Why do some people seem to reach their goals so often,
moving from one success to another, while other people seem
to stay stuck, frustrated in their quest for success? We
know the difference is not talent or education, and it
certainly isn't "luck", or desire, and it doesn't seem to
be personality. What makes the difference?
Many people have said that the difference is having clear,
written goals.
I think there are some other steps as well, but this one is
essential. In working with highly successful people, one of
the things that is always true (yes, EVERY time!) is that
they make clear, conscious choices.
One of the great truths is that we can have almost anything
we want, but it is also true that we cannot have EVERYTHING
we want in life. Our lives are filled with more choices
than ever before, and yet each day still has only 24 hours,
and each week has only 7 days. Highly successful people
understand this and choose their priorities very carefully.
They know their most desired outcomes and they don't waste
time.
We live in a time of many distractions, and I believe the
first and most essential requirement for success is
choosing your priorities. Call them goals, or call them
challenges or projects or whatever, but you must choose and
you must concentrate, and you must sacrifice. There can be
no success without first deciding what you want in life.
Secondly, take time to design a practical, workable plan.
Yes, some goals seem to arrive "automatically," but far
more often, success requires a well-designed plan. Use a
calendar and a budget. Consider your resources, talents,
interests and other competing projects, then devise a
strategy. Success is not an accident! It is the result of
careful plans, well executed.
Third, success always requires action and perseverance. Any
success worthy of the name requires time, effort, skill,
and persistence. There will be delays and surprises and
frustrations. Of course there will--this is not a movie!
Success requires that you work your plan, and stick with it
over time.
Fourth, surround yourself with the tools you'll need to
achieve your dream. From motivational posters, to expert
advice, to the wisdom of good friends, success is not a "do
it yourself" operation. Get help and support! Get good
advice, and consider using a coach.
Finally, never, ever, give up. I've often written about the
wisdom (and power!) of taking baby steps when you must.
It's wonderful when success comes quickly or in big,
dramatic victories, but that is rare. More often, success
inches forward, and it's only over time that we look back,
astonished by how far we've come.
moving from one success to another, while other people seem
to stay stuck, frustrated in their quest for success? We
know the difference is not talent or education, and it
certainly isn't "luck", or desire, and it doesn't seem to
be personality. What makes the difference?
Many people have said that the difference is having clear,
written goals.
I think there are some other steps as well, but this one is
essential. In working with highly successful people, one of
the things that is always true (yes, EVERY time!) is that
they make clear, conscious choices.
One of the great truths is that we can have almost anything
we want, but it is also true that we cannot have EVERYTHING
we want in life. Our lives are filled with more choices
than ever before, and yet each day still has only 24 hours,
and each week has only 7 days. Highly successful people
understand this and choose their priorities very carefully.
They know their most desired outcomes and they don't waste
time.
We live in a time of many distractions, and I believe the
first and most essential requirement for success is
choosing your priorities. Call them goals, or call them
challenges or projects or whatever, but you must choose and
you must concentrate, and you must sacrifice. There can be
no success without first deciding what you want in life.
Secondly, take time to design a practical, workable plan.
Yes, some goals seem to arrive "automatically," but far
more often, success requires a well-designed plan. Use a
calendar and a budget. Consider your resources, talents,
interests and other competing projects, then devise a
strategy. Success is not an accident! It is the result of
careful plans, well executed.
Third, success always requires action and perseverance. Any
success worthy of the name requires time, effort, skill,
and persistence. There will be delays and surprises and
frustrations. Of course there will--this is not a movie!
Success requires that you work your plan, and stick with it
over time.
Fourth, surround yourself with the tools you'll need to
achieve your dream. From motivational posters, to expert
advice, to the wisdom of good friends, success is not a "do
it yourself" operation. Get help and support! Get good
advice, and consider using a coach.
Finally, never, ever, give up. I've often written about the
wisdom (and power!) of taking baby steps when you must.
It's wonderful when success comes quickly or in big,
dramatic victories, but that is rare. More often, success
inches forward, and it's only over time that we look back,
astonished by how far we've come.
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