Regardless of race or ethnicity, being empowered by a positive sense of self-identity and self-acceptance creates ones ability to overcome the influences of negative thinking, simply by maintaining an optimistic view of life.
A focused vision for the future and a clear purpose for the present is essential to your success. Your feelings of self-worth and competence helps you to better utilize your abilities and deliver on your objectives and goals
The ability to create and successfully implement alternative solutions on the fly and/or develop reliable contingency plans is a must. Why you ask? Because you have to deal with all of the unknowns, uncertainty and ambiguity coming at you, both in life as well as in your careers.
Empowerment and Optimism enhances ones ability to maintain the balance between the needs of self and the needs of others. Most importantly they are both essential to your future success and happiness.
Do you feel Empowered and in control of your own destiny? Do you have an optimistic outlook on life?