Here’s a quick question for you to marinate on over the weekend:

What information, tools, or mentors are missing in your plan today that will allow you to receive what you want in the future? Are you lacking specific knowledge that you need in order to achieve your goals?

Ask it honestly. Many would instantly answer, “If I knew what I was missing…” Many do know, but choose to look the other way because finding the answer would take more work than they’re willing to give.

What information are you lacking, that if implemented into your game plan, would catapult you to the next level? Becoming the 1% means doing more than you thought you’d ever need to do.

There are times in our lives where we’re presented with special opportunities – the type of opportunity that, if taken, can change our current path. I was blessed with such an opportunity Wednesday morning at 7:30. Motivational speaker, Eric Thomas, voice of How Bad Do You Want It and author of The Secret To Success, blocked time for me to call him. I found Eric on YouTube last year, loved his passion and “don’t talk about it, be about it” attitude. Not only did I love his style, but he instantly became an example of the 1% Success model I use with my students.

Are you there yet? Will you ever “get there?” When you’re faced with the majority of friends and family telling you why it won’t happen, what’s your response? I don’t mean your external, what you tell them response, I’m talking about that internal conversation you have with yourself. Do you agree with them … even just a little? If yes, your chances to attain your goals instantly decrease. There can’t be even a tiny bit of doubt in your mind. Your reaction to the naysayers has to turn into automatic laughter, as if you know they’re clueless and will never understand. Never defend your passions to anyone.

I’ve labeled it 1% for a reason, remember. The majority will never step out of their comfort zone and risk it all to achieve more than they currently have.

I was recently asked how I fight those who criticize me. I don’t … ever! I never verbally fight anyone. I may disagree and give my opinion as to why I believe the way I do, but I’ve grown to realize everyone is on their own path and have their own timeline. I don’t know it all, and don’t pretend to. I do believe, with all my being, that we can achieve anything we want if we first make the decision to choose nothing less. Always choose probability over possibility. You WILL attain … period!

Choose your reactions. Choose your emotions. Choose your confidence levels. Choose your commitment levels. Choose what you WILL accomplish today. Make the choice.

You’re not a slave to outcomes. Your confidence level isn’t dictated by how well you play or the “grade” you receive. You have the choice to learn HOW to create confidence during down times — it’s still in your control. Confidence definitely grows when you have positive results, but it doesn’t have to diminish after poor outcomes. You have the power to draw from past experiences, when everything was working perfectly. You have the choice to mentally “go back” and FEEL the emotions related to those positive experiences. This is how you continue confidence growth during bad days. It does take work, but you have the choice to put in the time.

You have the choice to pre accept all outcomes. If you don’t, you’ll never feel peace about the process. You make the choice to say, “As long as I work to my maximum effort, I accept all good and bad results.” There’s nothing quite like the feeling of total contentment and peace during what most people would describe as Pressure Moments. You choose whether or not pressure really exists.

You make the choice to jump out of bed when your alarm sounds at 5:30 am, and commit to attaining 1% success. You’re in total control of how you decide to attack what the so-called experts say is impossible. Choose wisely.