Remember when?
In December, as the new year approached, I was inspired to document my observations of success from my leadership, coaching, and work experience.
The first 20 days came easy, the next 20 a challenge, and the 60 to finish tough. Yet I did it. And here are the top 7 most engaged, commented, or shared of the 100:
#1 Was Day 58 of 100
Ten excuses that all peak performers made yet figured out a way to bust through:
1. I don’t have time
2. I don’t have the money
3. I will try it next year
4. I don’t have enough data
5. I am too tired, skeptical, or biased
6. No one ever did it before
7. It’s too much work
8. I could fail
9. I will wait until I retire
10. It’s too risky
You can bust through too.
#2 Was Day 35 of 100
Those building a consistent business resist the urge to recreate the wheel, instead, they learn from other’s mistakes.
Observe what works for others – or fails – and make it your own. (One benefit of a coach)
Many top performers have documented “a plan” that works in books, videos, or podcasts, and you can read, listen, or observe what took them a decade to uncover in a few hours. Listing Boss, Atomic Habits, The Miracle Morning, Up In Your Business, Never Split the Difference, and many more.
Others share their experiences: apply them and grow, then pay it forward.
#3 Was Day 2 of 100
Take action! We can’t do everything today but we can do one thing, even a small thing.
The winners are the daily doers.
Research: Those who do not feel they are taking steps toward their goals are 5 times more likely to give up. Elliott ‘99.
# 4 Was Day 30 of 100
It’s not one big thing in your business or life that brings you success, it’s a lot of little things done well, over time, that bring you success.
Tips for the day?
• Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.
• If you don’t follow up with prospects, someone else will. The money is in the follow-up.
#5 was Day 1 of 100
“Whether You Think You Can Or Think You Can’t, You’re Right.” ~Henry Ford
Only you can say if this is a world you can succeed in.
Research – Franklin & Mizell – showed that the more optimistic people viewed their surroundings, the greater their satisfaction with jobs and their outlook for future success.
#6 Was Day 45 of 100
There are two ways to teach someone how to swim:
1. Showing them YouTube videos and telling them about the concept of swimming.
2. Putting them in the pool and helping them try it.
Both have a place, yet the actual experience is critical; the challenge: You might flounder in the pool awhile or discover swimming isn’t your thing and try running.
The bottom line is that peak performers know to scale; you have to let your team members swim, show you what they are capable of, and be open if their passion or skill is something else like running.
#7 Was Day 3 of 100
“In playing ball, and in life, a person occasionally gets the opportunity to do something great. When that time comes, only two things matter: being prepared to seize the moment and having the courage to take your best swing.” ~ Hank Aaron
How To Seize The Moment?
C > F = R
You get the desired result when your commitment exceeds your feelings.
How To Build The Courage?
C > F = R
You get the desired result when your courage is greater than your fear.
So, what’s your favorite – listed or not listed?
