The Success Formula: Why Your Dreams Multiply With Your Efforts

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Einstein famously said. Yet in boardrooms and offices worldwide, leaders keep hoping for transformative results while clinging to familiar patterns. What separates the dreamers from the achievers?

The answer lies in a simple yet powerful formula: Intentions × Actions = Results.

When Big Dreams Meet Bold Actions

Look at any transformative success story, and you'll find this formula at work. When Jeff Bezos envisioned an "everything store," he didn't just dream – he took decisive action, starting by selling books from his garage. His intention (revolutionizing retail) multiplied by consistent, bold actions created Amazon's $1.5 trillion empire.

Elon Musk's intention to make humanity multi-planetary might have seemed delusional to many. Yet, by backing this astronomical vision with relentless action – working 100-hour weeks, investing his PayPal earnings, and persistently innovating despite setbacks – SpaceX became the first private company to send humans to the International Space Station.

The Multiplication Effect

This formula reveals a crucial truth: success isn't additive; it's multiplicative. Here's why this matters:

• If your intentions are clear (rated 9/10) but your actions are weak (2/10), your results will be mediocre: 9 × 2 = 18
• When both intentions and actions align strongly (9/10 each), results soar exponentially: 9 × 9 = 81

The mathematics of success is unforgiving. Zero action multiplied by the grandest intentions still equals zero.

The Gap Between Intention and Action

According to research, 92% of people fail to achieve their goals. Why? Because stating intentions is easy; taking consistent action is hard. In my coaching practice, I regularly encounter leaders who:

• Declare ambitious digital transformation goals but resist learning new technologies
• Aim to build high-performing teams but avoid difficult conversations
• Want innovation but punish failure
• Seek growth but stay within their comfort zone

Their intentions aren't lacking – their actions are.

Transforming the Formula

Success leaves clues. Organizations that consistently achieve remarkable results share a pattern:

1. Crystal Clear Intentions They define success in specific, measurable terms Their vision is compelling enough to fuel sustained action They regularly reassess and realign their goals
2. Decisive Actions They move quickly from planning to execution They maintain momentum through small wins They adjust course based on feedback, but never stop moving
3. Measured Results They track progress religiously They celebrate wins and learn from setbacks They use data to refine both intentions and actions

The Power of Multiplication

When Mark Zuckerberg intended to "connect the world," he backed it with relentless action, coding new features nightly while growing his platform. Today, Meta connects billions. The intention was enormous, but it was the multiplication with persistent action that created these results.

Breaking the Cycle

Look at your current results. Are they what you intended? If not, which factor needs strengthening – your intentions or your actions? Remember, improving either factor multiplies your results. But here's the critical insight: while intentions set your direction, actions determine your velocity.

Are you ready to multiply your success? The formula is simple, but its application requires guidance, accountability, and sometimes, a complete mindset shift.

Let's explore how you can align your intentions and actions to create the results you truly desire.

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Aurelien MANGANO

Executive & Leadership Coach

I transform MANAGERS into LEADERS, empowering them to INSPIRE their TEAMS to EXECUTE their VISION.

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