The Art of Becoming Unstoppable

As a business owner, I have discovered something quite remarkable over the course of the past thirty years. What I have realized is that absolutely no obstacle is ever too great for people who possess an unstoppable spirit.

People with an unstoppable spirit keep their focus on their hopes for the future rather than dwelling on grievances of the past. In fact, I have noticed that the one common link among people that I consider unstoppable is that they have all struggled, have all tripped and stumbled, and have all experienced setbacks and failures. Yet they pulled themselves up and kept going. Their dreams demanded their all, and they gave it. And with each trial, they emerged stronger, more sure, and more deserving of attaining their dreams and goals.

You see, the size of the goal really is not what constitutes an unstoppable spirit. I believe that an unstoppable spirit is actually personified in anyone who identifies a goal and refuses to give up until that goal is achieved.

I have noticed that there are seven basic characteristics that can be found in every unstoppable person:


They devote themselves to their true purpose.
They follow their heart's passion.
They believe in themselves and their ideas.
They prepare for challenges.
They ask for help and build a support team.
They seek creative solutions.
They persevere, regardless of the challenges they face.

Pursue Your Purpose

Having a purpose can ignite your spirit and provide personal meaning as well as deep satisfaction in your life. Purpose provides the answer to why you are here and directs you toward your own special calling. Purpose fuels your efforts and gives you the drive to continue, no matter what the challenges.

As you encounter challenges on your journey toward accomplishing your goals, stay focused on your purpose. Make the conscious decision to remain determined to deal with whatever comes your way.

As you move forward with persistence, your sense of purpose will likely inspire others. In fact, your actions may well inspire others to the point that they decide to join you on the path to becoming unstoppable. Now you are not only moving toward the greatness for which you were created, you are also changing the lives of others.

Remember, the ripple of unstoppable determination and inspiration which you began can expand and touch something deep within the spirit of others, igniting their dreams, passions and goals.

Ignite Your Passion

I have found that only passion can inspire and motivate your soul to accomplish great things. Many of us are afraid to follow our passions and pursue what we want most because that means taking risks and facing possible failure. What you must realize, however, is that to pursue your passion with all your heart and soul means that you have already succeeded. The greatest failure in life is to have never really tried.

If you want to achieve great things in your life, you must be willing to take risks.

Passion creates an amazing supply of positive energy, not just for the exciting beginning but also for the entire journey. When you love what you do, you have the energy to overcome any obstacle. You will find that passion is the fuel that drives you onward toward achieving your purpose. It can also inspire and enlist the support of others.

Actively Believe In Yourself

Belief in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals are prerequisites to becoming unstoppable. When your belief system in unshakable, you can transform your purpose and your goals into physical realities. In other words, your actions reflect your beliefs.

Literally, it is what you do that demonstrates what you believe. So begin your journey toward greatness by writing down one action you can take immediately that will put your dreams into motion - even if it is just a small step toward your goals. That one small step will communicate the message that you believe in yourself and your dreams.

Follow Your Dream With Persistence

Remember that pursuing your goals will be a constantly evolving process. No one who has ever followed a dream has taken a direct, unobstructed path to arrive at his or her destination effortlessly and on time. Following a dream is not a direct highway, but rather a bumpy road full of twists, turns, and the occasional roadblock.

Because of the "instant gratification" society in which we live, a great number of people lack the patience and persistence necessary to achieve their goals. However, in order to discover the true art of becoming unstoppable, you must take responsibility for your life and your future.

This journey toward becoming unstoppable requires that you be flexible, creative, and persistent. I advise you to look ahead and envision the goal you ultimately want to achieve. Keep this goal in front of you and you will never lose your way.

By refusing to allow any circumstance, no matter how formidable, to become an excuse for failure, you can create your own legacy of greatness ... a legacy of unstoppable success.

Mark A. Stevens is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, motivational speaker and author. To learn more about Mark or his company, Vision For Life International, visit http://www.V4L.com Become a part of Mark's social networking community via Facebook by visiting http://www.fblink.com/mstevens

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