Defining Success
How do you define success? Is it through material things like cars, homes, money, etc? How about by the amount of time or freedom that you have? Some people may describe success as being able to do what they want, when they want to do it. My point is that defining success is up to the individual, one that can only be measured by you.
However, In order to define it, you need to think about it, and then lay out a plan for accomplishing it. Success very rarely happens overnight, so be prepared to work hard for it. In order to prepare yourself for success, you need to be able to describe your idea in person and that only happens when you document it on paper! Documenting your idea of success is the first step to accomplishing it. It forces you to really sit down and think about it. It also gives you a roadmap to constantly go back and view your original idea of success. This in turn enables you to either re-evaluate your current definition of success or continue along your journey to create it.
Remember, every successful endeavor has started from a thought. Our thoughts are powerful; most of us do not realize the power of our thoughts, and we need to cultivate them like crops. The better you are at this, the more successful you will be. You constantly hear that action speaks louder than words, and I agree. However, action stems from thoughts, and it is those thoughts that you need to give precedence and credence.
You give precedence to a thought by capturing it. I never go anywhere without having something to capture my thoughts. I keep a moleskin notebook in my car, another in my bag, and I always carry my I-pod touch wherever I go (I know, I know, just get the I phone already). These items enable me to document any passing thoughts and observations so that I can act upon them. You can’t afford to miss an opportunity.
Every week you need to take some time for yourself and review your notes, sometimes an original observation makes no sense at the time. However, six months later it may fit into a plan that comes out of thin air. I highly recommend the podcast for Internet Business Mastery, Jay and Sterling do a great job at helping you figure out how you define success, plan out a lifestyle design and find your definite major purpose. You can check it out by clicking on the link along the right side of the page titled free audio course.
Good luck, let me know how you do.
