Marcel Legros - Play the Game of Life

There are two traits common to all of the greatest and most successful people in history; burning desire, and faith.

It makes no difference whether the desire is to become a billionaire, publish book, be an amazing parent, or receive a university degree. What matters is that you have a deep emotional need. Your desire must be stronger than your fear of failure or you won’t even take the first step.

• What 5 things matter most to you?
• If you could have or do anything, what would it be?
• If you won $10 million, what would you do?
• If you only had 1 month to live, what would you do?

Ask yourself these questions and don’t discount your dreams as mere fantasy - they’re your dreams! List them all, even if some of them seem far-fetched or impossible. Pinpoint the dream that appeals to you most and think about what is required to accomplish that dream. Even if you don’t know how to accomplish it, assume there is a solution. Remove the words “can’t” and “impossible” from your vocabulary.

Mahatma Gandhi dreamed of a free India, independent from British rule. He dreamed of religious tolerance, truth and non-violence. He had no material wealth or social position, but he had a dream and a burning desire to make it happen. If he had dismissed his dream as mere fantasy or wishful thinking, India might still be languishing under colonial rule. Instead, he focused all his energy and galvanized the entire Indian population into action. Two hundred million people believed in him because he had an unshakeable faith that his dreams were possible.

Nothing is Impossible

Faith is misunderstood. It isn’t wishing or hoping something will happen. Faith means you know something is true or possible, even when solid proof isn’t apparent. It comes from within yourself and it’s available to anyone. Faith is a universal power that transforms a burning emotional desire into a reality. If you want something badly enough and believe that you can do it, there is nothing you can’t accomplish in your life. There is no one that can stop you from achieving your dreams except your own fears, doubt, and insecurities.

Talk Yourself Into It

You can willfully develop faith by taming and training your mind. Write down your goals, and speak them out loud to yourself as if you’ve already accomplished them. Give yourself permission to say things like ,”I’m a genius. I’m very wealthy. I have a healthy mind and body. I love my work. I love my family. I am a great human being.” Take 30 seconds every day to repeat these things to yourself. It isn’t egotistical, selfish, or wishful thinking. You’re creating a positive mental habit of thinking like a successful person. Positive self-talk is the easiest and most important step to building self-confidence and faith in your dreams.

Your thoughts are just as real as physical things. Whatever you think about will become a reality, one way or another. If you think negatively and tell yourself “people are stupid,” stupid people usually appear and make your day miserable - almost like magic. Treat your mind like your physical body - feed it healthy thoughts and it will become fit and serve you well. Develop unshakeable faith and begin creating what you think about. Try it for a few days and I guarantee you’ll begin to see evidence of this truth everywhere.

One word of warning: Before you follow your dreams, look very closely at your intent. Love and compassion have the power to enrich your life and everyone you touch, while hate and negativity always backfires. Negative desires and emotions will materialize just as positive ones will, so choose your goals carefully. There is no such thing as bad luck, only bad intent.

Now why are those stupid people following me?