Now that America has celebrated it’s Independence Day, it’s time for you to declare your own Independence Day and escape the chains that are holding you back. It’s time to claim your personal freedom.

Most people like to believe that they are independent-free of a pack, their own person, unswayable by peer pressure. Is this actually true?

Are you frustrated by knowing you could do a lot better in your career and other areas of your life? Wondered why you just can’t seem to do better? Are you angry with yourself because you are not achieving your potential?

Fulfilling your potential is probably the greatest personal success any person can achieve but sadly many people don’t ever even try.As much as it would seem that a lack of motivation is what holds most people back this is not always the case.Read more to discover the 5 undetectable yet common barriers that prohibit many people from achieving the success they’re capable of.

Knowing your purpose and passion in life is a key element to happiness and success. This process let you know whether or not you’re in harmony with your passions and life purpose. Many people spend all their time on things not even distantly related to their passions and wonder why they are unhappy. Learn how to reconnect to who you really are and what you are meant to do.

How do I find my life’s purpose or my personal mission? How do I find that one reason for living that brings to me ultimate fulfillment and like I’m living the life I was supposed to be?

Gaining focus and maintaining concentration on school, work, or whatever your goal is quite a challenge for most people. Both things however are important if you wish to attain your objectives efficiently and effectively.

Commitment is a responsibility to someone else or to you. When you commit to a course of action, you are responsible for ensuring that you do that action. If your commitment was to another person, that person expects that you will do what you committed yourself to do.

Do you know that some people choose to smile to life, and their life smiles back, too. They are optimistic and successful at reaching their goals. Why do they believe there is hope hidden somewhere even when everything seems so desperate? Your body, your achievements, the pleasures you give and receive all depends on the quality and nature of your thoughts.

Entrepreneurs, especially those who are passionate about what they do, often live life on a fast track — after all, there’s a lot to do and much of it is up to you. It can be tough to take time out, step back, and reflect on, analyze and learn from recent events.