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I Can't Keep It
All Together
by Michael Angier
"Betty," one of my Diamond Club
Members, wrote me the
other day because she was having trouble keeping it
all together.
She told me she understood that success is an inside
job, but was struggling with how to be empowered,
confident, have a clear vision, stay motivated, keep a
positive attitude and supportive beliefs.
It does sound a bit overwhelming, doesn't it?
She wanted my advice on the best ways to make the
internal changes that are so necessary for our
continued personal growth and ultimate success.
Good question, don't you think?
Made ME think, too.
It's a complex question and one not easily answered.
Nonetheless, I'll share with you some of my insights
into some things I shared with "Betty" you might want
to consider. You'll have to decide for yourself which
of these are most adaptable to YOU.
How to Keep It All Together
First of all, I believe you can do anything you
want--you just can't do EVERYTHING you want. If you
try, you'll just make yourself crazy, feel constantly
overwhelmed and not be able to do a great job at
anything.
Correction Without Invalidation
I also think that any self-improvement regimen
will
work better and produce results faster if we make
corrections without invalidation. I know it's easier
said than done, but you decrease your success rate by
making yourself wrong for having done something you
feel you shouldn't have or not done something you
think you SHOULD have.
There is nothing wrong--it's just incomplete. To the
degree you condemn, you strangle your progress. The
more you are upset about where you are now, the more
likely you will remain right where you are.
Focus
Ben Franklin identified 13 virtues he wanted to
improve. He would focus on one virtue each week and
then move onto the next. When he completed his 13
weeks, he started over again from the beginning. This
is a great "constant and never-ending improvement"
strategy. It keeps what you want in the forefront of
your mind.
Reading Good Books
For me, reading books keeps me focused. It does
carry
the risk of being introduced to new ideas that you
think you should try that may scatter your focus. But
that just takes some discipline. Your next great idea
can be the enemy of your current project or goal.
Your Journal
I am a big believer in journaling. When we write,
we
think differently. Not only do we think more slowly,
we focus our thoughts in a more productive fashion. By
reviewing what we've written, we remind ourselves of
the things we deem important and we're able to see our
progress.
What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next
Our Diamond Club Mastermind Teams use a very
simple
format when they meet each week. The 5-6 members each
share what worked (wins, progress made, etc.), what
needs improvement (challenges, things they want to be
better) and what's next (their plans for the next
week).
This is a great tool for staying focused and moving
forward. An article explaining this process can be
found here.
Since I wrote that piece, I've modified it a bit by
replacing, "What didn't work" with, "What needs
improvement."
Keep a Win List
This is a list of the goals you achieve, good
things
that happen to you, serendipities and major wins and
events. Update and review this list often to increase
your feeling of gratefulness. If you learn to
appreciate more of what you already have, you'll find
yourself having even more to appreciate.
Choose Carefully
Be discerning about new ideas and strategies.
I see many people chasing after the latest fad, the
newest book or the new dynamic guru. Look for
principle-driven strategies--those things that don't
change with time--or if they do, evolve very slowly.
New tools and tactics are fine, but they often tend to
be looked upon as quick fixes. If they promise
overnight success, you should beware. Remember, it
takes years to become an overnight success.
Trust the Dance
Trust your inner voice. Ask for, expect and
LISTEN to
your inner guidance. It will tell you what you should
be doing. Have faith in yourself, in the Universe and
in the flow of abundance.
Forgiveness
Be sure to forgive yourself for anything you feel
guilty about. Guilt has no virtue. It's a waste of
time and energy. The point of power is in the present.
The path to success is never straight. No one has led
a successful life without detours, disappointments,
poor decisions and failures. There is no ONE WAY.
Make your road to success like a trip across the
country. For a successful trip, you would want a plan,
a dependable vehicle, an intended destination and
maybe even a time-frame. But you also have to allow
for some sightseeing, some unplanned-for events, some
new friends met along the way, a few detours, some
play and some rest.
Success IS an inside job. Be sure to have fun with it.
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