One of the key turning points for me was when a highly
successful friend of mine flew across the country to spend
time with a colleague who was earning far more than my
friend. His reason? My friend told me, "obviously, he uses
his time differently than I do." What an insight! We ALL
have 24 hours in a day. We ALL have enormous power, but we
use our time and our power in different ways, and we get
different results.
What keeps you from using your power in more productive
ways? That's a critical question!
I've studied highly successful people for over the years,
and I've also studied many "almost successful" people, and
here are some of the key differences.
1. FEAR! There's a wonderful quote that is attributed to
both Nelson Mendela and Marianne Williamson, that we are
not afraid we are powerless, but that we are powerful
"beyond measure." I love that! We know we are powerful.
Right now, you have the power to change your diet, to
change your living situation, to change your habits. We all
know this. But we also know that if we make changes, our
lives will change (duh!), and so we hold back. We avoid
risk. We play it safe, and we give up our power.
The answer is certainly not recklessness! But we can use
our power a bit more aggressively than we have in the past.
Make a few changes. Talk with family and colleagues to
reach agreements, then take charge. Take the risk. See what
happens.
2. Do What You Can. Even the President does not have
unlimited power! Successful people, however, take the steps
they can and they make consistent, daily progress. "Inch by
inch, anything's a cinch." "Rome wasn't built in a day,"
and few of the big things in life will happen over-night,
but day by day, move in the direction you want to go.
Even if you could, making massive changes all at once may
not be wise! Use your power to make changes day by day, and
you'll reach your goal in a more life-affirming way. Take
action. Do what you can every single day.
3. Start Where You Are. How many people have avoided
seeking wealth because, "it takes money to make money?"
Hogwash! It takes ideas and initiative, creativity,
determination and a good business plan to make money! It
takes personal power, and you have that! Start where you
are and, trust me, investors will flock to help, checkbooks
in hand!
4. Get Partners. Very few things in life are achieved by
acting alone. We think of Rosa Parks refusing to give up
her seat on the bus and the social changes that resulted,
but remember - while Rosa acted alone, the great social
changes came because thousands of other people were
inspired and joined her! You have the power to be a
sparkplug! Don't forget that! Start something! And along
with way, you'll find partners and colleagues to help.
This is where a good coach is incredibly valuable! Have
someone from the "outside" to encourage and guide you,
someone who is objective, trusted, and smart. EVERY high
achiever has a team of smart people behind them. They may
be called advisors or "staff" or something else, but to get
maximum performance from your personal power, get a coach!
You'll love the difference!
You have enormous personal power! You have influence over
your own life and over the people around you. Your dreams
matter! Your desires are achievable, but only if you take
action. Use your power. Start where you are, move slowly if
you must, but get moving. Day be day, move in the direction
of your heart's greatest desire. And never, never quit.
successful friend of mine flew across the country to spend
time with a colleague who was earning far more than my
friend. His reason? My friend told me, "obviously, he uses
his time differently than I do." What an insight! We ALL
have 24 hours in a day. We ALL have enormous power, but we
use our time and our power in different ways, and we get
different results.
What keeps you from using your power in more productive
ways? That's a critical question!
I've studied highly successful people for over the years,
and I've also studied many "almost successful" people, and
here are some of the key differences.
1. FEAR! There's a wonderful quote that is attributed to
both Nelson Mendela and Marianne Williamson, that we are
not afraid we are powerless, but that we are powerful
"beyond measure." I love that! We know we are powerful.
Right now, you have the power to change your diet, to
change your living situation, to change your habits. We all
know this. But we also know that if we make changes, our
lives will change (duh!), and so we hold back. We avoid
risk. We play it safe, and we give up our power.
The answer is certainly not recklessness! But we can use
our power a bit more aggressively than we have in the past.
Make a few changes. Talk with family and colleagues to
reach agreements, then take charge. Take the risk. See what
happens.
2. Do What You Can. Even the President does not have
unlimited power! Successful people, however, take the steps
they can and they make consistent, daily progress. "Inch by
inch, anything's a cinch." "Rome wasn't built in a day,"
and few of the big things in life will happen over-night,
but day by day, move in the direction you want to go.
Even if you could, making massive changes all at once may
not be wise! Use your power to make changes day by day, and
you'll reach your goal in a more life-affirming way. Take
action. Do what you can every single day.
3. Start Where You Are. How many people have avoided
seeking wealth because, "it takes money to make money?"
Hogwash! It takes ideas and initiative, creativity,
determination and a good business plan to make money! It
takes personal power, and you have that! Start where you
are and, trust me, investors will flock to help, checkbooks
in hand!
4. Get Partners. Very few things in life are achieved by
acting alone. We think of Rosa Parks refusing to give up
her seat on the bus and the social changes that resulted,
but remember - while Rosa acted alone, the great social
changes came because thousands of other people were
inspired and joined her! You have the power to be a
sparkplug! Don't forget that! Start something! And along
with way, you'll find partners and colleagues to help.
This is where a good coach is incredibly valuable! Have
someone from the "outside" to encourage and guide you,
someone who is objective, trusted, and smart. EVERY high
achiever has a team of smart people behind them. They may
be called advisors or "staff" or something else, but to get
maximum performance from your personal power, get a coach!
You'll love the difference!
You have enormous personal power! You have influence over
your own life and over the people around you. Your dreams
matter! Your desires are achievable, but only if you take
action. Use your power. Start where you are, move slowly if
you must, but get moving. Day be day, move in the direction
of your heart's greatest desire. And never, never quit.
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