3 Directions. Which One Are You?

John Maxwell speaks about the 3 kinds of people when it comes to directions in life. People who Don’t Know…

Melanie is at a crossroads in life. She graduated college, got a job and has been working ‘just because‘.

David has worked as a senior manager for over 10 years but over the past 3 years he has been dreaming of more. His sense of purpose has been lost. He feels he is drifting.

It’s been 4 years since Carol lost her job due to restructuring. Since then she has worked odd jobs, has big dreams but through fear hesitates to take the step to accomplish her goals.

Mark dreamed of his passion. Took the steps to achieve and now enjoys the benefits of his entrepreneurial ventures. Still he seeks more ways to learn, develop his skills, and grow.

We have all been there. Life’s crossroads beckons times of reflection pushing us to search deep within our souls to find out if there’s more to life. We ponder about the next step. Where should we go? What should we do? How should we do it? or should we do it at all. John Maxwell speaks about the 3 kinds of people when it comes to Viable directions in life. These are:

3 Kinds of People in Pursuit of Goals

1.People Who Don’t Know what they would like to do.

These people are confused. They dabble, drift, with no sense of direction. If they grow, it is without focus.

2. People who Know what they would like to do but Don’t do it

These people are frustrated. They worry, they fear. They want to step out but are afraid they won’t be able to take care of their responsibilities. Sometimes they are not willing to pay the price to learn, grow, and move closer to their dream. Sadly, these people also miss out on reaching their potential.

3. People who know what they would like to do and do it.

These people are fulfilled. They possess a strong sense of passion, they achieve their purpose, they grow, they learn, they develop. As they strive for more we Chuckle thinking they are perfect but they know better as they seek continuous development.

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Look back on the list, which type resonates with you? Consider. Reflect. Share. Puzzled and need help? Let’s connect.

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What Does Success Mean To You?

Brian Tracy asked the question “What Does Success Mean to You?” Responses came in Opaque forms…

Get an education. Become a lawyer, doctor, get a cool career! Marry Prince/Princess Charming. Buy that nice big house. Have the perfect kids. These are some of the wishes that moms and dads often want for their children to Jolt them to success or to Restart. But I have always stressed that you should not let anyone define what success means to you. It’s entirely your decision.

Brian Tracy asked the question “What Does Success Mean to You?” Responses came in Opaque forms including:

Doing what I want when I want and helping others so that they can to help themselves
The highest level of success is happiness
Do the right thing and be a great person or human being
Not caring if it is Monday or Friday. Loving every day of the week the same. Having a good relationship with people. Making a difference. Continuously learning and doing more and more to improve yourself as a human being
Freedom
Being happy with what you do
Success is being able to do what I want, when I want and with whom I want with the ability to help and lift up others along the way
Success is when you have freedom financially, debt free and you see the success of other people through you. Success is not only money–if you are happy in all areas of life and have peace of mind.
Getting all dreams or aims in life by way of planning and professional development
Success brings happiness and high satisfaction…smiles
Success is knowing what you are sent to do and giving it all that’s required to accomplish it. Success is discovering something interesting about your life and going the extra mile to manifest it
Being able to manage my time and be at places I want with the people I love. But the best part of success is finding our purpose in life and giving it away
Self development is the key and success will run towards you
Success is when I’m proud of me
Starting my own business
To always focus on my own business
New birth
Rewrite my life
Success means balance to me
Being able to provide, being at the top of my game doing what I love, my own large home, nice car, decent healthcare cover, happiness
What I have done compared to what I could have done
Inspire people to think like me
Prosperity, peace, and contentment in every area of my life
Being happy in everything that I do. Feeling loved in my work and trying to see the result of my efforts
To be free with this what I love. Helping!
My definition of success…my family

Does any of these definitions resonate with you? What’s your own definition?

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Success Starts Here….

Peter Souza, former official White House photographer, when asked about his success said “you have gotta start somewhere and there is no one path to be successful” (in his case photography). But I extend it to say, it is the same thing for any endeavor we strive for in life. You have to start somewhere.

So when you feel Cranky, keep Climbing. Give it your best shot. Believe and you will achieve.

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Goal: For This I am Pleased…

Who in their right mind can say that they are Pleased when challenges come their way? Very few persons. But challenges help us grow. It is our attitude to the challenges that help us survive a failing business, life events, careers, educational pursuits, natural disasters, tragedies, and more.

Recently, I shared the story of Nick Vujicic who was born without arms and legs, yet not only has he survived, he is now a worldwide successful motivational speaker.

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So when the challenges come as they certainly will, use self-awareness and motivation to best manage it. As you face your Biggest Fears, hold strong knowing that challenges come your way to boost you, to make you stronger … to achieve your goals, dreams and aspiration.

