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To this point, there are three basic or key components for success (how ever you define success.) They are: 1. A strategy 2. Tactics 3. Mind-set
The strategy is the big picture of what youd like to accomplish. The tactics are the how you are going to get there. The mind-set is the catalyst for implementing the tactics.
There are hundreds of books, CDs etc. that talk about the strategy, the tactics as well as the mind-set. What Ive found is that the majorities of people focus on points 1 & 2 and give little attention to point 3the mind-set.
So what is mind-set in relation to success?
Again, I like simple. Here are the four characteristics of a strong mind-set:
1. Knowing what you want 2. Committing yourself to your goal 3. Taking courageous action 4. Determination to finish what you start
Thats it!
Simple? Absolutely!
Easy? Not so much.
Lets take a closer look at these.
Knowing What You Want: Many people cant get pass this one. They THINK they know what they want, but as soon as they hit a little resistance...BAMB! Theyre blown out of the water. Seth Godin in his book The Dip goes over the phenomenon in detail. Basically the book talks about that sooner or latter we will all come into a dip. Things just arent going to go as planed. Its at this time that the most people bail. Seth discusses the importance of evaluating the worthiness of your goal. I wont go into the details herepick up the book if you want to find out more.
Committing Yourself to Your Goal: This point of failure is tied directly to knowing what you want. The reason most people wont commit to their goal is they really dont know if its what they want. Lets face it, if you approach a goal with the attitude it would be nice to achieve this are you really committed? If not, why waist your time going after it!?
Taking Courageous Action: Notice I didnt say timid actionI said courageous action. This means being bold, taking risk, putting yourself out there for the entire world to see. Sure ANY action is better then no action. But if youve got points 1 and 2 secure, you may want to take a closer look at this one. Nothing happens without action...period! Oh sure, I can hear the followers of The Law of Attraction pooh-poohing this one. Believe me, Im a big believer of the LOA when it is used in conjunction with action. There are way too many couch creators taking about the LOA, but refuse to look at their results. Results are directly proportional to a persons vibration AND their action.no action, no results. Timid action = timid results. Courageous action = spectacular results!
Determination to Finish What You Start: This by far is probably the toughest to work through. With the emphasis today on multi-tasking and the next best thing right around the corner many become distracted. If they dont become distracted, as soon as they hit a wall or a dip theyll look for an easier way. This point is also closely tied to point #1 knowing what you want. If you truly, deeply know exactly what you want you will find the determination to finish what you start. Here is where FOCUS comes in. You know
F = Follow O = One C = Course U = Until S = Successful
When you FOCUS, finishing what you start will take care of itself.
So, how does all this fit into my statement about ?
After all Ive given the three key components for success and talked about the four characteristics of a strong mind-set. Ive havent given a single solitary point that absolutely points to the reason why people failor have I?
If youve been paying attention youll see that there is a common thread through ALL 7 points in this article.
Want to know what it is?
YOU!
Yupyoure the main reason for your lack of success. I know this can sound pretty harsh. After all, the economy is bad, prices are going up, and Im out of a job.
You know what?
There are many people out there in the same or worse condition then you and theyre making their dreams and goals happen.
What one can do, anyone can do.
OKso I might have been too tough. Its not YOU as the person; its YOU as the thinker. This is why mental strength coaching and training is so criticalespecially in these days!
Mental strength coaching and training will help you develop the four characteristics of a strong mind-set. And presuming you have your strategy and tactics in place, with the development of the mind-set you WILL be able to accomplish your desired goals.
Gregg Swanson is a mental strength coach and owner of Warrior Mind Coach and Training. To receive a complimentary copy of his e-book How to Create Warrior Mind Strength please visit: http://WarriorMindCoach.com
