What is your story?

by Farhad Karamally

Success is a choice - and so is failure. In either case a story is written. Over a period of time this story is shared. Some stories go into history books, some to educational books, some to Holly/Bolly/Lollywood (as true stories) but sadly and rightfully many pass by unnoticed. Does this mean there is no story? There is! But in most cases it is not an original. It is a replica of many routine lives. Think about it! What is your story? Is it written by choice or an outcome of conformity.

Every day that passes by is a page of your story. You could either write this page at the beginning of the day or document it at the end. Choice is purely yours. Only difference is that at the beginning of the day you choose success - at the end of the day the page is given to you for reading, not writing!

To write a super awesome story for yourself, work upon your soundtrack - 'SING'. These are described in detail below

Self belief

Your story needs to demonstrate belief in yourself. These will be examples on different pages where you jumped a hurdle not because it was easy, but because you believed it could be done. If your story is a victim story then you'll find problems identifying these. If it's about winning and achieving your life's potential, you'll seek challenges to overcome. It's not about the words, it's about your self-vision behind them. Each one of us is grown up hearing about who we are, what we're like, reinforcement of what abilities we have or don't have, and we overlay those stories onto our life as our own. But the wonderful thing about stories is that there can always be a positive twist. How you see your life is how you live it. Believe you can, and you will

Inspire

Make your story of the day inspirational. I am personally of the belief that if you are not inspiring - you are expiring. Inspiration comes from doing out of the norm and challenging your own imagination. Identify a challenge for the day and with belief, inspire yourself to deliver results = don't just motivate. To ensure your story is inspirational, ensure you are enthused with what you do. Focus on purpose not problem; on creating not cribbing; on ambition not adversity. How will your today be? Inspiring or uselessly perspiring?

Network

Make friends. We can never speak enough of this. In the morning determine the people you intend interacting with & improving relationship with. Altruism is of the essence. You can wish well for others without bias. Connect with people. Help others. Most people think that helping others means going out of your way. Not true. Just make sure your interactions are magical (Magic is defined as logic others fail to understand). Understand that alone you cannot achieve success. We are all imperfect individuals. However, together we can be a perfect team. You are only as good as your network and circle of 'friends'. Your inspiration can best be achieved if others are involved.

Grow

Pick up any success story of your choice. No one has ever succeeded without growing oneself mentally, spiritually & emotionally. Humans are the only creation of God that has a phenomenal capacity to learn, develop and mature. Unfortunately, most people waste their lives choosing to be someone or have something without growing and developing oneself. Success is easy. It just requires hard work! Everyday spend time in developing yourself. Learn new things. Be amazed at what you have learnt & the following day place your learning into action. This is true growth. Many people read, few understand, and even fewer implement. Are you growing and developing yourself everyday?

What stories are you building your life around? Are they enhancing your potential or minimizing it?

SING today and choose to write your story! NOW…

Farhad is an OD Consultant, Leadership Funcilitator, Management Trainer and Author working with various organizations including Fortune 500 affiliates across South East Asia and Middle East Region