4 Secrets of Achievement
If dreaming worked, you’d already be there. I bet you’re already working hard. Here are four secrets to achievement people often miss.
4 Secrets of Achievement:
#1. Find the problem you’re built to solve.
People who achieve success create and drive solutions. Who are you trying to help? How?
The solution you offer energizes you first.
Do this now: Write down one problem your team faces. List three small ways to improve it this week.
#2. Practice strategic impatience.
Make a difference now. Don’t let big achievements mock small beginnings. “You’ll never get there.”
What small action can you take before noon? Better to make a small difference now than waiting to change the world later.
- Make something better, not perfect.
- Tackle a small part of your dream today.
- Nurture dissatisfaction.
- Keep asking what’s next.
- Declare progress, not victory.
Tip: Provide solutions that enlarge your heart, energize action, and serve others.
#3. Show it before you say it.
Suppose you aspire to lead at a higher level. Focus on the positive attitudes, visible behaviors, and actionable skills of high-level leaders. Forget about titles.
Behave your way into achievement.
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#4. Who’s your “with”?
Who enables you to reach higher?
Dreams you can reach on your own are unworthy.
- Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen – Led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships.
- C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien – Inspired and critiqued each other’s work.
- Steven Spielberg & John Williams – Directed and scored Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones.
- Sergey Brin & Larry Page – Co-founders of Google.
- Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger – Built Berkshire Hathaway.
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Engage with coaches, mentors, and the voice of experience. Don’t make decisions based on feedback from haters and naysayers.
Do this now: Connect with one person – today – who can enhance your ability to reach high.
Achievement is born in dreams and built with skillful action.
Which secret stands out to you? Why?
Secrets of success from Success Magazine.
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