Getting more return from yourself and your business.
By going differently, changing to grow to get more out of it.
What first comes to mind what will you change? And what would you like to do and achieve?
Change to grow.
What will it gain you if you start doing things differently than you have always done?
What if you have the opportunity to start over, to make a fresh start? And through which you will get more return from yourself and from your work....
What is that worth to you?
Somehow we start thinking about this around December. What are we going to do differently next year, change because...? The well known resolutions that unfortunately are mostly forgotten within a few weeks, we fall back into our old pattern/behavior. And we try again to make the best of the coming year.
But the truth is that life offers us an opportunity every day of the year to take action and make changes in our lives.
Most people do have an intention. Deep down, they have a desire to change. But don't make resolutions to actually solve/change it.
When you make a decision, it means you are going to do everything you can to achieve your goals. You will go through obstacles and take every opportunity to get it done. To do so, you have to let go of the old, change your behavior and work toward your new situation through trial and error.
When you have a reason, desire and strategy strong enough to achieve your goals, only then are you going to see the results.
And while "hope" is essential, it is not a strategy. The truth is that no matter what happens in the world, there are strategies that will get you through each season - with its ups and downs.
You'll see this poster more often in my content. And for me it is an all-encompassing text. Change and growth come with pain. But be honest, staying in a place where you're stuck and not free to do what you're good at and energized by...Being in a position where you don't belong. How painful is that?
Framework: To change and grow and to achieve more
There are 5 fundamental steps that I employ to achieve my goals and achieve greater returns and successes.
Change to grow to achieve more by:
1. Mental health - your growth mindset
'Stand guard at the door of your mind'.
Jim Rohn
Pay attention to what you consume. Social media, the news - most of it is designed to intimidate you, to trigger you (in a negative sense). Informing is not their first priority.
And that is true regardless of what is happening in the world.
For your own mental health and a positive mindset focused on progress and growth, it is especially important to feed your mind in new ways.
Bring in something new, otherwise you will continue to work from the same old beliefs, the same old thought patterns, the same old emotions that will not bring you to the new desired level you want.
I stopped following news. And now focus every day on those people, that information that feeds me. Which in turn make me learn new things on a personal and business level. I schedule at least 1 hour each day to watch a YouTube video/podcast of one of my role models.
Growing up, I had no role models in my life. But I read about them. I read the history and biographies of great leaders, business people as athletes. I learned what made them successful, extracted the principles and applied them to my own life.
Feed your mind the right way, with the right content and value that nourish you to empower and master your internal world. Because there are two worlds: the external world and the internal world.
You cannot control the external world, but you can influence it. And you can influence how you react to it and deal with it. Therefore, start by controlling your internal world.
2. Physical health - an energetic and strong body
It may sound cliché to talk about fitness at the beginning of the new year. But it is a mistake to think that the body and mind are not closely linked. They feed off each other. It's a symbiotic relationship. Much of your psychology is determined by what you do with your physical body.
As a scientist and avid athlete, I've been fascinated by this from a young age, delving into health, psychology, sports and their effect on our performance and productivity.
Pull a sprint, lift heavy weights, take a long walk or go for a run. The key is to push yourself, challenge yourself. Both in strength and cardio.
I start my morning every day by exercising in my own home gym. And every day I walk for at least 1 hour. Preferably alone and without any distractions from phone, music and the like. My wandering walk where I unload and recharge myself through nature.
3. Find a role model - a role model
Who is your role model? Someone who is already achieving the results you want to achieve. Because success leaves clues behind. Follow them, what are they doing, what can you learn from them and implement in your own life? Don't copy, because that's not going to get you the same results.
Find someone you want to emulate. It inspires and shows you what is possible. Because often we think too small, keep ourselves small. And then you miss out on value and growth. Both personally and professionally.
4. Surround yourself with the right people
Think about who you spend time with. If you want to improve your life and growth this year, you need to be around someone already playing at that "higher" level.
Just like when you play a sport, say tennis. If you always play against someone worse than you, you will never get better.
You want to surround yourself with people who play at a higher level. I have seen the impact this has had on my own life and the lives of others, and it is invaluable.
It has a huge impact on creating success in your life and in your business.
5. Giving more than to expect to receive
Find a way to add value to others. Giving = sharing = multiplying. Because I truly believe that life is about passing something on. To leave the world a little more beautiful again and leave something of your value (= your legacy) is. That is what makes you fully alive and living not only a successful life, but also a fulfilled life.
We are all of value and have so much value to give. You too can find a way to give something back, regardless of your current situation.
The world needs your skills, qualities (your geniuses as I always refer to them), your passion and your value. And by giving to others, you can multiply. And in turn, you give to yourself.
It is up to you to live your life, create and share your value to achieve more successes. It won't come to you, you have to work at it and make choices, make concessions to achieve it.
It's all at your fingertips. It's up to you whether you decide to change for greater returns and successes.
What do you want life - your future - to look like for you?
What thoughts and actions must change to achieve that?
One Life. Lead it. Live it.
Have a great week,
PS. If you want to know what changes will give you the most return on investment? Schedule a free appointment with me. I'll be happy to discuss what opportunities and growth possibilities I foresee for you.
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Book tips
Books that have helped me in my Framework Change and Grow Strengthen:
Napoleon Hill – Think and Grow Rich
Robert Kiyosaki – Rich dad poor dad
Simon Sinek - Leaders eat last
James Clear - Atomic Habits
PS. I have a whole book list. If you are interested and would like to receive my favorite books list? Send me a message and I'll send you my favorites list. Sharing = multiplying.
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