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How to Create a Fierce Vision For Your Success
The secret to success in life is recognizing that you own it and all you need do is create a fierce vision for success
Introduction
Years ago, a friend and co-worker was studying for his certification as an executive coach, and part of his practice was to coach three or four volunteers. I jumped at the offer. Getting $1,000 an hour executive coaching seemed like a no-brainer. All I had to do was sign-up and be interviewed.
In my interview, I had to articulate what I wanted to achieve through these sessions. My coach asked me what I wanted to accomplish and, after reflecting on it, I decided I wanted two things -- to be successful and to do it quickly. I constructed, with his guidance, what I grew to call my "Fierce Vision" of success.
I’ve followed its tenets throughout my career to be successful, and now I am sharing these five truths with you.
- Step n°1 |
Recognize that you control your success.
Nothing happens that you don't make happen.thumb_up For years, I had faltered through my career and watched as less talented and less ambitious people accomplished things that I seemingly could not. I blamed everything from cronyism, to a failed project, to not being given the right assignments. I realize now that each person controls his or her success, and blaming others for your failures just enables further failures.thumb_down-> Stay in a toxic environment
-> Waste your time on employers who under value you
-> Let other people drag you downlightbulb_outline-> Recognize your strengths and your weaknesses and play to your strengths
-> Understand that not all criticism is valid
-> Know the difference between criticisms and attacks
- Step n°2 |
Fiercely Pursue Success
Opportunity seldom knocks, you got to hunt it down and sieze it.thumb_up To achieve success, you have to be able to envision yourself being successful. You need to know every nuance of what success means to you. You have to pounce on the opportunities that take you closer to your goal.thumb_down-> Don't wait around for something to happen
-> Never catastrophize
-> Don't worry about "what if...happens?"lightbulb_outline->Recognize opportunities and act on them quickly
-> Understand that new opportunities can be risky and scary
