You need System in place – not bursts of rash actions. Bunch of bold rash actions may get you by but achievement of your long term goals requires you to take lot of small planned steps. It is here where the greatness lies. It is here where we can unlock our human potential.
Most people have a tendency to charge hard only when they are pressed against the wall. When you are in such an unfortunate situation, you have to do what you have to do. But to make sure you don’t end up in these situations, you need to have a system. A system ensures that you have your goals established and roles clearly in focus. It helps you take small steps towards achieving whatever you have been dreaming about all your life.
True legendary greatness comes through planning and discipline in everything you do. It is important to know that once you have laid out the path to achieving your goal, you may tweak and adjust and do course correction along the way. It is hardly ever that you follow your plans to the tee. It is like Brian Tracy explains in his book “Flight plan” that planes have a pre-determined flight path but they continuously deviate because of air pressures and wind conditions and what not. But the important thing is that the plane arrives at the planned destination on-time.
A System that enables you to achieve your goals and allows you to correct course along the way and keeps you focused is a POWERFUL force. Large corporations and businesses spend millions if not billions of dollars to develop a system like this that provide clarity and focus.
You should be no different. For such a system can catapult you in your personal quest to financial freedom or achievement of a worthy goal.
How do you set one up? It will be matter of time to develop a super efficient functioning system for your specific needs. You can start by clearing your vision for your future. Set goals that are in line with your vision. Break down goals into mini-milestones. Set intermediate deadlines. Track yourself along the way.
One important thing about creating Systems is that it needs to be such that it keeps you interested and charges with enthusiasm otherwise you risk stopping in the middle and abandoning any progress you have made towards you goals.
At www.TimeGoals.com, we have developed such a system. It can save you countless hours of developing your own and guides you to pitfalls of not having one. And the best thing is it is customizable to your needs. So let us get started, take your first step now.
Showing posts with label Success. Show all posts
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Enter The "ZONE"
In olden days, things were simple – you gotta hunt to stay fed. You find a roof – cave or teepee would do. Nowadays things are complicated but underlying elements are same – Food – Shelter – Survival.
60,000 year of human existence and we are still paying mortgage and buying groceries and working our behinds to pay for these and other necessities of survival.
Where is the progress? Sure we are much more comfortable in our homes but for longer term most of us are still trapped in the survival mode.
There are very few folks out there who are different. They have taken the leap and they float in a different “Zone”.
It is known fact that this Zone exists. Few extremely successful people have proven it with their lives.
With exhaustive study conducted, I have concluded two criteria exist that launch humans into this zone:
- Long term Vision that is bold and challenging
- Drive or Hungry to do whatever is necessary
- Ability to Focus on one element at a time
Long Term Vision:
Have a bold and challenging Vision that pulls you towards itself. A detailed image of the accomplished vision goes the long way. If you envision yourself helping poor people in the third world or playing golf at Augusta or be a NASCAR race driver – create a mental image by surrounding yourself with the imagery that supports your vision. Our brain takes cues from these images and gets to work to fulfill these dreams and visions.
Hungry for the desired result:
Your success in getting in the “Zone” comes by how hungry you are to make it happen. A hungry person will do anything to feed. What matters is that how far you can go and what you can or cannot do?
Ability to Focus on ONE ELEMENT:
This is huge. Our mental abilities are honed to focus on one element and process one thing before you roll on to the next. People in the “Zone” have a laser like focus. They start shooting tasks and goals down one by one.
You need to have a System and Tools to get in the” Zone”. Visit http://www.timegoals.com/ to get the tools to launch yourself in the “Zone”.
60,000 year of human existence and we are still paying mortgage and buying groceries and working our behinds to pay for these and other necessities of survival.
Where is the progress? Sure we are much more comfortable in our homes but for longer term most of us are still trapped in the survival mode.
There are very few folks out there who are different. They have taken the leap and they float in a different “Zone”.
It is known fact that this Zone exists. Few extremely successful people have proven it with their lives.
With exhaustive study conducted, I have concluded two criteria exist that launch humans into this zone:
- Long term Vision that is bold and challenging
- Drive or Hungry to do whatever is necessary
- Ability to Focus on one element at a time
Long Term Vision:
Have a bold and challenging Vision that pulls you towards itself. A detailed image of the accomplished vision goes the long way. If you envision yourself helping poor people in the third world or playing golf at Augusta or be a NASCAR race driver – create a mental image by surrounding yourself with the imagery that supports your vision. Our brain takes cues from these images and gets to work to fulfill these dreams and visions.
Hungry for the desired result:
Your success in getting in the “Zone” comes by how hungry you are to make it happen. A hungry person will do anything to feed. What matters is that how far you can go and what you can or cannot do?
