5 Ways to Create Your Own Success Story

In my ever growing experiments in creating a limitless existance, I'm always in search of good articles or lists that may give me that "ah ha" moment that gives me that edge in life.  The following is a great article from Sarah Metzger at livestrong.com. It's short, sweet and quickly applicable to life.  Enjoy!!

1.) Set small, quantifiable goals

Jacob didn’t like what his old lifestyle meant for his future. He decided to drastically change his weight and take on a number of athletic challenges. He’s now the healthiest he’s ever been. Jacob reminds us to focus on checkpoints instead of a finish line. Small, quantifiable goals kept him from becoming discouraged. Read more about his story here.

2.) Focus on gratitude

Brian battled a major health scare and immediately decided to transform his health. Now, he’s in the best shape of his life and a regular triathlon participant. He lives each day with gratitude for his health – which he deems vital to his success. Here’s more on how Brian did it.

3.) Stick with it… even through plateaus

After a family health crisis, Bill got serious about dropping 225 pounds. He also ditched cigarettes for good. Bill plans to lose even more weight, and he’s inspiring others to make smart, daily choices. Bill’s long-term success plan involves the acknowledgement that plateaus are inevitable. Read his other three success secrets here.

4.) Make sure others are watching

Victoria lost 135 lbs in just 15 months. She made sure her friends, family and coworkers were aware of her weight loss goals and says creating accountability was tantamount to her success. Read more about Victoria’s journey here.

5.) Celebrate small successes

Angel learned a great deal on her weight loss transformation – she’s shed 60 lbs and is still on the path to lose more. Her secret to achieving big picture goals? Counting the little successes and checking her food choices against her desired outcome. Angel views her small successes as fuel for MORE success.