4 SECRETS OF SUCCESS AMID ADVERSITY Adversity is a constant companion in life but learning to push through tough times is a lesson sometimes harshly taught. Here are four secrets that can be applied to succeed at your goals. BE PASSIONATE Faced with adversity, it is hard to dream big. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming. Being passionate about something – anything – gives clarity to dreams, lifts our spirit, sharpens our focus and creates a vision of better times ahead. FIND A MENTOR “When the student is ready the teacher appears.” Good mentors don’t just teach; they inspire. They raise the bar not so you will fail but so you will grow, not so you curse defeat but so you appreciate gain. They do not change who you are, they change who you believe you can become. MAKE A PROMISE Studies confirm that verbally committing to something programs our mind to hold to that obligation even if it is difficult or dangerous. We take ourselves very seriously. OUTWORK EVERYBODY Dreams are a chassis but sweat is the fuel. Imagine a Ferrari in the driveway – nice to look at, but without gas, it sits idle. Success is earned by tuning out the noise and getting to work. How can you squeeze more productive hours out of your day? Successful entrepreneurs share some of their secrets for getting the most out of the business day... "No matter what, before the workday begins, I get up and work out." "Schedule specific times of the day to check your email and only check it then." "I remove myself from one email list everyday." "I work when others sleep." "Learn the computer keyboard shortcuts for your Mac or PC." "To get cheap airfare, buy your tickets on Wednesday at 1pm." Try putting some of these to the test, and let us know what strategies you use to get your best work done! Many of us have a tendency to accept what we hear without thinking critically and forming our own opinions. We're exposed to so much information and so many different opinions every day that it's really easy to get lost in the details. Train yourself to learn which details matter and which don't. Start by listening to your gut. If something doesn't sound true, that's your first warning sign. From there, you can start looking for other holes in an argument. Here are just a few ways to do that. 1) Think about who benefits from a statement 2) Question the source 3) Look for obvious statements The more you pay attention to these kinds of details the more automatic your critical thinking will become. The end result is a brain that automatically forms better arguments, focused ideas, and creative solutions to problems. Many of our students join one of our several programs looking for some type of change in their lives. Among those most common changes is related to financial freedom in one form or another. At Achieve Today we really understand that desire. We’ve worked with literally thousands of people to help identify the pathway to feeling financially secure. There a number of ways to find, attract, or otherwise obtain money. But one of our favorite ways is to encourage people to start their own businesses. Often times people have been thinking about a business idea – in many cases they’ve had this idea cooking in the back of their minds for literally dozens of years! For those, the key is to TAKE ACTION and our coaches help them outline the steps to overcome whatever blocks have prevented them from starting that business. For others who have always wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin we offer the following Five steps to starting your own business 1. Identify your natural passions and talents and match that with a potential market need (stay tuned for more a more in-depth blog post coming shortly). 2. Specify what that product or service should be (or already is). 3. Choose how to deliver that product or service (store front or perhaps a website). 4. Identify your customers and create an appealing offer. 5. Take Action! If you have the desire to own your own business, take a few hours to sketch out some thoughts on the five areas mentioned above and set a launch date 30 days from today. 30 days you say?! Will your product be completely ready? Probably not. But don’t let that hold you back. Companies are always changing their products and adapting to market demands (just think about how many versions of the iPhone there are or will be). The point is, to TAKE ACTION. Get your idea to market quickly and start getting that customer feedback as soon as you can. Owning your own business can be very rewarding. The ability to choose for yourself how you want your product to look or how to best deliver meaningful customer service is a very liberating feeling. It’s a lot of work, but don’t get stuck in the details. Take action today. You’ll be surprised what you can achieve in 30 days. Ryan Frandsen: Achieve Entrepreneurship Coach #howtostartabusiness #financialfreedom #achievetoday Mind is the Master–power that molds and makes, and Man is Mind, and ever more he takes the Tool of Thought, and shaping what he wills, brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills–He thinks in secret and it comes to pass; Environment is but his looking-glass. -James Allen This poem illustrates a powerful idea that your mind is molding and shaping your life experience. One example of this, would be the example of buying a new car, then the next day you see similar cars all over the place. What was it that caused this invasion of cars? What shifted within you that caused you to see all those cars? How many things in your life, right now, could you be blind to because of a poor mentality? Discovering this truth truly unlocks the keys to personal success. The question then becomes, how can I actively cultivate the correct beliefs that will allow me to see the opportunities that I may be blind to? The story of the man who found an extra 4000 dollars a month illustrates this quite beautifully. There was a man that we will call Jared. Jared wanted to be wealthy. He wanted to generate extra income, and to eliminate all of his debts as quickly as possible. His current belief system blinded him to money making opportunities. All he could see at the end of the month was 400 dollars to implement his debt elimination plan. He was talking to his wise friend about his goals and about the fact that his plans were moving painfully slow. His friend, who had a wonderfully cultivated mind, asked him why not do 4000 dollars a month towards paying off your debts? This was a big shock to Jared’s current belief system, and he looked at his friend like he was crazy. Jared’s friend invited him to believe in the unbelievable. He told Jared to suspend all disbelief for at least three weeks. Jared agreed to this, and what happened next seemed like magic. Money making ideas began to flood Jared’s mind. Within 12 weeks, Jared had found a way to accomplish his goal of making an extra 4000 dollars a month. This mind expanding exercise allowed Jared to take his success to the next level. What are the steps that will allow you to unleash this amazing power of your mind? You can find some great training's on how to do this at Quantum Money Meditations.com. Her are a few steps to help you get started: 1. Choose a goal that right now you just do not believe 2. Choose to suspend your disbelief on this goal for at least 3 weeks 3. Listen and take action on the ideas that come to you These steps are simple and powerful. You can easily reprogram your mind starting now! Adam Mortimer| Director of Coaching Setting goals is a part of human nature, accomplishing these goals takes drive and specific steps, including the mapping of your success. We are here to help you accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. Whether it is losing weight, being more patient, saving money, quitting smoking, or getting a new job; we have created seven easy steps that work for all of the above! So no more excuses - It's Time to Grow! 1. Determine what you want. You can have anything that you want to in life, the sky is the limit. 2. Write your goals down on paper, otherwise you are simply wishing. Remember to make goals that are: specific, smart, measurable, attainable, relevant and timed. 3. Determine the price that you will have to pay in order to acquire your goal. Will you have to work more hours? Gain more education or credentials? Upgrade your skill-set? Eliminate all activities that hinder your ability to accomplish your goal. 4. Make a plan, write down specific steps of action and organize them by priority. 5. Take action of some kind immediately! Delay allows time for worry! 6. Do something EVERY DAY that moves you toward your goal, take action daily! Make a list and tackle each item with your full attention before moving to the next listed item. 7. NEVER QUIT, make a conscious decision on this matter. If one thing does not work, RE DIRECT instead of quitting; these concepts are not the same. You are not quitting on your dreams when redirecting but changing the method of how you get to the end goal. Yours in Success, The Achieve Team |
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