Comments on: The Flawed Cycle of Success That Could Be Causing You To Fail http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Because entrepreneurs do it better, and vulgar titles are funny. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1390 TMFproject Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:58:18 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1390 @MrBirdSend<br><br>Oh. My. Gosh. <br><br>This. Is. Fantastic. <br><br>WE NEED TO COLLABORATE IN A FUNNY CONTEST....SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY. <br><br>Love it. Hilarious! @MrBirdSend

Oh.  My.  Gosh. 

This.  Is.  Fantastic. 

WE NEED TO COLLABORATE IN A FUNNY CONTEST….SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY. 

Love it.  Hilarious!

]]> By: MrBirdSend http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1370 MrBirdSend Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:21:19 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1370 Great article. Ashley I really enjoy your website. I'm in the middle finger business also. <br><br>Take a look, <a href="http://www.birdsend.com" rel="nofollow">www.birdsend.com</a> Great article. Ashley I really enjoy your website. I'm in the middle finger business also.

Take a look, http://www.birdsend.com

]]> By: puregoldlady http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 puregoldlady Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:13:44 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1311 "Even during difficult times, I always remind myself that this, too, is beneficial."<br><br>Exactly! What I tell myself now is that the difficult times are really a test of my character. For example,since I am majorly focused on personal growth, difficult situations are really an opportunity to see how I have grown and test my true character. “Even during difficult times, I always remind myself that this, too, is beneficial.”

Exactly! What I tell myself now is that the difficult times are really a test of my character.  For example,since I am majorly focused on personal growth, difficult situations are really an opportunity to see how I have grown and test my true character.

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1310 TMFproject Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:05:08 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1310 @puregoldlady<br>Welcome! Happy to have you here! Your point is solid--if we all just had everything handed to us, we would likely never receive the same growth benefits. It's the experience--not the outcome--that matters. Even during difficult times, I always remind myself that this, too, is beneficial. :) @puregoldlady
Welcome!  Happy to have you here!  Your point is solid–if we all just had everything handed to us, we would likely never receive the same growth benefits.  It's the experience–not the outcome–that matters.  Even during difficult times, I always remind myself that this, too, is beneficial.  :)

]]> By: puregoldlady http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1309 puregoldlady Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:31:17 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1309 Hello - found you via inforpreneur and the title of this blog caught my eye :-)<br><br>I agree with most of what you've written here and actually have begun to change my thinking in all aspects of my life when it comes to goals. Rather than obsessing only on the "achievement" I think about the process and have come to realize the process is just as important or even more important. The process is what makes me who I am - how did I accomplish the goal, what steps did I take? An emphasis on action is key. Hello – found you via inforpreneur and the title of this blog caught my eye :-)

I agree with most of what you've written here and actually have begun to change my thinking in all aspects of my life when it comes to goals.  Rather than obsessing only on the “achievement” I think about the process and have come to realize the process is just as important or even more important.  The process is what makes me who I am – how did I accomplish the goal, what steps did I take?  An emphasis on action is key.

]]> By: Success Posts From Around The World | thelifething.com http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 Success Posts From Around The World | thelifething.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:17:28 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-1084 [...] Ashley | The Flawed Cycle of Success That Could Be Causing You To Fail [...] [...] Ashley | The Flawed Cycle of Success That Could Be Causing You To Fail [...]

]]> By: Hani Khaursar http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Hani Khaursar Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:56:21 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-960 Hiya Ashley! <br>Nice article! One of the things I always do is define my definition of success, which of course always changes as I keep growing. But this act of defining always helps me focus my attention and not live according to someone else's definition of success.<br><br>This helps me a great deal as my definition of success isn't often 'one million dollar in my bank account' (pinky in mouth) (though one million dollar in my bank account isn't something I'm necessarily opposed to - just saying)!<br><br>:) Hiya Ashley!
Nice article! One of the things I always do is define my definition of success, which of course always changes as I keep growing. But this act of defining always helps me focus my attention and not live according to someone else's definition of success.

This helps me a great deal as my definition of success isn't often 'one million dollar in my bank account' (pinky in mouth) (though one million dollar in my bank account isn't something I'm necessarily opposed to – just saying)!

:)

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-931 TMFproject Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:44:46 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-931 Digging that first quote especially! Thanks so much for sharing, Christina! CHEERS! Digging that first quote especially!  Thanks so much for sharing, Christina!  CHEERS!

