Wednesday, June 15, 2005
What it Takes to be Successful
Participating in a program titled Success Summit provided me with fascinating research. I will summarize some of the most revealing elements. Speakers challenged us to stay positive, to say "no" to negativity, and to design the vision of our dreams and then, to do those things that can bring the vision into reality. The inspirational words were not new, just powerful in reminding us to be conscious about the impact of our thought, feelings and actions in creating our reality. These are just a few of the comments that I took home to chew on.
Take the time to design the "Why" of you; your mission and purpose and reason for doing what you do, for being who you are. Read that "Why" description for 7 minutes each morning affirming your commitments and your visions. These statements give direction and energy to your day's activities.
Brand yourself, your work and your website in a way that is consistent with your integrity and commitments. It is critical in creating an identity of which you can be proud. If you don't define yourself, others will. Speak your purpose and values and allow your imagination to reveal the unique you.
Creating a Dream Team, a Mastermind Group can support you through the challenges of the dream stealers and killers. The Group supports your vision and adds dimension, expanded ideas and possibilities to your action plan and resources. Choose people who are smarter than you, have different knowledge bases and skills, and who can say "no" to you.
Target your goals and identify measurable results. Measure your results on a regular and consistent basis to evaluate whether the action plan is working or needs tweaking, re-adjustment, or alteration.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet dozens of people and engage them about their desires as well as share my book, The Joy of Adulthood. Many books and CDs were sold and opportunities for future work together were opened. I put my book and media materials into the hands of Stedman Graham and Les Brown, inspirational and educational speakers. I only wish that more of my dream team had been present to absorb the exciting energy of this powerful experience.
Blessings.
Sylvia
Take the time to design the "Why" of you; your mission and purpose and reason for doing what you do, for being who you are. Read that "Why" description for 7 minutes each morning affirming your commitments and your visions. These statements give direction and energy to your day's activities.
Brand yourself, your work and your website in a way that is consistent with your integrity and commitments. It is critical in creating an identity of which you can be proud. If you don't define yourself, others will. Speak your purpose and values and allow your imagination to reveal the unique you.
Creating a Dream Team, a Mastermind Group can support you through the challenges of the dream stealers and killers. The Group supports your vision and adds dimension, expanded ideas and possibilities to your action plan and resources. Choose people who are smarter than you, have different knowledge bases and skills, and who can say "no" to you.
Target your goals and identify measurable results. Measure your results on a regular and consistent basis to evaluate whether the action plan is working or needs tweaking, re-adjustment, or alteration.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet dozens of people and engage them about their desires as well as share my book, The Joy of Adulthood. Many books and CDs were sold and opportunities for future work together were opened. I put my book and media materials into the hands of Stedman Graham and Les Brown, inspirational and educational speakers. I only wish that more of my dream team had been present to absorb the exciting energy of this powerful experience.
Blessings.
Sylvia
