pointed out there is plenty of evidence that happiness can, in fact, lead to success (Lyubomirsky, King & Diener, 2005).
The best evidence that happiness causes success comes from experimental studies. These usually work by inducing participants into positive and negative moods and then comparing their behavior in particular situations like social interactions or health behaviors.
These studies have produced a raft of fascinating results, finding that people in a positive mood are more likely to:
- Talk to others. In one experiment men in a positive mood were more likely to talk to a woman and to make self-disclosures, which are important in social relations.
- Be interested in leisure activities. People in a good mood want to throw a party, go on vacation or go out for a meal.
- Enjoy those social interactions and leisure activities more.
- Resolve conflicts effectively. Studies have found people in a good mood are more likely to try and collaborate rather than avoid conflict and compete when they are put in a positive mood.
- Help others. When in a good mood, people are more likely to display what psychologists call 'pro-social behavior' - helping others and being generous with both time and money.
- Feel healthier. Experimental evidence shows that people in a good mood experience less pain and perceive themselves to be more healthy.
- Be more creative. People in a positive mood are more likely to think with originality and flexibility - perhaps through encouraging playfulness.
- Perform complex tasks better. Somewhat controversial this one but some evidence supports it although it probably depends on the nature of the task.
- Attribute success to their own skills. Good moods improve people's self-efficacy (our confidence in our own abilities).
Making room for happiness
How we think about happiness and success has profound implications for how we run our lives. If we think that success mainly leads to happiness then we are more motivated to focus on success to the exclusion of happiness right now, assuming that happiness will naturally flow from success when we obtain it.If the psychological research is right, though, the strategy would still be to pursue success, but not, crucially, to the exclusion of happiness. Feeling better in the moment is not only more pleasant but is also likely to open our minds to opportunities at work, play and in our personal relationships. It's recognizing and taking these opportunities that will lead us to success.
References
Lyubomirsky, S., King, L. & Diener, E. (2005) The benefits of frequent positive affect: Does happiness lead to success? Psychological Bulletin, 131, 803-855.
3/30/10
Succeed In Life
The X-factor... From-
http://www.affirmations-for-success.com/succeed-in-life.html
Copyright © 2004 Neil Millar
Would you agree that today most of us have the same set of opportunities and the same set potential?
If you agree with me, then perhaps you might like to consider this puzzling question: if we all have the same opportunities and potential why are some people more successful than others?
It could be said that some people are more privileged than others, and while this is certainly true, you could argue that there is proof in every day life of people who started off with zero and went on to accumulate incredible wealth. It could be said that some people have better academic ability than others and while this is true you could argue the case of all the people who achieved success after years of under-achieving in education. It could be said that some have more talent than others, and while this is true, there is always someone who has achieved huge success based on determination and a lot less talent.
And it could be said that there are always exceptions to rules... and if this is the case then I question how, if there are exceptions to rules, the rule came to be a rule in the first place!
I’m a writer: a novelist and an author of personal development material and as such, I’m a keen researcher because I want my work to have depth. What I want to share with you is some of that research - research that highlights a couple of, in my opinion, the vital steps to success in any endeavor.
What I’ve found is that the successful people start with a couple of very important qualities. These qualities, I believe, are so vital to success that, if you took it away, I doubt they could ever succeed.
What’s more is this: most people who have not, or are not succeeding in life in a way they would desire fail to do these two things. So let me enlighten you…
People who succeed - people who live life with a purpose - know what they want to achieve right at the beginning of their adventure to success. They are clear on their life path or Life Purpose. They know what they want in life and they select only opportunities that bring them close to the desired result. And the other thing they do?
People who succeed know who they want to be as they move towards their success on that path of Life Purpose. They use their past to shape their future, keeping what they like and what works and discarding what fails and thwarts them.
Think about it and see if you agree: if you knew what you wanted and got clear about who you are and how your past experience could be harnessed for the good of mankind then would anything be able to stop you if you consistently applied yourself in that direction?
I doubt it!
This is an Awesome site with so much information and help on helping ANYONE succeed. Check it out
http://www.affirmations-for-success.com/succeed-in-life.html
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Neil Millar, author of the adventure novel with personal growth, Black Water and the personal growth books Greater Steps to Happiness and Be the Hero in your Own Life, writes newsletter articles for Unstoppable Life along with Life Purpose coach, Jo Ball.
Get tips, stories and ideas on achieving what you want in life in a monthly email. It’s FREE and we’ll even send you a copy of Greater Steps to Happiness as a way of saying thank you for joining our subscription list http://www.unstoppablelife.com/
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Copyright © 2004 Neil Millar
Would you agree that today most of us have the same set of opportunities and the same set potential?If you agree with me, then perhaps you might like to consider this puzzling question: if we all have the same opportunities and potential why are some people more successful than others?
It could be said that some people are more privileged than others, and while this is certainly true, you could argue that there is proof in every day life of people who started off with zero and went on to accumulate incredible wealth. It could be said that some people have better academic ability than others and while this is true you could argue the case of all the people who achieved success after years of under-achieving in education. It could be said that some have more talent than others, and while this is true, there is always someone who has achieved huge success based on determination and a lot less talent.
