Life is never random; a purpose lies in every part of your story. This includes the very highs, to the really sad lows in your life. The instinct may naturally be to hide in a cave, locked, hiding your fears and crying a river over past issues, failures and heartaches. The key is to use that as a stepping stone, and a platform for self-improvement and success.

So how does one get on the bridge that links self-improvement with success? By implementing these steps: 1) Mindset change: You must be your biggest cheerleader! Jump past the level of failure, and into success. Applaud every step! 2) Goals: Set small and reachable goals. 3) Competition: Look within and not outward. See yourself and not others as your greatest competition. 4) Learn: See everything as a learning opportunity. Learn everyday! See everything as an opportunity to take something from it all. 5) Smile: Research shows that smiling makes a person feel good. Smile more. 6) Support: Have people around you that you want to become like. You are the sum of everyone around you.