Become Unstoppable: 7 Success Strategies to Spring into Action
For myself and many that I have spoken to, 2010 got off to a slow or, perhaps, a false start? Projects didn’t quite get off the ground- some were completely tabled; goals, strategies had to be revised. The Health Care Reform Bill that was finally passed on the first day of Spring , March 21, is a perfect example that indeed it is time to Spring into Action!
Aristotle said it best: Excellence is a habit. As a leader or entrepreneur, you know that Action is the most important Habit. So now that spring is finally here, it’s time to put your 2010 plan in action.
7 Success Strategies to keep the momentum going, making you Unstoppable.
1. Commit to 3 disciplined actions (habits) that you will engage in each day-My daily disciplined actions include: some form of exercise (swimming, bicycling, or at least a brisk walk) ,meditation listening to one motivational CD, webinar, or teleseminar, and journaling my progress/ 
success and gratitude at the end of each day.
2. Expand your circle of influence-We’ve heard it many times- take a look at the five people you spend most of your time with-and that will show you where you are at in your life.
Your circle of influence is a direct reflection of your values, self-worth, and most likely your level of success/abundance. What are they doing? How do they enrich the lives of others? What are their habits? Just think about it- we become “rich”, by enriching the lives of others. If you want to have more success, wealth, and abundance in your life, hang out with people in the winner’s circle.
3. Create a Vision Board. At least once a year, I facilitate a Vision Workshop, where participants are guided through a focused goal-setting process- we then find images that match where we want to be in our lives and create affirmations that support the vision. I find that reciting the affirmations out loud several times a day as if the experience already exists to be one of the most powerful tools for manifestation.
4. Own your shadow by identifying your limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns and behaviors. Commit to doing the work it takes to release/transform these beliefs once and for all. I was amazed (shocked?!) to recently uncover some deeply held subconscious beliefs, that even after several decades of committed work, I am still being affected by. It’s deep work and takes daily efforts. Find methods, help, support with this. This could be mastermind group, a women or men’s circle, workshops, a counselor, somatic therapist, shaman, or simply a small group of supportive friends. Just remember, you are not your past.
5. Invest in your personal/professional development. The best investment you can make towards your success is in YOU. Find a seminar or coach that resonates with your goals, enroll, and go for it! As I look at the last year (2009), this was one area of my life, where I didn’t put as much attention on as I normally would ( I chose to spend an extensive time on several islands instead- which indeed was revitalizing). I say a better strategy is to combine your travel with a seminar, or clear goals- i.e. finish the book you are writing! Several weeks ago, I was invited to participate in PJ’s VanHulle’s Prosperity Summit, which I highly recommend. My, did the light bulbs shine!
6. Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Get out of your comfort zone and do at least one thing this year that scares you. That’s right! Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., made millions helping others “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway ! Acting /taking calculated risks in spite of fear is very empowering and freeing. What will your scary action be? Traveling alone, investing in a joint venture, committing to a relationship, sharing your vulnerability and “failures” , letting go of a habit or limiting belief?
7. Give Back by Volunteering, Becoming a Mentor, serving on Boards of Directors. Share your knowledge, skills, and resources with organizations and causes that you are passionate about. I’ve been volunteering with organizations for over 30 years, many of which I stepped into a leadership role by training volunteers and volunteer coordinators and directing communications systems. There are thousands of opportunities within your communities, park services, and, of course, internationally. Become an unstoppable role model by mentoring and giving back.
Providing value, creating more equitable resources for all, while being sincerely committed to helping others grow and succeed is the business model for the new economy. I guarantee that if you follow these 7 Success Strategies, you are well on the path to unstoppable action this Spring!
Are you curious about how I can help you jump start your Unstoppable Success this spring? I am offering complimentary coaching sessions to the first five that respond to this blog post by March 31.