Ability to Focus on ONE ELEMENT:
This is huge. Our mental abilities are honed to focus on one element and process one thing before you roll on to the next. People in the “Zone” have a laser like focus. They start shooting tasks and goals down one by one.
You need to have a System and Tools to get in the” Zone”. Visit http://www.timegoals.com/ to get the tools to launch yourself in the “Zone”.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Nine Keys to Leadership
1. Personal Responsibility - You lead today by building teams and placing others first. It's not about you.
2. Simplify Constantly - Every leader needs to clearly explain the top three things the organization is working on. If you can't, then you're not leading well.
3. Understand Breadth, Depth, and Context - It's how your company fits in with the world and how you respond to it.
4. The importance of alignment and time management - There is no real magic to being a good leader. At the end of every week, you have to spend your time around the things that are really important: setting priorities, measuring outcomes, and rewarding them.
5. Leaders are teachers - Leaders learn constantly and also have to learn how to teach. A leader's primary role is to teach. People who work with you don't have to agree with you, but they have to feel you're willing to share what you've learned.
6. Setting boundaries with freedom in the middle.The boundaries are commitment, passion, trust, and teamwork. Within those guidelines, there's plenty of freedom. But no one can cross those four boundaries.
7. Stay disciplined and detailed - Good leaders are never afraid to intervene personally on things that are important. Michael Dell can tell you how many computers were shipped from Singapore yesterday.
8. Leave a few things unsaid - I may know an answer, but I'll often let the team find its own way. Sometimes, being an active listener is much more effective than ending a meeting with me enumerating 17 actions.
9. Like people - Today, it's employment at will. Nobody's here who doesn't want to be here. So it's critical to understand people, to always be fair, and to want the best in them. And when it doesn't work, they need to know it's not personal.
2. Simplify Constantly - Every leader needs to clearly explain the top three things the organization is working on. If you can't, then you're not leading well.
3. Understand Breadth, Depth, and Context - It's how your company fits in with the world and how you respond to it.
4. The importance of alignment and time management - There is no real magic to being a good leader. At the end of every week, you have to spend your time around the things that are really important: setting priorities, measuring outcomes, and rewarding them.
5. Leaders are teachers - Leaders learn constantly and also have to learn how to teach. A leader's primary role is to teach. People who work with you don't have to agree with you, but they have to feel you're willing to share what you've learned.
6. Setting boundaries with freedom in the middle.The boundaries are commitment, passion, trust, and teamwork. Within those guidelines, there's plenty of freedom. But no one can cross those four boundaries.
7. Stay disciplined and detailed - Good leaders are never afraid to intervene personally on things that are important. Michael Dell can tell you how many computers were shipped from Singapore yesterday.
8. Leave a few things unsaid - I may know an answer, but I'll often let the team find its own way. Sometimes, being an active listener is much more effective than ending a meeting with me enumerating 17 actions.
9. Like people - Today, it's employment at will. Nobody's here who doesn't want to be here. So it's critical to understand people, to always be fair, and to want the best in them. And when it doesn't work, they need to know it's not personal.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Secret Doctrine
Sixty thousand years ago Humans begin to exist on the face of this earth according to Wikipedia entry. 60,000 years of Nature’s programming is burnt into our genes. Some of our instincts have roots when our ancestors were hunters, gatherers and cave men. They were afraid of the predators who confronted them every day. Tigers, Lions and Diseases roamed the face of earth. The food chain was in place and we were at the bottom.
Fast forward 60,000 years – the food chain is still intact.
Now, at the top of food chain is Mankind. Humans have won over most diseases and ferocious beasts.
As our society has become more sophisticated, our lives have changed radically in the last 40 years. However, our instincts are lagging in the older times and they have not caught up with the changes caused by us. With the new systems and technologies, we need to train ourselves. With some guidance and conscious training, we can get there.
There is enough food in the markets so you do not have to hunt.
You can buy or rent a home and protect yourself from the extremes of weather.
The hospitals provide the care until you are healed.
All rosy picture – right. Well, mostly it is. We have made huge strides in terms of innovations and inventions. With all the good hearted people, there are few who prey and continue to find ways and means to exploit the rest of us.
Credit card companies and financial institutions charging hidden fees. Mortgage companies setting up the system against us. Media driving you to consume when you do not need to buy. Our government wasting our hard earned money and gouging taxes in hidden forms.
Who is looking out for you?
Answer: No one but yourself.
The saber tooth tiger has been replaced with the present day challenges and unlike the saber tooth tiger these things don’t kill you immediately but they surely take a stab at you – a little bit at a time.
Our ancestral instincts were honed to defend against the wild creatures. Unfortunately – we are not well equipped to face the present day challenges. We do not feel strong enough to protect our investments and income.
