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The Six Attitudes of High Achievers

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1. Make no small plans: PLAN BIG       The first attitude of a high achiever is to plan big. It is important to plan big because life is not worth living if one does not take risks. People that don't make big goals or plans are usually the type to play it safe. Which, although playing safe is good, not taking risks is egregious. Risks bring uncertainty and flavor into life. Not taking risks makes life a dull rice cake as opposed to the smorgasbord it can be. Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali once said, "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." This statement rings true because if you play it cool and safe, yes you won't get in trouble and lose success, but you will not find any either. If you can plan big, you will go far. Making small plans is not bad but not making big plans is unfavorable. 2. Do What They Fear         The second attitude of a high achiever is to do what they fear. What the writer is atte...