I've spent the day on the road, and I've spent most of my time thinking about what helps us and what stops us from getting where we want to be. So after some careful thinking about what's helped me succeed and what has stopped me from succeeding here is my personal list of what I will be working on this year.The Keys
Key #1. The Psychological (Attitude, Self Esteem)
Today I spent some time looking at past achievements, non-achievements, failures, and dreams I have not pursued.
By a long shot the biggest category in my life is the Dreams Not Pursued (for fear of failure)! This tells me that of all the things in my life that dictate a 'success' attitude is the key; having the courage to have a go. Points to consider
1. Like yourself. You are a fantastic person and you have a massive significant purpose.
2. Get stuck in and have a go if an opportunity comes up. If the opportunity doesn't come up, make your own opportunity.
3. Be persistent. Often we give up far too early.
Key #2. Relationships and People.
Find a mentor, a friend, or a group that have the ability to keep you on course. I am always amazed at how helpful and supportive the people around us are. If the people around you aren't helpful and supportive FIND NEW PEOPLE.
I have also found that someone doesn't have to be your best buddy to be significant in your life.
A recent example of this for me is from a networking group I am a part of . I have made $10,000.00 sales in as little as ten minutes simply because an acquaintance from my networking group recommended me and my services. People, even people you've just met or have only known a little while, are often incredibly supportive of your progress if they are in the same game (they get you).
Key #3. Work hard.
In the third month of my current sales job I sold 253% of my target (2.5 times what the company had asked of me). That month was the best month I have ever had, and it happened because for the two months prior I had simply knocked on doors from 8.30am to 5.00pm (sometimes I made up to 40 cold calls in a day). Even my boss thought I was crazy, but it worked.
Working hard makes things happen!
Conclusion
This is my To-Do list for my personal development this year. In the past I've been a chicken and missed out on some of the opportunities around me, this year I will succeed and I am going to be ticking off goals like crazy.
It's time to get busy living!!
2 comments:
Good stuff again Kev. I reckon the self esteem one is HUGE! I too can see how I don't back myself enough especially when it comes to pursuing my dreams.
an inspiration to many my man.
heres a goal for you, start up a brewery with me!
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