Attitude Training, Part 5

by Michael Murphy

Can you imagine a gnat on the backside (as Forrest Gump called it, 'Ma buttocks!') of an elephant? I mean a gnat can certainly be annoying if it is flying around you head. Especially in your face. But, as you can imagine, it is little consequence on an elephant's 'buttocks'.

Have you ever been walking down the street and a little tiny dog charge at you like it was a police dog chasing down a thief (like you've seen on those cop shows on television)? I mean if it is a little chihuahua, you might at first be startled but then you realize that it couldn't hurt a fly?
Part of the aspects of a powerful attitude for success is what I call, 'Success Armor'. Let me explain.

Invariably in your life, you will experience rainy days. Likewise, you will also experience someone who doesn't like you. For reasons you could never dream of, they just don't care for you. And then sometimes, for 'no reason at all' you cross the path of people like that.

Another huge caution sign, blinking your face, that I should share with you is, the more success you experience, the bigger target you become. When you experience success, money or fame, you set yourself up as a target for people who are frustrated with they own lack.

Like the next conflict to arise in Congress, you can count on it. You can also count on it not being too far away from happening.

So WHEN this happens, what do you do?

I love the books and teachings of a fellow Texan, Jerry Clark. Jerry teaches a concept called, 'Rhino Success'. Like a rhinoceros charging through the jungle, you can live your life undaunted by those who don't understand what you're about.

Part of your powerful attitude for success, must be that you have a plan in order to deal with opposition from other people. In fact, as a side note here, the difference between reacting and responding is having a plan.

First, be completely aware that unwarranted challenges will present themselves to you through other people. Its going to happen.

Second, realize that those who might be jealous and/or envious of you are in fact dealing with themselves, not you.

I know that it is difficult to see this sometimes, but this is in fact what they are doing.
They are seeking a feeling. They are attempting to 'scratch an itch' deep within their mind and emotions. You can rest assured that they have no clue as to what they are doing. They truly believe that their job in life is 'set you straight' or get you fixed.

Dr. Wayne Dyer has an amazing attitude when it comes to people attacking him. Dr. Dyer says, "What you think about me is none of my business".

Dr. Dyer goes on to teach that, 'we don't see others as THEY are; we see others as WE are'.
Like the chihuahua, they are really harmless in their verbal attacks or schemes that they enact against you. In rare situations a person like this can attempt something extreme that definitely needs to be dealt with.

However, much of the time, whatever they do can do no more than hurt your feelings (unless you've prepared yourself for such).

Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, had, some of the greatest and wisest perspectives of living that I've ever witnessed.

He said that people who act unbecoming need not be opposed (except in the extreme situations that I mentioned earlier). He said their suffering for being that way is already enough punishment. I interpret that to be that they are already suffering due to their own lack of self-esteem, confidence or success.

Prepare yourself for just such personal attacks.
Deal with such attacks, in your own heart and mind, with wisdom and understanding.
Recognize that ultimately the attack likely has little consequence other than hurting your feelings.

Decide today that you are going to build a rhino-like success armor for staying focus even when attacked, challenged or criticized.

About Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy, author, empowerment coach, transformational speaker and Internet 'guru' marketer. Michael is the author of 'Powerful Attitudes. Dr. Harold H. Bloomfield, NY Times best selling author, says, 'Powerful Attitudes is a treasure trove of true success strategies. Beyond a self help book, Powerful Attitudes brings about total transformation in it readers.' Dr. Alicia Ghiragossian, world renown poet and Nobel Prize candidate says, 'As you read Michael's book, you will sense a dynamic shift in your brain chemistry. Michael Murphy, through this book, becomes your life coach and best friend.'
Michael is also the creator/author of the only completely personalized, self empowerment book for adults, on the planet, PowerFirmations. Michael is honored to have several celebrities, best selling author's and success experts as his clients. His personalized PowerFirmations book is owned by 5 teachers of the world famous 'The Secret' DVD and book.
Michael is an inspirational, spiritual, motivational, personal empowerment speaker. He has given over 2,000 presentations in 9 countries around the world. He also hosts his own, 'Power Points for Successful Living' through radio syndications