| |
| |
|
Success Information |
|
|
|
Success: Beware The Arrival Syndrome
There is a saying that goes something like this: Getting to the top is easy, the hard thing is staying there. There's a reason this is so true. It has to do with this interesting little quirk we humans have: Our belief in finish lines. Deep within our brains we harbor this belief that once we arrive, we can relax. There are times in life when there are finish lines: 10K races and marathons, dog and horse racing tracks and at NASCAR races. The problem is we apply this thinking to so many areas where there really are no finish lines: Getting in shape, dieting, growing in your profession and especially marriage and other relationships. In no way am I saying we can't enjoy our achievements and pause to smell the roses. It's just that it's so tempting to stop and smell only the roses and not much else. When we imagine finish lines where there are none, we fall prey to something I call arrival syndrome. Signs of Arrival Syndrome You believe you have "arrived" (with accompanying trumpets). You coast and fool yourself into believing that's all you have to do. You stop doing the things that got you where you are. You do significantly less of the things that got you where you are. You slip backwards, losing the ground you have gained. You deny it when other people notice you are slipping back. Avoiding Arrival Syndrome Discard the belief in finish lines. Pause to enjoy your successes, just don't stop there. Learn CPR - that's short for consistent, persistent and resistant. Consistent in the actions you take, persistent in your efforts to continue growing, and resistant to the notion of resting on your laurels. Remember to ask, no matter how good things get: "How can I make this even better?" Take notice of the mile posts of success along the way. This builds momentum and keeps you going. Keep doing the things that got you where you are. And if you really want to be different, do even more of the things that got you there. This one is so simple and obvious, yet so many times we don't do it. It's often difficult to balance the enjoyment of all we have achieved with the commitment to continue growing. Here's one tip that can be helpful: Unless you see a white line painted on the ground in front of you, there are no finish lines. For more tips and tools for success visit Tools for Successful Living
MORE RESOURCES:
Success - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
An Image Makeover that will Change Your Life Forever Have you ever met people who exude charm and charisma? They have mysterious power and personal magnetism that is attractive to everyone. Some of their captivating qualities are good manners, poise and a great personality. The Parable of the Touchstone The Great Library of Alexandria once held the wisdom of the ancient world. When it burned down, billions of invaluable thoughts perished. Is Your Life A Minefield ? Why everything has to be so hard? What have I done to deserve such torment and pain? I seems like everything and everyone around me have conspired against me.Every time I manage to find a balance in my life something happens and destroys it all. What is Optimum Performance? What is Optimum Performance? This question raises different responses from different people. It causes people to ponder issues like:Have you ever thought about how much better you could be doing in your business?How about your career?What about your relationship with someone you love?How about the state of your health right now?One or more of these areas most often needs a little more attention in day-to-day life. Personal Excellence: Whats Your Motivation? (Part 2 of 3) The scene from "Biloxi Blues" where Matthew Broderick's character kept asking, "Is the heat getting hotter?" was looping in my mind. Indeed, the surface of the sun may well have been a cooler place to spend the day. Your 12 Point Plan for Personal Success No one becomes successful by accident. Success requires making a plan and sticking to it. Set Your Mind For Success Did you know you can literally program your mind so your thoughts will move you toward success naturally? Think about it. Through repetition you learned what you know now whether positive or negative. How Top Performers Use Built-In Technology To Stay On Top Do you ever wonder how some people consistently get what they want out of life and manage to stay on top? They seem to get the best jobs, the best raises, all the recognition -- the best life has to offer.What if you could take advantage of a very powerful, built-in technology to reach your most cherished goals? What if, by taking advantage of this gift and practicing a simple technique, you could boost your success and start getting the things out of life you desire. Business Success Secrets: Improving Yourself by 1% Daily Hey,Josh here from Investor Wealth Academy sitting 29 stories above the glitter of Times Square.Lou and I are in New York this weekend on business and we were both super excited about some of the things going on in the real estate industry right now. Informational Interviews: Tips for Success As a work-life and career coach, I regularly work with people who are engaged in a full-blown career change. Typically, this process involves identifying potential "next careers" through a variety of methods, and then seriously exploring them. Habits and Success I got a big reminder over the last couple of weeks about what happens when you let your good habits slip - and how easy it is to fall into the trap of being overwhelmed.This week when I am getting back into the habit of having the dishes cleaned up before I go to bed, eating healthy, and actually getting to bed at a reasonable hour, I am seeing again what a difference it makes in my productivity. Falling Up the Stairs There have been a lot of really good movies made over the last several years. There are a lot of bad ones too. Do You Deserve Success? Deep down, where it counts, many people do not believe that they deserve success. They do not think that they are worthy of success. Reach Your Goals - Create A Soundtrack Choose a personal theme song and soundtrack that stirs you and refocuses you on your goal What would a superhero be without theme music? And what about those soundtracks used in the movies to make sure that those of us in the audience are either gripping our seats or bawling our eyes out on cue? Why not do the same for your life? Choose a song that seems to "say it all" about how you feel about your goal, or that just plain inspires you to do your best, then pick a "soundtrack" of other supporting songs to go along with it. Make a tape, burn a CD, or download clips onto your computer - whatever works for you. A Gold Medal in Love Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the women's Olympics since she was 16. At 36, she is attempting to win her sixth straight gold medal. Authentic Success A More Effective WayI own a stack of self improvement books ten feet tall. Achievement seminars I've attended number in the dozens. Whos Up For A Challenge? Depending on the person, challenges can either make or break a person. On one hand, challenges possess the power to increase one's skills and knowledge, their motivation, faith and character. Sticktoitivity: Lessons Learned! Walt Disney coined a special phrase for persistence and determination; he referred to it as sticktoitivity. I reflected upon this recently, because I stumbled across 20 old business cards from previous business ventures and jobs I had been associated with over the last twenty-five years. Handling Rejection Everybody suffers rejection at some time or another in their life. The first step in handling rejection is to recognise that rejection is a necessary part of our private and professional lives. The Best Time for Action? No Time Like the Present... Too often we wait for the 'right time' or 'the kids to grow up' or the next vacation. But how long is that away.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |
