The definition of mediocrity is powerlessness, helplessness, weakness and limitation. The definition of magnificent is brilliant, awe-inspiring, significant and wonderful.

Are you living a life of mediocrity or magnificence?

Most of you would probably answer the question by choosing magnificent as opposed to mediocre. Certainly, your life has meaning but the real question is how much emphasis do you place on living magnificently versus mediocrity?

Are you settling for less than you deserve?

Are you surrounded by negative, gossiping people? Do you minimize your accomplishments?

Do you constantly blame, compete and compare yourself with others?

Is your personal life out of sorts, your career stuck? Are you spending more time focused on things over which you have no control (i.e., the price of gas, the weather, other people's problems, politics, etc.)?

If you can identify with any of the above, I offer you the following to get you on the path of magnificence, starting NOW!

1. Change your conversation from mediocre to magnificent.

When you encounter people who speak negative, you notice it won't be long before you start to speak in the same way. Begin interjecting more positive talk into your conversations; refrain from engaging in negative conversations and meaningless activities that take away valuable time that could be spent developing magnificence.

2. Make an agreement with yourself to strive for excellence in your conversations. This is where you begin to shift from mediocre to magnificence. Your focus and conversations will begin to lean towards possibilities rather than improbabilities. Here's where you begin speaking magnificence into your life.

3. Attract magnificence.

Once you commit to striving for excellence, the next step is when you turn your focus to others who also can't afford mediocrity. Like attracts like. And when you are fully committed to magnificence, you will attract others who are focused and committed to living their best life.

4. Take a risk - When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.

We all have faced challenges, obstacles, conflicts and struggles. And we must not let these things stop us from taking risks. Certainly, I don't mean anything dangerous or harmful but to carefully consider stretching yourself to do more, achieve more and be more! Playing safe is a direct path to regret.

5. Dare to be different.

"Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity" - Patti Wilson

Trying to meet the expectations of someone else is a sure way to sabotage your dreams. No one knows better than YOU what it is you want. You must be willing to stand out, speak up, and not miss out on the opportunities that are meant just for you. Show up bold, confident and step into your limelight. The world is waiting for you!

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Gladys M. Anderson provides unwavering support for professional, gifted and wise women who are ready to live life out loud with enthusiasm, energy, passion, and self-confidence. Gladys mixes years of experience as a therapist and coach, life experiences and a passion for empowering women to make powerful life-changing ways of being to become the person of their dreams. Contact me at http://www.coachforyourdreams.com so together we can co-create the life you were designed to have.

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