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\"Optimized-file511260202889\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The path between where you are presently and the greatness you desire, isn’t a straight line (even though it’s closer than you think!).\u00a0 A more accurate description is a twisted, scribbled and convoluted path.\u00a0 In life, its really about the process and who we become as we journey to our desired place.\u00a0 You will never know what’s inside of you until you take that first step.\u00a0\u00a0 Clarity,\u00a0 provides the insight and your ability to be focused.\u00a0 That twisted line or pathway I described earlier, will include: frustration, circumstances, pain, confusion, broken relationships, doubt, detours and loneliness.\u00a0 As much as we like to celebrate the victories of those we admire, we really need to celebrate their ability to remain focused\u00a0 in the midst of adversity.<\/p>\n

When our minds are clear, we can have a better perspective about the past (hindsight) our current situation (insight) and where we are going (foresight).\u00a0 All three are vital to the journey.\u00a0 I’ve been spending a great deal of time on clarity, because its the most important step in getting to greatness.\u00a0\u00a0 So many negative thoughts we’ve thought in the past or even may be feeling presently, bombard us and rob of us of our ability to be great.\u00a0 We combat this by seeking clarity the truth of who we are.\u00a0\u00a0 See you may have made a million mistakes in life, but you are not a mistake<\/strong>.\u00a0 Until you realize this, you will keep finding yourself in a cluttered mindset moving in life, but making no progress.\u00a0 Here’s a secret, those thoughts are going to come back to try to haunt you.\u00a0 But, as you continue the discipline of seeking clarity, you’ll be prepared as they (the thoughts) come.<\/p>\n

Remain focused on your desire to be great.\u00a0 Keep your mind clear as possible.\u00a0 Listen, we all get distracted and will continue to get side-tracked by life from time to time.\u00a0 But what separates the wheat from the tare (the great from the common) is being focused and being clear.\u00a0 Remember you have the ability to not only change your world, but the world as a whole….Be Great!<\/p>\n

Until Next Time,<\/p>\n

Pervis<\/p>\n

Pervis Taylor, III is an Author, Life Coach, Speaker and Contributor. His books Pervis Principles Volume 1 and 2 are available exclusively on his website: www.pervistaylor.com\/author<\/a><\/em>. He resides in New York City. Follow him on twitter @pervistaylor or facebook <\/em>www.facebook.com\/pervistaylor3<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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