For many people, and summer is the time to relax, get away, and
generally take it easy. I think of the old song that
celebrates the "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer."
These are all wonderful connections to summer. Everyone
loves the warmth of summer, but it also makes me think
about when and how (or if!) we schedule time for personal
growth.
We know that achievement and success are not related to
intelligence or education. We know achievement is not tied
to income or to age--you are never too old to achieve
personal success. So what makes the difference for highly
successful people?
I believe there are several key strategies that high
achievers have in common, and one of them is their
commitment to personal development. They simply refuse to
"settle." Mediocrity is not an option for them and they
constantly look for opportunities to learn and grow.
Highly effective people put themselves in situations that
test their abilities and give them new tools. They hang out
with experts, and they ask questions. Highly effective
people don't settle for situations that allow them to grow;
they actively seek out situations that require them to
grow!
Human beings have always wanted to go further, do more, and
achieve. We have explored the oceans, the skies, and space
itself. We have looked at the smallest cells and the
largest galaxies. This is part of our heritage, part of
what makes us fully human.
And so it is shocking that the average American reads less
than one book per year, and many never read another serious
book after they leave school. It is amazing how few people
attend seminars unless they are required for Continuing
Education credit. I once heard Anthony Robbins say that
fewer than 10% of Americans ever buy an audio program, and
of those who do buy, most never listen to the full set!
I find that astonishing!
One of the easiest, most convenient and most powerful
"secrets" of high achievers is that they have an
unstoppable commitment to personal success. Whether you
focus on your work skills, your parenting skills,
investment skills, your health or fitness, make progress!
For all of our society's fascination with sex and romance,
most of us never even read a book on intimacy, and think of
the potential THAT might hold!
This summer, commit to a program of personal growth. Get
three books on a topic you want to study. Get some
recordings that will make you better at your job, or make
you a better spouse, or a happier, healthier person. Then,
READ the books and LISTEN to the audios! Sign up for a
Conference or schedule a personal retreat. Make this your
summer of success. Be better than you are right now! I
guarantee, your life will never be the same!
Just one warning – once you get the bug, personal success
can be habit-forming and unstoppable, and wouldn't THAT be
a fine state of affairs?
generally take it easy. I think of the old song that
celebrates the "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer."
These are all wonderful connections to summer. Everyone
loves the warmth of summer, but it also makes me think
about when and how (or if!) we schedule time for personal
growth.
We know that achievement and success are not related to
intelligence or education. We know achievement is not tied
to income or to age--you are never too old to achieve
personal success. So what makes the difference for highly
successful people?
I believe there are several key strategies that high
achievers have in common, and one of them is their
commitment to personal development. They simply refuse to
"settle." Mediocrity is not an option for them and they
constantly look for opportunities to learn and grow.
Highly effective people put themselves in situations that
test their abilities and give them new tools. They hang out
with experts, and they ask questions. Highly effective
people don't settle for situations that allow them to grow;
they actively seek out situations that require them to
grow!
Human beings have always wanted to go further, do more, and
achieve. We have explored the oceans, the skies, and space
itself. We have looked at the smallest cells and the
largest galaxies. This is part of our heritage, part of
what makes us fully human.
And so it is shocking that the average American reads less
than one book per year, and many never read another serious
book after they leave school. It is amazing how few people
attend seminars unless they are required for Continuing
Education credit. I once heard Anthony Robbins say that
fewer than 10% of Americans ever buy an audio program, and
of those who do buy, most never listen to the full set!
I find that astonishing!
One of the easiest, most convenient and most powerful
"secrets" of high achievers is that they have an
unstoppable commitment to personal success. Whether you
focus on your work skills, your parenting skills,
investment skills, your health or fitness, make progress!
For all of our society's fascination with sex and romance,
most of us never even read a book on intimacy, and think of
the potential THAT might hold!
This summer, commit to a program of personal growth. Get
three books on a topic you want to study. Get some
recordings that will make you better at your job, or make
you a better spouse, or a happier, healthier person. Then,
READ the books and LISTEN to the audios! Sign up for a
Conference or schedule a personal retreat. Make this your
summer of success. Be better than you are right now! I
guarantee, your life will never be the same!
Just one warning – once you get the bug, personal success
can be habit-forming and unstoppable, and wouldn't THAT be
a fine state of affairs?
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