It's time you had a talk with yourself

Of course our patterns of thinking can influence health, longevity, success, and scores on achievement test among other aspects of life. "Our expectancies not only affect how we see reality but also affect the reality itself" I believe that for a given level of intelligence. 

While styles of thinking are generally stable over a person's lifetime. There is a belief that styles can be changed. Changes made in the thinking styles of individuals from pessimistic to optimistic persisted for one year after
the change takes place. It all depends on you.

Have you ever wondered why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer? You know why? Alright see why. A rich man knows the cost, he works tirelessly to meet up the standard and he doesn't fear failure. He risks in investing and venturing in scary business deals but a poor man will always say, "let it be, what will be, will be" without backing it up with effort. He would want to have it all. You can't hoard the little you have and expect incredible increase. It doesn't always work out that way. 

But then being optimistic is one thing and working hard towards your positive or optimistic thought is another thing. 

There is rarely a more terrifying word   in human language than fear. Fear is so paralyzing that it keeps many from even reaching for their dreams, simply because they can't afford to face the risk of trying and failing. Forget fear and become a fear fighter today. If we had ventured in some of the scariest moments of our lives, it may surprise you to know that they may have given us greatest opportunities.

The odds may be against you. Family may oppose you. You may think you're being foolish and the outcome may be questionable. But I tell you if you are looking for a perfect time with little or no risk of failure, you will not move into your God-given destiny. This is to tell you that nothing good comes easy or risk-free. It always comes with risk. Your decision to take advantage of that small opportunity has a lot to do in your life—to create a big doorway swinging.

Success and failure revolve around your mind and thoughts...

See also "Playing it safe costs "