And it could be said that there are always exceptions to rules... and if this is the case then I question how, if there are exceptions to rules, the rule came to be a rule in the first place!
I’m a writer: a novelist and an author of personal development material and as such, I’m a keen researcher because I want my work to have depth. What I want to share with you is some of that research - research that highlights a couple of, in my opinion, the vital steps to success in any endeavor.
What I’ve found is that the successful people start with a couple of very important qualities. These qualities, I believe, are so vital to success that, if you took it away, I doubt they could ever succeed.
What’s more is this: most people who have not, or are not succeeding in life in a way they would desire fail to do these two things. So let me enlighten you…
People who succeed - people who live life with a purpose - know what they want to achieve right at the beginning of their adventure to success. They are clear on their life path or Life Purpose. They know what they want in life and they select only opportunities that bring them close to the desired result. And the other thing they do?
People who succeed know who they want to be as they move towards their success on that path of Life Purpose. They use their past to shape their future, keeping what they like and what works and discarding what fails and thwarts them.
Think about it and see if you agree: if you knew what you wanted and got clear about who you are and how your past experience could be harnessed for the good of mankind then would anything be able to stop you if you consistently applied yourself in that direction?
I doubt it!
This is an Awesome site with so much information and help on helping ANYONE succeed. Check it out
http://www.affirmations-for-success.com/succeed-in-life.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Neil Millar, author of the adventure novel with personal growth, Black Water and the personal growth books Greater Steps to Happiness and Be the Hero in your Own Life, writes newsletter articles for Unstoppable Life along with Life Purpose coach, Jo Ball.
Get tips, stories and ideas on achieving what you want in life in a monthly email. It’s FREE and we’ll even send you a copy of Greater Steps to Happiness as a way of saying thank you for joining our subscription list http://www.unstoppablelife.com/
12/27/09
How to get the Most out of Life.
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| English: Zen Habits Logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
I read this article in the Guidepost and had to share it.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to
Get the Most Out of Life
Start living!
I love reading lists of things to do before you die , but after reading several of these lists, I've realized that each list is a very personal thing. It can only apply to the writer of the list, and not to all human beings in general. No such list can do that.
And think about this: if you're trying to follow a list of things to do before you die...trying to check things off the list, just to say you've done it...what's the point, really? To be able to tell people you've done it? To follow the life prescription of some writer?
I won't try to tell you what to do before you die...but I will suggest some questions to figure out how to live...right now. Each and every day
Because you never know how much time you have left, and trying to cram a list of things into that unknown time can be futile. Instead, live every day to the fullest. Get the most out of life.
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
When someone dies (two of my kids' grandmother just died, so I've been thinking about this a lot), you realize that you never know how much time you have with the people you love. They can go at any time—as can you. And so you must make the most of this time.
If you aren't spending time with the people you love, change that. If you are holding a grudge against a family member, let it go and reconcile. If you've done something to hurt a loved one, ask for forgiveness. Drop the pride, and make up. If you haven't seen someone in awhile, call them now to set up a date.
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?What have you always wanted to do? Maybe something you dreamed of as a child but have given up as unrealistic? Maybe something you still want to do but are afraid of failing? What fears are stopping you? And what would be the worst that could happen if you overcame those fears and pursued your dream?
If you're already pursuing your dream, pat yourself on the back. You're doing awesome!
3. Am I doing something that matters?
There's a difference between doing work, and doing work that really matters. Much of the time, we use up the few days we have on this earth with busy-work, stuff that doesn't make much difference, and that's sadly a waste of our lives.
Recently on Dumb Little Man [1], writer Ali Hale suggested you ask yourself, "Will this matter in five years?" I think this is a great question. It helps you distinguish between trivial busy-work that will take up all of your time but not matter in a few years, and tasks and projects and goals with high impact that will make a difference, in your career, in your life, in the lives of others.
4. What am I doing to help others?
Kind of ironically, you get the most out of life not just by taking what you can for yourself, but by giving to others. What have you done lately to help people out? Have you been kind to people? Have you been compassionate? Have you been there for anyone? Listened? Volunteered for those in need? If you're not doing anything to help others, this is a good time to figure out one thing you can do for someone, and put it into action. Ask this question on a regular basis, and you'll make kindness a habit.
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?I ask this of myself all the time. Sometimes, when I'm impatient or selfish or less-than-helpful, I think back on what I've said and done and realize that I could have done better. Instead of beating myself up about it, I endeavor to try harder, to remember to allow my better angels to guide me, to rise above the trivialities of life to a higher plane.
It's not easy to be a good person, at least not all of the time. It's easier to be selfish, without thinking about it. But is that how you want to be remembered? Is that how you want to live your life? Give it some thought, and act accordingly.
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?You can do all the right things, and yet live a life that's dull and sluggish. If you let your health go, you will have little energy and you will waste the minutes you have left on illness. Instead, learn to live a healthy life, with good foods and exercise. This will lead to more energy in your life. And then direct that energy into something you're passionate about. If you haven't found that passion (or passions), start looking. You'll thank me. :)
This story, first published on Zen Habits [2] /
http://www.guideposts.com/story/get-a-life
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