Step 3: Take Successful Action

How to learn what action you need to take

We've spoken much about our beliefs. Both our beliefs in ourselves and our beliefs in our potential.

But the reason we work on our beliefs is because to achieve successful results, we must take successful action.

For if we work on our beliefs but never take action then we will never achieve the results we aspire towards.

In an earlier article I defined a Growth Mindset as "the belief within yourself that you are able to overcome all challenges which you will face."

To overcome challenges, you must take action that overcomes them. Not just say you will overcome them.

"You are what you do, not what you say you do." – Carl Jung

It's a pretty simple formula to achieve successful results:

The formula:

A = D - C

C = Current: Where are you now?

Some people focus too much on their current circumstances and then feel bogged down because they never look to the future. Others tend to focus too much on their future and ignore the current situation they're in which means their actions are rarely aligned with reality. We all need to be objective in this regard.

D = Desire: Where do you want to be?

This is where we can let our imagination run wild. We believe we have exceptional potential to achieve exceptional results so let's make this potential real by defining it as a tangible, realistic outcome. There are plenty of models to use here but ultimately, when you turn a vision or ambition into a goal you need to make it SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Time-bound).

A = Action: What do you need to do to get there?

You're attempting to identify what the gap is between where you are and where you want to be. This is the crucial part and this is where you need to do your research. Find a great book, mentor, coach or adviser who has achieved your desired results and knows exactly what action you need to take.

You need to get crystal clear on what great action would look like and understand why you need to take it.

Because with empowering emotions come empowering action!

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. –?Thomas Jefferson

"But taking action is my challenge!"

As it is for most people. That's why I place so much emphasis on taking the right action. To be clear, this does not mean perfection. It means taking the best course of action you can perceive right now, in line with your aspirations.

Most people struggle to take the right action because they either take all action they see and spin their wheels with no traction or they are waiting for the action which is guaranteeing results and then wait around for years before doing anything at all.

Personally, I find this to be my most challenging step. For me, taking action needs to be so clearly aligned with what I value, love & respect. If I don't have that then taking action can often feel draining and frustrating. So my approach to this is to find ways to align the action I know I need to take with the impact I desire to see in this world.

What's next?

In the next newsletter articles I'll dive into greater detail for the others steps. And provide you with other strategies which might work even better (on their own or at the same time as these).

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