Everything that we are and everything that we are not is an end
result from our current level of thinking. Every great achievement in
history came from exceptional thinking. Every man or woman to ever rise
to the top of their profession had exceptional thinking that played a
major role in getting them to where they are.
I
have never met a high achiever who lacked in their level of thinking.
Our feelings, emotions, professional success and happiness levels are
all affected by our thinking and what takes place on a daily basis from
the neck up.
If you aren’t currently happy with where you are at
in life or in your professional journey, there is great news. You can
drastically alter where you are and everything around you by changing
your thinking. Just like any other important habit, you can’t become an
exceptional thinker if you practice it only once in awhile. Working on
your mind and thinking must become a daily practice.
Here are eight things exceptional thinkers do daily.
1. They focus on the positive.
Every
single day of our lives, we have a choice when we wake up in the
morning whether we are going to direct our focus on the positive or
negative. Exceptional thinkers know the importance of where they direct
their focus. They fully understand that it impacts their energy levels
and will determine how they perform. You can eliminate a lot of the
worry, stress, and anxiety just by choosing to focus on the positive.
Regardless of how big or small, force yourself to see the good in every
situation no matter how miniscule it may be.
2. They spend time in solitude.
Exceptional
thinkers know that we live in a noisy and distracting world and
therefore prioritize the importance of spending time alone. If you go
pick up an autobiography of your favorite inventor, president, or even
athlete, you will realize that they valued alone time to reflect and
think in solitude.
3. They have a long-term vision.
Exceptional
thinkers have a clear vision of where they want to be in the future and
all of the things that they need to do in order to make that become a
reality. They rarely get discouraged and disappointed because of
short-term obstacles because of this powerful long-term vision that they
have for their life.
4. They have a mindset-development routine.
Whether
it’s a special morning routine to jump start their day, reading
positive books first thing in the morning, or listening to empowering
podcasts and audiobooks while commuting, they go to work on their mind
daily. Most people wait for something positive to happen throughout
their day to have good thoughts, but exceptional thinkers are proactive
towards positively developing their mind every chance they get.
5. They only associate with those who build them up.
There
is nothing more detrimental to one’s thinking than hanging around
others who are constantly negative and energy vampires. You adopt the
habits and channel the energy of those around you, so make it a habit to
surround yourself with positive people and remain in good company.
6. They eat clean and healthy.
A
large majority of the population is oblivious as to what you put into
your body on a daily basis and how that plays a role in your thinking.
What you drink and eat every single day greatly impacts how you feel and
how well your brain operates.
To further understand just how
important what you eat is to how well you think, I highly recommend
checking out Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Daniel Amen. Two of my favorites
when it comes to brain optimization and thriving on all cylinders.
7. They find time to regularly workout.
I
have talked about the benefits of working out and how it can
tremendously impact productivity levels, but the same goes for brain
health and increasing your current level of thinking. The endorphins
released during routine exercise are packed with positivity.
8. They have an attitude of gratitude.
Your
thinking and life in general is just that much better when you possess
an attitude of gratitude and find ways to regularly acknowledge all that
you are grateful for. It’s impossible to be truly grateful and
miserable at the same time.
There are a lot of things that
exceptional thinkers do on a daily basis to help them rise above, but
the above eight things that I have listed have greatly impacted the way I
think on a daily basis. When you understand just how important your
mind is and work to constantly upgrade your level of thinking, your life
will be upgraded in return.
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