THE ESSENTIALS OF ACHIEVEMENT

People often ask this question, “what are the building blocks to achievement?”

The entire personal development, professional development, continuing education market is all about that simple question: What can we do to have more success and achievement in our lives?

Personally, I’ve been extremely blessed to learn from so many great people throughout my life, and I live to share my knowledge, skills and experiences with you and others.

So, what does it take to ACHIEVE success in life and business? Here are four foundation keys of achievement:…

EXAMINE WHAT YOU TOLERATE

EXAMINE WHAT YOU TOLERATE

We see this word “toleration” in so many aspects of life … our jobs, relationships, and even in our own health. For example, parents who tolerate their children talking back to them will eventually have children who have problems with authority in their lives. If you or I settle and become comfortable with a low-paying job, we will never stretch ourselves and launch out to find a higher-paying one. How about our use of words and language that not too long ago were considered offensive and repulsive to so many of us?

It’s not that we mean to tolerate something, but it “creeps” in over time. A good example in my own life is weight gain. One year I gained 5 lbs. and it was hardly noticeable. But unfortunately, over the next 5 years I saw that 5 lb. a year weight gain turned into 25 pounds. I didn’t mean for it to happen, but it did because I tolerated it 1 lb. at a time.

If we continually sweep something under the rug and pretend it’s not there, then our behavior and life outcome will eventually be affected in a negative manner…

LETTING GO TO MOVE FORWARD

Yesterday is now gone! So, the way to move forward from yesterday's situations is to look at where you are at the present moment and say to yourself, "This is where I find myself, it is what it is". Once you resolve that fact then it's time to move forward.

Too many people live their lives confined in the straitjacket of negative experiences. You don’t have to be one of them. Holding onto a toxic past takes up too much mental and emotional space and energy. It leaves you unable to focus on your present and future.

Brush off your past mistakes and failures…..

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3 SIMPLE KEYS TO BEING A GREAT COACH

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3 SIMPLE KEYS TO BEING A GREAT COACH

Have you ever wondered how to become a great coach? Do you think it's a hard and elusive goal to obtain? Surprisingly, I can tell you from my experience speaking to hundreds of coaches, that the magic comes from the simple acts.

The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. We all need people who can help us rub off the hard edges and who honestly have our best interests in mind when they do it. There are times when these sharpening conversations can be challenging, but it definitely helps to know that these people care and that they have a genuine interest in helping us improve.

Here are 3 ways to take your coaching relationship to the next level:…

YOUR EYES MUST SEE YOURSELF AS A SUCCESS

YOUR EYES MUST SEE YOURSELF AS A SUCCESS

Metaphorically our eyes speak of VISION, and vision is a key component for success in life.

Jonathan Swift said: "Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others."

Ideas for a new product, new book, new service, new company or even a solution that will fix a problem seems to elude most people. It comes to those who stretch their ability to see what others don't.

Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it."

Every day of your life you should look for opportunities and move towards them…

NOT EVERYONE CAN SEE YOUR VISION - BUT THAT'S OK

Your vision is your vision, and that’s the one that matters

Everyone has something they want to do, whether it’ something people agree with or disagree with. Whatever it is you want to do, you’ll have people that try to stop you. The people that don’t understand where you are trying to go, or those who will try to bring you down, especially the ones that want to see you lose.

Recently I’ve had a few challenging days wondering if my vision was really mine or not? Voices (mostly internal voices) trying to tell me my vision is not going to come to pass. I’ll be honest with you … It got me down. But I began to remember that as I grew up everyone had something to say about my life and how I wouldn’t succeed because I was the only child of a single mother.. But during those times I tried to refer back to my inner voice that quieted the outsiders.

I HAD A VISION.

And I needed to stay focused on that vision. It was mine! I’m sure you have a vision also, and your vision is meant for you to understand. And even though you will have people that agree with it, they still may not see it how you see it. Understanding this changed everything for me, and here’s how…

4 KEYS TO STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOALS

4 KEYS TO STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOALS

One of the most difficult tasks people face is staying committed to the pursuit of their goals.

