How M.A.G.I.C Can Give You Control for Your Success

In times where we are overwhelmed or things are out of control what can we control to ensure our success and build our Success Culture? There is a formula. You already have it. There is no mystery. It is M.A.G.I.C.

Most recently, I had to make a change in the way we go to market. The amount of work that was required to make that change was overwhelming. At the same time, one of my resources, staff members was away and wasn’t able to help me. Here is how I took control of the situation using by being accountable for my success with the right Mindset.

I focussed on the most important thing I could do right now. (Accountability) and I accepted that being out of balance doesn’t mean there is no harmony. (Mindset)

I’ll explain this Mindset further. The difference between balance and harmony is: Balance implies equal. Harmony implies working together (like a musical).

My needing to focus on the most important thing right now for success did mean other things had to suffer. There would have to be an imbalance. My exercise routine, for example, was one of these things. However, I knew that even though there was a world of chaos around me, I could still have harmony and take control of my situation with M.A.G.I.C.

So with this Mindset, I focused on the most important thing right now (Accountability), and I connected (Connectivity) with my tribe. Remember when we talked about finding your tribe and how being connected improves productivity a few weeks ago?

One thing that did remain in balance was keeping my gratitude journal. This Individual Habit is vital in keeping me grounded, focussed on my Success Culture - and happy! - because we know gratitude can create happiness and comes before success.

Now want to see some Gratitude in the midst of chaos? This video was me when everything was out of balance but still in harmony.

See what can happen? See the joy that focussing on your M.A.G.I.C. can bring?

A SuccessCulture Challenge

Identify where you can apply M.A.G.I.C. for your success.

• Mindset - Remember, mindsets are like a philosophy, acting like a guiding principle for behaviour.
• Accountability - Whatever (personal or professional) success we want we must be accountable for the change needed to make it happen, to make a start no matter how small.
• Gratitude - Gratitude has been clinically researched as one of the first steps to happiness. Happiness comes before success. Success will follow happiness.
• Individual Habits - Culture change starts with our individual choices. Every decision matters and our daily habits are what make our Success Culture.
• Connectedness - Research demonstrates that we people want to belong - we thrive with and through others. So find your tribe.

Further reading

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

The Five Minute Journal

The Productivity Journal

I hope you enjoyed this latest personal success tip. I'd love to hear how you are getting in touch with your M.A.G.I.C.

Thanks for reading. Gab x