Staying positive

I consider myself a very ambitious person. I have goals and a strong desire to achieve them, however I sometimes lose my motivation.

One way that I keep my energy and motivation up is by reading the "Law of Success". If you haven't read this book, I would recommend that you pick it up. Even if you just read the book for 15 minutes a day, it is good way to stay positive and focused in your life. It is by Napoleon Hill, who also wrote "Think and Grow Rich", which is also a great book for motivation. You can find out more about Napoleon Hill by reading the Wikipedia entry about him.

One point that Napoleon Hill makes quite frequently is that you must surround yourself with like-minded people. If you are motivated and have big goals but those around you do not, you are likely to find others will try to bring you down. Many times when others don't see a possibility of their own success they will attack your dreams. Giving up is much easier than striving towards success, however you must not give into detractors.

There are many other great books to help you stay motivated and optimistic, and perhaps you have found some that work good for you. The point is to keep moving and never give up.