We need to train our instincts. We need to let go of the idea of instant gratification and replace it with the SECRET DOCTRINE.
Secret Doctrine is two pronged: Carrot and the Stick.
- You need to have a big enough Carrot to move you forward
- You need to be accountable to make sure you are making progress
We need to re-program our instincts that have roots going back million of years to be able to face the challenges of the new world.
Goals are the carrots. We need to have reasonably high value goals to create a force that pulls us forward towards our dreams.
We also need to have an accountability mechanism to keep us in check to ensure that we are on track and making progress.
We need to train ourselves to get the same feeling that you get through instant gratification by following your goals.
Once you have trained yourself, you will feel good by achieving a task that moves you towards your goal. Reducing 15 pounds to gain your ideal weight will give you more pleasure than indulging in chocolate.
We also need to have a system of tracking so we are accountable. When we make decisions based on this carrot and stick strategy, we can achieve anything.
Visit http://www.timegoals.com/ to get the tools you need to implement the secret doctrine.
Fast forward 60,000 years – the food chain is still intact.
Now, at the top of food chain is Mankind. Humans have won over most diseases and ferocious beasts.
As our society has become more sophisticated, our lives have changed radically in the last 40 years. However, our instincts are lagging in the older times and they have not caught up with the changes caused by us. With the new systems and technologies, we need to train ourselves. With some guidance and conscious training, we can get there.
There is enough food in the markets so you do not have to hunt.
You can buy or rent a home and protect yourself from the extremes of weather.
The hospitals provide the care until you are healed.
All rosy picture – right. Well, mostly it is. We have made huge strides in terms of innovations and inventions. With all the good hearted people, there are few who prey and continue to find ways and means to exploit the rest of us.
Credit card companies and financial institutions charging hidden fees. Mortgage companies setting up the system against us. Media driving you to consume when you do not need to buy. Our government wasting our hard earned money and gouging taxes in hidden forms.
Who is looking out for you?
Answer: No one but yourself.
The saber tooth tiger has been replaced with the present day challenges and unlike the saber tooth tiger these things don’t kill you immediately but they surely take a stab at you – a little bit at a time.
Our ancestral instincts were honed to defend against the wild creatures. Unfortunately – we are not well equipped to face the present day challenges. We do not feel strong enough to protect our investments and income.
We need to train our instincts. We need to let go of the idea of instant gratification and replace it with the SECRET DOCTRINE.
Secret Doctrine is two pronged: Carrot and the Stick.
- You need to have a big enough Carrot to move you forward
- You need to be accountable to make sure you are making progress
We need to re-program our instincts that have roots going back million of years to be able to face the challenges of the new world.
Goals are the carrots. We need to have reasonably high value goals to create a force that pulls us forward towards our dreams.
We also need to have an accountability mechanism to keep us in check to ensure that we are on track and making progress.
We need to train ourselves to get the same feeling that you get through instant gratification by following your goals.
Once you have trained yourself, you will feel good by achieving a task that moves you towards your goal. Reducing 15 pounds to gain your ideal weight will give you more pleasure than indulging in chocolate.
We also need to have a system of tracking so we are accountable. When we make decisions based on this carrot and stick strategy, we can achieve anything.
Visit http://www.timegoals.com/ to get the tools you need to implement the secret doctrine.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR HYPER SUCCESS
People want consistency.
Non verbal connection is the key in having a social impact.
Plan your first 30 seconds – All it takes for people to lock in the first impression.
Deliver consistent accurate brand with commitment & service with Value to the client. Promise to meet Client goals.
Technical skills are given. Top echelons will have social skills & will be deemed as trusted professionals. That is where we want to be.
At social events, be there with a purpose/goal. Achieve the goal. Overcome your fear of strangers. Know your goals. Have a goal of meeting 4-6 new people at these events.
Dress Well.
Show Confidence.
Speak Clearly.
Act like a host. Be open & approachable.
Observe successful people around you. See how they exude a sense of being in the moment. Learn & apply immediately.
Non verbal connection is the key in having a social impact.
Plan your first 30 seconds – All it takes for people to lock in the first impression.
Deliver consistent accurate brand with commitment & service with Value to the client. Promise to meet Client goals.
Technical skills are given. Top echelons will have social skills & will be deemed as trusted professionals. That is where we want to be.
At social events, be there with a purpose/goal. Achieve the goal. Overcome your fear of strangers. Know your goals. Have a goal of meeting 4-6 new people at these events.
Dress Well.
Show Confidence.
Speak Clearly.
Act like a host. Be open & approachable.
Observe successful people around you. See how they exude a sense of being in the moment. Learn & apply immediately.
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