Today I would like to share with you my #1 key in becoming a successful person. For me, there are only three main keys which help me to become more successful everyday. I love to hear your own advice on becoming (and being) more successful. Do share that!
We spoke about Taking Action before (part 1). We discussed the Interaction with our environment and people (part 2). There is one final ingredient which we did not discuss but which is crucial in becoming more successful.
The funny thing is this. Most people KNOW all three of these ‘rules’ or guidelines already. They know they have to take action and help others. They know about the third guideline. There is however a massive difference between KNOWING and DOING.
If there was no gap between knowing and doing, we would all be successful, famous, have university degrees and have the mental and physical fitness we desire. For instance, we all know that (one of) the biggest ’secrets’ in getting into physical shape is: Eat Less, Exercise More.
Most of us know, some of us start, few of us achieve.
The number one Success Key for me is something which comes at the beginning of everything I do. It is a very powerful key which saves me a huge amount of time and helps me to identify what I have to do. That’s why it is my number one guideline. Here it is:
Success key #1: Know where you are and where you’re going
It is very important that you first establish your current position.
Knowing where you are also involves knowing who you are. Above the entrance of the Temple Of Apollo was written: Know thyself. What do you know and what can you do.
Also understand what your current situation is. This will be your starting point. Note that knowing this information helps you in moving forward. In my opinion, you can move in any direction you want.
Unless you know what your goal is you won’t be able to move in a certain direction to achieve the things you want. Sure you can move in a random direction. If you don’t know where you are going, you are like a person walking in the fog. You probably won’t even know what you are doing.
In fact, thinking more about the fog analogy… what happens when you see the light when walking in the fog? Will you freeze and get hit by the car moving towards you or will you use that light to move forward and understand where you are going?
How To Start
The first thing is understand what you want to do/become. Know what it feels like when you have achieved this. Know when you accomplished your goal. Understand WHY you need to have this happen.
YOU MUST KNOW WHY YOU WANT SOMETHING
I used emphasis on this because this is what most people don’t think about. They just want to have a higher income, a fancy car, a new home, etc.
Understanding why you want to have something makes it easier to get out of bed and put time and effort into realising that goal.
If you just can’t figure out what your biggest goal in life is, you should have a look at what Napoleon Hill refers to as the Definite Major Purpose.
When you write down all the things in life you would like to experience, have, see and make happen the Definite Major Purpose is the one which you absolutely rank #1 in your list. This is something you MUST accomplish!
Of course this is different for everybody. The moment you know your #1 goal, you will experience such tremendous motivation, desire and power that you become practically unstoppable. I know because I found mine.
DO THIS
Answer the two questions below and move forward today.
- What is your biggest goal or purpose in life?
- How can you help others and at the same time move forward yourself as well?
For me, the Mindmaps Unleashed website is only one expression of my Definite Major Purpose. You see, most of what I do is with people in a personal setting. Via MindmapsUnleashed.com I want to inspire other people to stop, think and move forward.
Most people are running around in circles. They are only occupied with their work, family, dinner, TV shows, sleep and some shopping. They can’t distinguish between this week, last week or 5 weeks ago. All the weeks are the same.
Once you understand what you want to do, become and/or achieve, your life will never be the same. You start to move in a certain direction. The ‘fog’ will clear and you understand much better who you are and where you are going.
When you start to understand where you want to go, you will become more focused. If your environment doesn’t understand this, they may try to hold you back. Explain them what you are doing. Hopefully they will assist you.
Returning To Your Mindmaps
Since we are talking about unleashing mindmaps, we have to understand how you can use this in mind mapping or visual mapping.
Before you start to create a map, you should always (ALWAYS) know what your map will be about. This way you create a map with a definite purpose. Maps with just a bunch of information on different topics is most of the time not clear.
Remember that a mindmap is a visual overview on a certain topic. Know the topic and you create clarity in your map.
Please share with me and the rest of your fellow mindmaps unleashed members your views and own personal advice on becoming successful. Your thoughts will inspire me and many others.
Share you thoughts.
Arjen
(my mindmaps work for me)
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