Don’t Give up!

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The Relentless Pursuit of Success Unravelled…

What do you love about yourself? “Nothing. I don’t know, I can’t think of …anything”. These answers were repeated several times from a question asked of individuals

“Nothing. I don’t know, I can’t think of …anything”. These answers were repeated several times from a question asked of individuals “what do you love about yourself“. Responses included:

Nothing
I don’t love anything about myself.
Everything
Wallet
Self Awareness
Change
My will power
I don’t know
Faith
My strong determined, lively, ambitious spirit
How I am such an amazing girl
At the end of the day I am grateful life is so amazing–so much good all around
Quiet
Resilience
Everything
Honesty
Whole me except anger
My deep soul that surprises me all the …how much it can hold

For those who look on the dull side of life and consider the negatives regarding the affection you have for yourself, it would be wise sit and Unravel the details of this perception. Take the time to develop yourself personally, and become more aware of who you are.

Self Awareness

Self Awareness is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self Awareness allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them in the moment. To improve yourself individuals should consider:

Developing your talents and potential
Building your ability to be gainfully employed in whatever career you choose
Enhancing your quality of life
Considering your future and take the steps to achieve your dreams, goals, and aspirations.

Does any of the negative responses listed depict you? Can you identify with any? If so, take the steps today to boost your self-awareness and build your self-confidence, self-discovery, and vision. Only then will you be on your way to relentlessly pursue true success.

Cheers!

If Things Go Wrong…

Champion

When Laziness Means Success…

People waste years trying not to waste hours. Admit it…many of us are like that… especially the type A’s.

People waste years trying not to waste hours, says author Michael Lewis.

Is being lazy a good thing? That’s what Michael Lewis said in this INC article why being lazy makes you successful. He postulated that being lazy is the key to Success. But is it for real? Lewis achieved much in life so I’d hardly say he was lazy.

However, what I’d say is that he focused on things that were in fact important, and did not spend time being busy… for busy sake.

Admit it…many of us are like that… especially the type A’s. If ever we find ourselves not doing anything we feel as guilty as ever. I have a colleague who broke her leg during a vcation trip and she found it like hell to be sitting in recovery…not being able to do the things she wanted to do.

So I encourage you the next time you find yourself being busy, it’s Prudent that you look around and ask the question, “is this adding value to my life…to my long term goals and dreams?”

If not, let it go. Refocus.

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Just Be You…

Pause. Be You.

Do it now, not Later.

Overthinking…

let’s stop OVER-thinking and just get it done. Whatever your ‘it’ is…just do it.

“This is probably the advantge of being stupid. Stupid people just do. We tend to overthink. If we could eliminate the “over” and just think, then we could do too. Only we’d be smarter doers because we’d be thinkers”. – Sarah Strohmeyer

The difference between a stupid person and thinkers is that they don’t think. Like an Elixir, they just do. Thinkers rationalize this, then that, then the other… often with the result of getting nothing done (and by the way, no one is stupid. Some people just act without thinking).

Today, go make a Fortune. Stop OVER-thinking and just get it done. Whatever your ‘it’ is…Just do it.

Cheers!

Success: Never Give Up…

Sometimes life can seem meaningless, like chasing after the wind. But be encouraged. Take heart because…

Sometimes life can seem meaningless, like chasing after the wind. But be encouraged. Take heart because… Symbiosis : The relationship that if you work hard and never give up, success will follow for sure.

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3 Lessons Learnt When You Connect The Dots

The worst thing that could happen might turn out to be the best thing that could happen

After going through a stressful period in his life, Steve Jobs looked back and connected the dots. In his now famous commencement speech to the graduating class at Stanford University, he shared his experience when he accepted that the dots were Symptoms of good things that had happened along the way, and symptoms of great things to come in the future. Hardly anyone can disagree with the impact that the iphone has had worldwide. That said, the bad things propelled him to higher heights.

Today, if you are feeling the need for Acceptance after reflecting on what seems like your Minimal steps to progress, take heart. Boost your motivation and be inspired with these 3 lessons learnt as extracted from Minda Zetlin:

Follow Your Heart and trust that it knows where it’s going
The worst thing that could happen might turn out to be the best thing that could happen
Don’t let anything drown out your inner voice

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Conquer The Label…

the good we hold strong to promulgate to take us to even higher heights. For the bad, we need to release. If left to fester

Thoughts and chains are like Labels to be Conquered. Some are good, others bad. For the good we hold strong to promulgate to take us to even higher heights. For the bad, we need to release. For if left to fester, it will drag us into the ground forcing us away from our dreams, goals, and aspirations.

Got friends who are like festering chains? Let go of the relationship and start afresh.

Cheers!

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