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-850 TMFproject Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:44:46 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-850 Digging that first quote especially! Thanks so much for sharing, Christina! CHEERS! Digging that first quote especially!  Thanks so much for sharing, Christina!  CHEERS!

]]> By: christinawilson http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-814 christinawilson Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:03:49 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-814 I think the two most poignant things that Albert Einstein ever said was:<br><br>“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.”<br><br>and<br><br>"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."<br><br>Failure in and of itself is a form of success--you are one step closer to finding/accomplishing what you want!<br><br>This is a great article--thanks for the resources :) I think the two most poignant things that Albert Einstein ever said was:

“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.”

and

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

Failure in and of itself is a form of success–you are one step closer to finding/accomplishing what you want!

This is a great article–thanks for the resources :)

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-755 TMFproject Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:08:57 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-755 Hey, Ben! Operation: Get Excited is in production for February. :p I had to postpone for January while I was in Costa Rica, but February will be a good one! Thanks for asking! <br><br>Love the blog title, given your background. And the post about dancing? Loved the message. Go you! Will be checking it out for sure! Keep on truckin.' Look forward to chatting more. Hey, Ben!  Operation: Get Excited is in production for February.  :p I had to postpone for January while I was in Costa Rica, but February will be a good one!  Thanks for asking! 

Love the blog title, given your background.  And the post about dancing?  Loved the message.  Go you!  Will be checking it out for sure!  Keep on truckin.' Look forward to chatting more.

]]> By: benweston http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-746 benweston Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:40:47 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-746 You know, I was going to say something wise and insightful but everyone already got there- damn it! Wonderful post as always Ashley! How's Project Excitement coming along? <br><br>I love how you put the focus on the process and not the outcome. I would find it rather boring if I reached "success" at one point and then that was it- all accomplished. I've found success to be the courage you take everyday in making the choices that bring you closer to your ideal. Christ, if only it was as simple as a dramatic soap opera-esque choice. <br><br>Thank you again for the advice on starting a blog! I finally got through all of the technical crap and now have it up. If you could take a look at it I would really appreciate it! <a href="http://www.creativecourage.org" rel="nofollow">www.creativecourage.org</a><br><br>Take care,<br>Ben You know, I was going to say something wise and insightful but everyone already got there- damn it! Wonderful post as always Ashley! How's Project Excitement coming along?

I love how you put the focus on the process and not the outcome. I would find it rather boring if I reached “success” at one point and then that was it- all accomplished. I've found success to be the courage you take everyday in making the choices that bring you closer to your ideal. Christ, if only it was as simple as a dramatic soap opera-esque choice.

Thank you again for the advice on starting a blog! I finally got through all of the technical crap and now have it up. If you could take a look at it I would really appreciate it! http://www.creativecourage.org

Take care,
Ben

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-729 TMFproject Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:50:46 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-729 That's a great point - that would be a great way to develop a more accurate perspective! Thanks for stopping by to comment. :) Good to see new faces! That's a great point – that would be a great way to develop a more accurate perspective!  Thanks for stopping by to comment.  :) Good to see new faces!

]]> By: homsic4ph http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-726 homsic4ph Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:20:30 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-726 I think that is one of the hardest lessons to learn. It is a journey. I think sometime if we can just look back one year, if we could snapshot everyday and be able to peer into the past 365 days earlier, we would see that we have in fact made tremendous progress! Good luck on your date1 I think that is one of the hardest lessons to learn.  It is a journey.  I think sometime if we can just look back one year, if we could snapshot everyday and be able to peer into the past 365 days earlier, we would see that we have in fact made tremendous progress!  Good luck on your date1

]]> By: TMFproject http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/the-flawed-cycle-of-success-thats-actually-causing-you-to-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-725 TMFproject Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:03:18 +0000 http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/?p=773#comment-725 Agreed - so why on earth don't we actually implement this mindset? I feel like this is common knowledge that everyone knows, but no one actually lives--I've been guilty of it myself. <br><br>Ah, George. Always a pleasure! <br><br>P.S. I'm still mad that you'll never get my postcard. Agreed – so why on earth don't we actually implement this mindset?  I feel like this is common knowledge that everyone knows, but no one actually lives–I've been guilty of it myself. 

Ah, George.  Always a pleasure! 

P.S.  I'm still mad that you'll never get my postcard.

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