Imagine how much easier it would be to be successful and happy in life if you were constantly waiting for the world to support you and give you opportunities. Successful people do just that. This sixth step to creating the life you want, Become a paranoid inverse, is not about being self-centered, it is about having confidence in yourself.
Too often people who believe in themselves and their purpose (check out yesterday’s post for more information on finding your life purpose) are sometimes labeled arrogant or just cocky and cocky. The opposite could not be more true. Those of us who expect great things from the world, between ourselves and ourselves, realize the importance of focusing inward to build and create the energy needed to tell the world what we want and help others to do the same. As a result, paranoid inverse are not afraid to speak their minds or stand up for their beliefs and what they want out of life.
Usually the word “paranoid” means suspicious or fearful. In this context, however, the word takes on a completely different meaning. Truly paranoid people, in the sense that we usually think, always expect something bad to happen to them. In terms of creating the life you want, paranoid inverse expect good things to happen to them. They look forward to strong relationships and loving families; they look forward to rewarding careers; they hope to be happy and successful. Why? Because they have told the Universe that this is what they want and they are taking the necessary steps and doing the necessary things to make this happen.
You can easily spot paranoid inverse. These are the people who take the time to improve. They read, take courses, and attend conferences and seminars. They reach out to others who have achieved particular success to absorb all they can from people who are achieving the very things they want to achieve.
The encouraging point here is that you can learn to become a paranoid inverse. Start by believing that you deserve good things to happen to you. Get out there and start doing the things that happy and successful people do. It’s about taking time for yourself and investing time with yourself. However, it can be difficult. At first, it may seem like you are being selfish and self-absorbed. But, as you start to make progress and learn to balance all the demands on your time in a more productive way, it will become more natural.
After all, taking the time to get better will have both positive and residual effects for everyone in your life. From a reverse approach, you can tap into your life’s desire and passion, wait for it to happen, and then share it with whomever you choose. That, my friend, is not selfish at all. It’s a gift.