The capacity to manage relationships, career, health or even your finances is difficult at times. That’s why we often neglect those and other things that are important to us.

Managing life requires commitment. How many stories or biographies about successful people have you read where the narrative involved smooth sailing or an easy path toward success? Very few I would imagine.

Success requires discipline, hard work, perseverance, tenacity, will, courage and faith. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for persevering with your goals — no matter what life throws at you.

So, here are 4 keys you should do to stay committed to your life and career goals…

THE COUNTERINTUITIVE WISDOM OF "GIVING UP!"

THE COUNTERINTUITIVE WISDOM OF "GIVING UP!"

If you want to achieve big, audacious goals that make everyone sit back in their chairs – something that will change the world – you have to learn to give up more. Sounds counter-intuitive but it’s really not.

This is not about being a crybaby and giving up when things get a little tough. This is about doing less so you can achieve more.

CONSISTENCY: A KEY TO SUCCESS

CONSISTENCY: A KEY TO SUCCESS

Have you ever wondered how some people achieve great success while others achieve very little?

Consistency is the key.  Consistency is sticking to the same principles’ day in and day out.  If you want to achieve anything of value in your life, you need to be consistent.  This is true in every area of life.  If something isn’t working, ask yourself, “Have I been giving it consistent attention, energy, and time”?

VISION NEEDS CLARITY

VISION NEEDS CLARITY

Vision is fun.  It's not something we must do; it's something we get to do.  There’s a famous bible verse that says, “Where there is no vision people perish.”  How true this is for all of us in all aspects of life.

People who want to achieve a meaningful life crave clarity about their vision.  They have a definite sense of direction, look forward and decide where they want to be.  They make sure their day to day actions help them move closer to their vision.  In other words they have clarity of purpose, and having clarity about your purpose will make you unstoppable.

BE A SUPERHERO AND A DRAGON SLAYER

BE A SUPERHERO AND A DRAGON SLAYER

From a young age, children imagine themselves as strong & courageous. They dream, wear costumes and pretend they are superheroes and rescuers. Someone who slays dragons, coming in to save the day while protecting those they love and even strangers they have never met.  I started asking myself exactly what happens to that boldness and tenacity that God births into us at conception?  The best way that I can answer that question is that “Life happens”.  A few blows and disappointments can make our courage and strength to wane.

WHAT IS REALITY?

When we hear the word “reality,” we tend to think of something absolute. However, everything is in the process of becoming different. Even you and I. No matter what is going on in our lives today, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will stay that way forever. It only means that’s where you are today. Reality is not absolute. Here are a couple of examples:

GETTING YOUR MIND GEARS IN SYNC

GETTING YOUR MIND GEARS IN SYNC

Your mind is a vital component of your success gear box.  Heart + soul + mind + strength = success.  The mind has limitless creativity and is one of the most powerful tools you have as you travel the road to success.  Tapping into this creativity will bring into being what up to this point has only been a vision.

Michele Shea said, “Creativity is …seeing something that doesn’t exist already.  You need to find out how you can bring it into being and that way be a playmate with God.”

OVERCOMING FRACTURED FOCUS

OVERCOMING FRACTURED FOCUS

A while back I traveled from Sydney, Australia to Hong Kong to Los Angeles to Dallas.  Yes, it was a long trip, but that’s par for the course because I make international trips quite often each year.  The biggest challenge is always upon my return when I am readjusting due to time zone differences.

After arriving home that week there were several times I noticed my mind drifting, and that’s to be expected.  However, that doesn’t mean I could afford to live a life of DRIFT.  Not at all.  It actually meant I was dealing with what I refer to as FRACTURED FOCUS.

WHAT YOUR VISION CAN BE

Thomas Edison once said, The thoughts that come unsought and drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable.”  God said, “I will give my spirit to everyone…your young men will see visions and your old men will have dreams.” 

God gives His spirit to everyone, not just a selected few.

Regardless of your age, God’s spirit can bring a dream or vision into your heart of “WHAT CAN BE!”

Your Future Awaits.