With clear success principles mapped out, you’re poised for action. Yet, even the most determined ambitions often stumble. This isn’t due to a lack of ability or drive but to subtle, pervasive pitfalls that creep in, sapping focus and diluting progress. Recognising these traps can mean the difference between fleeting attempts and genuine, lasting success. Here are some of the most frequent mistakes people make when trying to implement life-changing principles. Read More
An Unusual Place for a Thank You
Simple ideas, well executed.
If you’ve got a good relationship with a senior level stakeholder, take the opportunity to thank them for that fact at the beginning of your next meeting. It will remind them that yes, it is a good relationship, and yes, that they also like working with you. Bringing this to the fore, ahead of the main topic for the meeting, will likely change the tone of the whole meeting.
This popped into my inbox today…
Five Life-Changing Principles for Lasting Success
Hey, how’s life treating you? Have you reached the top yet? Achieved everything you’ve set your sights on?
No? Then it might be time to pause and reflect on these five powerful principles.
Why? Read More
They Could Be Right
In the multifaceted realm of human interaction, one lesson stands paramount: understanding that both you and another person, despite differing viewpoints, might be right. As we traverse the intricate pathways of influence, this becomes a crucial tool in fostering connections and nurturing relationships.
The subconscious mind plays an enigmatic yet powerful role in our interactions. While we might be unaware, our deep-seated beliefs often broadcast signals to those around us. Reflect on a situation where you disagreed with someone. Even if you endeavoured to veil it, the sentiment of "I'm right, and they're wrong" likely radiated from you. Such an attitude, subtle yet potent, can create a barrier, hampering our ability to influence and connect. Read More
Revel in the Adventure: The Ultimate Key to Life
In your journey towards success, there’s a key aspect that often goes overlooked: the adventure itself. Too many people get caught up in the final destination, missing the daily thrill of the path that leads them there. This final article in our series on success principles challenges you to live with an inspired and adventurous spirit. Revel in every step, for the route to your goal isn’t laid out in advance—it’s revealed only as you take it. Read More
Walking in their Shoes
In our journey exploring influence, a recurring motif has been the importance of understanding oneself and the people around us. Yet, the essence of influence lies even deeper than this. It beckons us to master the art of genuine listening and to wholly step into another person's world.
Listening is more than just an auditory process; it's a comprehensive act of engaging with someone else's narrative. To truly listen means to digest, reflect upon, and gain insight from the message being conveyed. To do this effectively, one must set aside any pre-existing judgements or biases. When we engage, especially with pivotal stakeholders, our focus should be on discerning their human experiences and emotions. Read More
Every Day, Live with Certainty: The Secret Way to Bring Forward Your Success
From morning to night, think, feel, and act as though your goal is already a reality. This isn’t idle hope—it’s about embodying the mindset and behaviour of the person who has achieved what you’re aiming for. Step into your future self now, and live as if success is a certainty. Read More
Develop Unwavering Commitment: The Decision that Changes Everything
When it comes to achieving success, one of the most essential yet challenging principles is developing unwavering commitment. This is more than belief—it’s a deliberate decision to achieve your chosen goal, no matter what. Imagine the difference between hoping for an outcome and deciding that it will happen. When you commit at this level, you’re not just motivated; you’re prepared to do whatever it takes, by hook or by crook. Here’s how to cultivate this unwavering commitment and make it the driving force behind your success. Read More
Get Focused, Stay Focused: The Secret to Lasting Success
Success isn’t just about setting goals; it’s about creating a clear, flexible vision and developing the right focus to bring it to life. Traditional goal-setting methods often focus on specific targets and rigid deadlines, but as many discover, this approach can be limiting and, frankly, uninspiring. Real, lasting success calls for something different: a powerful focus that adapts, allowing you to explore and evolve over time. Read More
The Power of Robust Confidence
Influence, an elusive trait for many, is profoundly intertwined with one's ability to radiate confidence. Throughout my journey, I've discovered that the true power to inspire and command respect hinges largely on one's assurance in their abilities, knowledge, and judgements. People naturally gravitate towards those who embody confidence. Thus, lesson #16 from my catalogue of insights on influence is unequivocal: Keep your confidence levels at maximum. Read More
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