Voice of Success

“You start out motivated but the voice of failure whispers to you. Here's how to listen for success.”

Years ago an experiment was conducted in several grade schools. Half of the teachers were told their students were overachievers with supportive families. The others were told they had all underachievers with apathetic families. In reality, both groups were equal, the only difference was the expectation of the teachers. The test scores for the "underachievers" dropped 25 points. The "overachievers" increased 50 points. Known as the Pygmalion Effect, the experiment showed how critical your view of something is and how you'll react accordingly. How does the Pygmalion Effect show up in your life? It boils down to a form of self-fulfilling prophecy. Label yourself a winner and you're far more likely to succeed. Tune into only positive messages about yourself and your efforts (especially the ones in your own head) and see how your life is positively affected.