10 Principles That Helped Me Achieve My Dreams
- Being promoted 8 times and multiplying my salary by 10
- Achieving Financial Independence at 46
- Or do an Iron Man without knowing how to swim the crawl for more than 100 meters…
- And many other projects…
They were all created using some principles I’ll reveal in this blog.
But what I am experiencing now is even more interesting.
My coaching practice is growing faster than I expected, and at the same time…
I feel like I’ve time to do the things I love and spend time with the people I love while increasing my efficiency and results.
Slowing down to speed up. A strange sensation, but so pleasant 😀
What has changed?
This time, I am applying all the principles I have learned.
I’ll share with you the first 5 today and the next 5 in my next newsletter. (on 12/04)
Ready to dive into the first 5 principles?
1/Assume 100% responsibility.
- Be proactive(Habit #1-Stephen R. Covey.)
- “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. —Viktor E. Frankl.”
There are a thousand ways to present it, but they all converge toward this state of mind.
No matter what happens, I take charge.
Life sends us its share of difficulties, and we are not (always) responsible for them…
But we can interpret these trials in a way that helps us (and those around us) move forward.
2/Clarity: focus on the horizon, not on our shoes.
The primary question you are answering here is “Who do I want to become?”
It’s an ideal. You’ll never reach it. At least, I hope so 😀
Because the idea here is to try to improve every day.
My ideal: Become the best version of myself and help others achieve what they want.
It’s not perfect, every day is a do-over, sometimes I get close, sometimes I lose track completely.
But the main thing here is the long-term ideal. It helps me to see more clearly, filter my options and become a better person every day.
3/Courage: dare to commit to your dreams without knowing how to achieve them
The idea is to commit to projects that interest you, and that help you move towards your ideal.
I was 23 years old. It was my first corporate job.
I came from a sports career and had no degree.
Rationally, I was not the ideal candidate for a career.
But I had learned to dream far and wide through my reading.
And I wanted to succeed in business.
I made a mind map. On one of the branches, I wrote to become general manager of a subsidiary of the group.
Fourteen years later, I was offered my first position as general manager.
But success or failure is not the most important thing. My corporate adventure is part of a larger ideal.
“Becoming the best version of myself”
My corporate career has developed my intellect, my ability to communicate and create with others. This project has made me grow as a person.
Note that it took a while (14 years), but who cares 😀(you’ll understand why with the next point.)
4/Pace and prioritization. We have plenty of time to make our dreams come true.
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“I don’t have time.”
“I feel like I don’t have a minute to myself.”
Our way of seeing time often stretches us.
But the further you learn to look, the more you get a sense of time.
- 5 years = 20 quarters
- 10 years = 40 quarters
- 25 years = 100 quarters
The question is not, “do I have enough time?” But instead, “How long do I need to make it happen?”
And if you look away, you have all the time you need…
But be careful, having time does not mean waiting passively…
This is where rhythm makes its entrance with Mr. Quarter…😀
To move towards my ideal, to realize my project, what are the 3 to 5 things I want to focus on this quarter?
The long view helps you focus on the ideal (who?) and/or on a big dream. (what?)
The quarterly view helps you focus on what you’ve decided to achieve. (what?)
5/Action. Gain confidence.
The ideal and the projects have helped you gain clarity.
It’s time to fill your confidence tank.
Your best ally. Action.
Beware not the ones suffered from daily life (distractions and demands that fall on you)
But those decided intentionally in line with your ideal and your objectives.
Now that you are clear on the project(s) for the quarter. Ask yourself.
“What is the first action I need to take to get closer to my goal?”
And in the process. Create dedicated time in your calendar to perform this action.
3 essentials to maximize your chances of success.
- Block out time in advance in your agenda.
- Do not be greedy. Planning less and doing more is more pleasant and efficient than the opposite.
- Understand your energy level. I have a better chance of making progress before all the difficulties of the day fall on me.
Part 2 here
6/ Practice. Falling in love with the practice by trying to do projects that make me tick.
7 /Measure and review, review, review….
8/ Personal reflection. How to manage my emotions and difficulties?
9/ It always starts with the other.
10/Your change and the perception of others.
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In the same series :
- 10 principles that helped me achieve my dreams…(And that could help you achieve yours). Part 1
- Part Two
- First principle: Take 100% responsibility: the first principle to succeed in your wildest projects
- Second principle: Clarity: Focus On The Horizon, Not Our Shoes. The second principle to succeed in your wildest projects
- Third principle: Courage: Dare To Commit To Your Dreams Without Knowing How To Achieve Them..
- Fourth principle: We Have All The Time We Need To Make Our Dreams Come True.
- Fifth principle: How To Gain Confidence And Take Action: 9 Ideas To Make Our Dreams Come True
- Sixth principle: 4 Ideas To Develop Your Concentration And Find Pleasure In The Practice
- Principle seven: The secret to achieving your ambitions: choose the right measure and review it frequently.
- Eighth principle: The power of the diary: how to overcome problems and make your dreams come true?
- Ninth principle: How empathy and active listening can drive your projects (and your success)
- The tenth principle: How To Involve Others And Boost Our Progress (and Our Careers)
PS: Whenever you are ready, here are 2 more ways I can help you accelerate your growth through coaching:
- You are an individual: you have a penchant for action. You’ve achieved a lot. And yet you want more. Curious? Let’s connect for a free call and see if we can work together
- You want to be coached in the workplace: I help successful leaders become even better. And you only pay me if you succeed (yes, I am serious). Curious? Let’s connect for a free call and see if we can work together
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