(More importantly how
can you keep it?)
Resolutions?
Saying, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” is like saying, “How’s it
going”? No one expects a real answer
from a generic question said so many times with no real actionable results. Motivational connections and mindset power is
the wave that’s coming. But only for
those smart enough to leave the past where it belongs and ride the wave of
challenge and progress.
We’ve survived an
apocalypse, mourned the passing of Dave Hughes among many other greats,
celebrated technology advancements like 3D printing and the BioPen, were
somewhat effected by J.C.Penny – Saks Fifth Ave – Sears and other giants as
they were sold or irrevocably changed, envisioned getting packages delivered by
Amazon drones, watched as the sun reached its peak in solar activity, enjoyed
the total eclipse of the sun on November 3rd, read about the
discovery of Earth’s closest exoplanet twin Kepler, rediscovered King Richard III
beneath a parking lot, learned about ambitions to map the human brain, sipped our
favorite java from a phase-change mug, saw an increase in contract hiring and
recession for full-time help, and for a lot of us reveled in the Florida FSU
spectacular season! (Yes, I had to throw that in there – GO NOLES!)
So I say “Bring it
on!” and I almost can’t put it into words the excitement I feel with the
endless possibilities that 2014 will bring for those of us that embrace change
and allow for the mindset of a visionary with actionable presence!
Yes that was a
mouth full and it sounds real good but what does it really mean, and how can we
make it happen in our lives? So glad you
asked! I’m going to plug a few ideas into this reading material, a few tips and
some steps that for those of you that decide to take it to heart will see
results manifest in your lives both personal and professional! So, let’s start by saying out loud no matter
where you are or who is around you…. Don’t be shy I want you to shout it out…
One simple four letter word (no, it’s not a colorful metaphor) Are you ready? Here it is: “ROAR”
Ok those that took
it to heart and belted it out, might need to apologize to those that were
startled and share this article with them as you are about to embark on an
exciting adventure of possibilities because you are not afraid to make a change
and stand out in the crowd! How did it
make you feel? Were you out of your
comfort zone or did you feel a moment of exhilaration? Well, either way if you
did it congratulations – read on…
First a couple of
fun words that get used everywhere and if you think about it hold a lot of
‘deep’ meaning: Visionary & Motivation. What is it? How do you get it and more than
that how do you keep it? For each of us
it is different. Some of us can wake up
in the morning and be filled with it.
For others we need a pound of coffee shot directly into our veins with
an added physical kick in the rear to get our visionary motivation on. No matter which side you fall on or if you
are somewhere in the middle the key to 2014 is getting it, using it and holding
onto it with both hands.
When you are
getting your motivation on each morning there has to be a purpose or it is a
lifeless thing. Ask yourself “what
drives you?” If you said money take another sip of coffee and think again. Money is empty and will not inspire the type
of ‘motivation’ you will need to take 2014 to new heights. It won’t warm, feed, help, enlighten or
comfort you. It will buy the things
that warm, feed, help, enlighten and comfort you, but as its true form (paper
or metal) it will not do those things for you.
What you are looking for as the actual answer to what motivation is can
be found in what consumes you? What do
you start your day thinking about and end it still wanting? Now, make a list of 25 things that ‘inspire’
you, like starting a business, a new boat, helping children, writing a book,
building something, mentoring someone, visiting somewhere far away… Put in the
order of importance. The highest item
should make you grin like a fool or your heart race when you think of achieving
it. That is where visionary motivation
is formed and when it is something of true
substance it will last longer than a New Year’s Resolution.
Now for the steps. You have your list, but maybe you’ve made one
before and nothing ever came of it? This
is where the next fun words come in, ‘actionable presence’. In order to take this to the next level you have
to want it more than breathing for it to last past the standard honeymoon
period. Take your list and reverse
engineer the items on your list to include how much funding do you need, will
you need help, how much time will it take and what steps can be taken today
towards progress of completion? Because a
key part of keeping motivated is setting and completing tasks. Without a plan of action that gives you a
feeling of accomplishment on a regular basis you will fizzle out like all the
resolutions of the past.
Okay, we have the true
meaning behind motivation, steps to getting it & a plan of action. Now for the tips to make it all work. Positive, motivated, power connections find &
cultivate them! Accountability is
hardest alone. For a successful life in
2014 you need to surround yourself with positive and driven people! Here is the last and strongest tip I can give
you, “Do not envy what you desire”. You cannot
attract into your life what you envy; successful, positive, rich, joyful people.
So start today look into the mirror and
say, “I deserve all that I desire and work honestly towards. I am going to create the positive change in my
life and the lives of others enjoying each sweet breathtaking moment of life
starting now!” ROAR!!
Kristi
Kirkland – Answer Marketing Inc
Business
Acceleration Marketing Firm‘Adding Needed Solutions Working Every Relationship’
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