b"Chapter 1 A growth mindset is therefore an important element in a personal desire to succeed.Otherelementsofpersonaldriveincludeorganization,especially good time management and avoiding distractions.Thereisplentyofevidence,albeitlargelyanecdotal,thatgoalsettingis important for our overall well-being. For example, Albert Einstein reminded us; if you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.Most of us need to aim for something in our lives. Knowing where you want to go and understanding how you plan to get there is the key to staying motivated.To do this, it is necessary to consider helping you in your quest for success, to develop a spirit of initiative. Initiative is, in fact, the ability to take advantage of circumstances when they arise, and it is too easy to hesitate and then the opportunity may be lost.However,theoldsaying,lookbeforeyoujump,makesperfectsense.It's importanttothinkthingsthroughandmakesureyou'remakingtheright decision for you, while considering the other people involved.The initiative can therefore be seen as a combination of courage and good risk management. Riskmanagementisnecessarytoensurethatyouidentifytheright opportunities to consider, and that they present the appropriate level of risk for you.Courageisneededtoovercomethefearoftheunknowninherentinnew circumstances. However,theinitiativecannottakeplacewithoutatouchofoptimism accompanied by resilience.Optimism is the ability to see the bright side of things or to think positively. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or stay positive in the face of challenges. The two are closely related, although not exactly the same.Resilientpeopleusetheirthinkingskillstomanagenegativeemotional reactions to events. In other words, they use positive or rational thinking to examine and, if necessary, overcome reactions that they understand, may not be entirely logical. They are also willing to ask for help when needed, as well as generously offering their help to others in need. 46Germain Decelles"