THE MOTIVATION CORNER This week we continue to look at the myths vs.the truth about success. Myth #2 comes from Mary Lyn Miller who is the founder of The Core Essence Coaching Program in the South Bay and the author of THE 8 MYTHS OF MAKING A LIVING... AND THE TRUTH OF MAKING A LIFE By Mary Lyn Miller
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This week’s “tid bit” of motivation is from Chapter 2 of THE 8 MYTHS OF MAKING A LIVING is from MYTH #2.
MYTH #1 ~ I DON’T DESERVE SUCCESS UNLESS I’VE WORKED HARD TO EARN IT.
TRUTH ~ SUCCESS FLOWS TO THOSE WHO ARE PASSION~DRIVEN.
MYTH #2 ~ I NEED A PLAN
TRUTH ~ YOU NEED A VISION
The belief that you need a plan probably stops more momentum than any other single rationale. You need a motivating vision before you can have a plan. If you are waiting for the "plan" you will be perpetually stalled.
Explore Your Passion ~ Express those areas of your life that bring you meaning and joy regardless of where it may lead you. Beginning with passion as the foundation of your life is critical because it ALWAYS takes you someplace rewarding.
Capture A Vision ~ Begin to build a vision based on your passion with no regard or "investment" in how it will occur. You are a vision-driven human being already. Everything you have already experienced in your life has been preceded by a related vision. You know that if you really believe something will work, it most likely will. You can just "see" it coming true. By the same token if you envision failure, that's what happens.
Your vision begins to supplant the "plan". Passion provides the energy and the fuel. Your vision provides the direction. You need to feel and experience the vision of your ideal passion-based life first, and allow it to be the driving force of your plans and actions. Visioning is not a great mental activity. As you get clear on what you want, you most likely will be "struck" with new ideas. Pay attention to them.
Take Some Action ~ Once you have explored your passion and captured your vision you are ready for action. You simply act accordingly, miracles will begin to take place. Opportunities will present themselves. Stay in action. If your actions are driven by a passion-based vision, it will not feel overwhelming. In fact, it will feel so right! Focusing on your vision is so much more productive than trying to create a plan. Begin taking some small steps toward your vision now and a plan will begin to emerge.
If you REALLY want to excel, focus on expanding your sense of purpose and passion, and let go of the results. The first step in enhancing your performance is to shift the perspective to the process of doing what you love rather than producing results. Focus on your passion and a sense of making a larger contribution.
Finally, what are the beliefs that limit you and what small steps/risks can you begin to take that will help you to alter them?
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