Category: Personal Development

I recently did an experiential exercise in 'finding your purpose'. I took far longer than I realised - time passed quickly as I was patting down walls and chairs, grovelling along a gritty grubby floor, talking aloud as I hit yet another obstacle, frustrated myself and talked myself out of giving up, analysed how this 'game' would work and where the cards might be, chastised the Team for setting up such a ***** stupid exercise. Some 45 minutes later I walked out with my card ... but not my purpose. And that seems to have been the trick - it seems looking for purpose not a card got you there faster, and that made sense to me. Since that exercise I've been reflecting and I think I'm getting closer to…

What is success to you? It is different for each of us. So bear in mind that your version of success is just as valid as anyone else's. The best chance of success occurs when our goals or dreams are aligned with our purpose. Once you've worked out what success is for you, recognise that you have some wins and learning experiences along the way. Focus on your dream, do more of what's working and less of what's not, stay committed to the dream and never give up, and remember success may be one more phone call away, or one meeting away, or one more day away ... who knows how close or far it is? When you reach your goal, you need to celebrate your wins. That reinforces to…

The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it - so fine that we often are on the line and do not know it! Ralph Waldo Emerson. Spirit knows no lack or limitation. When you trust with all your spirit, heart and soul, your faith is usually rewarded. The thing that often gets in the way of being, having and doing anything you want is yourself. Yeah, there's lots of excuses but peel those away and look at your contribution to the outcome. Deep down we know we are powerful without measure but 'stuff' gets in the way. Stuff like fear, and lack of trust. Surrendering isn't about sitting back and taking no action. You absolutely need to do everything it takes…

Be committed. Have a compelling reason for your goal - what will you or others get out of it? Focus your attention on what you want. A wishful thought is only a good intention until you put action in place. Take decisive action as if you could not fail. Know that the actions you take move you closer toward your goal. Yes, you may make mistakes along the way ... use these to learn from - Edison failed over 1000 times before getting the light bulb right! He just decided that each time he learnt one more way not to do it. Don't beat yourself up over mistakes - learn from them.

Avoid getting hung up on the 'why you can't have it' thinking. Act as if you already have it, act as if it is yours. "Fake it til you make it". This isn't about deluding yourself, it's about tapping into the hidden beliefs you had as an unspoilt child. Do you ever remember thinking as a toddler, "I can't get up and walk, my legs are too wobbly, I might fall and hurt myself". Not likely. You just got up and did it. And kept getting up and doing it until you walked and everyone congratulated you on taking your first steps. The herd is here to help you take those first steps and congratulate you when you do. So believe in yourself - we do! Have faith that anything…