I heard a gentleman by the name of Bill Bartman say the difference between art and science when it comes to success is simple … “Art is when only one person accomplishes something— science is when many people can achieve the same success if they follow the formula. Make sense doesn’t it?
So explore a five step success formula that can work for you…
1) Desire- why do you want to accomplish a goal? Answer that question- then write the goal down a few days a week using the magic of impressing it into your subconscious mind through repetition. It takes self-discipline to do this, but it works like magic to help you focus on your goals and desires.
2) Set yourself in motion toward the goal- even if it is just a little each day. The fact is there’s really no overnight success. The media leads us to believe it- but 99% of the time there was a whole lot that happened behind the scenes – the blood, sweat and sacrifice that no one saw because it wasn’t glamorous. Lottery winners- that’s overnight success— but isn’t it crazy that a bunch of lottery winners end up in financial hot water a few years after their great winnings? Why? They didn’t put the time in- so now they end up with the same financial problems with a few zeros tacked on to the end. Success takes time. And a little everyday is the key!
3) Then comes the how. What are you going to do? What behaviors are you going to add to your daily life? Do you have to make more phone calls? Do you have to make less? Do you have stop tweeting so much? Or do you have to tweet more? The ‘how’ also contains some whats. But the key question to ask is “How am I going to do this?” Ask it in a positive way!
4) The motivation and the drive to succeed will get stronger if you’ve taken steps one, two and three.
5) Remember you will get knocked down. Outside forces, circumstances and people will slow you down. Some of the people will have the same last name as you- crazy thing right? You’ll gain wisdom because of your set backs. If you learn from them, then they are not failures- they are essential ingredients in your success. Keep moving is critical to step five.
Successful people will constantly repeat these steps all the time. It really never stops so be sure to enjoy the ride!
