People talk about being challenged in their lives or careers from having learning disabilities, or being another ethnicity–but what about habits? The people most likely to succeed often find themselves struggling not because of something external, but because of bad-habits. Read on…

The television is great at making you believe whatever the television wants you to think. The television can make you act like a macho man or some badass from your favorite television show. You can also be just like the talking heads of the news if you watch them enough.

It is often said that your current level of prosperity is directly linked to your personal mindset. If you believe that it’s somehow wrong to be wealthy or that you are in some way unworthy of wealth, your current standing is a reflection of those thoughts.

Imagine you’re going to compete in a triathlon. You condition yourself for biking, running and swimming. Your physical body is built up to withstand the demand of competition. Do you train your brain as well? Do you expect a winning athlete to focus on winning or losing the race? Some athletes in fact do focus on losing. They lose their nerve and “choke” under the rigors of competition.

One of the best things that you can do while traveling in your car is to think; likewise while commuting during peak traffic times and sitting in traffic jams it makes sense to use your mind. Even play mind games. First, it will help bring your stress level under control, and thus, it helps your health.